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In the stocks



Last Winter while on a day trip in Russell B and I mucked around on the wharf and took photos of each other with our head and arms in the stocks that are on display there. 





There are other various displays there mostly for the tourists. Such a stormy Winter's day - it'll be like that here again soon...

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Comments

DawnTreader said…
Looks uncomfortable! ;)
William Kendall said…
Who can resist a photo op like that?
carol l mck said…
What great photos of you two having fun ~ sweet ~ ^_^

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PerthDailyPhoto said…
You look a lot more cheerful than the original occupants of the stocks Amy 😀
Andy said…
Well you made me smile. Thank you.
Tigger's Mum said…
Wow and look at that sky behind you. The sort of sky the word glowering was made up for.
Iris Flavia said…
I go with Grace!
Nice to see you.
Bill said…
Fun photos, made me smile. Thanks.
Fun60 said…
Too tempting not to have a go.
Billy Blue Eyes said…
That puts you in a bad position in those stocks, good thing no on was throwing rotton egs around
I've been to historical areas of the US with stocks on display - I'm always glad no one uses them aymore.
Pisi Prkl said…
A lockdown. 🔑
Oh my, that looks uncomfortable, but a great photo opportunity!
bookworm said…
I bet the original occupants weren't smiling - not too comfortable - but happy you had a wonderful outdoor time. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.com
Greetings and Salutations from Illinois! Ahhhh, what a fun time!
Tom said…
...this reminds me of Colonial times in the States!
NatureFootstep said…
I´m glad you were not stuck in there. :)

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