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Friday 29 July 2011

Are you trying to make me look like an ass?


Meet Warrior and Cheyenne - a much more cuddly pair than their names would suggest.  They were two of about six donkeys providing rides for children at this year's Bingley Show.  It's an English seaside tradition to have donkey rides along the beach.  I can still remember the feel of their warm, rough hair against my shorts-clad legs as a child, and the sound of the bells on their harness.  Sadly, I'm too old for rides now... but I was pleased to see the tradition continued at the Show and there were lots of happy kiddies laying down memories for the future.

[Yes, I know this photo would have been better with a bit of depth of field blur on the cluttered background.  My camera won't do that.... but my new one might!  ;-) ]
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14 comments:

  1. John29 July 2011 at 07:48

    Nice shot of the pair; you have to wonder what they're thinking!

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  2. MorningAJ29 July 2011 at 08:36

    Look at those ears! What a cute pair of donkeys.

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  3. Dianne29 July 2011 at 08:50

    Two gorgeous donkeys and I can imagine the joy they brought to the many children who were fortunate to take a ride.

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  4. Alan Burnett29 July 2011 at 10:35

    I can't imagine many donkeys would want to carry my weight these days. Even I am not happy carrying my weight. 'Wish I was young again.

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  5. Malyss29 July 2011 at 11:36

    It was also a tradition in the city of Menton, not far from here.There are great pictures of the ladies who cared about the donkeys. yes, being a kid for a few minutes, sometimes...

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  6. Wayfarin' Stranger29 July 2011 at 13:09

    Loved the plaids, ribbons, and bells decorating the donkeys. We may have mule-cart rides are our festivals, but I've never seen the animals so dressed up! Jim

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  7. Cranberry Morning29 July 2011 at 14:37

    I know politicians who don't deserve to be compared with an ass.

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  8. Lois29 July 2011 at 15:21

    How adorable! Who could resist those faces?

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  9. Jack29 July 2011 at 17:45

    Now, jennyfreckles, there is no good reason why you still can't take a ride. Go find your youthful innocence and enthusiasm again and get on one of those donkeys.

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  10. PattyF29 July 2011 at 18:23

    great shot! Beautiful animals. Oh, to be a kid again ...

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  11. RedPat29 July 2011 at 19:01

    We had pony rides here when I was a kid - never been on a donkey! They are a cute couple.
    The pic is great.

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  12. FilipBlog29 July 2011 at 20:51

    Good title, funny

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  13. diane b30 July 2011 at 06:09

    They do look a docile pair in fancy dress. I remember riding donkeys or maybe ponies on Blackpool Bach 60 years ago (ye gads that makes me old). You can blur the background with photo shop but I don't know how to use photo shop. If you set your camera to macro and take the photo that should blur the background. Looking forward to hearing about the new camera.

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  14. Lili31 July 2011 at 03:04

    They are so sweet looking, but riding them with shorts must be a little uncomfortable! It IS so nice to see a tradition continued though, isn't it?! ~Lili

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