Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Q/ Alphabe-Thursday

 Queen Beans, Port Perry

I have a feeling the Queen of Canada (Elizabeth II) knows nothing about this coffee shop. I know very little myself as I took this photo because I liked the shadow cast by the logo.

 Official emblem of the Queen of Canada's Diamond Jubilee

This year is a BIG one for Queen Elizabeth II, her Diamond Jubilee - 60 years on the throne of England.

 Hotel Queens, Barrie

I doubt any queen  has ever stayed here.

Queen of spades & queen of diamonds

I wonder if Elizabeth II plays cards and if when she does the queen trumps all. Hmmm.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
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43 comments:

  1. ViolaMarch 14, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    A queen's post! =)

    Beautiful pictures, and I adore the first one here! beautiful shadow cast! And so many details in this pictures, colors also :)

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  2. ViolaMarch 14, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    I miss that blogger's comment form should have an *edit* button..

    What I meant was.. so many details in this picture (ie the first one).

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  3. DanMarch 14, 2012 at 10:04 AM

    Awesome find and photos!

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  4. MadSnapperMarch 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    beautiful first photo, i had to laugh at myself, i glanced at the pic and thought Green Beans coffee? great capture

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  5. LowellMarch 14, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    I been reading about the queen's anniversary! That's a long time.

    The coffee shop, though, may simply be referring to a queen bee. Or a bee queen. Or a prom queen. You think?

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  6. donMarch 14, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    A very good, special post today. I like the shadow cast too. Interesting series.

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  7. MalyssMarch 14, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    I don't know if Her Majesty plays cards, but I know that she likes horses races! Long life to the Queen(s) of all kinds!:o)

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  8. RedPatMarch 14, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Nice post EG!

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  9. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmMarch 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Great queen captures! I had to LOL about the queen not knowing about her coffee shop ;-)

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  10. Paul in Powell RiverMarch 14, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    I don't think the old girl trumps much these days. Royalty is an anachronism.

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  11. ormbunkeMarch 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Så fint du har uppmärksammat de fina skyltarna. Gillar också dina skrakar.Ha de gott. Anita

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  12. ormbunkeMarch 14, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Så fint du har uppmärksammat de fina skyltarna. Gillar också dina skrakar.Ha de gott. Anita

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  13. kayerjMarch 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    love that hotel sign :)

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  14. cieldequimperMarch 14, 2012 at 2:25 PM

    Yes you're right, the shadow is fantastic!
    I remember the Queen's Silver Jubilee, it was fun!

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  15. StephanieMarch 14, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Great finds!

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  16. VPMarch 14, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Funny images to salute a strong lady, this is a very long time on the throne.

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  17. CanadianGardenJoyMarch 14, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Hey there EG girl !
    I wonder if there is a Queen of Beans as in can beans you eat? LOL
    These are great pictures .. but I am not a monarchist .. Canada has to put on her BIG girl panties and get rid of the waste and cost associated with ridiculous royalty! LOL
    Joy

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  18. A Colorful WorldMarch 14, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Really cute post! I especially love that first photo because of the shadow too. Very nice!

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  19. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 14, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Love the new design (and all the cool Queen images)...

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  20. HalcyonMarch 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Great theme for your post today. I believe that the Queen trumps all and Elizabeth certainly knows it! :)

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  21. KathyMarch 14, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    She's a tough old girl, isn't she? Ever wonder what she carries in that little purse? A dollar perhaps? Just in case of an emergency?

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  22. Yogi♪♪♪March 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Quickly! A great Qpost.

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  23. My name is RietMarch 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    What a grat Q post. I am not participating this week as `i m a bit under the weather.

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  24. Melbourne Australia PhotosMarch 14, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    We have ERII as "Queen of Australia" also, but she is so far removed from our everyday affairs that it difficult to think of her as our notional "head of state"...
    The republica movement here in Australia is gaining strength.

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  25. RoseMarch 14, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    I really like both the signs...like the name of the coffee house and love the style/shape of the hotel one.

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  26. NancyMarch 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    My mom has a cookie tin from The Queen's coronation in 1952. :)

    Good for you for finding all of the Q's. That's dedication!

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  27. Vicki/JakeMarch 14, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    I think she'd say it's Quite Qute:)

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  28. Judith @ Lavender CottageMarch 14, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    Quite a fun post Tina! I haven't been to Port Perry for a couple of years, that looks like a new shop.
    I doubt a queen has ever stayed at the Queen's in Barrie either. :-)
    Judith

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  29. BettyMarch 14, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Can you imagine being queen for 60 years? I'm sure it was fun at first, but to never have a private life would be difficult. Wonderful photos.

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  30. magiceyeMarch 14, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    beautifully composed images!!

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  31. JackMarch 14, 2012 at 9:09 PM

    I am betting you have an alphabet pic file where you have been storing away Queen photos. No one could gather up all these Q pictures on the spur of the moment.

    Get to work on R!

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  32. RandyMarch 14, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    The that shadow!

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  33. Dana @ Bungalow'56March 15, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    I met the Queen once. She came to dig the first hole for our QE11 hospital. That was a long time ago. Construction on a new hospital has begun. I wonder what it will be called?
    Dana

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  34. Cezar and LéiaMarch 15, 2012 at 4:33 AM

    They are all adorable signs!I like a lot your first shot with the light and beautiful shadows, very well done!
    Léia

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  35. DarlaMarch 15, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    A Queenly post! Love the shadows in the first photo.

    Darla

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  36. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Love this post- hmmm... wonder if they serve tea and crumpets at that coffee house... *giggles*

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  37. anitamombanitaMarch 15, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    You did a royal job on this one!!

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  38. AnonymousMarch 15, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Wonderful word for Q! I love the picture of the coffee shop. The shadow really is interesting.

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  39. Susan AndersonMarch 15, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I would say the queen definitely does trump all!

    ;)

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  40. Splendid Little StarsMarch 15, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    If Elizabeth II plays cards, I'm sure the Queen would trump all!

    great post!

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  41. PondsideMarch 16, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    I find it quite easy to imagine the Queen playing a cosy game of bridge with corgis underfoot!

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  42. Esther JoyMarch 16, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    What a great post for the letter Q! I agree with Pondsides comment above.

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  43. JennyMarch 21, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Queen Beans! I love it! What a fun name for a coffee shop.

    Your other pictures were quaintly charming as well!

    Thanks for linking up.

    A+

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