liebgard

I only find "Holzknoddl" on the Käthe Wolfart in Rothenburg site. I have known Räuchermänner since earliest childhood and have NEVER heard anyone refer to them as Holzknoddl. I can't find the term in the German Wikipedia, nor the German-English dictionary, nor the German slang dictionary, nor any reference to the word except from Käthe Wolfart. It doesn't even make sense, given the translation of "wood dumpling", whereas "Räuchermänner" is perfectly descriptive. They originated in the mid 1800's in the Saxon region near the border with the Czech Rep. in what is known as the "Erzgebirge" (ore mts). So, maybe we have to ask Käthe Wolfart where the term Holzknoddl comes from.

:lol:

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Nope :-) Sorry Rex, another go maybe.

Baz

busted_shutter

Think Holzknoddel might be a tradename. Least...that's what I'm gonna run with. Sticking with Räuchermänner.

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Ok Rex

Baz

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Answers Sunday at 12.00 noon GMT. I don't know what time that is around the world but GMT is pretty neutral. Timewise I have tried to be as fair as I can be as I will with the winning result. Remember everyone spelling can be crucial a win or lose decider.

Oh i'm so excited. :-)

Baz

busted_shutter

1) Eden Project-St Blaise UK
2) Mannaken Pis-Brussels, Belgium
3) Castle Howard-Howardian Hills, Yorkshire UK
4) Dijver River/Brügge Canal/Bruges Belgium
5) Incense Smokers(Räuchermann)-Eastern Germany
6) Nelson's Column- Trafalgar Square, London UK

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Sorry it's a bit late but there are 4 of you that have done really well on this & for the life of me I probably would not have been able to give answers to all of them myself. :-)

So well done to all that had ago at finding my selection of pictures as well as those that gave us some interesting information on the smokers.

I have taken your last entry for want of a better word below, they not in any winning order as yet.

Welhiem
No 1. The Eden Project, Cornwall, England.
No 2. Manneken pis, Brussels, Belgium.
No 3. Castle, Howard, Yorkshire, England.
No 4. Brugge Canal, Venice, Italy.
No 5. No Idea. But possibly nativity figures from Holland.
No 6. Nelson's Column, London, England.

farmerjim
No 1. The Eden Project,St. Austel, Cornwall, England.
No 2. Manneken pis, Brussels, Belgium.
No 3. Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England.
No 4. Brugge Canal, Brugge, Belgium.
No 5. Nativity figures from Spain.
No 6. Nelson's Column, London, England.

stevenelson
No 1. The Eden Project,St. Austel, Cornwall, England.
No 2. Manneken pis, Brussels, Belgium.
No 3. Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England.
No 4. Brugge Canal, Brugge, Belgium.
No 5. German figurines from Kathe Wohlfahrt. (World Famous Christmas Store)
No 6. Nelson's Column, London, England.

Rex
1) Eden Project-St Blaise UK
2) Mannaken Pis-Brussels, Belgium
3) Castle Howard-Howardian Hills, Yorkshire UK
4) Dijver River/Brügge Canal/Bruges Belgium
5) Incense Smokers(Räuchermann)-Eastern Germany
6) Nelson's Column- Trafalgar Square, London UK

The winner is . . . . . . . on my next post.

Baz

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Ok the answers are:

1) Eden Project, St Blazey, UK.
2) Mannaken Pis, Brussels, Belgium (there is no English for this so "Mannaken Pis" is accepted).
3) Castle Howard, Howardian Hills, Yorkshire, UK.
4) Dijver River/Brügge Canal/Bruges Belgium.
5) Smokers,Germany.
6) Nelson's Column- Trafalgar Square, London, UK.

The winner is Rex with

1) Eden Project-St Blaise UK
2) Mannaken Pis-Brussels, Belgium
3) Castle Howard-Howardian Hills, Yorkshire UK
4) Dijver River/Brügge Canal/Bruges Belgium
5) Incense Smokers(Räuchermann)-Eastern Germany
6) Nelson's Column- Trafalgar Square, London UK

Well done Rex I will add yr winning shield on this post later today along with the 2nd & 3rd winning places.

Thanks to you all for entering & posting in the spirit of my little picture quiz.

If there are any queries as to my choice of winner then please PM me.

Thanks again all.

Baz

1st

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

2nd is

stevenelson
No 1. The Eden Project,St. Austel, Cornwall, England.
No 2. Manneken pis, Brussels, Belgium.
No 3. Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England.
No 4. Brugge Canal, Brugge, Belgium.
No 5. German figurines from Kathe Wohlfahrt. (World Famous Christmas Store)
No 6. Nelson's Column, London, England.

3rd is

farmerjim
No 1. The Eden Project,St. Austel, Cornwall, England.
No 2. Manneken pis, Brussels, Belgium.
No 3. Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England.
No 4. Brugge Canal, Brugge, Belgium.
No 5. Nativity figures from Spain.
No 6. Nelson's Column, London, England.

Well done to all.

Baz

2nd


3rd

john clayton

How #2 brings back memories. Picked up a beautiful girl in Brussels just after the liberation (sept 1944). Having a quiet drink together when she says"Excuse please I go for a piss". It put me right off :D

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

:-) :-) like it john.

Baz

busted_shutter

Thank-you Baz...it was fun and informative. Ready for the next one.

linuxfanatik Loc: Northumberland, England.

Most have been answered correctly - so i won't waste my finger banging keys - The Eden Project I support and have been there in what was once a China-Clay Pit before they turned it into the ecological study area now. The place in Cornwall is called Saint. Austell, Cornwall. Cheers! Linuxfanatik

Haveago Loc: Swindon, Wiltshire. UK.

Hi linixfanatik, thank you yr comment.
I took the "where is Eden Project" location from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Eden Project - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
St Blazey, Cornwall, UK: Coordinates: Coordinates: Completed: May 2000: Opening: 17 March ... Paul Spooner: The Revenge of the Green Planet: The Eden Project Book of ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eden_Project -

If the location I used from there is incorrect then I stand corrected. If needs be I will inform those that answered my pic's post & inform them of any change to their individual positions.
I'm sure they will see & take yr comment in to consideration & will contact me.

Baz

busted_shutter

Baz...the "china clay pit" referred to in the previous comment is to the type of earthen clay(Kaolin/Kaolinite) found there. China as in ceramic dinnerware, not the country.