Monday, January 17, 2011

Ruby Tuesday




This is Golden Pond in Bayside Queens.  That RED ladder hanging from the back of the seats is used to save anyone who might fall into the pond when it's frozen.

What do you have for Ruby Tuesday?

**This is Driller AA's Ruby Tuesday badge. I love it. I'm going to use it next week and thereafter. I think he won't mind if we all use it!

52 comments:

Lola said...

Great shot of the pond!

Lola:)

Becky said...

Mary, I love that photo of the pond and the red ladder must really stand out. Thanks for sharing this one.

Julia Phillips Smith said...

Don't you love how people have to prepare for other people being drawn toward disaster? When I was in Toronto recently and going past High Park on the streetcar, I kept looking at the orange lifering and the big hook ready for anyone who might get into trouble on the pond.

LOL! People...you know they are dears, really...

Vrinda said...

wow!!I miss London and New york.
Presently it will be snowing there.

☺lani☺ said...

Really nice! Happy Ruby Tuesday!

DawnTreader said...

Red is the right colour to attract attention!

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Really? The ladder is used when the pond is frozen? Surely you must be saying that with tongue in cheek! :-)

Magical Mystical Teacher said...

Or maybe not, come to think of it. I guess the ladder would be useful if someone fell through the ice...

Jan said...

Good to know! Great photo, Mary. I've enjoyed all your shots of Golden Pond.

Leora said...

Cold, crisp and beautiful.

LifeRamblings said...

what a peaceful and beautiful setting.

Carletta said...

Those folks living on the hillside must have a wonderful view.
A lovely winter landscape Mary!

Gattina said...

That's a very original photo !

Maria @ LSS said...

Beautiful capture of the pond. Happy RT!

Liz said...

Great shot!

bj said...

I LOVE this photo, Mary..
Thanks so much for sharing and hosting.:)

EG CameraGirl said...

The red ladder shows up well, easy to see in an emergency.

Gemma Wiseman said...

A great idea to keep the ladder in ready in such a convenient place!

Miss Robyn said...

I have never seen a frozen pond before! a good colour for the ladder, you can see it easily in the white surrounds :)

my first ever Ruby Tuesday

Unknown said...

Very pretty shot. I love white snow and something red!

Dianne said...

really pretty scene Mary :)

srp said...

What a lovely touch of red in that picture... it always brightens the day. We really need the brightening today here... I think rain will start any minute.

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Beautiful pond -- scary thought falling into the ice. The ladder really does show up, which I can see would be very important.

Marites said...

i wouldn't have known that that was a ladder and it was for rescue purposes. pretty photo! happy RT!

ellen b said...

Cool shot but eerie thought. I'm cold just thinking about it! :0)

Karen Coutu said...

What a great winter photo! I'm going to share some snow photos tomorrow too. :)

Queen-Size funny bone said...

I'm surprised its not buried in snow

Teresa said...

Great idea to keep that there. Must be that has happened before and they want to be avoid trouble if it happens again. smart.

Dimple said...

You found a beautiful day for photography, and a perfect subject for Ruby Tuesday!
Could this pond be the inspiration for the old movie?

ilovepink said...

Wow, great shot! Really really cold...

Sara Chapman in Seattle, USA said...

Neat shot, Mary. Don't go trekking on the ice to find out if it works!

lina@women's perspectives said...

The red ladder is so useful..

Unknown said...

the ruby ladder is a nice backdrop to the snow and the silhoueted blue pond.

Anonymous said...

great idea to keep the ladder there for emergency use.

paz

Anonymous said...

The red ladder can help people in need and helped you to find a true RT :)

Candace said...

I love the red ladder! I'm linking up for the first time today. Thanks for hosting! Candace

genny said...

looks very classic picture Sally. unique and nice. here with my entry. happy RT!

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

I wonder how many times the red ladder had to be used; makes you think!
Lovely picture of the pond!
Happy Ruby Tuesday!
Coralie

Eleonora Baldwin said...

My biggest fear ever, and recurring nightmare is falling through thin ice!!! Freaky!
I love the effect you gave this image.

Happy Ruby Tuesday,
Eleonora xx

Auntie E said...

Now why would someone fall into the pond? I love the wintry look. Happy RT

Wrigley said...

I'm the 100th...:) Happy Tuesday!

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

we are really hot here, and I missed the Canadian winter like your photo.

Cindy said...

This is my first Ruby Tuesday Post. I hope there will be many more! Lovely picture of the pond!

La said...

Hopefully, they don't experience too many Red Ladder Days. La

Venke said...

Beautiful winter landscape :-)

Dhemz said...

wow! I did not know it is a pond until you mentioned it...thanks for sharing Mary!

Hooked on Memes said...

Great winter shot with the red ladder. Happy Ruby Tuesday!

JunieRose2005 said...

Beautiful winter scene, Mary!

I have a RT post up this time!

Junie

Lesa said...

Yikes-- that would be horrible to fall through the ice-- good thing there is a red ladder handy!

DrillerAA said...

By all means, feel free to use my badge. All of my badges are free for the taking. I enjoy creating them and I really enjoy seeing others use them. The Wordless Wednesday badge is available as well

Cacai M. said...

Love the red ladder! And by the way, I now used the cool new badge. Hope it's fine with the owner. I link it here. Happy Ruby Tuesday!

Here's my Ruby Tuesday: ice cream scope & cars lights

See yah..

Cidz said...

happy Ruby Tuesday! Nice one