Red-and-White and on the up

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I am always interested in anything red and white. I wondered whether any of you can name the object in this picture, which I took today, in England. Like me, and like United, it is old, totally red and white, and in good health for its age. And it is pointing upwards, looking towards a bright future. No prizes for the winner, just the satisfaction of being right, something most of us on here enjoy. And my son is barred from entering the competition.

 

[DifferentClass]

Dammit Dad

 

[SW12 to S12 to S18]

A magnificent erection. Looks coastal and permanent, some sort of shipping marker?

 

[Baghdad Blade]

I of S - St Martins? Day Marker

 

[Blade for Sale]

Is it Jack O Connell's hat?

 

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Dammit Dad

You're not my son...or at least I don't think you are.

 

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A magnificent erection. Looks coastal and permanent, some sort of shipping marker?

Splendid logic, 10 out of 10.

 

[Woodthorpe blade]

Splendid logic, 10 out of 10.

How about this bad boy in Plymouth!

 

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I of S - St Martins? Day Marker

You win the prize. For those not ITK, I of S is Isles of Scilly. The day marker was built in the 17th century as a navigational aid in what are treacherous seas. Feels like a shrine to the Blades, seen from miles around.

 

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Is it Jack O Connell's hat?

Prize for the wittiest answer.

 

[Tunstall Fred]

Portland Bill is a rather magnificent red and white structure

 

[GreasyChipBeattie]

You win the prize. For those not ITK, I of S is Isles of Scilly. The day marker was built in the 17th century as a navigational aid in what are treacherous seas. Feels like a shrine to the Blades, seen from miles around.

You mean someone built a tower to help sailors tell what day of the week it is?

 

[1973Blade]

Mum said it had been blue skies all day

 

[Hodgyman]

Portland Bill is a rather magnificent red and white structure

If he's that good, sign him in January

 

[ucandomagic]

Southampton Civic Centre know how to show their allegiance. Can we paint the City Hall or Town Hall please?

Stripey Magic!

 

[Baghdad Blade]

You win the prize. For those not ITK, I of S is Isles of Scilly. The day marker was built in the 17th century as a navigational aid in what are treacherous seas. Feels like a shrine to the Blades, seen from miles around.

Great place - used to go there on my hols when I was a kid. Beautiful place! Enjoy it buddy

 

[1973Blade]

Southampton Civic Centre know how to show their allegiance. Can we paint the City Hall or Town Hall please?

Stripey Magic!

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Dare I say that looks a bit garish!

 

[ucandomagic]

Dare I say that looks a bit garish!

It was a joke in the local press there - it's not really like that - white I think!

 

[Tunstall Fred]

If he's that good, sign him in January

Lads got good vision but is a tad immobile

 

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Portland Bill is a rather magnificent red and white structure

I didn't know we'd signed him.

 

[Cerberus Blade]

You win the prize. For those not ITK, I of S is Isles of Scilly. The day marker was built in the 17th century as a navigational aid in what are treacherous seas. Feels like a shrine to the Blades, seen from miles around.

Yep! Very appropriate. We've been all at sea for years.

 

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You mean someone built a tower to help sailors tell what day of the week it is?

I think it was more of a hint that someone needed to invent the lighthouse.

 

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If he's that good, sign him in January

You always beat me to it by 5 minutes!

 

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Great place - used to go there on my hols when I was a kid. Beautiful place! Enjoy it buddy

Cheers. And what makes it even better is I am not missing any Utd matches!

 

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As a footnote, some of you may not know of the easiest admin job in English football - fixtures secretary in the Isles of Sclly. Two teams, picked in a pub pre-season, just one pitch on the islands. The fixtures secretary has to arrange 22 fixtures for each team: 10 home, 10 away in the League; league Cup final; and FA Cup final. And he must make sure the pubs are open at the final whistle of each match.

 

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You win the prize. For those not ITK, I of S is Isles of Scilly. The day marker was built in the 17th century as a navigational aid in what are treacherous seas. Feels like a shrine to the Blades, seen from miles around.

Isles of Scilly are very high on my list of places to visit. Often thought about a day trip when we visit St Ives but never got round to it yet but would prefer to spend a few days rather than one. Hope you are enjoying it.

 

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Isles of Scilly are very high on my list of places to visit. Often thought about a day trip when we visit St Ives but never got round to it yet but would prefer to spend a few days rather than one. Hope you are enjoying it.

Definitely better to come for a few days. 5 islands, all different, good local beers...

 

[Cerberus Blade]

Definitely better to come for a few days. 5 islands, all different, good local beers...

Sounds great. Must try. Enjoy!

 

[Gabsblade]

I came across this in Sanur, Bali

 

[baulko]

South Head, Sydney Harbour. Great spot.