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Title: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 03, 2018, 09:36:38 PM Is this just a local thing in Basingstoke or is it a national phenomena?
The latest school craze is finally something creative & harmless -which tends to make me think it's been promoted by teachers, rather than dreamt up by the kids. At least it brightens up the place & doesn't do any damage. Choose a stone, paint it, then leave it in a random spot for someone else to find. Not sure what happens after that -do they move them to another spot? Or take them home & see who can amass the biggest rock group? Maybe you replace it with one of your own? I've been spotting them around the town for the last couple of weeks. Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 03, 2018, 09:37:03 PM .
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Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on March 03, 2018, 09:41:44 PM Key words, creative and harmless. Good idea. Probably raise a few smiles from those who spot them too.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 03, 2018, 09:45:57 PM Yeah, they make me smile :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Archie on March 07, 2018, 08:17:08 PM We found a load up at Crabtree too. A lot had messages written on them remembering people etc
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on March 08, 2018, 12:14:35 AM I mentioned it to my Sister. She said it's an idea being pushed on Facebook. Neat idea. I think I might paint a Manky Monkey one and leave it somewhere. ☺
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 08, 2018, 04:48:06 PM I can sell you a stone if you like :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: morrag on March 08, 2018, 05:44:24 PM Pity they haven't got anything better to do with their time, but there you go, a society that lives by "Facebook"....bah, humbug!! painting bloody "mystery" pebbles.......... ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on March 08, 2018, 06:19:30 PM I think this idea has been going longer than Facebook - just that it only pops up from time to time.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 08, 2018, 07:35:16 PM Creative.
Imaginative. Artistic. Gets kids outdoors, away from computer screens, exploring the World around them, connecting with other kids in a shared pastime that's sociable, non violent, non destructive, doesn't involve, drink, drugs or any other dangerous substances, (have you seen the American kids daring each other to chew washing powder capsules?!) ...etc, etc, etc. Can't see a down side to it personally -I'm pretty sure it won't lead to a World shortage of pebbles, but I could be wrong. :) Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on March 08, 2018, 11:37:28 PM Ditto. Doesn't matter where it started. I think anything that encourages children to be artistic and away from a screen is a great idea. Not a bad idea for adults either. :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Olds on March 12, 2018, 08:46:07 AM Ditto. Doesn't matter where it started. I think anything that encourages children to be artistic and away from a screen is a great idea. Not a bad idea for adults either. :) Agreed. If nothing else, it may brighten someones day. I know it makes me smile when I see one. Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 16, 2018, 10:51:49 AM .
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Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on March 17, 2018, 09:22:26 AM :D :D :D
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Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 18, 2018, 12:31:24 PM A March hare :)
Your work Dave? Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Olds on March 18, 2018, 07:21:30 PM Yup. Hardly art but it kept me occupied for a while.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 18, 2018, 10:09:33 PM You know I'm gonna be scouring Basingstoke for that now, don't you! :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 27, 2018, 09:12:13 PM At the Crabtree Plantation, a local park), Basingstoke this evening.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on March 29, 2018, 07:47:12 PM 140 hand painted Peter Rabbit stones will be hidden around the Basingstoke branch of Marks & Spencer this weekend.
Nice idea -or big business commercialising an innocent pastime? Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on March 29, 2018, 09:43:24 PM The latter - AND undercover advertising for the new Peter Rabbit film, which is a travesty compared to the original story.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on March 29, 2018, 10:52:06 PM I wonder how much stock will end up on the floor with little children eager to move stuff. Oops.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: spanners on March 30, 2018, 12:25:31 AM 140 hand painted Peter Rabbit stones will be hidden around the Basingstoke branch of Marks & Spencer this weekend. Nice idea -or big business commercialising an innocent pastime? STAY OUT of marks n, sparks === simple,s Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on March 30, 2018, 12:30:49 PM I do! Everything's overpriced in there anyway.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on April 16, 2018, 03:04:50 PM .
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Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on April 16, 2018, 08:09:19 PM Just love that last one!
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on April 16, 2018, 10:09:49 PM Cute huh :)
At a customer's house. Apparently her little girl painted it, but liked it so much she didn't want to lose it, so now it lives on their doorstep :) Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on April 17, 2018, 02:03:27 PM I'm enjoying this thread. Good job you're a postman otherwise we probably wouldn't get to see these. Simple but sweet and a great idea for children (and Olds). :D
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on April 19, 2018, 03:57:25 PM :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: paulywombats on April 19, 2018, 04:34:14 PM Awww soooo cute
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on April 20, 2018, 01:34:54 AM Just read this yahoo news feature. Those stone decorators in Basingstoke have got competition. :D
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cute-painted-rocks-while-getting-160345667.html (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cute-painted-rocks-while-getting-160345667.html) Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on April 20, 2018, 03:35:03 PM Posh rocks -although buying them pre-painted kinda defeats the object of it all I think :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: toad on April 24, 2018, 05:32:37 PM Came across this today. ;)http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/16180866.Bassett_mums_raising_cash_for_Prospect_with_rock_painting_event/
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on April 24, 2018, 06:34:12 PM It's definitely a "thing" now :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: the coppersmith on April 24, 2018, 07:29:31 PM Found 3 nestled in our local park, while I was having a slide, Oops ;D ;D
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Baychimp on April 24, 2018, 09:58:50 PM Its true then,what you lose on the Roundabout, you find on the slide. :D
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on May 10, 2018, 02:23:05 PM .
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on May 10, 2018, 11:26:51 PM The face one is very good and I bet it stood out in its surroundings.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on May 11, 2018, 08:00:43 AM Yeah, it doesn't look it in the photo, but it was almost completely round. Sperical. Choosing just the right pebble seems to be important! :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on May 11, 2018, 07:48:24 PM No green ones near you? ::)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on May 11, 2018, 11:50:32 PM Everything's green in my garage! Maybe I should paint a Junkyard Frog stone!
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Chevy Rick on May 30, 2018, 05:08:33 PM Looks like Brooklands have caught on to the stone painting.
(https://i.imgur.com/GjI3FT7.jpg) Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on May 30, 2018, 09:15:18 PM Everyone is at it. Now who is going to do the best MMM stone? Must be MMM related. Photos here please. :D
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on May 30, 2018, 10:19:39 PM ;D I'm off to New York again in July. I thought I could take a Union Jack stone & leave it on Brighton Beach, Brooklyn :)
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on May 31, 2018, 11:59:01 AM You know Brighton Beach is renowned for the Russian Underworld. Careful where you place that stone. ::)
You know you said you were going to New Jersey this time. Well don't forget the Italian Mafia has a home there. ::) Have fun on your holiday. ;D Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: terry t on May 31, 2018, 01:02:30 PM You know Brighton Beach is renowned for the Russian Underworld. Careful where you place that stone. ::) You know you said you were going to New Jersey this time. Well don't forget the Italian Mafia has a home there. ::) Have fun on your holiday. ;D Plus be carful if you go to there Blues club :-[ Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on May 31, 2018, 06:32:22 PM Anything else I should be worried about?! :)
I went to BB King's blues club, not far from Time Square last year, just so I could say I've been there, (saw him play in Bournemouth a few years ago. Now sadly left us). Then I heard the other day that it closed down last month. So grab the chance to go places & experience things while you can people :) Nothing lasts forever. Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: BikerGran on May 31, 2018, 09:40:59 PM Anything else I should be worried about?! :) I went to BB King's blues club, not far from Time Square last year, just so I could say I've been there, (saw him play in Bournemouth a few years ago. Now sadly left us). Then I heard the other day that it closed down last month. So grab the chance to go places & experience things while you can people :) Nothing lasts forever. Yep, life is NOW! Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on May 31, 2018, 10:03:34 PM You know I was only winding you up. :D
NY is pretty safe nowadays. Probably safer than London at the moment with all the stabbings going on. Go to the Guggenheim. I think you missed it off last time. Brilliant architecture and art. Have a lovely hol. :) Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: jevi on July 29, 2018, 08:10:47 PM You seem to have started a new fad. I found these at Druridge Bay up here in Northumberland (God's country according to one of my old TA RSM). We've got wide open spaces up here, great scenery and some nice twisty roads.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: Manky Monkey on July 29, 2018, 09:44:01 PM :) They make me smile.
Title: Re: Basing stones Post by: JayJay on July 29, 2018, 11:41:42 PM The sheep one reminded me of a news item about a young adult who put up posters on a bridge where some suicides had taken place. Very simple messages on bits of paper really but powerful all the same. The main theme is "You matter".
For those interested in the news item: http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-23/teenager-saves-lives-after-pinning-messages-of-hope-to-suicide-hot-spot-in-northumbria/ (http://www.itv.com/news/2018-07-23/teenager-saves-lives-after-pinning-messages-of-hope-to-suicide-hot-spot-in-northumbria/) Elsewhere, youngsters attach coats to trees in the Winter for the homeless. ‘Free on a tree: If you need this, it’s yours’. This reminded me of the flowers you photographed that time Andy, for the lonely to take home. It's nice to hear or see things like this, that help others or bring a smile. |