Who / What / Where Game Part 2

[Jimbuna]

Projector film?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

https://i.imgur.com/s6Hi7V5.jpeg

[Aktungbby]

is it a metal-grilled skylight?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Getting warmer :)

[mapuc]

Are those blue squares windows ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/AlNjSnN.jpeg ^ No they're not windows

[Aktungbby]

In London?

[mapuc]

Is it a kind of gate or automatic door ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

@ Vinny: I don't know but it's doesn't matter - I only need to know what this is

@ Markus: You are very close indeed

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/7tWq5RE.jpeg This should do it

[Aktungbby]

a castle portcullis?

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/4yN5wcs.jpeg Castle portcullis

It was Markus who paved the way for the Birthday Boy this time :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Vinnie picked his pocket :)

[Eichhörnchen]

^ :haha:

[Aktungbby]

Nah! I had already glommed onto a castle-gate with my "London" query. Ostfriese's attn. to the rivet in the corner actually turned the game for me.:salute: I first thought it was the "traitors gate" Thames River entry which I' ve often visited at the Tower of London. Not finding a match there, I then took a long look at Eich's oft-mentioned Tonbridge Castle in Kent; but also found no match. I also looked at Doune Castle where I've often visited(used in Monty Python and the Holy Grail):shucks: I have always referred jokingly to opening my own garage-door(uses electrity:O:) as "raising the portcullis"...even as I 'sallied forth' in kevlar/shock-plated armour to do battle in my security working daze...:arrgh!: I'll have something shortly.

[Eichhörnchen]

I believe the gatehouse portcullis of Tonbridge castle is long gone - probably nicked

[Aktungbby]

Someone else can post a puzzle; my goddamn computer is currently disallowing me to edit any photos suitable for my participation in this thread. my humblest apologies.

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Have you tried "Imgur" or "Postimage" ?

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/SmKZACr.jpeg Can you identify this?

[Jimbuna]

Well theres certainly no flies on you Glynn :)

Bowden cable on a bike?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/cfp4xDn.jpeg Here's a bit more

[Jimbuna]

Sewing machine?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

Machinery?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[mapuc]

A wild shot-Have to do with astronomy ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Electricity powered?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ No to both - neither astronomy nor electrical in nature

[Jimbuna]

A tool?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

https://i.imgur.com/fGRiQLa.jpeg

[Ostfriese]

A crossbow?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

https://i.imgur.com/hrbjHqk.jpeg

[mapuc]

Is it the front of an old car ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

No, although there is a connection with old cars

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/nDE3THN.jpeg

[mapuc]

Did it have wheels ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/TI0o47L.jpeg

[Ostfriese]

A musical instrument, like a horn?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ That's part of it

https://i.imgur.com/qMhf9AV.jpeg

[Ostfriese]

Now that looks like a car horn, but you said "no wheels". A sled?

[Eichhörnchen]

Not a sled

[Ostfriese]

Lenin's Rolls Royce, complete with tracks and skis?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ :har: ... No

What... are you all blind? :haha:

https://i.imgur.com/HeqjltB.jpeg

[Ostfriese]

^ :har: ... No

What... are you all blind? :haha:

https://i.imgur.com/HeqjltB.jpeg
Color blind, if that counts :)

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Not a lot of colour in the answer - everything is black and sooty (clue)

[mapuc]

A music instrument-Homemade ?

Markus

[Ostfriese]

^ Not a lot of colour in the answer - everything is black and sooty (clue)


Don't worry, I can see the picture well enough :)


Soot? Some kind of bellows?

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/va776Nm.jpeg

@ Markus: Yes - but there's a particular name for this kind of arrangement

@ Osty: No there doesn't appear to be a bellows in this set up but you're in the right sphere of operations, let's say

[Eichhörnchen]

Clue: this set up is part of a traditional musical genre not widely seen nowadays. One English musician-songwriter revived it as a bit of a gimmick for his act in the 1960's

[Jimbuna]

Dick Van Dyke and his one man band?

https://i.postimg.cc/1X1gwnDC/s-l1600.jpg (https://postimg.cc/7GXYyLs0)

[Eichhörnchen]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_rVzBt20N0

I love that British accent, don't you?

[Jimbuna]

My granddaughter loves that film.

Back soon with something.

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/Tvreyo4.jpeg (Referred to at #9301)

[Jimbuna]

Went right over my head I'm afraid.

[Jimbuna]

What is this?

https://i.postimg.cc/3rF4kH83/grfiopysdsd.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eichhörnchen]

Some kind of brush?

[Jimbuna]

It is that.

[Ostfriese]

Clue: this set up is part of a traditional musical genre not widely seen nowadays. One English musician-songwriter revived it as a bit of a gimmick for his act in the 1960's


Oh dear, even yesterday I wanted to ask jokingly whether it had something to do with Dick van Dyke, but of course I forgot:D:haha:

[Ostfriese]

What is this?

https://i.postimg.cc/3rF4kH83/grfiopysdsd.jpg (https://postimages.org/)


Is that peg in the center used to fixate something?

[Eichhörnchen]

Is it in a museum?

[mapuc]

Is there a peg on the opposite side too ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Is that peg in the center used to fixate something?

It sure is and whist not being in the centre it is one of two.

[Jimbuna]

Is it in a museum?

Affirmative.

[Jimbuna]

Is there a peg on the opposite side too ?

Markus

Yes.

[Eichhörnchen]

To do with clothmaking?

[Ostfriese]

Is it a part of a machine?

[mapuc]

Used for cleaning or washing wooden floor on a ship, like HMS Victory ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

To do with clothmaking?

Tis a standalone object.

[Jimbuna]

Is it a part of a machine?

Used for cleaning or washing wooden floor on a ship, like HMS Victory ?

Markus

Designed to get you out of a tight fix :O:

[Eichhörnchen]

Any connection with horse-drawn traffic?

[Jimbuna]

Afraid not but there is a connection with warfare.

[Eichhörnchen]

Is it part of a soldier's kit?

[Jimbuna]

Not whilst on active duty.

[Eichhörnchen]

Was it kept in his locker?

[Jimbuna]

Only if they were allocated one.

[Eichhörnchen]

Does it open out?

[mapuc]

Related to artillery ?

Markus

[Jimbuna]

Does it open out?

Kind of but by way of a big clue...it coceals useful equipment.

[Jimbuna]

Related to artillery ?

Markus

Only to those who are captured.

[Eichhörnchen]

WW1?

[Jimbuna]

Nope :)

[Ostfriese]

Hairbrush that could be opened to hide a secret map for WW II prisoners?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Of course - I don't know why that didn't occur to me, given my great interest in PoW stuff :o

[Aktungbby]

Hairbrush that could be opened to hide a secret map for WW II prisoners? Methinks Ostibby's got it!:salute: I'd ''pick his pocket'' but I'm an old Boy Scout....not a 'sneaky sod'. :shucks::doh:....https://qph.cf2.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-d2ec55f0340aab06ebf787b7a57d850d-lq
https://asset-cache.spyscape.com/5c0e9889898796ef30e9d756/614c6277c5b7dee2ac706f92_XdHNxfldsMo3nyLj_lVIhK3Wm kGt0dCVUVgPUtfAe6I7IF6ZFmrnhskDOXjihUV6QnQTtyxIig_ yH6cxHWzVrHqQCQG4QWrn5NHVBNtyMemvnJ2F4ytu0IoGnUT3M FhTnQrcPNKW%3Ds0.jpeg:|\\ https://spyscape.com/article/top-10-cia-mi9-escape-and-evasion-gadgets

[Eichhörnchen]

I'm kicking meself - all the bloody hints he gave too :haha:

[Aktungbby]

I'm kicking meself - all the bloody hints he gave too :haha: DAMN! Our minds must be linked !:timeout: I was going to post this gizmo> https://d3m7xw68ay40x8.cloudfront.net/assets/2022/02/MAR22-BITD-Tom-Haywood-Kicking-Machine2-NewBernLibrary-560x690.jpg if I had the temerity and effrontery to 'pick Ostibby's pocket' !
:O:

[Jimbuna]

^ Of course - I don't know why that didn't occur to me, given my great interest in PoW stuff :o

I'm kicking meself - all the bloody hints he gave too :haha:

Precisely :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Hairbrush that could be opened to hide a secret map for WW II prisoners?

That's the one :yeah:

Used during the Second World War, this dinky hairbrush conceals a silk map, compass and double-edged saw in its hollow handle.

https://i.postimg.cc/pTBYR04f/dfhknggjh.jpg (https://postimg.cc/ftJ0vvwy)

Over to you :salute:

[Ostfriese]

You‘ll have to wait until tomorrow. Sorry, I‘ve just returned from work (it‘s 10 pm).

[Aktungbby]

You‘ll have to wait until tomorrow. Sorry, I‘ve just returned from work (it‘s 10 pm).https://i.imgur.com/3AmFj0Y.jpeg:k_confused:https://media.giphy.com/media/hCiQVo1dzVwPu/giphy.gif

[Eichhörnchen]

He's having a lie-in now...

[Ostfriese]

Sorry guys, I’m currently in a high workload phase. If everything works out well I‘m in for a really nice bonus, so it‘s well worth my time.
Would someone else please take over?

[Eichhörnchen]

I hope you'll share that fat bonus with me for doing some of your work :D

https://i.imgur.com/QPlUFti.jpeg What's this a part of?

[Aktungbby]

a ship?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

A vehicle?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Jimbuna]

Military?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

Emergency services?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

Wheeled?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Jimbuna]

Four?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Let's take a look...

Four - but it can sometimes be used to tow a trailer (as this one is) so you can add another four for that if you wish

[Catfish]

Some expedition vehicle?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope - not an expedition vehicle

[Catfish]

Construction?

[Ostfriese]

Finally at home after another long day.
My entire research team has become the victim of its own success, and I'll be spending a lot of time at work over the next days, so I won't be around as much. Don't worry about me, I'll be back in no time.

[Eichhörnchen]

Not construction, rather a post-construction utility vehicle

https://i.imgur.com/sGtaWPd.jpeg

[Aktungbby]

your dad's coffee truck.?

[Jimbuna]

Featured in a movie?

[Eichhörnchen]

Good thinking - but no

https://i.imgur.com/labdGAs.jpeg

[mapuc]

Did it appear in one of the Top Gear episode ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

Got a crossed post back there, so just to be clear:

Not my dad's NAAFI truck

Not in a movie afaik

Never saw one on Top Gear

[Jimbuna]

British?

[Eichhörnchen]

I don't know where this photo was taken but these were built and used by many nations. It's the type of vehicle that matters and I don't think knowing the country of manufacture or operation would help much. However, looking at other photos I'd guess this one is very probably in the US

https://i.imgur.com/GsAUMW2.jpeg

[mapuc]

Are these wagons used by worker, like constructions worker ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

Yes, used by workers but not for construction

https://i.imgur.com/i9mOKw2.jpeg

[mapuc]

Kind of Train wagon ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

Yes - now I need to know what these things are called and used for :yep:

[Aktungbby]

catering on movie sets?

[Eichhörnchen]

A novel answer but no, nothing to do with movies

Clue: these vehicles have an enthusiast following in some countries similar to that of classic cars

[Jimbuna]

Theres at least one in the ST Johns Railway Coastal Museum :)

[Jimbuna]

So where's Vinnie the Pickpocket? :)

[Eichhörnchen]

I thought he'd be straight in there so I left it. He could still be having computer problems - maybe a valve's gone

[Jimbuna]

Sounds serious, especially if connected to the brain cells :)

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/ooTx87H.jpeg

[Aktungbby]

Sounds serious, especially if connected to the brain cells :):hmmm:....upper or lower?:O:

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/WQWHNLf.jpeg

[Aktungbby]

a mini choo-choo?

[Jimbuna]

Starting to feel like snail mail :)

[Eichhörnchen]

a mini choo-choo?
:har::haha::har:

Well sort of - and it's no slouch, despite what Jim just said :haha:

[Eichhörnchen]

Starting to feel like snail mail :)

- or like 2 people watching a fly go round and round in a puddle :O:

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/VJV6ibx.jpeg This should help

[Jimbuna]

Is Old Vincent the full shilling as of late?

I've already posted where it can be found.

https://i.postimg.cc/YqpDPw2z/rail-equipment-on-a-small.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eichhörnchen]

I know, mate - hope he's not locked himself in somewhere

https://i.imgur.com/cw7ipxh.jpeg

Speeder - rail maintenance vehicle

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_speeder

[Eichhörnchen]

Looks like he just got out...

[Jimbuna]

Can't have, the asylum doesn't close till 5pm

[Eichhörnchen]

It's now 17:30 :haha:

[Jimbuna]

Should I put one up?

[Eichhörnchen]

Yes - you got the last one :yep:

[Jimbuna]

Okay then, what is this?

https://i.postimg.cc/4yLdKJjZ/fhkjhhh.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eichhörnchen]

An orifice?

[Aktungbby]

Moby Dick's eye?

[Catfish]

Blob fish?

[Jimbuna]

An orifice?

Oh Matron :o

Nope :03:

[Jimbuna]

Moby Dick's eye?

Close and yes it is an eye.

[Jimbuna]

Blob fish?

No but it is a creature of the sea.

[Eichhörnchen]

Eye of a squid

[Jimbuna]

Not a squid.

[Aktungbby]

No but it is a creature of the sea.
Fish or mammal??

[Jimbuna]

Two questions ya crafty bugga so I'll answer the first....not a fish.

[Aktungbby]

crafty buggaI'll rephrase: does it have lungs?calling me crafty at 74 is high preys indeed!:arrgh!:

[Jimbuna]

Nope, no lungs :)

[Ostfriese]

A bird?


(I've made it to the weekend. Another tough week ahead, after that things will get much smoother - and the bonus, which almost doubles my annual salary, is almost secured).

[Jimbuna]

No but it is a creature of the sea.

A bird?


(I've made it to the weekend. Another tough week ahead, after that things will get much smoother - and the bonus, which almost doubles my annual salary, is almost secured).

A creature of the sea.

[Ostfriese]

A creature of the sea.


There are sea birds, you know? :D

[Jimbuna]

There are sea birds, you know? :D

Fair enough :)

The creature in question always lives underwater :03:

[Eichhörnchen]

Cuttlefish (they aren't true fish but molluscs)

[Catfish]

Salt water creature?

[Jimbuna]

Cuttlefish (they aren't true fish but molluscs)

Afraid not old chap :)

[Jimbuna]

Salt water creature?

Yes

CLUE: Disney

[Eichhörnchen]

Manta Ray (although I think that's a fish)

[Jimbuna]

Manta Ray (although I think that's a fish)

Keep thinking Disney :)

[Aktungbby]

a cartoon critter?

[Jimbuna]

A real life creature but an odd sounding name.

[Aktungbby]

does it devour prey?

[Jimbuna]

That deepends on how you define 'prey' but yes, it does eat whatever it can catch.

[Eichhörnchen]

Dugong?

[Jimbuna]

Getting closer Glynn but remember, we are not looking for a mammal and when the Disney clue is realised someone or other could well be kicking themselves.

[Jimbuna]

Another piece.

https://i.postimg.cc/bJxWG6sT/ghjkl.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Aktungbby]

is it dangerous to humans? https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/dramatic-depicting-giant-octopus-with-massive-tentacles-attacking-engulfing-small-fishing-boat-turbulent-underwater-seascape-filled-with-churning-waves-foreboding-atmosphere_73523-16243.jpg

[Eichhörnchen]

Is Dick Van Dyke in it?

[mapuc]

When Jim mentioned Disney, the first words that came into my mind was
the Little Mermaid.

Markus

[Catfish]

Is Dick Van Dyke in it?
hehe

Benjamin the manatee?
Oh the hu manity

[Jimbuna]

is it dangerous to humans? https://img.freepik.com/premium-photo/dramatic-depicting-giant-octopus-with-massive-tentacles-attacking-engulfing-small-fishing-boat-turbulent-underwater-seascape-filled-with-churning-waves-foreboding-atmosphere_73523-16243.jpg

Not as far as I'm aware. You'd have to reach it first.

Is Dick Van Dyke in it?

You wish :)

[Jimbuna]

When Jim mentioned Disney, the first words that came into my mind was
the Little Mermaid.

Markus

Markus you are so close it's almost uncanny.

hehe

Benjamin the manatee?
Oh the hu manity

FINAL CLUE: It is an octopus with a Disney connection.

DisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDi sneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisn eyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisney DisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDi sneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisn eyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisneyDisney

[Eichhörnchen]

Is it a cartoon octopus?

[Jimbuna]

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo:/\\!!

[mapuc]

I could be wrong, I made a search to see if I could find what kind of octopus it was in the Little Mermaid-What I found was that it was not an octopus but a squid. Which confused me a bit.

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

(Well it ain't Squiddly Diddly then)

How about "The boy & The Octopus" octopus?

[Jimbuna]

Named after a famous Disney character.

[Eichhörnchen]

Dumbo!

[Jimbuna]

Dumbo!

At long eventual last :yeah:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grimpoteuthis

https://i.postimg.cc/N0c7rWbV/Dumbo-Octopus.jpg (https://postimg.cc/Hr67qvq4)

Over to you :salute:

[Eichhörnchen]

I saw one of those crawl out of STEED's toilet once

https://i.imgur.com/gNEiB5T.jpeg What's this then?

[Jimbuna]

Ship?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

Vehicle?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Aktungbby]

on treads?

[Eichhörnchen]

If you mean caterpillar type tracks then no

[Aktungbby]

German?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Jimbuna]

Military?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Absolutely

[Jimbuna]

WWII?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Jimbuna]

Armoured car? :)

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes - kind of - with a twist. I'm not sure about its effectiveness or protection

https://i.imgur.com/I57yiZ9.jpeg

[Jimbuna]

Did it see operational service?

[Eichhörnchen]

I presume so - "They were mainly used in Russia" it says here (there's very little info on these) and 80-100 were made

[Jimbuna]

Four wheeled?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Yes

[Aktungbby]

a scout car?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Not intended for that specific purpose but might've been used as such

https://i.imgur.com/2moFQd1.jpeg

[Eichhörnchen]

https://i.imgur.com/vz2Fl4L.jpeg Aww - let's not be stingy :haha:

[Jimbuna]

VW Type 823?

https://i.postimg.cc/RFXRkPRp/e2cc88es-960.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eichhörnchen]

Basically the VW Kubelwagen redesigned to produce a decoy vehicle which looks like a tank when fitted with dummy tracks. The rotating turret could be fitted with a machine gun. Entry was through a turret roof hatch

https://i.imgur.com/eqd5lvb.jpeg Over to Jim

[Aktungbby]

on treads?

If you mean caterpillar type tracks then no

Basically the VW Kubelwagen redesigned to produce a decoy vehicle which looks like a tank when fitted with dummy tracks. :hmmm:...your initial response to my initial query was incorrect! It should been : "occasionally as needed, dummy!":O: which I am:yep: inasmuch as my first thought on viewing your puzzle pic was Kubelwagon which are still available for €40.000; however, the apparent turret perplexed me.:wah:

[Jimbuna]

Righteo then, what is this?

https://i.postimg.cc/28qVBX2R/thjkll.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[Eichhörnchen]

:hmmm:...your initial response to my initial query was incorrect! It should been : "occasionally as needed, dummy!":O: which I am:yep::wah:

I did consider that you might see these dummy tracks as making it a vehicle "on treads" - but I answered "no" because they were entirely cosmetic attachments and whether on or off, the vehicle continued to run on four wheels

[Eichhörnchen]

@ Jim - another creature?

[Jimbuna]

Yes sir

[Eichhörnchen]

A skate?

[Jimbuna]

Afraid not :)

[Eichhörnchen]

Classed as a fish?

[Jimbuna]

Oh yes

[Eichhörnchen]

Freshwater?

[Jimbuna]

Both fresh and salt.

[Eichhörnchen]

big teeth?

[Jimbuna]

Nah not really.

[Eichhörnchen]

Do anglers go after it?

[Jimbuna]

Do anglers go after it?

Yes and used as bait as well.

[Eichhörnchen]

What would be the weight of a good one (in other words is it a large fish)?

[Jimbuna]

That would depend on which type I suppose but some can grow up to 4' in length and achieve a weight of 5 pounds or more.

[Aktungbby]

does it lay its eggs in fresh water or salt water?

[Jimbuna]

Sure does.

[Aktungbby]

salt water?

[Jimbuna]

Oops just realised :oops:

Fresh water.

[Aktungbby]

:hmmm:...considering your puzzle's picture didn't manifest itself on this side of the 'English speaking pond', I'll say: salmon?

[Jimbuna]

Not too far off.

[Aktungbby]

....of course!:yeah: I'm something of a Pisces myself...:timeout: So, to reiterate: it is an anodromous fish such as a seabass or lamprey?(leading Eich to shallow waters):shucks:

[Jimbuna]

Which one?

[Eichhörnchen]

LAMPREY!!

[Jimbuna]

Was that an educated guess? :)

https://www.hcn.org/issues/54-2/indigenous-affairs-fish-humble-suckers-pacific-lamprey-have-survived-5-mass-extinctions-but-are-now-under-threat/

https://i.postimg.cc/sxyWKTGj/Lamprey.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

Over to you :salute:

[Eichhörnchen]

Was that an educated guess? :)

No - I picked Vinny's pocket :haha:

https://i.imgur.com/qu9VPjb.jpeg Now what's this?

[Jimbuna]

A lump of meat?

[Eichhörnchen]

^ Nope

[Jimbuna]

Taken in space?

[Ostfriese]

Your car after you made a right turn on a straight road? Have a nice weekend, everyone, I'll certainly have one.

[Aktungbby]

is it the 'red planet'?

[Catfish]

Worn out seat cover :p

[mapuc]

A painting ?

Markus

[Eichhörnchen]

^ No to all of the above except Catfish - but whose seat?

[Jimbuna]

Hitler?

[Eichhörnchen]

You'd think, wouldn't you? :haha: - but no

[Jimbuna]

Dick Van Dyke?