Tuesday, May 11, 2010

ABC WEDNESDAY LETTER " Q "



I was in such a QUANDRY over posting for the letter " Q ".
Then QUMRAN came to mind.
Ten years ago this month my Hubby and I visited Israel and went to QUMRAN.
I took this picture of the Caves of QUMRAN where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found back in the late 1940's to early 50's.
The fragments and scrolls are ancient examples of the earliest known witnesses to the Hebrew Bible ( The Tanakh, The Old Testament).
One of the most special things for us is an exhibit that is at our church for just a few more days. We have the privilege of displaying authentic Scriptual Dead Sea Scrolls fragments before they go to their permanent home at Azuza Pacific University in Southern California.



I think this is QUITE an QUINTESSENTIAL shot of the clouds and sun flare.



Is this a QUIZZICAL alien or just a QUIRKY shot of the nose of an vintage airplane?



Last but not least....our Granddogger....the crazy QUADRUPED, racing around our QUADRANGLE yard on Mother's Day.

To see what other QUAINT posts are shown for the letter " Q ", go to Mrs. Nesbitts link on my sidebar
Now I can QUIT thinking of things that begin with " Q "!!!

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40 comments:

Unknown said...

Beautiful pictures like always!
Love the dog and the tree!

Carol said...

You've got great Qs! All beautiful...I like the quintessential shot very much....and the quirky shot.

Beverly said...

Quite the wonderful post. I saw a wonderful exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls when I was in Washington DC a few years ago.

Roger Owen Green said...

Definitely an alien. Be very afraid...

ROG, ABC Wednesday team

Sylvia K said...

What great Qs for the day! I've always interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls and wished that I might see them someday! And, yes, I do believe that is an alien!!! Enjoy the rest of your week!!

Sylvia

Shammickite said...

I consider myself lucky to have seen the Dead Sea Scrolls in their natural home.... the Jerusalem Museum in, where else? Jerusalem.
That little dog is crazy!

Gerald (Ackworth born) said...

Glad you found an answer to your quandry.

Reader Wil said...

How interesting to see those caves of Qumran!
Thanks for your visit.

Kate said...

Enjoyed them all, especially the Israeli site!

LC said...

Wow! Seeing the real thing! Not many people have that opportunity. I am QUITE impressed, happy for you and a little envious!

Unknown said...

You are so good at these posts. You amaze and astound me! : ) You are my favorite, favorite!

LOVE your grandogger! And your vintage plane! We went to Israel for our college graduation trip. It was unbelievable.

Kim, USA said...

Wow love your choice of letter Q. Interesting post too. Happy Wednesday!

ABC Wednesday~Q

Hilary said...

You're so good at finding just the right photos for these. I love the caves and at first glance, I thought I saw a loon in the shape of the opening.

Hildred said...

Wonderful Qs and great pictures. Love the little granddoggy!

jay said...

Love the plane! LOL!

And how wonderful to be able to see part of the original Dead Sea Scrolls! Very exciting.

On behalf of the team, thanks for taking part in ABC Wednesday this week! :)

Beverley Baird said...

That must have been quite a trip to visit Israel.
Loved all your Q items!

Willa said...

Lovely Q's!!!

Dawning Inspiration said...

How amazing to go to Israel and see all you saw. Love your Q posts - very creative and very well done!

Wanda said...

Oh my, your ABC posts are just too much fun...how clever the pictures, and your narative is a hoot!

Rinkly Rimes said...

'Q' may have seemed Quite tricky at first but you certainly licked it!

Unknown said...

I enjoyed you Quips this Wednesday!

http://www.gardenersreach.com/post/Q-for-Ruddy-Quail-Dove.aspx

Jayne said...

I love that shot of the clouds through the tree tops - beautiful.

ChrisJ said...

Qumram - that was a good 'Q'! I think I spelled that wrong, but I'm getting too tired to go back and look.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

You are the second person i read who used the term," I am in a quandry" I must look it up because I never use it.

Unknown said...

what a beautiful post...
great Qs...
Mine is here
Happy Sensational Wednesday!
hugs
shakira

annies home said...

great post love the picture of the plane and the q words are wonderful

MaR said...

Didn't know about that place, wonderful pictures and choices for q!!

Q is for quince

MadSnapper said...

I had no idea there were that many Q words to be used in photos. great job on the Q. I vote quirky on the plane, love it.

Unknown said...

Quintessential Q - words! Wonderful post! Lovely pictures!
Best wishes,
Anna

http://annasadornments.blogspot.com/2010/05/q-as-in-quilts-quartz-abc-wednesday.html#links

LisaF said...

The Dead Sea Scroll history is so fascinating. I'm envious you've been to see Qumran. And I agree with Roger, definitely an alien. :-)

duopastorale said...

ha ha! You did Q with a breeze! Thanks for listening to my music :)

Paula Scott Molokai Girl Studio said...

What an assortment of Q's! You've outdone yourself for sure!

kc bob said...

Quite lovely picks! So glad for those scrolls.

Tumblewords: said...

Wonderful information and beautiful photos!

Carol said...

Very clever! Enjoyed it!

Anonymous said...

thank you very much for your wishes. i really appreciated

Bradley Hsi said...

I have such a difficulty to work on "Q" and you have so many nice "Q", enjoy it.

~Brenda said...

I think it’s wonderful the exhibit you have at your church. I enjoyed your use of the letter “Q” and the photo of your granddogger! We have a grandkitty.

Thanks for your comment on my Fibromyalgia post; I appreciate it! I don’t know if doctors have come to any conclusions about fragrance and pain; although they are aware of chemical sensitivity disorder. Fibro is a strange illness.

Leena said...

Hello Sue! I am sitting here outside now 10.00pm with my laptop, which is so slow, that I did not see your photos, but I want to send greetings to you! We have very warm evening after the hot day and it is light still. The sunset was 15 minutes ago, the lake is still calm and colourful.
I wish plenty of happy things and moments to your life.

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