We’re pulling from the travel photo time capsule this week, and visiting Turkey. But remind me which century we’re in?
Photo date: October, 2011
Looks like: 1926
Location: Bosphorus Ferry, Istanbul
Nationality of subject: If he’s not British, I’ll do 50 somersaults in a row
He used to have a thing for: Margaret Thatcher
This fellow likes: potatoes au gratin. And whisky, served neat.
His wife’s name is: Edna
He gets annoyed with her if: she forgets to put fresh towels out in the bathroom,
and: does the crossword puzzle in pen
When no one is looking, he: lets his spaniel lick him on the face
His name is: _____________ (this one is for you to fill in below in the comments)
Photo taken by: Francis Zera
Kathy @ SMART Living 365.com says
I’m thinking his name is Rupert! He and Edna would make quite a pair 🙂
What a timeless photo….good job!
~Kathy
Laura Zera says
I like it! We just don’t have enough Ruperts in North America. Thanks, Kathy, I’ll pass on your compliment to my photographer hubby. 🙂
Jeri says
I don’t think I’ve ever encountered a real-life monocle-wearing man. Since he has a British vibe, I’m going to deem him an Arthur.
Laura Zera says
I hadn’t either, up until that point! It’s funny, whenever I think of Arthur, I think of bald/balding for some reason.
Marniy Jones says
Cuthbert Wilberforce-Smythe III
Laura Zera says
Nice! I especially like the “IIII.”
Heather Duncan says
Fantastic photo! He’s the vision of a regular traveller on the Orient Express.
I had fun trying to figure out names. Great idea Laura!
Interestingly, I followed through and did a search on each of the names I imagined and they are real people. !
Nigel Hamilton-Browne
Nigel Wyndham
Simon Erskin-Locke
Edwin Grimsby – although his search came up with the name Arthur Edwin Bacon from Grimsby
I wanted to include a Percival or Bustopher but I got a little spooked and stopped there.
Love Francis’s little insert in the lower left corner too.
Laura Zera says
Oh, wow, seriously? That’s crazy! And “Bustopher” — LOL!
Yeah, Francis wants to be a space man. 🙂
Jenna Schnuer says
Sir Zachabody Dagblatt III
Laura Zera says
I can’t wait until you get a dog.
Jagoda Perich-Anderson, M.A. says
Major (retired) Harvey Wickam probably looks like he could use an Earl Gray with 2 lumps and cream.
Okay I came up with my own name before reading the others. I’m especially drawn to Cuthbert and Bustopher.
Laura Zera says
Ha! These are all so great. I’m enjoying this! And he’s definitely a big tea drinker. 😉
Natalia says
His name is Winston Churchill! 🙂 I love the picture. Makes me want to wake him up, give him a hug and then drink Whiskey with him!
Laura Zera says
Hi Natalia, thanks for stopping by! You’re so right, he does have a ministerial air about him, and a resemblance to old Winston.
Jodi from Heal Now and Forever says
Herman Cocksney
Laura Zera says
Okay, that just made me laugh out loud.
Patricia Paris says
Fabulous photo! Rutherford Dabney Slouchums. He’s an excellent fellow!
Laura Zera says
LOVE IT. You get double points for coming up with “Dabney.” 😉