Schulmania

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Fun With Flags

 

 

Inspired by my good friend, Dr. Sheldon Cooper...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And now of course the feature presentation (click the pic to get full size):

 

 

 

 

[Hester 699]

I love stuff re your flag counts and facts pertaining to them.  So, Nepal? Some dignitary purrhaps?

[SimCoug 5,973]

Oh look, hello Mr. Beaver!  

[Benedict 3,119]

Ferdinand T Flag - brilliant! Every episode should have one.

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Which countries are you still missing?

[vivapanda 422]

FLAGS

You know I love 'em!

[Schulmanator 5,787]

    
 

 


East Tenne: Dude, Where’s My Cat?
 

Mittens is lost in the national capital! Let’s see if we can find her. Let’s follow the trail and see if we can find her somewhere in District II.
 

She lives here in a spacious flat on Kibbleston Lane. She left her home early in the morning and has not been seen since.
 

She was last seen at the coffeeshop by the park. She got a tuna latte with salmon cream, as she usually does. But after that, we lost track of her!
 

Mr. Fluffington says he saw her in the alley next to the Feline Heritage Center. But when I went to check it out, she was long gone.
 

Down on Cathead Court, a kind old lady said she saw Mittens, but I could not find her.
 

I thought I would check the park. But no luck still.
 

The fabulous Bureau of Feline Affairs gardens are a perfect magnet for cats to gather. But no one said they saw her. But I did see some tiger tacks. So, I decided to follow them.
 

They went all over the area…
 

I saw her neighbor, Miss Kitty, who said that Mittens was planning to head to the Feline Heritage Center for an exhibit on claw sharpening. But no luck again.
 

So back to the Jardin des Felines to follow the tiger tracks…
 

She must have gone all over the gardens!
 

But I lost the trail as we approached the Riverwalk. I guess I need to walk along the waterfront to see if she decided to go fishing.
 

Looks like a quiet day along the water. No tigers here…
 

 

Or here…
 


Perhaps I should try another spot
 

I will go atop the gilded dome of St. Sylvester’s and get an aerial view of town

Let’s see what I can see from the perch at the top:
 

 

 

 

No luck! I guess I should go home and mope…

But, when I got home: good news! Mittens kept me busy all day to organize a surprise party for me! Woo hoo! Now THAT was a surprise!
 

All the more a surprise since my birthday was a few months ago. But, a party is a party!!

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Lyhoko: The seasons sure go by quickly in Schulmania...

Yay, party!

Can't wait for more!

[Thunderman 30]

Naughty Mittens! He could have hinted something while he was gone  

nice update and woot i love a good party! 

[Hester 699]

PAWTY!  I was THERE!

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The Government of Schulmania and its feline allies wish to extend condolences to the citizens of our valued canine ally, Terra Canis, in the passing of Duchess Shiva of Hundschloss across the Rainbow Bridge.

[Hester 699]

I too have expressed my condolences to the Duchess Shiva's family. 

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Thunderman    You are welcome anytime.

Thunderman    They would need to talk to the happy couple to get on the list.

Hester    Indeed!

Gn_leugim    Maybe you can be in the military honor guard?

Hester    We are all about dignitaries.

SimCoug    Hehehe…

Benedict    LOL!!

Lyhoko Leaci    Quite a few, actually. Central Africa is the main missing area. Only need Cuba and a few Caribbean islands to close out the western hemisphere,

vivapanda    Me too!

Lyhoko Leaci    Definitely time for a party.

Thunderman    Naughty, indeed!

Hester    Rock on!

Hester    She’s a valued leader in the canine world.

 

 

Coming up next....

 

 

...a new school in a new town!

 

 

 

Wa wa wa wa wa wa!

 

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Middle  Tenne: Blankenship

Blankenship is a town straddling the Clinch River in Middle Tenne. The Tenne Avenue Bridge bisects the town as it crosses the river. The town is unusual in that it does not have its own port. It is connected to road to the Meltonhill area and makes use of the multiple ports located there. This decision by the City Planning Office may herald the era of regional ports or perhaps doom Blankenship to slow economic growth. Only time will tell. The town site was selected to connect both sides of the river in the relatively flat, wooded area known as the Blankenship Fields. The terrain is ideal for connecting east-west land transit with the north-south river crossing. A major intersection north of town will help connect Meltonhill with points east by road and, it is hoped, more than compensate for the lack of a municipal ferry port.
 

The local Bureau of Feline Affairs Office is located here, along Tenne Avenue. If you have furry business, you will probably stop by here sooner or later.
 

A distinctive structure along the main road is Big Ed’s Corner Marketplace. The bright red brick structure houses a variety of local and national retailers. Big Ed himself has a pizza place on the ground floor. And, in a rivalry sure to bring in the bargain hunter, both major drugstores have shops here – Leech Apothecary and Crusher’s Apothecary.
 

A homegrown financial institution, Union Slanters Bank, occupies this corner. Union Slanters was started by the accounting firm of Slurx & Slots after the firm’s founders moved west. Slurx and Slots got their start at the very successful accounting firm of Vulcan Logic Accounting in Georgehampton and decided to strike it rich in the booming west. And, luckily for the employees, a lovely café is across the street. The lady in the back making pastries, Sarabelle, is well known for her crème horns. Care for one?
 

The local school is a magnet school with specialized programs to suit the needs and interests of local students. Wayne Manor Academy was endowed by local millionaire Bruce Wayne to provide the town with five distinct educational options. The Wayne Foundation operates the school under contract from the town.

So, are you interested in attending Wayne Manor Academy? Consider one of these five programs and then get your application turned in to the front office before the deadline:
1.    Burgess Meredith Institute for Ornithological and Antarctic Studies
2.    Cesar Romero School of Humor & Literature
3.    Frank Gorshin Logical Studies Program
4.    Adam West School of Economics
5.    Burt Ward Institute for Sidekick Studies
 


And for good measure:

 

The Wildcat Den is the town’s Community Center. There is a nice auditorium used for concerts as well as banquet halls and meeting rooms available for rent. And a game room for the kids. The third floor also includes the town library.
 

Blankenship Fields Church sits in the heart of the residential area on the north shore. The parsonage is next door and currently occupied by Rev. V. Moore.
 

Some homes on nearby Valletta Lane
 

Alger Road’s residents are happy with their homes but unhappy that their street is often potholed. I think there’s a gopher (gopherus caddyshackus) problem here…
 

A wider view of the town
 

Another wider view of the town
 

Another wider view. In this one, you can see Big Ed’s. Kinda makes me hungry for pizza…
 

Trophy Terrace, a mixed use development, has shops on the ground floor and luxury apartments above. And we are having a move in special! The first ten repliers who ask for an apartment get a free one year lease! Just tell me what size you want: studio, 1 BR, 2 BR, 3BR.
 

[PhatHead 247]

First I loved the "pawty"  comment  is totally Pawsum.     Boy I've  missed a bunch of stuff called "A Ton Of Fun"    been busy with a island.   I see everything is coming up dandy lions.    lol.  

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

Lyhoko: 1 bedroom apartment, Lyhoko would like.

Interesting grouping of programs there at the Academy...

Can't wait for more!

[vivapanda 422]

I like those big mansions, wouldn't mind to live in Schulmania

[Schulmanator 5,787]

Our first new tenant:

 

[Hester 699]

2 BR please...

[Schulmanator 5,787]

 

 

And still 8 more to give away. Come claim yours now!

 

 

[Lyhoko Leaci 770]

It's 10 per volume? Not 10 total? I know there's been some people asking for an apartment in the CJ section in volume 3...

[Hester 699]

I will be moving to my apartment forthwith.  (whenever that is).

[Benedict 3,119]

2BR, please!

[Gn_leugim 853]

I'd be honoured

 

1BR plz

[Schulmanator 5,787]

And congrats to our newest residents!

 

 

 

[Schulmanator 5,787]

 


East Tenne: Myers Park

Cat food magnate Oscar Myers donated a wagonload of gold schulmonetas to fund the creation of the capital’s largest public park. And being a modest fellow, asked that it be named after him. The park, located in the city’s third district, is a wonderful civic space. It is home to a variety of formal and informal spaces, sports and recreational sites and is one of the most popular gathering spots in the city. It is in the heart of the Holy Quarter and is bordered by such important landmarks as the National Cathedral, City Hall, Sardine Square, Ecclesiastic Library and more. The park’s boundaries are The Promenade, a wide boulevard encircling the open space.

The park has two main sectors, divided by Park Avenue. To the north is The Lawn, which is open space with statuary and a reflecting pool. It runs from Park Avenue to the cathedral and is a popular spot for outdoor concerts. The southern sector is larger and includes athletic fields, formal gardens and natural areas. Some smaller features include Golden Pond, where paddleboats are often scurrying about, and the Secret Garden, a garden-with-a-garden popular for small outdoor weddings. We will venture here often in our tour of the National Capital Region. Let’s start now by seeing some of the amenities of this fabulous feline park.
 

A wide view of the park helps us orient ourselves. This is the lower section, viewed from the northwest. We see City Hall sitting prominently along The Promenade, across from Golden Pond. Natural areas serve as a buffer between the park’s entry points and the massive formal gardens in the center.
 

The largest feature in the upper section, The Lawn, is the reflecting pool. It includes a greenhouse conservatory with exotic plants from across the nation. This includes of course samples of savory varieties of feline favorites like catnip and silver vine.
 

Athletic fields are very popular and located along the southern end of the park
 

In this matchup, we see triplets in the outfield: Sam (center) and his brother Jack (left) and his other brother Jack (right). The coach has a hard time calling out the lineup because of the names!
 

Park Avenue separates the upper and lower sections. Multiple pedestrian bridges prevent park goers from having to deal with carriage traffic.
 

The snack bar is popular too. The catnip ice cream is great on a cone or in a bowl.
 

In the center are massive formal gardens
 

Can you spot The Secret Garden here on the east side of the park?
 

The Lawn features grassy areas, walkways and statuary as well as the reflecting pool and conservatory
 

Anyone wanna play a game?
 

There’s no shortcut through this one!
 

Local artisans and farmers converge here at this café and gallery. You can have your artistically designed cake and eat it too!
 

Fun to walk on but not much fun to mow…
 

This little gem is almost hidden in the park
 

Care to stroll about the gardens?
 

The park’s designers thought that leaving a natural buffer between the formal center of the park and the edges of the city would help to break up the space and to add to the secluded, natural feel for those in the heart of the gardens.
 

The hotel has a great view!
 

Enjoy scenic Myers Park!
 

[89James89 1,169]

Still trying to work my way through the entirety of the Schulmania threads but just wanted to stop by and say that Meyer's Park looks lovely.

 

Definitely a good place to sun and clean yourself on a hot summers day.

 

Cheers

 

James

[RipRap 4,400]

That's a very nice park to stroll about.

[vivapanda 422]

That´s a lovely park! The surroundings aren´t any less amazing

[Hester 699]

I believe I will head over there.  beautiful place.