Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Z IS FOR...

I imagine these Z's have all been done before, but I'm not about to quit at this point. So here they are.

Z IS FOR ...
 CATCHING SOME ZZZZ's
MOTH (the Man of the House) caught napping along with Cody, our son's cat when we were in Boise recently.


ZIPPER
How did we ever live without them? -- but now they've almost been replaced with velcro!


ZIG ZAG
(according to WIKIPEDIA)
A zigzag is a pattern made up of small corners at variable angles, though constant within the zigzag, tracing a path between two parallel lines; it can be described as both jagged and fairly regular. Traditionally a "zig" points in the left direction (/) and a "zag" points right (\). 
{That's interesting. Didn't know that before}. 
Regular apeirogon zig-zag.png
Examples of zigzags


Lightning is often depicted with a zigzag design, with long downward strokes and short backward ones.
The trace of a triangle wave or a sawtooth wave is a zigzag.
Pinking shears are designed to cut cloth or paper with a zigzag edge, to lessen fraying.
Zigzags are a basic decorative pattern used on pottery, and are often seen in the cuts which separate pieces of ravioli pasta.
In sewing, a zigzag stitch is a machine stitch in a zigzag pattern.
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HERE WE ARE AT THE END OF ANOTHER ROUND OF ABC WEDNESDAY 
SPONSORED BY MRS. NESBITT.
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18 comments:

  1. snafuJuly 13, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    I like the zzzZZZZ bit, do they know you posted them? Getting a bit into geek land with sawtooth and triangular waveforms, more my territory. Like you, I did not know the difference between a zig and a zag.

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  2. Autumn LeavesJuly 13, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    I love zippers. I don't care for velcro.

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  3. Roger Owen GreenJuly 13, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    The zigzag stuff was really interesting!

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  4. Shooting ParrotsJuly 13, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    I never knew that about zigzags. But doesn't that mean that your example is a zagzig?!

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  5. MorningAJJuly 13, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    If you start from the other end does it become a gazgiz?

    Great Zs.

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  6. Jane and ChrisJuly 13, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Aaah,the picture of MOTH and Cody is lovely!
    Jane x

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  7. Dartford WarblerJuly 13, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    There are pathways, called the Zigzags, leading up and down the steep cliffs at Bournemouth. They are a joy for children to run down and a pleasure for adults, who can stop and enjoy a different sea view at every turn. It is not so much fun climbing back up again!

    A lovely photo of your Moth and his feline friend.

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  8. EJJuly 13, 2011 at 7:27 AM

    Taking zzzzs once in a while is very refreshing.

    MY ABC, have a nice da!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I can relate to the dozing photo. I do it a lot.

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  10. janeJuly 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    interesting info about zig and zag - they say you learn somehting new everyday - have a good week - Jane

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  11. WandaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Know MOTH looks downright out of it!!! Don snoozes in his recliner most every afternoon.

    I think I only have one item in my closet that has a zipper. But I do remember having to learn how to put on in, in my first sewing class.

    Oh yes, rickrat...Was on every little dress or skirt my mother made us.

    I have a "Zig" in my post, Zig Ziglar.

    Very creative and good post to end Round 8.

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  12. DoohieJuly 13, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I'll never remember which is a zig and which is a zag. :-)

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  13. mrsnesbittJuly 13, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    fantastic to hear you are in for Round 9 Chris xxxxx Loved the collection - as I always do.

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  14. BerowneJuly 14, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    How often life zigs when it should have zagged...

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  15. jabblogJuly 14, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Most interesting. Pushing out a few Zs is always refreshing, for man and beast;-)

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  16. kaybeeJuly 14, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    Love how Cody is also taking his zzzz's....keeping MOTH company!

    Velcro is useful for some things, especially for kids, but I still prefer zippers - old fashioned, I guess

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  17. claudeJuly 14, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Nice post fir Z, Chris.
    The first photo reminds me when our little pretty female cat made a nap with my husband.

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  18. photowannabeJuly 16, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Perfect choices for Z.
    My MOTH does hours of ZZZZ's in the recliner while he is "resting his eyes".

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