In 2011, MINI ran an advertising campaign in the Middle East with their Countryman to promote the Drive Out Loud MINI Festival. The compact car was stripped out and dropped into the middle of a tank at the Aquarium of the Dubai Mall. In case you were wondering, the Countryman you see here was merely a replica built of fibreglass, thus it was 100 percent safe for the aquarium.
What is shaped like a music note and produces a wacky "wah" sound?
Son#1, a violinist, was gifted an otamatone for his birthday. This silly, zany little instrument is surprisingly hard to play.
An otamatone in action
Some people are just so talented!
Dragonfly
FROM THE COOKIE ARCHIVES
There was a time when I was obsessed with cookie decorating.
Dearest Veronica, What an invention this Otamatone—and then being able to play it like that! Your cookie decorating was class! Cute Dachshund, my Mauzie was black and tan but this brings back sweet memories. Thanks for the Happy 4th of July wishes! Hugs, Mariette
We are thinking alike, my friend. I will share a few pictures soon of the aquarium that the kids visited this Summer. The shrimp fritters look Yummy. That little music instrument is something else. The dragonfly is beautiful to me. Such an interesting looking fellow. The red, white, and blue cookies are delightful. Wish I had one to go with my morning coffee. ; )
Beautiful compost of differents photographs, that all they build an story. It is so good to give us the possibility to see this photographs. Thank you.
Those cookies are beautifully decorated, Veronica, and I was especially taken by the photo of the dragonfly - the shades of the wings remind me of stained glass. Blessings!
You are quite an accomplished cookie baker and decorator, Veronica Lee. so much so that it would be hard to eat those treats as they "look" so good! I had never heard of or seen an otamatone before reading this post. hard to believe those scooters were simply abandoned, such a waste.
You share again very nice series and the writing. A car in an aqua well special. And the cookies looked very beautiful. And that people just leave scooters is not as it should be. I had heard of an otamatone but had never seen one. I found it very beautiful. Further pictures also very nice. Greetings, Tine
Hello, Wonderful photos. It is strange to see a car in the aquarium. Love the dragonfly. The cookies are cute and colorful. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!
wow what an intersesting bunch of photos in this post. Amazing with the car in the aquarium and then that instrument..I listened to a few minutes...and all the rest - fun post today!
It's a bit startling to see the car with the fish! Thanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-new-recipe-and-healthy-recipe-for.html
Hello, Wonderful photos! I love the closeup of the dragonfly's wings. I have never seen an instrument like otamatone. Thank you for sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead. PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.
Amazing pictures, especially those of the dragonflies, which are simply breathtaking. Have a lovely weekend, hugs, Valerie https://www.melodyjacob.com/2023/07/green-one-shoulder-maxi-dress.html
I feel drawn towards a dragonfly and have for the last 6 or 7 years. It's such a weird thing for me, because that doesn't usually happen. I remember your cookies! They were always perfect!
Hello again, Veronica! You have a fabulous gallimaufry. Never heared about a otamatone! And the images with the dragonfly... wow! Thank for what you have shared with us! Happy WW and a blessed week! Hugs! ❤️😘
Great photos. I love the closeup of the dragonfly's wings. I have never seen an instrument like otamatone. And the cookies looked very beautiful.Thank you for sharing your post. Have a nice and sunny weekend, Veronica!
Aquarium looks really nice! Have a wonderful weekend, Veronica.
ReplyDeleteThat musical note thing looks like fun.
ReplyDeleteCookies yang sangat cute dengan sentuhan warna blue merah putih...bentuknya teddy bear dan doggy
ReplyDeletedragonfly with zoom looks so detail.. aku suka melihat capung terbang di kebun saat masih kecil dulu
They all looks good and fun to see and hear.
ReplyDeleteWat een prachtige serie foto's.
ReplyDeleteHet eten ziet er verrukkelijk uit, de libel is echt heel mooi wat een details in de vergroting.
Groetjes Irma
Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. I follow you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sharing...
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! I never heard of an otamatone before, so I learned something new! Those dragonfly wings are just amazing too! Happy July
ReplyDeleteDearest Veronica,
ReplyDeleteWhat an invention this Otamatone—and then being able to play it like that!
Your cookie decorating was class! Cute Dachshund, my Mauzie was black and tan but this brings back sweet memories.
Thanks for the Happy 4th of July wishes!
Hugs,
Mariette
Have a wonderful July, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteThe car, or shell of it underwater is interesting.
ReplyDeleteI never heard of an otomatone - so cool!
Like the cookies!
Nice photos you have travelled a lot
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking alike, my friend. I will share a few pictures soon of the aquarium that the kids visited this Summer. The shrimp fritters look Yummy. That little music instrument is something else. The dragonfly is beautiful to me. Such an interesting looking fellow. The red, white, and blue cookies are delightful. Wish I had one to go with my morning coffee. ; )
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Beautiful compost of differents photographs, that all they build an story. It is so good to give us the possibility to see this photographs. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dragonfly!
ReplyDeleteI wish you a lovely day, Veronica!
Many hugs.
Wonderful photos, especially the breathtaking dragonfly pics! Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteNave a nice and sunny weekend, Veronica!
ReplyDeleteThose cookies are beautifully decorated, Veronica, and I was especially taken by the photo of the dragonfly - the shades of the wings remind me of stained glass. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteMore dragonflies, please!
ReplyDeleteThe dragon fly photo is incredible looking. Great food variety in your photos too
ReplyDeleteThose cookies and dog biscuits are darling. I love that interesting instrument. I've never seen anything like that!
ReplyDeleteMe dio ganas de los buñuelos de gambas y las galletas. Ese instrumento me pareció interesante te mando un beso.
ReplyDeletecolorful cookies.... look great
ReplyDeletePretty photos <3
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful gallimaufry, all very interesting photos. Thank you so much for sharing Veronica Lee :)
ReplyDeleteYou are quite an accomplished cookie baker and decorator, Veronica Lee. so much so that it would be hard to eat those treats as they "look" so good! I had never heard of or seen an otamatone before reading this post. hard to believe those scooters were simply abandoned, such a waste.
ReplyDeleteDubai must have been fascinating. Love the photo of the underwater zoo! Your Fourth of July cookies are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteYou share again very nice series and the writing. A car in an aqua well special. And the cookies looked very beautiful. And that people just leave scooters is not as it should be. I had heard of an otamatone but had never seen one. I found it very beautiful. Further pictures also very nice. Greetings, Tine
ReplyDeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. It is strange to see a car in the aquarium. Love the dragonfly.
The cookies are cute and colorful. Take care, enjoy your day and have a happy new week!
That freaky little instrument is cute.
ReplyDeletewow what an intersesting bunch of photos in this post. Amazing with the car in the aquarium and then that instrument..I listened to a few minutes...and all the rest - fun post today!
ReplyDeleteI remember that time.. you made very beautiful cookies.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos and those fritters sound interesting :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a gallimaufreytastic week 👍
It's a bit startling to see the car with the fish!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2023/07/a-new-recipe-and-healthy-recipe-for.html
The Mini in the fish tank is quite a sight to say the least. That is certainly a novel way to advertise a car!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. Looks like you had great time!
ReplyDeleteMany beautiful photos. Love the dragonfly.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful July.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos! I love the closeup of the dragonfly's wings. I have never seen an instrument like otamatone. Thank you for sharing your post. Take care, enjoy your day and the week ahead. PS, thanks for leaving me a comment.
Amazing pictures, especially those of the dragonflies, which are simply breathtaking. Have a lovely weekend, hugs, Valerie
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The aquarium and underwater zoo is just so beautiful. I love the pictures once again.
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde de terça-feira. Obrigado pela excelente matéria de qualidade.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Gomes.
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I loved your cookies
ReplyDeleteThe dragon fly wing is such a good macro photo! Also, I love the decorated cookies - if only we had more time....
ReplyDeleteI like baking cookies, but never into decorating them. Your cookies look amazing. You are one talented SAHM!
ReplyDeletewhat a funny looking instrument, sounds fun though.
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a very talented cookie decorator! I love that mini replica in the fish tank.
ReplyDeleteThe mini in the aquarium is really a fun idea, especially since it is not a real car that would be harmful to the fish!
ReplyDeleteLove the mimi and love all the food. You know how much I love your food. The cookies are almost to pretty to eat. Beautiful.
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Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥
Loved the Mini in the aquarium! Great way to advertise.
ReplyDeleteI feel drawn towards a dragonfly and have for the last 6 or 7 years. It's such a weird thing for me, because that doesn't usually happen. I remember your cookies! They were always perfect!
ReplyDeleteHello again, Veronica! You have a fabulous gallimaufry. Never heared about a otamatone! And the images with the dragonfly... wow!
ReplyDeleteThank for what you have shared with us!
Happy WW and a blessed week! Hugs! ❤️😘
I wondered who parked that car there! I never heard of an otamatone before now, very interesting. The cookies sure are pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique marketing idea!
ReplyDeleteThat instrument is wild. The cookies look too good to eat and I love the car in the aquarium!
ReplyDeleteThat aquarium is beautiful and the 4th of July cookies are so pretty, I wouldn't want to eat them.
ReplyDeleteBernie,
The Style Fanatic
A delightful collection. As for the aquatic Mini, being a regular visitor nothing surprises me in Dubai! I want an otamatone!
ReplyDeleteExcellence images Veronica.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I love the closeup of the dragonfly's wings. I have never seen an instrument like otamatone. And the cookies looked very beautiful.Thank you for sharing your post.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice and sunny weekend, Veronica!
Wonderful photos, I loved.
ReplyDeletehave a great weekend
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