Author Topic: Cannons in Slovenia ? (Read 1311 times)

Cat Whisperer · « **on:** September 18, 2012, 11:37:08 AM »

I have to go (work) to Slovenia at the end of the month. Might even find a cannon or mortar there.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2012, 11:59:38 AM »

Well there are at least 9 and 1 mortar.....
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Cannons_in_Slovenia
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Then there's a castel with a small one and a couple of thundermugs...
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http://www.galenfrysinger.com/slovenia_bled_castle_furnishings.htm

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:09:53 PM »

Thanks, Allen !

So much to do in so little time, the two searches point me to CASTLES! Might also hit a museum.

Cannoneer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:16:37 PM »

"It's like deja vu all over again." ~ Yogi Berra Didn't you go there before?

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2012, 02:29:53 PM »

Quote from: Cannoneer on September 18, 2012, 02:16:37 PM

"It's like deja vu all over again." ~ Yogi Berra Didn't you go there before?

Almost. It was Budpest, Hungary. Not far off.

THIS time I'll break away from the group (folks that I work with visiting a supplier) for a day to explore and shop.

skratch · « **Reply #5 on:** September 18, 2012, 03:36:14 PM »

Good luck in your search Tim. Remember pictures, LOTS of pictures!

John,,,,,,,,,,

Ex 49'er · « **Reply #6 on:** September 18, 2012, 08:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on September 18, 2012, 02:29:53 PM

Quote from: Cannoneer on September 18, 2012, 02:16:37 PM
"It's like deja vu all over again." ~ Yogi Berra Didn't you go there before?

Almost. It was Budpest, Hungary. Not far off.
THIS time I'll break away from the group (folks that I work with visiting a supplier) for a day to explore and shop.

Shipping a castle home might be expensive. What's the exchange rate? Cannons might be reasonable.

Cannoneer · « **Reply #7 on:** September 18, 2012, 09:36:09 PM »

Quote from: Cat Whisperer on September 18, 2012, 02:29:53 PM

Quote from: Cannoneer on September 18, 2012, 02:16:37 PM
"It's like deja vu all over again." ~ Yogi Berra Didn't you go there before?

Almost. It was Budpest, Hungary. Not far off.

THIS time I'll break away from the group (folks that I work with visiting a supplier) for a day to explore and shop.

Ah yes, both locales well known hotbeds of vampirism, beware and remain vigilant, always wear garlic around your neck, and keep your oaken stakes close at hand.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #8 on:** September 19, 2012, 12:22:46 AM »

Not hard to take 150 pix a day. Just need to include cannons/mortars.

Double D · « **Reply #9 on:** September 19, 2012, 03:57:36 AM »

I have been to Ljubljana Airport. Only guns I saw were the AK47 of the Airport guards. Flew Air Macedonia. I think the pilot was an old dive bomber pilot. We made a long slow approach to the airport fly below the steep rugged mountian tops where it would impossible to put an airstrip let alone one big enough to take the 737 we were in. Suddenly the plane did a hard roll and steep dive towards the ground. Just before impact the pilot pulled the nose up and we made the smoothest landing I have ever seen.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #10 on:** September 19, 2012, 05:23:55 AM »

Quote from: Double D on September 19, 2012, 03:57:36 AM

I have been to Ljubljana Airport. Only guns I saw were the AK47 of the Airport guards. Flew Air Macedonia. I think the pilot was an old dive bomber pilot. We made a long slow approach to the airport fly below the steep rugged mountian tops where it would impossible to put an airstrip let alone one big enough to take the 737 we were in. Suddenly the plane did a hard roll and steep dive towards the ground. Just before impact the pilot pulled the nose up and we made the smoothest landing I have ever seen.

THanks for the heads-up!

KABAR2 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 19, 2012, 05:38:16 AM »

Now when you get on the plane you wont question why all the arm rests have those deep indentations in them from passangers holding on for dear life...... Prayers will go with you on your journey.....

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2012, 06:45:07 AM »

Humor and prayers BOTH appreciated!

sterling · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2012, 08:55:58 AM »

safe trip and take alot of pictures.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2012, 08:53:13 PM »

There are some nice cannons at Ptuj Castle: http://www.slovenia.info/?grad=3601
Bob Smith

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #15 on:** September 28, 2012, 05:29:23 AM »

Ljubljlana, Slovenia!
(USA East Coast is 6 hours ahead of us here.)
Long trip.
Be here for a week.

Tim K

Double D · « **Reply #16 on:** September 29, 2012, 04:04:53 PM »

I am envious!

onegreatshot · « **Reply #17 on:** September 29, 2012, 09:42:26 PM »

So I'm I. If you need help i've got papers, experience and the will to watch.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2012, 10:10:21 AM »

This is the only armament I've seen thus far (in the Castle at Bled). ONE picture of 500 so far.

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #19 on:** October 04, 2012, 10:34:35 AM »

ONE! In the castle at Ljubljuana, Slovenia. More pix tomorrow.

KABAR2 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 04, 2012, 11:52:22 AM »

Looks like it may be a bronze Austrian 90mm bag gun dated 1891 a later 1898 70mm was at auction not long ago.......

Wish they would take better care of theirs..... I guess it won't fit in your luggage......

Cat Whisperer · « **Reply #21 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:22:59 PM »

THANKS, Allen!

This one is obviously in Pass Port caliber.