March 30, 2015

Ben and I were having some fun this weekend nosing around one of the very large concrete power line poles.  The sections are about 40 feet long and they put PVC pipe in the mold to make it possible to move them,  They put a rod through the holes, hook the rods to chains and lift them with a crane.

The pole is about 18 inches in diameter near the base.  I had Ben stand on one side and I was on the other with the camera.  I directed him to the right, to the left, up and down until his nose was centered.  

Ben's nose knows holes...

The shadow on the bottom of the hole is a stone or nut that had been put there by someone.

March @5, 2015

Finally,  the foliage along the Big Creek Walkway is coming to life. 

Not only was the foliage changing, but there were birds and squirrels and even a big wild rabbit.  This rabbit was about the largest rabbit that I have ever seen.

Ironically, I have wondered if I would ever see any deer or bears.  I did get a picture last fall of a snake...  Well,
today I saw my first deer along the walkway.

Not just one, but three.

March 23, 2015

What can I say???  I am just one of those grandparents. 

March 15, 2015

I am planning on a Black and White project and have my first picture.  It is one from last weeks trip to Chattanooga and it is of the chandelier in the Choo-Choo Hotel.  It was shot in color and then converted to Black and White.  One can change a photo from color to Black and White, but not from Black and White to color.

Not everyone likes Black and White,  I do, but then again, I like both.  Before thinking of your opinion, click on the Black and White photo to enlarge it.

Any thoughts?

March 8, 2015

Yesterday was a great day to get out for an all day excursion.  Apart from the Spring flowers having not blossomed at this time, it was a beautiful time.

First stop was to the English Rose Tea Room on Market Street.  I had the Dover Sole and Caramelized Pear Tea and as usual, it was wonderful as always.

Next stop was across the street to the old Union Station, which is now the Choo-Choo Hotel.  The chandelier is off the lobby and I have taken before.  Elegant.

"Pardon me boys, but is that the Chattanooga Choo-Choo...?"

Why, yes it is!

The flowers and fountains are in a state of winter... So, we hopped on the FREE trolley bus to downtown and the Riverfront.  One of the main goals was to walk across the Walnut Street Bridge, which is now a pedestrian bridge.


I could not help but notice the Sewer/Man-hole cover.  Very nice!  As far as Sewer/Man-hole covers go.

The Walnut Street Bridge was closed to traffic in 1978 and was going to be demolished, however, it was converted to a pedestrian bridge in 1993.

Off the the southside of the bridge, is the Market Street bridge, also known as the John Ross Bridge, which is a drawbridge.

This is a picture of the ironwork railing,  Great pattern.

Here is a treat, at least for me!  Oh,  you can have The Donut Sundae.

 

I took this picture previously a few years ago.  I erased the post that holds up the Weathervane Horse to make it look as if the horse was jumping over the building.

March 4, 2015

Signs of spring are beginning to appear...at least in Georgia.  I saw these daffodils on the way to church on Sunday morning and a big smile came on my face. 

Weather we see the signs of spring or the date on a calendar, this winter will soon be behind us.  Have you ever  noticed that spring puts a spring in our steps?

Cheer up, things could be worse.  So the old codger cheered up and "sho nuff," they got worse!

February 28, 2015

Have you ever wondered what your old girlfriend from high school or college looks like today?

The words of John Debrine ring in my ears...along with tinnitus.

"I would rather go through life not having what I want than go through life having what I don't want."

Back to reality... this is what greets you as you enter into Jackie's Too restaurant at Perkin's Cove in Ogunquit, ME.  We eat there about every time we walk the Marginal Way.  Here is a view from our table.

The next two pictures are of Perkin's Cove.