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I visited a new park on the way to work the other morning looking for a good fence or bench shot when I spotted these ducks taking an early morning swim. In this park, it was the only shot to take.
Looking forward to Wednesday. That's my Friday..:)
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I just noticed this company the other day. I think they are fairly new to Austin. Here's what the Internet says.
RetailMeNot, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Austin, that maintains a collection of coupon web sites. The company was founded by Cotter Cunningham.
So, around 11, I went to pick up my friend at the airport, the one I'm cat sitting for, and I drove past Juan in a Million's restaurant. Guess what, all the benches were full of people waiting to go in. Guess I'm going to have to give that Juan a try..:)
While in Austin, I celebrated my birthday by getting a new pair of tennis shoes. Also, I want to dinner with and a play. The play was called "The Moors". It was 90 minutes long but felt like only about 30 minutes. Really, it was that good. I'm back home now. I'll have to find some more mischief to get into..:)
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This is Beachtiques in Rockport, TX. One of the many little places I saw while on my mini vacation. Rockport is a small coastal town of about 8500 people. Because of hurricanes, there is almost no such thing as a two story building or house.
I'm still working off of the laptop images, as you can see. I took this one some time back. It's nothing special, but for some reason I really like it. Maybe because it reminds me of my grandparents. They always had "Old Stuff" sitting around all the time, especially old black and whites is little frames like this.
I'm planing on going hiking Sunday, if it doesn't rain. I'm really ready to be done with the rain and the flooding.
While shopping with my friend on Sunday, we walked into one of those cozy little clothing stores where you don't want to look at the price tag, and they has some great wall art. This was the best of the wall art.
HWW!!
This is the Austonian at 200 Congress Ave. here in Austin. This place is amazing. It has 56 floors and the average price is 800 dollars a square foot. Which means, the smallest unit goes for about a million dollars.
Happy Bench Monday!!
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This is on Wimberley Square in Wimberley, Texas. I can't help but wonder what's left of it after the flood last week. All the businesses on the Square took quite a beating. I had lunch there a few weeks ago. All the help was college kids from Sam Marcos, Texas. Here's what the Internet says: A cozy restaurant by day and rocking concert venue by night, Cypress Creek Cafe pairs hearty casual American cuisine with jams from some of the Lone Star State's most promising bands.
Have a great week everyone
Odd to see two old theaters so close together, isn't it. They both have so much history and they are located right downtown, so Austin has decided to keep them both. The way I under stand it, the state has pretty much only been used for movies. Where as the Paramount had acts like Houdini and Vaudeville act. The original name was the Majestic. Paramount studios started buying studios up during the hay days of Hollywood. The Paramount sign, called "The Blade" was just found and installed back to its old glory. Not sure of the whole story, but, I guess, it was taken down for cleaning and repairs and than stuck away for years until people started asking about it. I know, sounds kinda weak but that's the they are going with. Anyway, what ever the story, it look great up there for its hundredths year celebration.
Design/Artist: Jules Buck Jones
Invisible and Absolute is a sculpture of an extinct sea lizard called a Mosasaur
The green coils and I hope I have this right
Nimbus Cloud
Artist/Designer: Dharmesh Patel, Associate AIA
Nimbus Cloud resembles a rain cloud and is a reflection on the vitality of Waller Creek and the nature that surrounds it.
The green ghost you see was someone walking through the frame..;) I tried to get one without people walking into and out of the frame but I got tired of standing there with my finger on the button..;)
I went to "Market Day" in Wimberley Saturday. Market day is the first Saturday of each month and it's full of arts and crafts mostly hand made. It's a lot of fun looking at all the cool stuff and seeing how creative people can be. There are a lot of antiques as well. Like this old children peddle car and those jugs.
HBM!
The festivals were great. I'll post some images later, after I've had time to process them better. We were lucky with the rain.
This is from the grounds of Laguna Gloria museum/art school. It's a really place in west Austin. Lots of weddings are held on the grounds. Not so much in this area, but other sections where it's much prettier.
Happy Fence Friday!!
HFF!
Bikes use this trail as well, so the fence is there to keep people from falling off the cliff. It's just in this one area. The rest of the trail is pretty tame.
I suppose, one day, it will stop raining..;) Someone asked me if I could send the extra rain to them..:) Don't I wish I could.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Happy Fence Friday!!
Harper's Hall is in San Marcos, Texas. It use to be a small little college town, which explains the bars right next to each other. However, things have turned and it's going through a boom stage. I looked at San Marcos when I was looking for a house, but couldn't afford it. It'll be hard for me to think of it as a city. It's always just been that little college town. Oh well.
Is anyone in here from Cleveland? I have some questions I would like to ask you.
Here's more info on Harper's Hall
Here at Harper’s Public House we have some of the best brick oven pizzas and brick oven baked wings in Texas. A pizza sports bar at night and a family friendly restaurant by day. Our wood fired pizza and baked chicken wings aren’t the only new addition to our menu either, the fire roasted oven sandwiches are especially delicious as well as the build your own salad option from our list of fresh fruits and vegetables. Are you looking for somewhere to eat good food and watch Sunday football with your family? Come grab some oven baked wings and a cold beverage while enjoying the game on one of our many flat screen TVs! Or visit us at night and venture up to the Veranda rooftop bar, offering one of the best views of San Marcos’ nightlife. Check us out on Facebook to get updates on upcoming events and specials!
The Dr. Eugene Clark Library is in Lockhart, Texas. When I wasn't taking pictures of commodes..:) I was taking architecture pictures. Lockhart isn't a large city but it has some great looking old buildings. Here's some info on it:
This unique and historically significant building was built with a $10,000 bequest from Dr. Eugene Clark. Dr. Clark was a native of New Orleans, and his father died on the battlefield during the Civil War when Dr. Clark was only three.
In 1896, Dr. Clark left Lockhart to study in London and Vienna. In 1897 he returned to Texas to set up practice in San Antonio in his new specialty -- ear, nose and throat. While practicing in San Antonio, Dr. Clark became very ill. He went to New York for surgery. On his way to New York he came through Lockhart to see his old friends. In New York his condition was pronounced incurable and he left to return to the only home he had known in New Orleans.
On his death bed, with Mr. Purcell and Miss Young by his side he dictated a will specifying that the citizens of Lockhart should have a library and lyceum. His will left $10,000 to the people of Lockhart, of which $6,000 was to be used for construction, $1,000 to buy books and the remainder was to be put in a trust to maintain the building and purchase new books.
Happy Slider Sunday!!
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I was downtown with some friends and saw these two doves like in every town, and the male was eyeing the female. Who, of course, is acting like he's not there.
HBM!!
I had to go to Temple last week because they have a Veterans hospital there. So, to beat Austin traffic, I got up early and drove up there and just killed time taking pictures. Temples not a huge town..:) but this was a pretty cool find
Have a great week
I met some friend in town for lunch last week and spotted this display a few doors down from the restaurant. Didn't check prices. Guess she doesn't sell many, since you have to call her to buy one..;)
Happy Weekend..:)
HFF!
This is the trail around Town Lake. I have to hand it to the city. After years of work on this trail. It finally goes all the way around. And, it has been one of the better investment made by the city. This trail always has people on it.
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This use to be the entrance to someones property probably 50 years ago or so..:) It's now the outdoor patio for a restaurant/bar. I'm happy they left this standing. I'm probably imaging a better house that use to be there than what was.I'm thinking a cozy rock, farmhouse style house..;) but, probably not..;)
Happy Weekend
I just got the tail end of the storm. Lots of lightning and thunder. The house shook a few times and we got a lot of rain. we're all good and no damage
HTMT!
I took this one on Saturday's hike. Everything really is the same color of green..;) It seems like my greens come out better at F16. I think I was at F9 on this shot.
Hope your week started off well.
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Sorta make you feel like a voyeur,,:)) This as some of you know by now is from the Umlauf Sculpture Garden here in Austin, which features the work of Charles Umlauf. Truly a lovely place to visit.
I spotted this in my neighbors yard the other day. I was going to go back with my camera, but the Iphone shot came out pretty good so I decided to go with it.
Just a reminder, I live in Wimberley, Texas which is just south of Austin. I am still getting a lot of rain and wind from Harvey. My phone woke me up last night with weather warnings. What's working for me is, I'm on the outer band of Harvey. As it spins the rain band pass over and I get rain and wind, than it goes away. So far the creek is handling the run off. I can see it from my bedroom, and you can bet I'm keeping an eye on it..;)
Thanks for all the concern some of you have shown.
We crossed in front of the spring from right to left and turned to the right, where we came upon a Cottonmouth. I've heard it said, that a snake will know you're coming and get out of the way. Maybe with some snakes, but for sure not with a Cottonmouth. That little guy just coiled up and was ready for a fight. Luckily, he was small and we just picked up a limb and pushed him out of the way.
While doing the photo shoot at the Country Club, I just happen to spot this bench..;) I finally found another boarder for the downstairs room. He moved in tonight. He's a lawyer, but I won't hold that against him..:)
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Although Frank is known for its creative hot dogs and sausage sandwiches made with nontraditional meats like antelope, venison, and kangaroo, it also boasts an extensive selection of fries, including chili cheese and Reuben waffle fries. Its cold beer menu includes gluten-free ales, rare craft beers, and ciders.
This place sounds really interesting. I just may have to try it out. I keep reading that England isn't going to have a summer because of rain. I would love to trade you some of our summer..:)
Willet (Tringa semipalmata)
It was a beautiful sunrise with this Willet in the wash and the breakers in the background at Stone Harbor Point NJ.
HFF!!
Not sure what this means. Looks like the Moon kissing the Sun. I've studied a little mythology but not enough to know what this is. Any guesses..;)
Hope everyone is staying warm. Just got my electric bill and it seems like it cost more to heat the house than to air condition it. Never would have guessed that.
...HBM!!!
I went to market day to look at stuff that I have no room for..:) and spotted this colorful bench..
So, in 2017 I went to the farmers market in San Marcos, Texas. About 25 miles from my house. I stopped at the tent with the lady selling herbs. I purchased some basil. The lady said, you need to keep those in water. I said, I don't happen to have a water container. She gave me a Mason jar with water in it and told me to bring it back. Ref: www.flickr.com/photos/byeagle/36326400400...I put the jar on top of the refrigerate and then I started work the next week. Every time I look at that jar, I feel guilty. Yesterday, Saturday, was going to be my last Saturday I'll have off in a while and decided I'm going to take that jar back to her. Well, I drove off without the jar..;( For 25 miles I kept thinking of different stories I was going to tell her..;) Or maybe just throw myself down at her feet. I get to the farmers market all prepared for the worst and her tent wasn't there..;) I think I'll put the jar away so I will stop feeling guilty..;) I did buy 2 sand paper trees. Ya, I never heard of the before either but I got them both for 20 bucks
Happy Week
Happy Fence Friday!!
HFF!!
Saturday, I'm leading 30 people down this trail. We're going to be doing trail clean up after all the rain and flooding.
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...lol..I used almost every program Topaz has on this one to get this look. I'm planing on going to the coast again next month so I'll finally have some new coastal shots.
We're getting our first taste of winter here and it's ugly..;) And, I turned on my heater and nothing but air came out..:(
I'm doing a short road trip tomorrow to La Grange, Texas and walk Monument Hill. So, hopefully, I have some new work coming soon.
You know, who ever was the governor, he must have gotten the short straw..;) The Texas frontier was and is, a long way from Spain. Here's some history:
The building was constructed in the early 18th century, planned as early as 1722 and completed in 1849.[3] It was The keystone above the front entrance is marked with the coat-of-arms of Spanish King Ferdinand VI and the date 1749.[4] The building was the residence and working offices of the local presidio captain at first. Later, it became the home of the Spanish governors who lived in San Antonio.[5] The building later became the capitol building of the Tejas region of Spanish Texas in 1722.[3]
The Spanish built the Presidio San Antonio de Béxar to protect the area’s missions, including the San Antonio de Valero Mission (The Alamo) and the missions in the present day San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, as well as the growing Spanish colony.
The one-story masonry and stucco structure features ten rooms, a grand courtyard and a fountain, and is alleged to be haunted.[4]
The palace is located in between Market Square and the San Antonio River Walk near the current city hall. The address is 105 Military Plaza, San Antonio.
I'm very thankful for those who have make the ultimate sacrifice so I can enjoy life as I know it. I'm a veteran but I didn't have to give as much as others.
I'm also thankful for my flickr friends who endure my photos everyday..;) Friends and family only have so many ahhhh's in them..;) I've learned, over the years, to only show them the ones I think are extra special.
Oh, I'm also thankful I don't have to work tomorrow.
This shrimper was just waiting around Conn-Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, Texas. Guess he was waiting for the right time to leave. I forgot my tripod so I had to balance the lens on my car window to get the shot.
Couldn't find much on Master Anthony, but there's a lot going on with Conn-Brown Harbor. Besides great Red fishing just outside the harbor. The Harbor itself is undergoing a 10 year rebuilding plan. Pretty industrialist for a small community. Hope it works out for them.
...HBM!!
We had 4 days of cold weather, but now it is moving on and we get the warm weather back. Phew!
This is a house along side a creek where people swim, that's why there is a no trespassing sign on the tree
This isn't a great picture, but I thought it was kind of cute. I took it at the park where the "Tree Folds" were planting trees.
The tents in the back ground are from a huge family reunion. They meet at the park every year. Several of them jumped in an helped with the tree planting and even adopted a tree..;) Funny and cool at the same time..:)
There's a blast from the past. How many of you remember using one of these..:) My job was to catch the clothes coming out of the wringer and hang them up on the clothe line
We're suppose to get a lot of rain this weekend and all next week. Is anything more fun than driving back and forth to work in the rain..;(
Someone was kidding me about none of my benches ever having someone sitting on them. So, here you go..;)
It surprises me that this restaurant is still here. The company must own the land. It's surrounded by new condos and hotels and it takes up the whole block.
This was always just, Townlake. I know! You would think a city like Austin could do better than that. Now, it's Lady Bird Lake. The former first lady and President Johnson's wife. It was named after her because of all the work she did to beautify the lake and the trail around it.
These 2 girls seem so different. Yet they seem pretty close.
I purchased a daybed off of Facebook Market Place this week. The guy goes, Yep, everything is there. Come to find out it was everything but most of the screw's and bolt's. But, after several trips to the hardware store, it's all put together.
Happy Fence Friday Everyone
HBM!
This is from the railroad museum in Temple, Texas. It's an old handcar used by the railroad workers to check and make repairs on the tracks in the early 1900's.
HFF!!
Is anything better than fresh caught seafood? I don't think so. Others must think so as well. People were on the dock waiting for the boats to pull in. I, myself, bought some. Not to eat. I wanted to get some stock photos of the the Sea Gulls. So, I ask, you know who, to throw the shrimp out in the bay towards the Gulls. Now really, how hard is it to throw shrimp in the direction I have the camera pointed in? Pretty hard for some people, apparently. He's throwing the shrimp straight up, to the left, to the right almost every direction except where I have the camera pointed. No thanks to him, I did manage to get some usable Gull images
I took this picture in one of those small galleries that you sometime walk into for no reason other to look around and get inspired. I spotted this bench and took a picture not thinking much about it. I looked up and saw the owner rushing over saying , what do you think you're doing? You can't take pictures in here. I get it, I suppose it is bad etiquette to take pictures of other people's art
Happy Clouds Tuesday..;)
Another pic from Kyle, Texas.
The rain has stopped for us. Yay! Sadly, it's moving back to Houston.
Here's some info on the park:
In 1880, the original platting of Kyle included 2 acres in the center of town known as "Town Center". When the Historic Kyle City Hall was built in the early 1900's, this area was designated as City Square Park. Today, park and open spaces in downtown now include the area and grounds around the Kyle Train Depot and City Hall.
The City Square Park includes a gazebo, benches and information marquee. Many community events take place on the City Square Park such as Santa's Arrival and Lion's Club Fajita Fiesta.
On May 3, 2011, the Kyle City Council approved the request to rename City Square Park to Mary Kyle Hartson Park.
This one was taken in the amateur section. I missed the Sand Fest last year. Hopefully, I'll make it this year.
Happy weekend everyone
Great-horned Owl
(Bubo virginianus)
This is the third GHO that I have come across this year. Wissahickon Trail, Wissahickon Park PA.
HBM!!
The Executive Surf Club in Corpus Christi, Texas. The restaurant was right behind the motel I was staying in. It was a really fun beach bar and restaurant. One of those places you could walk into in a wet bathing suit and no one would think anything about it.
I went to the kite flying contest today. What a mob scene. Still, it was a lot of fun.
HFF!!
G'Ray Mahal Cafe and Lounge at 73 Rainey Street in Austin. I was working, with the SXSW festival, just up the street in a place called Lucille's and one of my flickr contacts came by..How cool is that. So, just in case, tomorrow I will be at the Palm Door on 6th Street from 1 to 7. Stop by if you can. However, since we're under flash flood warnings I doubt anyone will be there..;( Anyway, here's some more info on the cafe shown here.
The story of G'Raj Mahal begins with a culinary couple's vision to bring Western Indian cuisine to Austin, TX. Sidney (an Austin native) & Anthony (born & raised in Goa, India) opened G'Raj Mahal in 2009 as a food trailer. Having landed on a space just off of Rainey Street that had previously operated as a car garage, the name & feeling of The G'Raj was both evident & authentic from the beginning. A few tables multiplied into a few tents filled with more tables & before they knew it, Sidney & Anthony had won over the locals with their delicious comfort food & unique table service.