Picture time!!!
Sorry, just feeling a little exuberant.
Island of color:
This is from a street some distance away from me, near the local 7-Eleven. I seldom have occasion to use this street, as it's not part of my usual path, but it does eventually lead to my favorite grinder store. So after hitting 7-Eleven yesterday (for Powerball tickets and diet Snapple), I got this pick and a large tuna grinder.
More flora:
This is from just down the north-south street that I travel nearly everyday. Not much to say about it; it caught my eye, so out came the camera. There are a lot of decorative plants and gardens in the area, which makes travelling all the more pleasant.
The ice cream cow:
This oddity stands outside A. C. Peterson's restaurant, one of several decent restaurants to the south of me. I've gotten milkshakes here on a number of occasions, but mostly I go for the liver.
The synagogue:
Right next door to me, just to the west. The building has a school and a playground, so I hear the sounds of children at play every afternoon. The front steps are a fairly good place to see and photograph sunsets, but unfortunately there haven't been any really good ones lately. Needless to say, I'll keep watching.
Cloned houses:
All are multifamily dwellings, as far as I can tell. These were likely built during the post-WW2 years. They're south of me, near the street where I got the first pic, a little over halfway between my place and the 7-Eleven.
Large Tudor-style house:
One of my favorite buildings in the area. I don't think this one is a residence; I believe there are offices of some sort in here, although I haven't seen any business signs of any sort. It lies to the east of me, near CVS, and was photographed from some distance away. Zoom lenses rule.
Another Tudor:
Just to the south of me, this fine old house is for sale. If I had the money I wouldn't be writing this; I'd be busy arguing with the realtor. It's old but very well kept, with room for 4-5 inside, and nicely landscaped. Comes with a four-car garage, too.
Colorful small Victorian:
The picture doesn't do this one justice; in person the colors are richer, more vibrant. Plus, it has a turret. I love turrets; don't ask me why, I just do. I'm guessing that it's a fairly old house but I can't say for sure. This house is east of me and just to the south, right over the city line.
That's it for the moment. I've got eight more pics ready to go but nobody sees them until I gets some comments here, as I absolutely
refuse to triple post.
