Pull Up a Seat: 2023 Week 8_February Week 4

Coleman
sitting on a
Black Pipe
Coleman
and Alona
resting on a
Blue Bench

Blue benches like this one are located all around the park and trails at Goat Island Park and Greenway. Punched into it is Cramerton, NC.

Alona
perched on a
six-foot post

This post was taller than any of us are, so it took two of us to help her up onto the post.

Coleman demonstrating his many expressions while perched on the same post his half-sister was on above.

These were taken with my Canon EOS Rebel T3i on Saturday, February 18th when we visited Goat Island Park and Greenway. The Goat Island Park and Greenway is located in Cramerton, North Carolina just a few miles from where we recently moved (a week ago). The Park and Greenway have many different features for people of all ages and abilities. It has two separate playgrounds: one for children 1-4 years old and another one for children 5-12 years old. It has two pedestrian bridges which cross over the South Fork River, a fishing pier, river access, 1/2 mile of asphalt walking trail, and an Adult Fitness Pavillion. In addition to these features, it also has Large and Small Picnic Shelters, three permanent cornhole courts, two permanent ping pong tables, and an 18-hole Disc Golf Course. For the cornhole, ping pong, and Disc Golf one3 must bring their own equipment in order to play.

Pull Up a Seat

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Floral Friday: 2023 February 24 – Yellow Garden Pansies

Viola × wittrockiana
Yellow Garden Pansy
Container Garden Pansies

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge 

Floral Friday

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Water 💦 Water 💦 Everywhere #150 – ASCG Horse Stables Entrance

Photos taken while hiking 🥾 at Anne Springs Close Greenway Horse Stables Entrance. This is a pond Coleman & I saw as we were walking to see Forest, a young foal.

Water Water Everywhere

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Camera: iPhone 13 Pro Telephoto —- 77mm f2.8 12mp ISO 32

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Thursday Doors: 2023 – Dome Door and Window Awning

Side angle view
Front view
with Coleman
investigating

Thursday Doors

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Taken with an iPhone 13 Pro.

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Coleman trying out a rake at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Wordless Wednesday: 2023 – Canada goose (Branta canadensis)

Canadian Geese
Swimming
Downstream
in
The South
Fork River
at
Goat Island
Park and Greenway

Wordless Wednesday

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm f4-5.6

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FOTD: 2023 Tuesday February 21 – Daffodils

Large-Cupped Daffodils
(Narcissus’Ice Follies’)
White and Yellow
Daffodils
Close up view
of a
Large-cupped
Daffodil

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Camera: iPhone 13 Pro

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Monday Portrait: Coleman Horse Loving

This is a fun challenge not hosted by anyone, so if you want to join in, just post a photo.

Coleman receiving
some Horse Loving

Monday Portrait

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Monday Windows: Windows with Blinds

Kitchen Window
Back Door Window
Breakfast Nook Window
with closed blind

We just moved and these are the windows in the kitchen area. All the windows have the same type of blinds on the windows. Our old home didn’t have any windows in the kitchen. It’s gonna be nice being able to look outside while I cook or wash dishes.

Monday Windows

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CFFC: 2023 February – Things People Play With

Coleman checking
out the tractor
(to him it’s something to play with)
Coleman playing
with a rake
Riding a horse
is Funtime
Coleman playing
on the complex
playground equipment
Coleman’s uncle
playing on chin up bars
many years ago
Coleman
playing in
a Kayak

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Things People Play With

John’s Cell Pic Sunday

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Old – Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge

Old Kodak Fotomat
drive-through Kiosk
from the 1960’s

During my junior high and high school years, I would actually walk up to the Fotomat drive-through and drop off my 35mm film to get developed. At the time I lived just down the street from one of the Fotomat Kiosks.

Old Cabrillo Medallion
Old San Diego-Coronada Ferry

The Ferry ran from San Diego to Coronado between 1930 and 1969. During this time there was no bridge with easy access to Coronado so people would drive their cars onto ferries to take them across the bay from San Diego to Coronado or from Coronado to San Diego. I did not drive a car onto the ferry; however, I was in a car that drove onto the ferry during the 60’s. Once aboard the ferry, you could get out of your car and enjoy the views from the sides of the ferry.

USS Consolation (AH-15)

The USS Consolation (AH-15) was a Haven-class hospital ship originally in service with the United States Navy from 1945 to 1955. My dad, Nornal Hule Waters, was stationed on the USS Consolation (AH-15) during the Korean War.

Weekly Prompts Challenge

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Ragtag Daily Prompt: 2023 Sunday February 12 – Sand

Mission Beach Boardwalk
Sand in Mission Beach
San Diego, California ca. 1920
San Diego Union-Tribune Collection
Clyde Wilson Jr
(My father-in-law)
Sand at the Beach
Seals on the Beach
La Jolla Cove
La Jolla, San Diego County, Cailfornia
Love
San
Diego
written in the Sand.
Pacific Coast Highway
San Diego, California

For this challenge I went to my archives. I grew up in San Diego. California. I miss the beaches, the warm sunshiny weather, and friends I had there. Some still live there while many others have moved away, like me, due to the high cost of living.

Ragtag Daily Prompt: Sand

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Weekend Sky #88 – 2023 February 17

Cloudy Skies
Looking West
Looking East
Did I miss an airplane?
Quite the contrast in the sky

Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge.

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters Taken with an iPhone 13 Pro

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FOTD: 2023 February 17 – Viola Garden Pansy

Purple Violet Pansy

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge 

Floral Friday

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Share Your Desktop: 2023 February

Bird in Flight
over Fort Mill Dam,
Catawba River Access

Clare’s Share Your Desktop

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2023 Thursday Doors: Artistic Ornate Doors

Ornate doors at
The Church of St Peter
in Gallicantu, Jerusalem, Israel

Thursday Doors

Photo Credit: Jim Elder

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Wordless Wednesday: Phalaenopsis Jillion | Orchid flower

Phalaenopsis Jillion |
Orchid flower,
Orchid tree,
Orchid

Wordless Wednesday

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

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Water 💦 Water 💦 Everywhere: 2023 – Glencairn Gardens

Waterfall
flowing
at
Glencairn
Gardens
Various
Water
Ponds

Water Water Everywhere

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Monday Windows: 2023 – Arched & Barred Windows

Photo Credit: Jim Elder

Monday Windows

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Silent Sunday: 2023 February 12 – Coleman Helping

Coleman Helping

Silent Sunday

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Weekend Sky #87 – Full Moon

It is rare that I get out of an evening to be able to shoot some photos. Fortunately one evening over the weekend I was able to observe a full moon rising in the night sky. I only had my iPhone with me, but I figured why not go ahead a snap a few photos of the moon. I hope you enjoy what I was able to enjoy seeing the moon in the evening Sky.

Hammad’s Weekend Sky Challenge.

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A Rose Bouquet: A Beauty for your day.

Rose Orange Crush

John’s Cell Pic Sunday

FOTD

Floral Friday

CFFC

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LAPC #235: Shadows and Reflections in Monochrome

Trees & Human Shadows
on the Trail
Reflections & Shadows
in & Along the Creek
Shadows on Land &
Reflections in the Water
Shadows:
Coleman & Alona combined shadow
Shadows of Trees

Lens-Artist challenge

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #122

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Shot on Canon Rebel T3i Lens: Canon 18-55mm; Altura Super Macro with Altura Fisheye

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Whatsoever Is Lovely Challenge: 2023 – WEEK 6_February 5th

This weekend was a rare time spending with my granddaughter, my grandson, and my daughter all on a hiking trail. My daughter does not have her daughter all the time and she does not usually like to go hiking like my grandson and I do. So, being able to be outdoors in nature with all three of them was a lovely experience full of joy.

My grandson loves to climb. It was fun to watch his half-sister follow his lead in climbing up on top of the tunnel. My daughter’s heart was beating so fast, their actions scared her. It is a normal occurrence for me to watch my grandson climb when we are out in nature. If something can be climbed, he’ll climb it.

Whatsoever is lovely blog challenge

Whatsoever Is Lovely

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Color My World Challenge: Forest Green

Green plants
and
Trees along
Baxter Village Trailhead
Coleman
in Green shirt
observing
Rosmarinus officinalis Arp
(Rosemary)

Color My World’s Forest Green challenge

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Camera: Canon Rebel T3i Lens: Canon18-55mm with Altura Super Macro Lens plus Altura Fisheye Lens

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Wordless Wednesday: 2023 February- Week 2

Lone Leaf
Glencairn Garden
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Wordless Wednesday

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One Word Sunday Challenge: Weekly Prompt Colour – Valentine RED/RED

An old
Johnson & Johnson
Baby toy

This toy I received as apart of a monthly toy subscription from Johnson & Johnson in 1982. It was a subscription offered to all new mom during that era.

Red Lettering
Pump House
Rock Hill, South Carolina


The PUMP HOUSE is a former industrial pump house located on the Catawba River. It now houses a multi-level dining room, complete with a rooftop bar and deck that’s open for dinner and on weekends. One can enjoy terrific views from the main dining room or from the year-round deck, both on the third level.

Coleman
wearing a RED shirt
standing on a RED caboose

The Little Red Caboose is a historic site in South Carolina. The Little Red Caboose is situated nearby to Millstone Park and Veterans Monument.

Red Leaf

Autumn leaves turn fiery-red in an attempt to store up as much goodness as possible from leaves and soil before a tree settles down for the winter.

Alona
hanging on
RED monkey bars

The RED monkey bars are included in the playground equipment in Allison Park which we accessed from the Baxter Village Trailhead located in Fort Mill, South Carolina.

Weekly Prompts Color Challenge: Valentine Red

One Word Sunday: Red

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CBWC: 2023 February —Lighting of Any Kind

Candlelit Birthday Candles
Sunlight peeking
through the clouds
String lighting
Domtar Forest Porch

Anne Springs Close Greenway
Spot lights illuminate Flags
Arkansas Texarkana Welcome Center

Cee’s Black and White Challenge

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FOTD: 2023 – Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia L.)

Buds of Sorbus aucuparia Fastigiata

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

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CMMC: Macro or Close-Up_Japanese Camellia

Camellia japonica
‘Moire Variegata’
Japanese camellia
Japanese camellia
Japanese camellia

These were take at Glencairn Gardens in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Most of the plants and flowers are not in bloom. It appeared as if the had been trimmed way down for winter. Best time to visit the Gardens is in the springtime.

The next entry isn’t a flower and is added just for kicks. The photo was taken with my iPhone by my three year old grandson. All other photos were taken by me with my Canon Rebel EOS T3i.

Coleman’s foot & sippy cup

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge

CMMC

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Macro Monday

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Copyright: ©️2023@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com

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One – To – Three: Friends

Color Popped
Monochromatic
Adjustments to hue, light, shadows, & saturation
Original

One-To-Three Photo Challenge

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Sunny Sunday! #6 – Helianthus

Helianthus

Helianthus annuus is the taxon name for this flower. Most people would recognize the common name for it though. The common name is Common Sunflower.

Sunny Sunday!

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

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CFFC: 2023 Familiar SMILES

Smiles from youngest to oldest ….

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge

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Silent Sunday: 2023 January – Week 5_Glencairn Gardens

Fisheye View
Coleman View

Silent Sunday

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Last On the Card: 2023 January

From my Canon Rebel EOS T3i:

From my iPhone 13Pro:

Norfolk Southern Railroad

Last on the Card

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One Word Sunday Challenge: BLACK

Black Engine
Black Norfolk Southern Train Engine

One Word Sunday Challenge.

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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Whatsoever is Lovely: 2023 – Week 5

Anne Springs Close Greenway
Blue Star Trail
Whatsoever is Lovely Challenge

WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE

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FOTD: 2023 – Floral Arrangements @ Doc Watson Statue

Floral Arrangements
Arthel “Doc” Watson Statue
Boone, North Carolina

Arthel “Doc” Watson (1923-2012), an 8-time Grammy winner, was born down the road in Deep Gap and always remained “Just One of The People,” as this sculpture states. [As a side note: “Doc” is my maternal 4th cousin.]

Doc became part of the Folk Revival and is known worldwide for his flat-picking style of guitar playing. The Town of Boone celebrates Doc Watson Day every year with a concert at the Jones House. This bronze statue of Doc Watson was dedicated on June 24, 2011, and sculpted by Alexander M. Hallmark.

Sitting by my cousin,
Arthel “Doc” Watson’s Bronze Statue
Boone, North Carolina

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Floral Friday

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Midweek Monochrome #121: Groundhog Day

Happy Groundhog Day

Did you know that Punxsutawney Phil is accurate less than half of the time? Yes, it is true. It is estimated Phil’s forecasts have had a mere 39% accuracy rate since they began in 1887 (although data from some early years is missing). One could merely toss a coin and be as accurate as Punxsutawney Phil. However, if you ask the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club they would state that Phil is always correct. What do you think? Is Punxsutawney Phil always correct? Do you watch & listen to his predictions?

Upside down Squirrel
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail

Can squirrels predict winter? Well, maybe. Punxsutawney Phil is a squirrel. Groundhogs are squirrels. Groundhogs are one of the largest members of the Sciuridae family, which includes squirrels, chipmunks, marmots, prairie dogs, and more. Did you know that? Maybe, maybe not. It is an interesting true fact.

Squirrel looking for food
Andrew Jackson State Park

Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow this morning? According to folklore, if he sees his shadow there will be six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t, spring comes early. For those of you who love winter, you’re in luck. Today, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow so we will see six more weeks of winter weather.

Begging Squirrel
Andrew Jackson State Park

I don’t know if you believe groundhogs can predict winter or not. I’m not sure. Spring never begins before March 20th anyway. It would be nice though if the cold dreary days could be over and the clear warmer days could begin sooner. That might only be wishful thinking since it is predicted for us to have six more weeks of the cold winter weather.

Squirrel gazes with interest
Andrew Jackson State Park

This being Groundhog Day, I chose to delight you with my favorite Squirrel photos. Happy Groundhog Day!

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #121

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Bloganuary Prompt #19: What color describes your personality and why?

What color describes your personality and why?

Blue (analyzer/ organizer)

The color which describes my personality would be blue. Why you might wonder; it is the color that represents those who like to be organized & analyze their life and surroundings. I like to have everything in its place & do not like the order of my things to be disrupted. I prefer not to have conflict with others, but would rather have everyone get along and work comfortably together. People know when I work on a job or task that he will be completed and done well. I am a good listener and am observant of situations around me and try to crate the best possible solutions. I like structure & tend to prefer to not need the need to improvise if at all possible. That being said, I do work well within a team and am an invaluable asset.

Bloganuary 2023
Participant

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2023 Doors : NC Museum Truck Doors+

Old Truck Door
Coleman

Now on to the North Carolina Transportation Museum for more Truck Doors.

Military Land Rover
Antique Ford Wrecker Truck
1930 Ford Model A
1953 STUDEBAKER DUALLY STAKE TRUCK
Vintage Milk Truck
Melville Dairy Foods
1954 Ford F150 Pickup Truck

Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge One Word Sunday challenge.

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

Copyright: ©️2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com

God Bless. Thank you for touring with me. I appreciate y’all.

FOTD: 2023 – Christmas Star

Euphorbia pulcherrima (Stelle di Natale)
Christmas Star, Poinsettia

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Photo Credit: Jim Elder

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Wordless Wednesday: 2023 February – Week 1

Flowing Glistening
Creek Water
Anne Springs Close Greenway

Wordless Wednesday

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CBWC: 2023 January – Fences and Gates

Coleman
holding GATE
attached to FENCE
Horses inside
FENCE
Barbed Wire
FENCE
GATE
leading to
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Coleman near
GATE and FENCE
Property of
Town of Fort Mill
NO TRESPASSING
Violators Will Be Prosecuted
FENCE
around
Grandparents home
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge

Photo Credit: 1-5 Deb L. Waters. 6 – Nornal Hule Waters

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Pull Up a Seat: 2023 – Week 4_In the Backwoods

Pull Up a Seat
High Up
on a
Downed Tree
Coleman
sitting on the
lower portion of same
Downed Tree
Or on a
Sanitation Manhole …
Coleman
looking at a Brick 🧱
while sitting on another
Sewer Manhole …
And relaxing
on another one.

To Coleman, it does not matter what it is; if it looks like somewhere to sit he will sit. He will Pull Up a Seat anywhere, anytime he chooses to do so.

Pull Up a Seat

Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters

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