Category: #Coleman

2024 SYW: Week of January 1

Share Your World

Here are this week’s questions:

1. Did you stay up to see in the New Year last night?

No, I did not stay up to see the New Year. I fell asleep and woke up at 12:30am and turned my light off realizing it was now 2024.


2. How are you feeling this morning?

Better than I have since Thanksgiving. I think the RSV is finally working its way out of my system.


3. Are there any special occasions/events coming up in 2024 (weddings, special birthdays, babies)?

As far as I know, there are no special occasions or events coming up this year, 2024. We have the regular family birthdays, but no spectacular celebrations or events are planned for them.

My grandson will turn five and it’s usually just immediate family that helps remember his birthday. His uncles never show up even when invited. His dad’s family has never had anything to do with him. Last year I made a cookie cake for his birthday. I haven’t found the right lactose free icing to frost a cake for him yet, so he misses out on having cake.


4. What was the highlight/s of 2023 for you?

Highlights for 2023 would be the many hikes I have done with Coleman. The greatest joy we have is being together in nature and in the woods hiking.

Gratitude:

Life’s A Dance
©️2019 Margaret B. Moss

Share Your World

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2024 CWWC: Which ways with snow or the color white

I have not seen any snow recently or in the past year, so I am going to let y’all see some of the WHITE which I have seen along the various trails that Coleman and I have hiked in 2023.

First up is a hike with the Anne Springs Close Greenway Hiking Club where some of the hikers are wearing white. Everybody was not ready for the photo; I like to catch people unaware when I can. you may also notice the white in the Archers Loop sign and the white clouds in the sky. It was a beautiful, picturesque day.

Archers Loop
Adventure Road
Anne Springs Close Greenway Hiking Club
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Next up is the white Riverwalk Bridge as seen from the Piedmont Medical Center Trail that we have hiked with the hiking club and on our own. Coleman loves to hike along the Catawba River whenever we get the opportunity.

Riverwalk Bridge
over the Catawba River
Riverwalk Trailhead
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

Below is capturing a hike we were able to do with Coleman’s mom and sister. It is near one of the locations his mom works at sometimes. Here we are on the Baxter Village Trail, a part of the Carolina Thread Trail System.

Baxter Village Trail
Carolina Thread Trail
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Baxter Village Trail
Carolina Thread Trail
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

This next trail is one Coleman and I hiked on our own. I parked at the Boulder Access Parking lot, and we found the entrance to the trail. We hiked approximately two and a half miles before we turned around and headed back to the car. The trail goes on for miles crossing from North Carolina into South Carolina. We were not prepared to go that distance on this hike.

Boulders Overlook
Boulder Access Area
Crowders Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, USA

For another hike we stopped at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to hike and enjoy the many marvelous flowers grown there. This is the covered walkway leading into the gardens. Notice the vines growing around the white pillars and Coleman trying to balance on the brick edging along the walkway.

Coleman
at
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Belmont, North Carolina, USA

Lastly, I know you cannot see the trail, but I wanted to leave you with a beautiful white flower of Queen Anne’s Lace to enjoy.

Queen Anne’s Lace
(Daucas carota)
Lake Haigler Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Which ways with snow or the color white

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

God Bless. Thank you for tagging along with us as we remembered our amazing hikes. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Last on the Card — December 2023

From My Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max:

Golden Hour Sunset

From My Canon EOS Rebel T3i:

Coleman Petting Goat
at The Holiday at The Farm
The Schiele Museum of Natural History;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

Last on the Card-December 2023

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. Looking forward to seeing y’all’s Last on the Card photos. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CWWC: Which way with any holiday theme

At The Farm
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Coleman looking around as we
Apartment hunt.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Which way with any holiday theme

Photo Credit; (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. OI appreciate y’all.

How Often Do You Get Your Haircut or Trimmed?

I do not get mine done very frequently. The last time I took myself anywhere to get anything done to my hair was in before 2014. When I did go I often went to my cousin to get a haircut, a perm or sometimes even dying my hair. There was no better beautician in my book other than my cousin, Carol. [Actually she was my first cousin once removed’s wife, but why get technical.]

Why talk about haircuts anyway?

  • Hair Health —-
    • It is healthy to get your hair, at least, trimmed periodically to remove damaged ends, prevent split ends, and help with hair breakage.
  • Hair Growth —-
    • Haircuts can promote hair growth and make your hair look healthier and fuller.
  • Scalp Health —-
    • Haircuts can improve scalp circulation, which stimulates healthier hair growth. They can also minimize dandruff and dry scalp.
  • Styling —-
    • Haircuts cuts can maintain a well-groomed appearance and allow for versatility in styling.
  • Self-Care —-
    • Haircuts can be a form of self-care. Visits to hair salons can be a way to take a break from your normal routine and relieve daily stress and anxieties. It can also help you feel better and more confident, more free; like the weight just sort of rolled off your shoulders.

You might be wondering why I chose to discuss haircuts. This week I decided it was long overdue for me to get my hair, at least trimmed if not a complete haircut. Lately, my hair has been tangling up quite a bit, especially if I slide on brushing daily or twice a day. It had gotten so long that when I would lend over to clean my hair would fall into whatever I was cleaning. (Not a good thing if it is the commode one is cleaning.) Yuck.

My grandson, Coleman enjoys getting his haircut. When his hair starts hanging down in his face, he’ll hold his hair up and make cutting gestures with his fingers.

So, between yesterday and this afternoon noon, he and I both got our haircuts taken care of. I went and had my haircut done yesterday. It is a little shorter than I anticipated, but it will grow and is a lot lighter on my head. No more hair falling into places we prefer them not to be.

Top: My Before Photo
Bottom: My After Photo

This afternoon while running errands, I gave in and we took Coleman to “his barber” in “his barbershop” for his haircut. Yes, he does have a favorite barber and he’ll tell you how to get to “his” barbershop. He was so ecstatic to be getting his haircut. He was smiling from ear to ear during the whole haircut.

Top & Left: Coleman’s hair being cut
Bottom Right: His Before Photo

God Bless. Treat yourself to a haircut, make-over, or whatever to help yourself look and feel better. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CMMC: December — Pick a Topic from my Photo

Cee’s Photo

Greetings, Christmas Day maybe over , but not necessarily the celebrations and we still have the new year a coming. Since we’ve been sick and not out much I’m choosing to make my selections from the last time I was able to get out ( this respiratory infection, RSV, doesn’t seem like it was to disappear.)

I’m taking you on a walk through The Farm ( one of Coleman’s favorite places) at The Schiele Museum of Natural History.

Entering The Farm …

Shapes, sign, green, lines

Turning Right past the farm you enter the Nature Trail. This directional sign points the way.

Poles, Signs, Green, Black,
shapes, bushes (and trees in background)

Now let’s enter The Farm and have a look around…

Fences, Gates,
Green, Lines, Signs (& Coleman)

Let’s take a look to see what we can find growing in the garden …

Beautiful Yellow and Green Flowers (a bit or orange too, but that doesn’t count here.) Lines and shapes as well.

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-December Pick a Topic from my Photo

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Photo Credit: ©️ 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250 mm lens. Also used Canon EF-S18-55mm lens on the directional signs (Second Photo.)

Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for walking around The Farm with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.

MWM: Coleman’s Christmas in Silvertone

Hot Wheels
Monster Trucks
Hot Wheels
Car Carrier
Coleman having fun
Coleman checking out his car carrier
Coleman in Color Pop

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Have a wonderful enjoyable weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 LAPC: Last Chance — Part II

2023 — A Year in Review — Second Chance/LastChance

July 2923:

Mimosa,
Shameplant or
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) flowers;
Gaston County Warlick Family YMCA;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

August 2023:

Killdeer –
Charadrius vociferus;
Robinwood Lake;
Warlick Family YMCA;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

September 2023:

Coleman;
Aquarium Exhibits;
The Schiele Museum of Natural History;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

October 2023:

Coleman;
Horse Road Entrance;
Anne Springs Close Greenway;
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

November 2023:

Nyssa sylvatica,
commonly known as tupelo,
black tupelo, black gum or sour gum;
Lake Haigler; Lake Haigler Entrance;
Anne Springs Close Greenway;
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

December 2033:

Coleman;
Holiday at The Farm;
The Schiele Museum of Natural History;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge—Last Chance

God Bless. Have a blessedly wonderful New Year. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 LAPC: Last Chance — Part I

2023 — A Year in Review — Second Chance/LastChance

Posting a Year in Review is something I have never done or dreamed of doing before. It is, however, a chance to reflect on the past year and reflect on the choices I’ve made. Why was one picture chosen previously, but not this particular one? Isn’t this picture worthy of being shared as well? I have decided to divide this challenge into two parts. Part One will be covering the first six months of 2023 giving a second/last chance to a select chosen photo from each month. In Part Two, I will dedicate to the last six months (including this one) of 2023 breathing life into previously passed over photos.

January 2023:

Honoring All Veterans
Veterans Wall
Glencairn Gardens
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

February 2023:

Coleman
Climbing the Bridge
South Fork River Park
4185 Mountainview St
Gastonia, North Carolina 28056

March 2023:

Coleman In
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Belmont, North Carolina, USA

April 2023:

Coleman
The Schiele Museum of Natural History
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

May 2023:

Yellow Daylily
Gaston County
Warlick Family YMCA
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

June 2033:

A Greenway Horse
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge—Last Chance

God Bless. May your New Year be Blessed, Be Prosperous, and Full of Happiness. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 OWS: Rest

No matter where you are or who you’re with, sometimes you just need to sit a spell and have a bit of a REST.

Taking a REST
Cozumel, Mexico
February 24, 2020
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Coleman
Claiming a spot to Rest
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

Debbies One Word Sunday-Rest

Pull Up a Seat-Week 52

Photo Credit: ©️ Deb L. Waters

Cameras: 1) iPhone 11 Pro Max – Wide Camera; 2) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens

Location: 1) Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Cozumel, Mexico; 2) The Schiele Museum of Natural History, Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much,

2023 CWWC: December—Which way with the colors of brown or black (or dark gray)

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Which way with the colors of brown or black (or dark gray)

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters

Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

A Trio of Christmas Trees at The Farm

Christmas Trees
in the Garden
Christmas Trees
by the Rabbits
Coleman by
Christmas Trees
near the Educational Arena

Thursday Trios

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Cameras: 1) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 2) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S 55-250mm lens; 3) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens.

Location: Holiday at The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 Monday Portrait: Coleman in the Museum

Coleman
in front of
Triceratops Exhibit
Coleman in the mouth
of a
Tyrannosaurus Rex Skull Fossil replica
The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Monday Portrait

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Dinosaur 🦕 Exhibits; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

Almost Silent Cell Pic Sunday

Holiday at The Farm with Coleman

John’s Cellpic Sunday

Silent Sunday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max; Google Video Creation

Location: Holiday at The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 Share Your Desktop—December

On my iPhone:

I actually have a different wallpaper for three different focus pages:

Coleman Collage
Coleman on Engine 4
Gastonia Fire Department Station 4
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
Terry Leon Wilson
1954-2018
Vietnam Veteran

On my Laptop:

Lake Haigler
Lake Haigler Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Coleman
laying on the grass
after sliding down the “Slide”
Lake Haigler Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Clare’s Share Your Desktop-December 2023

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved

Cameras: iPhone 14 Pro Max and Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm Lens.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. Looking forward to seeing y’all’s desktops. I appreciate y’all.

2023 CFFC: From Sky to Sea the Blues Always Shine

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Blue

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved

Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.

2023 CMMC: December—Teal Color

Graffiti-PPAC
Founders Trail
Carolina Thread Trail
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
Catawba River
Catawba Indian Nation Greenway Trail
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
Coleman
BMX Playground
Riverwalk
Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge-Teal Color

Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge

Photo Credit:©️2022 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Apple iPhone 13 Pro

Location: Various near the Catawba River; Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CFFC: Any type of tool

My entry for Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge this week is a variety of tools seen or used throughout time.

Small screwdriver set
given as a Christmas gift
to my daughter in 2020
Paper Cutter
seen on
Battleship USS North Carolina
in
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Farm Tools
The Farm
at the
Schiele Museum of Natural History;
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
Coleman
using an Agricultural Pitchfork
at Anne Springs Close Greenway;
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
?? (Me) Holding
an Anvil Pruning Lopper
used during Volunteer Day
at Kings Mountain State Park;
Blacksburg, South Carolina, USA

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Any Type of Tool

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2033 Last on the Card: November

From my iPhone 14 Pro Max:

Coleman
wearing his new
Fireman’s Hat
from Station #4

From my Canon EOS Rebel T3i:

Sheep in The Farm
at the Schiele Museum
of Natural History

Last on the Card

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. Looking forward to seeing y’all’s Last on the Card photos. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CWWC: November – Which ways with the color green

Good Morning, my entry for this challenge is a compilation of Coleman out in the GREEN woods hiking through nature trails.

Into the Wild

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Which ways with the color green

Photo Credit: ©2023 Deb L. Waters

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 Daily Prompts: 11.20 — Favorite Place

What is your favorite place to go in your city?

The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium is our favorite place to go to in our city, however, the most favorite place we love to go, and hike is in a town called Fort Mill. Fort Mill has many interesting places to visit where you can hike, or just enjoy the scenery.

The place we like to go and hike the most is called Anne Springs Close Greenway. The Greenway has five (5) different points of entrance and one can hike any one of the many trails on the 2,100 acres of nature preserve. The trails cover thirty-six (36) miles of hiking pleasure for hikers, runners, walkers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders to enjoy. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash.

Whenever we are able to visit the Greenway, we like to enter at a different entrance point every time. Visiting different entrances gives us access to the many different trails and beautiful scenery accessible at the various locations. The most popular entrance is the Lake Haigler Entrance and is used by guests frequently. The entrances are:

  • Lake Haigler Entrance/Greenway Gateway – activities my include hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing (free for members only, must have an SC Fishing License), or enjoy a meal at the Canteen. A new children’s playground is being constructed at this entrance.
    • Points of Interests: Greenway Gateway (Visitor Center), Gateway Canteen (Dining), Bruce Rush Pavilion, Historic Nation Ford Road, Kayak Launch, Swinging Bridge, and Scoville Dock.
  • Dairy Barn Entrance – hiking, close to the main Suspension Bridge and the Greenway Spillway.
    • Points of Interest: Founders Dairy Barn, Betsy McLean Plant-A-Row for the Hungry Garden, Comporium Amphitheater, Faires-Coltharp Cabin, Graham Cabin, and Swinging Bridge.
  • Adventure Road Entrance – hiking and mountain biking, fishing (members only), disc golf, dog park play (Add-on membership required).
    • Points of Interests: Bob Reid Field Trial Barn, Lake Crandall, Lake Frances, Marion Walsh Outdoor Classroom, Mary Warner Mack Dog Park, Stumpy Pond, Swinging Bridges (3).
  • Greenway Stables Entrance – hiking, horseback riding (Advanced registration required), visit farm animals, a new children’s farm is in process of being constructed. Coleman loves to visit the many horses and farm animals at this location.
    • Points of Interest: Greenway Stables, Farm animals
  • Blue Star Entrance – Mountain biking and hiking
    • Points of Interest: Garrison-Webb Grist Mill, North Tunnel

I encourage y’all if you are ever in the area to stop by and visit the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Beautiful Nature Preserve, Wildflower Garden, and many amazing sights to see and photograph. My grandson, Coleman, and I love to visit the Greenway any and every opportunity we receive. I highly recommend visiting.

Daily Prompt

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

Water Reflections and Autumn Leaves

When Coleman and I took an early morning hike along the Nature Trail at The Schiele Museum of Natural History, just before Thanksgiving, I was amazed at the spectacular view of the tremendous number of leaves which had fallen on the ground and in the Pond. It was such an amazing sight I had to capture the moment with my camera. This slideshow is my entry for Dawn’s Festival of Leaves and Jez’s Water Water Everywhere.

 Dawn’s Festival of Leaves Challenge

Water Water Everywhere #200

Photo Credit: (c)2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S18-55mm lens and Altura (for Canon) Macro Wide-Angle Fisheye lens attachment.

Location: Nature Trail; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting the Nature Trail and Pond with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 LAPC #276 — Looking Downward & Looking Upward

Looking Down
upon the Water 💦
Looking Up
at a Ray of Sunshine
Peeking through the Clouds
Looking Downward
upon the Grist Mill
Looking Upward
through the Trees
to the Stormy Sky

Lens-Artist Photo Challenge-Looking Up, and Looking Down

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere #199

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: (1-2) iPhone 14 Pro Max Main Camera (3-4) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EG-S18-55mm lens with Altura (for Canon) Macro Wide-Angle Fisheye Attachment

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all.

2023 OWS: Back

A Hog at
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
J B Hunt Ad
on the Back of a
J B Hunt Tractor Trailer
on I-485
[My husband drove for J B Hunt at one time].
Backside of a
Little Library
Rankin Lake Park
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
Backpack on
Coleman’s Backside
Lake Crandall;
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Trifolium hybridum
Common Name:
Alsike Clover
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

One Word Sunday Challenge-Back

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all.

Hey, Where are my Ordered Pillows?

Definitely Not My Pillows

Debbies Six Word Saturday

John’s Cellpic Sunday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all.

Pull Up a Seat: Coleman Says Let’s Ride … Vroom Vroom

Honda Goldwing
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Spencer, North Carolina, USA

This Honda Goldwing Coleman’s checking out is similar to one his maternal Pawpaw and I had back in the mid-1980’s shortly after we were married. His Pawpaw mostly road it to work, but we also rode it together when we could get his parents to watch our eldest son [he was four (Coleman’s age now) at the time]. We enjoyed riding it, however, we sold it when we moved from California to Arkansas. It’s too bad that Coleman won’t ever get the opportunity to go riding with his Pawpaw like his Uncles did so long ago.

Pull up a Seat 2023 – Week 46

Photo Credit: ©️2021 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 11 Pro Max

Location: North Carolina Transportation Museum; Spencer, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for Pulling Up a Seat down Memory Lane and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 MWM: Prone/Supine Sliding

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max Monochrome setting

Location: Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 SHARE Your Desktop: November 15

Wallpaper on My iPhone:

Wallpaper & Screensaver from My HP Laptop:

I know they all feature my grandson, Coleman. I never tire of looking at his pictures on my iPhone or on my laptop. I also never tire of spending time with him out in nature. He makes me smile, makes me laugh, and amazes me in how much he is growing and learning. Oh, except the one with the sheep.

Share Your Desktop – November 2023

Photo Credit: ©️2033 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved. 

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time, thoughts, and your desktop photos. I appreciate y’all.

Pull Up a Seat around Lake Haigler

Coleman
Pulled Up a Seat
on a Tree Branch
Coleman
Pulled Up a Seat
by Kayaks
Coleman
Pulled Up a Seat
on a Stone Block
by a Bench

Pull up a Seat-Week 45

Monday Portrait

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 55-250mm lens. 

Location: Haigler Loop; Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 LAPC #275 – Filling the Frame

Filling the frame and be anything from animals to flowers to in-ground layouts to people to whatever you can imagine.

First off, we come upon a black and white horse and his shadow …

Horse Stables Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Next up is a beautiful flower …

Snowball Viburnum
Viburnum macrocephalum ‘Sterile’
Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Belmont, North Carolina, USA

Below is a landscape design …

Decorative Concrete
Blue Star Trail
Lake Haigler Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

And last but certainly not least, people like Coleman can fill the frame.

Coleman at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Coleman at Anne Springs Close Greenway

Lens-Artists Challenge #275: Filling the Frame

Macro Monday

Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved. 

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Canon EF-S18-55mm lens

Location: 1) Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA. 2) Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden; Belmont, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 Cell Pic Sunday: November 12

Hiking through the Autumn 🍂 Leaves

John’s Cellpic Sunday

Terri’s Sunday Stills – Monthly Color Challenge – Brown

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Lake Haigler; Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.

2023 Which Way Challenge: Any which way with lines

Our first stop here was actually our last time of Coleman’s Friday Adventures. The Gastonia Municipal Airport showing the runway and some airplanes.

At Gastonia Municipal Airport
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

Next up was our first stop of the day; the Lake Haigler Entrance to the Anne Springs Close Greenway for a hike around the lake. It is always a great day when we can spend time in nature at the Greenway. There are always amazingly beautiful views and is filled with tremendous fun.

Fishing Pier
Lake Haigler
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
A Gaggle of Geese
Lined up in a row
by the Horse Hitching Post
Lake Haigler Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Springmaid Trail Race
Signs & Coleman
point the Way
Haigler Loop
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA
Panorama of the Kayak Pier
Lake Haigler
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Any which way with lines

Photo Credit: (c)2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Locations: 1) Gastonia Municipal Airport; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA 2) Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 MWM: Patio Views

From Cirrocumulus to Coleman and downward to Chewbacca:

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Backyard; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Have a wonderful enjoyable weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 Thursday Trios: November 9

Three people walking
to an Airplane
Three Airplanes at
Gastonia Municipal Airport

The next selections are from the Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Lake Haigler Entrance which we visited on the same day as the Gastonia Municipal Airport.

Thursday Trios

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max and Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.

Locations: 1,2) Gastonia Municipal Airport; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA 3-6) Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Hope you enjoy the visit. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CFFC: Makes You Laugh or Smile

What or who makes me laugh? The answer to that is easy to answer. It is hands down, my grandson, Coleman. He has been my joy and inspiration since he came into my world four years ago. I have had the privilege of watching him grow and develop into an awesome little boy. Yes, at times he annoys and frustrates me when he doesn’t listen or follow given instructions, but then he’ll want a hug and says, “I love you”! You have to listen carefully; he talks with a lisp, so it is sometimes difficult to understand what he is saying. Even though some people have a difficult time, most of the time I can understand him and when he tells me he loves me; it brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart.

Coleman makes me Smile 😊

The joys and laughter Coleman brings throughout his life …

And sometimes Laugh.
2021 v. 2023

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Makes You Laugh or Smile

Photo Credit: (c)2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 RDP: Daylight Savings Time

This past Sunday, November 5th was the end of Daylight Saving Time for this year. The time is set at 2 am, so the major people try to remember to set their clocks backwards before they go to sleep at night. Most of the time I forget and just change clocks ( the oven & microwave clocks) whenever I get around to it. Smartphone and other Smart technology devices automatically change their times alleviating our need to do so.

Is Changing Clocks backwards and forwards to compensate for Daylight Saving Time beneficial? Yes or No? In 1974 President Richard M. Nixon argued that it would Save Energy when he signed into law the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act during a fuel crisis.

Other benefits to Daylight Saving Time include:

  • Longer Daylight hours Promotes Safety
  • Daylight in the Evening makes it safer for joggers
  • It’s safer for those walking their dogs after work
  • It’s safer for children playing outside
  • Greater visibility reduces criminal activity
  • Reduce the Nation’s Energy Consumption
  • It promotes active lifestyles

What are some disadvantages to Daylight Saving Time?

  • Daylight Saving Time is bad for your health
    • Changing sleep patterns has negative consequences for our health
    • Increase in headaches after fall time changes
    • Increase in auto and work place accidents the day after time changes
  • Daylight Saving Time drops productivity
    • The Monday after is one of the most sleep-deprived days of the year
    • Increased “Cyber loafing” (wasting time browsing the internet)
    • Decreased quality of life
    • Increased susceptibility to illness
    • Increase in tiredness
      • Note: Till Roenneberg, a German scientist observed that the human circadian clock does not adjust to Daylight Saving Time.

I know for a fact that my grandson’s internal clock does not adjust to Daylight Saving Time. He will wake up on the same internal “time” schedule regardless of what the actual time is. Being on DST he wakes up around 8 am give or take a few minutes. Off of DST his body tells him to wake up around 7 am. If we did not change the time on clocks, he would be waking up at the same exact time year round.

For myself, I firmly believe that I do not adjust very well to DST. I am extremely more tired in the days and weeks immediately following when time changes occur. I do not have the desire to wake up when he does, however, I must as his 24/7 caretaker. I have less energy, especially after the fall time change. It is harder for me to be motivated and productive in my surroundings. I have less energy for hiking and outdoor activities which I know are beneficial for both Coleman and myself.

RDP Tuesday word prompt is daylight savings time.

God Bless. Thank you for listening and sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 Wordless Wednesday: Sliding in the Greenway

Coleman Sliding Fun

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved. 

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.

Video: Created in Google Photos App.

Location: Lake Haigler Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. Hope you enjoyed the video of Coleman having a fun time in the Greenway. I appreciate y’all very much.

Coleman’s Suprise – Sitting in an Airplane

After a day hiking in the Greenway, Coleman’s mom surprised in by stopping at the local airport, Gastonia Municipal Airport. She was curious to see if it would be possible for him to tour the airplanes. Upon asking a couple of people she found out that not only was it possible, but that one of the pilots took us out and allowed him to sit in one of the airplanes. He was so thrilled, he grinned from ear to ear. He didn’t say much, lately he’s been getting shy around people. However, you could tell it by his facial expressions how happy and excited he was to be able to see the airplanes, to Pull Up a Seat in an airplane, and to watch an airplane take off.

Monday Portrait

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge 2023: Week44

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Gastonia Municipal Airport; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CWWC: Hiking the Greenway in Black & White

Our first stop, always, when we arrive at the Greenway is to make a track to the restrooms. When we get hiking it could be an hour or more before we reach one again, therefore we want to be prepared.

The Ramp to the
Gibson House porch
and restrooms.

Next we gaze out upon the pond to the right of the Gibson House. Horses are often in view as are various birds at times. The beauty of the reflections in the lake are always amazing to see. The walkway around the pond is new and still under construction.

The Pond
Horse Road Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway

After that short period, we venture towards one of several hiking trails. On this particular day we chose to hike the Dogwood Trail. Coleman is leading the way. In case you were wondering, he usually always leads the way as we hike along the trails.

Coleman leading the way
to the Dogwood Trail

On this day and almost any day in the Fall, the trails are covered with leaves 🍁 🍃 🍁 of varying shades. Coleman pauses to wait for me to catch up. He goes a but fast for my pace.

Coleman standing
on Dogwood Trail

Hiking Trail signs are posted at regular intervals along the Trail. This is one of the many signs hikers will encounter as they hike along the trail. It designates directions for you to decide which way you’d prefer to hike. It informs you of which trail you are hiking so you do not get lost or sidetracked from your desired route. If you scan the QR code, it will bring up an online map and other pertinent information about the trail.

Coleman standing behind
the Dogwood Trail signs.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge-Black and White

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: 1, 3-5) iPhone 14 Pro Max; 2) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 55-250 mm lens.

Location: Horse Road Entrance; Dogwood Trail; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for trekking along the Dogwood Trail with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.

Pull Up a Seat: Among Nature

When Coleman and I were near completion of our hike his mom met us along the trail. The first picture is of Coleman Pulling Up a Seat near his mom in front of the horse stables. The next two pictures of him choosing to Pull Up a Seat along the Dogwood Trail which we were hiking. For Coleman it does not better whether or not he has a chair, a log, or just decides to Pull Up a Seat upon the ground. He will Pull Up a Seat whenever and wherever he pleases.

… By the Horses
… On a Trail
surrounded by Leaves 🍁
… On a Log 🪵
Examining its Contents

Pull up a Seat-Week 43

Photo Credit: (c) 2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 55-250mm lens.

Location: Horse Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

Monday Window: Under Construction #2

Coleman and I hiked at Anne Springs Close Greenway on Friday. When we were there, we noticed a tremendous amount of construction work going on. They are making improvements to the Farm area, adding a Childrens Farm area, and adding additional animals to the Farm. Some of these improvements include adding buildings, bathrooms, and educational shelter areas with a wooden walkway to be able to observe the farm animals more effectively. Given the construction work is ongoing and is not estimated to be completed until approximately April 2024, the windows for these buildings are still under construction.

The new improvements will really enhance the Farm and Children’s Farm areas in the Greenway. I know my grandson; Coleman is super excited to be able to pet the animals and be able to better watch and pet them up close and personal. If you’re ever in the area I would encourage you to drop by the Greenway for a visit.

Ludwig’s Monday Window 

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved. 

Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF 55-250mm lens.

Location: Horse Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

Cell Pic Sunday: 2023 October 29

A Horse and Coleman
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Horse Stables Entrance
Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA

John’s Cellpic Sunday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Horse Stables Entrance; Anne Springs Close Greenway; Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.

CWWC: Roads with vehicles in the photo.

Old US 421 S
Deep Gap, North Carolina
Doc and Merle Watson Highway
US – 421
Deep Gap, North Carolina
Tractor Pull
The Bethune Chicken Strut
Bethune, South Carolina
Spots and Stripes Railroad
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden
Columbia, South Carolina
Bobcat smoothing a Trail
Horse Road Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Coleman’s Railroad
with his Railway &
miscellaneous vehicles
Rock Hill, South Carolina

Cee’s Which Way Challenge – Roads with vehicles

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

Thursday Trios: Patches & Stripes

In Remembrance of:

Sergeant Terry L. Wilson:

Coleman wearing
his Pawpaw’s US Army Patches
including his stripes
Airborne
Strategic Communications Command
Sergeant

Thursday Trios

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2023 CosPhoChal: A Splash of Colour

I’m fairly new to adding just a splash of colour to a photo, hence, I’m not too sure about the quality of these choices. I hope you enjoy them regardless.

Toy CAT truck
A splash of Green on the trees
Splash of Pink
A Hint of Autumn
Color Pop of Coleman

Cosmic Photo Challenge – A splash of colour

Photo Credit:©️2023 Deb L. Waters…All Rights Reserved.

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all.

2023 Monday Window: Climbing Through …

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Playscape; Nature Trail; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.

2023 OWS: 22 October – Shapes

We see shapes of every kind everywhere we walk/hike. Shapes are all around us if we just stop and take notice. Shapes are in everyday items, around playgrounds, in toys children play with, in decorations & even in various sculptures around our neighborhood a, our cities, states, and around the globe. Take time to notice the world around us and see what shapes you might notice.

Circles, Cylindrical
Circle ⭕️ & Square 🟨
Circles ⭕️ Triangles 🔻🔺🔻& Rectangular Shapes
Coleman playing with Foam Shapes
Little Explorers
The Schiele Museum of Natural History

Debbie’s (Travel with Intent) One Word Sunday

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts. I appreciate y’all very much.

Pull Up a Seat for Craft time

Coleman at
Little Explorers
Spider 🕷️ Craft Time
Schiele Museum of Natural History
Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
Pull Up a Seat: 2023 – Week 42

Photo Credit: ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: Little Explorers Classroom; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much. Have a funtastic weekend!

2023 SHARE Your Desktop: October 15

Wallpaper on My iPhone:

Wallpaper & Screensaver from My HP Laptop:

I know they all feature my grandson, Coleman. I never tire of looking at his pictures on my iPhone or on my laptop. I also never tire of spending time with him out in nature. He makes me smile, makes me laugh, and amazes me in how much he is growing and learning.

Share Your Desktop -October 2023

Photo Credit: ©️2033 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

God Bless. Thank you for sharing your time, thoughts, and your desktop photos. I appreciate y’all.

MWM: Monochrome Kinda Day …

Yesterday, October 11, I thought I was going to take photos with my Canon, however, that was not possible. Why? I goofed and forgot to change out the battery for a fully charged one and somehow the camera got put away in the on position. Therefore, the battery was dead and I was unable to use my Canon for my photography. Lesson learned, always check battery before leaving the house.

Luckily I always have my iPhone on me and sometimes use both while out and about around town or on a hiking trail. Instead of just using the normal mode I switched the iPhone settings to monochrome and proceeded to snap shots at the Schiele Museum’s Block Party, Dinosaur Theatre, And The Farm.

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness

Photo Credit: ©️2023 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max

Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History and Planetarium; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA.

God Bless. Have a wonderful enjoyable weekend. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all.