Throwback photo from the early 1960’s taken at my maternal grandparents place in San Diego, California. Pictured are my immediate family, my maternal grandparents, my mom’s sister & her husband, our cousin, his wife & sister-in-law. Taken back during a time when families used to gather together for Sunday Dinners. Can you guess where I am in the picture? I would probably bet ( if I bet, which I don’t) y’all would have no problem guessing correctly.
Peek-A-BooTake your Best Shot …. If You CanGive it a try, but I’m not looking Oh, Alright Go Ahead and Take Your Photo My Grandson, Coleman loves to Visit the STABLES at Anne Springs Close Greenway
One can select a variety of seating of your choosing around the beautiful picturesque Gardens.
In Loving Momory of Maria Ann SmalEnjoy the views as you relax in a Adirondack Chair Or have a snack or drink by one of the patio tablesHowever, it is not wise to choose Coleman’s choice of Seating.
Eastern Tree Caterpillar nests are commonly found on wild cherry, apple, and crab apple, but may be found on hawthorn, maple, cherry, peach, pear and plum as well. There is one generation of the Eastern tent caterpillar per year. The insects overwinter as egg masses on twigs, and they hatch in April. They turn into moths which are reddish-brown with two pale stripes running diagonally across each forewing. Photinia ‘ Red Robin ‘ P x fraseri also known as the Christmas Berry makes an attractive hedging plant with its glossy red new growth. Wisteria sinensis ‘Cooke’s Purple’Hally Jolivette Cherry (Prunus) is one of the best flower ornamental cherry trees available.
Cordyline Fruticosa Ti Plant Cordyline fruticosa is an evergreen flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae. It is identified by a wide variety of common names, including ti plant, palm lily, cabbage palm.
My grandson and myself saw many beautiful plant and flowers while we had a short visit (short due to rain) to Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, North Carolina. This photo was taken with my iPhone 14 Pro Max at f/1.8 •1/57 • 6.86mm • ISO 250.
The Millersburg Courthouse as it appears today. Much the same as 100 plus years ago given some differences in detail, especially along the roofline. Millersburg, Ohio, USA
Deep Gap, North Carolina From my maternal grandfather, Harvey Martin Watson’s photos given to me after his passing many years ago ( 1968). Photo most likely taken in early 1900’s or earlier.
Geometric Shapes Clover, South Carolina Brown, Geometrical Shapes, Walkway, Green, TreesAnne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina Brick, Brown, Chairs James K Polk Museum Charlotte, North Carolina Sidewalk, Brick, Windows,Green Billy Graham Library Charlotte, North Carolina Trees, Green, Brick, Sidewalk, Windows, Billy Graham Library Charlotte, North Carolina
New Holland TractorTractor Massey Ferguson 135 (front loader, bucket & trolley) – 1969Military Tank Location: March Air Field Museum Riverside County, California M8 Greyhound US Military Tank San Diego, California Fieldcrest Cannon Fire Services of Kannapolis, NC “Former Engine 503” 1966 Ford C/American LaFrance North Carolina Transportation Museum Spencer, North Carolina 1950 Dodge Luxury Liner Deluxe Sedan Christopher Beltz Standing by car are: My mom, Doyce Eileen Watson on right in back Her brother Jerry Alexander Watson and Her sister, Erma Irene Watsonin front. San Diego, California 1916 Ford Model T North Carolina Transportation Museum Spencer, North Carolina Dual Horse and Buggy driven by my maternal grandfather, Harvey Martin Watson Deep Gap, North Carolina
I decided to see what I could see of objects with numbers on them as my grandson and I took a walk through the neighborhood today. My last CBWC post showed photos with numbers from my archives. The following photos are what I found on our walk today.
This is my entry for Debbie’s, Travel With Intent blog, One Word SundayChallenge.
Tire inside Steele Creek Anne Springs Close Greenway Horizontal Wheel Garrison-Webb Grist Mill Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina 1930’s Pony Cart with my Mom, Doyce Eileen and her brother, Marvin Houston Watson in Coshocton, OhioFord Model T1931 Reo Royale 8 (REO was known as RE Olds Motor Company) Coshocton, Ohio Pictured are my Maternal Grandfather, Harvey Martin Watson, and his children Marvin, Doyce ( my mother ), and Jerry.
7 am to 5 pmV8 1200 /1202 Broadway Franklin 5121Flights Climbed 4 Floors Sleep 6 hr 37 min Steps 10,136 Walking + Running Distance 3.8 miExpand to see numbers 1-17 + 21 on trail map Call 911 Anne Springs Close Greenway 803.547.4575Coleman wearing number 32 Trail Post H12 Anne Springs Close Greenway … Number our days. Psalms 90:12 (NIV)
In The End, We Will Conserve Only What We Love; We Will Love Only What We Understand And We Will Understand Only What We Gave Been Taught. ~ Baba Dioum~ Wall Art Displayed at Greenville Zoo Greenville, South Carolina
This is our view of the sky as my grandson and I took Chewbacca (the dog) for a walk through the neighborhood behind where we live.
We have had freeze warnings for the evenings and early mornings for this whole week. It was a beautiful sight to see the amazing views in the sky above us today.
Ducks are not seen in my area as much as Geese are, but I managed to find a few to share:
Female Mallard DuckA pair of Mallard Ducks. The male is front and center. The males are more colorful than their female counterparts. Duclair Ducks seen while visiting the Greenville Zoo Greenville, South Carolina Mallard Duck Cane Creek Park Waxhaw, North Carolina
…. My husband, Terry, my eldest son, John and I visited the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California back in late 1986.
Grumman F9F-5P ‘Panther’ | Planes of Fame Air Museum
March Field Air Museum began in 1979, when the first display of artifacts was opened up to the public at what was then March Air Force Base. During this period, the museum was recognized as an official U. S. Air Force Museum. [The museum was relocated in 1993to it’s current location alongside Interstate Highway 215.
Blue Angels Grumman F-11F Tigers
The March Field Air Museum displays one of the largest collections of military aircraft on the West Coast. It is staffed by approximately 100 volunteers and 12 full and part time employees. It holds various types of military aircraft from attack aircraft to cargo planes to helicopters and Cessnas.
This was a great family day trip which was both fun and educational. If you’re ever near Southern California it would definitely be a worthwhile stop to visit.
Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,217-acre North Carolina state park located in Gaston County, North Carolina in the United States. Gaston County is located 32 miles west of Charlotte. It is on the outskirts of Gastonia, North Carolina.
Which Way should we go? To Boulders Overlook or into South Carolina?
Crowders Mountain State Park includes two mountain peaks with fabulous views of the surrounding Piedmont area. The peaks include Crowders Mountain and The Pinnacle. There are three different Access Points to the state park.
Sparrow Springs Access and Visitor Center – 20 miles of hiking trails
Linwood Road Access – 4 miles of hiking trails
Boulder Access – 6 miles of hiking trails.
Ridgeline Trail Map
My grandson and I entered the Crowders Mountain State Park via the Boulders Access Point. This was the first time I took him to this location. We didn’t go far on this trip, only 2.8 miles round trip. We hiked a small portion of the Ridgeline Trail. The entire Ridgeline Trail runs along both North and South Carolina.
Coleman choosesTo ClimbUpwardOn a Boulder Until he reaches the Top
The Ridgeline Trail is only one of many trails in the state park. The Boulders Access has a visitor center, restrooms, and picnic areas along with the hiking trails. At this location are quite a number of various sizes of boulders. Some of the boulders were close to the trail and too much of a temptation for my grandson to resist climbing. The Boulders Access area is less crowded then the main access at the Sparrow Springs Access point. The trail is rocky and traverses up and down and around the mountain.
Park Information:
Crowders Mountain State Park 522 Park Office Lane Kings Mountain, NC 28086
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