above
Costa Maya, Mexico
Cee’s Black and White Challenge_Clouds
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #126
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CBWC: 2023 _Clouds
above
Costa Maya, Mexico
above
Costa Maya, Mexico
Twice as Nice
Neoregelia carolinae,
the blushing bromeliad,
is a species
of flowering plant
in the genus Neoregelia.
Odontoglossum ‘Francine’ Pink
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge: Two
Cee‘s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Lens: Canon EF 75-300mm
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RDP: Monday – Stables at the Greenway
…. If You Can
but I’m not looking
Go Ahead
and
Take Your Photo
loves to Visit
the STABLES at
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Ragtag Daily Post Monday: Stable
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Pull Up a Seat: 2023 – Week 13
One can select a variety of seating of your choosing around the beautiful picturesque Gardens.
of
Maria Ann Smal
as you relax
in a Adirondack Chair
or drink by one
of the patio tables
it is not wise
to choose Coleman’s
choice of Seating.
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
In 2017 S.305 – Vietnam War Veteran Recognition Act was signed into law by U.S. President Donald J. Trump, our 45th, designating every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
The choosing of March 29 is a fitting and significant choice for honoring Vietnam Veterans. Why is it significant you might ask? Well, let me tell you.
The date March 29 was chosen to be observe in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam was disestablished and also the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam. Additionally, it was on or around this same day Hanoi released the last of its acknowledged prisoners of war.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration honors all veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975.
It is estimated by The Department of Veterans Affairs, that there are more than 7 million U.S. Vietnam veterans living in America and abroad, along with 10 million families of those who served during this timeframe.
The national commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense, and launched by the President to thank and honor our Nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. It is of my opinion that this recognition and commemoration was long overdue. Vietnam Veterans were not given any kind of welcome home by the hometowns, their country or thanked for their service by anyone other than their families for generations.
The National Vietnam War Veterans Day is special to my family and myself for a significant reason. My husband, Terry Leon Wilson, and father of my children served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He served as a heavy-duty truck driver. He enlisted into the U.S. Army on April 27, 1972, and served on active duty until April 30, 1975, upon which he went into the reserves. He earned the National Defense Service Medal and the rank of SP4 while on active duty.
I wish I had pictures of my husband and veteran in uniform. We met afterwards and he never talked about his time he served in Vietnam other than the fact he was there during the conflict.
The above are a few photos of my Vietnam Veteran, Terry Leon Wilson. Thank you for your service and Welcome Home.
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Down a Garden Path
Belmont, North Carolina
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Weekend Sky: 2023 March 26
Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens
Belmont, North Carolina
Wondering how soon
the rains will begin
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NPC #5/CPC: First Hints/Signs of Spring in The South-Central Piedmont Region of North Carolina
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.
also known as the Christmas Berry
makes an attractive hedging plant
with its glossy red new growth.
is one of the best
flower ornamental
cherry trees available.
The Cosmic Photo Challenge: First hints of spring
Nature Photo Challenge #5: Signs of Spring
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Cell Pic Sunday: 2023 March 26_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.
John’s Cellpic Sunday
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Monday Windows: 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
Photo Credit : Deb L. Waters
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TBT for Silent Sunday: Early Deep Gap
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.
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CMMC: 2023 March – Pick Your Topic from My Photo
Clover, South Carolina
Fort Mill, South Carolina
James K Polk Museum
Charlotte, North Carolina
Billy Graham Library
Charlotte, North Carolina
Billy Graham Library
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
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WWE: 2023_Old Swim Meet
competition
Center:
John Thomas Waters III,
my eldest son
Butterfly stroke event
These photos were taken at a California State Swim Meet Competition back in 1998 in Long Beach, California.
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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FOTD: 2023 – Prunus Serotina
COMMON NAME:
Black Cherry,
Eastern Wild Black Cherry,
Bird Cherry
Cee‘s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 12_Butterflies
Limenitis is a genus of
brush-footed butterflies,
commonly called the admirals.
the hackberry emperor,
is a North American butterfly
that belongs to the
brushfooted butterfly family,
Nymphalidae.
It gets its name
from the hackberry tree.
the eastern tiger swallowtail,
is a species of butterfly
native to eastern North America.
WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 12
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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2023 – RDP: Golden
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CFFC: Things People Drive or Pilot
Things People Pilot:
over
Anne Springs
Close Greenway
Things People Drive:
Location: March Air Field Museum
Riverside County, California
US Military Tank
San Diego, California
1966 Ford C/American LaFrance
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Spencer, North Carolina
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 Watson in front.
San Diego, California
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Spencer, North Carolina
driven by my maternal grandfather,
Harvey Martin Watson
Deep Gap, North Carolina
God Bless. Thank you for touring my assortment of driven vehicles. Remember, I appreciate y’all.
CBWC: Numbers: Anything with numbers on it_Part 2
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.
Road Caution Sign:
20
M.P.H.
Mailbox:
Street Signs:
900
Car License Plate:
XHS-9720
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Wordless Wednesday: Raven
(Corvus Corax)
Sighted in
Abilene, Texas
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters Taken March 28, 2020 with an iPhone 11 Pro Max
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2023 One Word Sunday – Wheels
This is my entry for Debbie’s, Travel With Intent blog, One Word Sunday Challenge.
Steele Creek
Anne Springs
Close Greenway
Garrison-Webb Grist Mill
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
with my Mom, Doyce Eileen
and her brother, Marvin Houston Watson
in Coshocton, Ohio
(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.
One Word Sunday Challenge
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CBWC: 2023 Numbers
1200 /1202 Broadway
Franklin 5121
4 Floors
Sleep
6 hr 37 min
Steps
10,136
Walking + Running Distance
3.8 mi
Call 911
Anne Springs Close Greenway
803.547.4575
Trail Post H12
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Psalms 90:12 (NIV)
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
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Monday Portrait: Go Ahead … Take My Picture … I Know You Want to …
@ Anne Springs
Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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FOTD: Be Respectful _Garden Flowers
No Poop & Pee
Neighborhood Garden Flowers
Gastonia, North Carolina
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Bridges: Reblog from March 14, 2022 in response to WQ #11 Challenge
Bridge Types: How many are there? What are they?
Swinging Bridge – Anne Springs Close Greenway
There are 37 different types of physical bridges with some types having sub-types enlarging the total amount of bridges. These do not include the natural bridges or non-physical bridges.
A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle without blocking the way underneath. Its purpose is to provide passage over the obstacle, (eg. a body of water), which is usually something that is difficult or impossible to cross otherwise.
The three basic types of bridges used for transportation are:
- Beam and truss bridges
- Arch bridges
- Suspension bridges
Truss Bridges:
Bridges perform an important role in connecting people, goods, and transports. The bridges pictures above are used for the purpose of allowing people, cars, trucks, and trains to cross over obstacles such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail. Some you can walk on in order to reach the other side and some you can walk under like the truss bridges.
There are many other types of bridges used for various purposes. There is the bridge game, a dental bridge, the upper bony part of your nose is also considered a bridge. The forward part of a ship is referred to as the bridge. In literature a bridge is a special kind of topic sentence. It can hint at what is about to happen in the next paragraph and it can connect two paragraphs together. There are also religious bridges that serve to bridge the gap between God and man by building a bridge of faith.
These types of bridges I will leave for a later date. For now, I will leave you to think on these things. God Bless. May our writings bridge us together. Stay Safe and let me know what you think.
@bloganuary, Bloganuary, Bridge, Bridge types, BridgetoGod
#AnneSpringsCloseGreenway, #Archbridges, #Beambridges, #bloganuary, #Bridges, #BridgesofFaith, #Bridgetypes, #Literarybridges, #Suspensionbridges, #Swingingbridges, #Trussbridges, @bloganuary
Silent Sunday: In The End …. Understanding
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
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Weekend Sky #92: Saturday, 2023 March 18
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.
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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NPC #4: Ducks
Ducks are not seen in my area as much as Geese are, but I managed to find a few to share:
The male is front and center.
The males are more colorful
than their female counterparts.
seen while visiting
the Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina
Cane Creek Park
Waxhaw, North Carolina
Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge – Ducks
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Share Your Desktop: 2023 March
Goat Island Park and Greenway
Cramerton, North Carolina
Clare’s Share Your Desktop
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with an Altura Fisheye Lens
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2023 Nature Photo Challenge: PINK
Loropetalum chinense
is commonly known
loropetalum,
Chinese Fringe Flower
and Strap Flower
Eastern Redbud
(Cercis canadensis)
No one should
FIGHT ALONE
Til Valhalla Project
No Hero Left Behind
Denzil Nature Photo Challenge:Pink
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
©️2023@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com … All Rights Reserved.
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Throwback Thursday: Remembering When …
…. My husband, Terry, my eldest son, John and I visited the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California back in late 1986.
| 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.
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.
#TBTMemory #IRememberWhen
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Midweek Monochrome #124: 2023_In the Woods
State Park
the Trees
Coleman
loves being
in the Woods
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #124
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Pull Up A Seat: Coleman _Along Ridgeline Trail
On a Boulder:
On a Bench:
On a Tree:
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Copyright: ©️2023@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com… All Rights Reserved.
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Wordless Wednesday: Star Spangled Banner Waving
North Carolina State Flag
Waving Freely
O’er the Land
of the Free
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
©️2023@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Shot on an iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Which Way Photo Challenge: 2023 Crowders Mountain State Park
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.
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.
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.
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
Posting for Alive & Trekking’s Which Way Photo Challenge.
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Photos shot on a iPhone 14 Pro Max
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Macro Monday: Pansy
Shot on Canon
at Martha Rivers Park
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Cees’s Flower of the Day Challenge
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Silent Sunday: POW ~ MIA
POW ~ MIA
You Are Not Forgotten
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Shot on Canon. Canon EOS Rebel T3i with a Canon 75-300 mm lens f8 ISO 100 180mm 1/500s
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CBWC: Camellia
a genus of flowering plants
in the family of Theaceae.
Located in Gardner Park,
Gastonia, NC
Cee’s Black and White Challenge
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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2023 Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge: The Birds_A Day in the Life of a Sparrow
Almost Hidden
out the
Dugout
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge: The Birds
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
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WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 10
Martha Rivers Park
Gastonia, North Carolina
WHATSOEVER IS LOVELY CHALLENGE-2023 WEEK 10
Cee‘s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon 75-300 mm lens
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Haircut: A Child’s cut
Today wasn’t a day for being out in nature like my grandson loves to be with me. Instead it was a day of running errands and a trip to the barbershop. The last few years I’ve mostly seen beauty shops or hair salons. Sometimes those places just do not perform to one’s satisfaction. We too my grandson to a Great Clips hair salon and were not satisfied with the performance the hairdresser gave on his haircut.
After the poor experience, we let his hair grow and put off taking him anyway to get a better haircut. The other day Coleman, my grandson, held up a portion of his hair and made cutting motions with his fingers. Therefore, it was time to take him somewhere for a better haircut. After googling the area for a barber shop, I found several possibilities. Still I waited though until today. While out on our errands, one of those barbershops was right in the same shopping center we were at for another purpose. I felt it was a sign, so I took him inside for a haircut.
Before photos:
to the
Landry’s Barbershop
During haircut photos:
getting his haircut.
He sat so still.
He was amazing.
cutting Coleman’s hair
After Haircut Photos:
his new hairdo.
Luckily,
so does his mom.
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters ( Aka Nana)
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CMMC: 2023 February Alphabet Letter C in the middle of a word – A ConCoCtion of photos depicting C in the middle.
North Carolina Transportation Museum
Gastonia, North Carolina
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Coleman’s ChoiCe
Cee’s Midweek Madness Challenge
Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Bren’s Mid-Week Monochrome #125
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Wordless Wednesday: Dandelions
I decided to display a slide show of Dandelions and Coleman blowing Dandelion seeds into the wind instead of just one picture for today’s post.
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Shot on a Canon EOS Rebel T3i with a Canon 75-300 mm lens.
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Monday Windows: Flag Reflection
Martha Rivers Park
near the Baseball fields.
Ludwig Keck’s challenge Monday Windows
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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FOTD: Violets
a genus
in the violet
family Violaceae.
Common name: Violet
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: iPhone 14 Pro Max
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FOTD: Redbud Dogwood Japanese Maple Willow
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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2023_Nature Photo Challenge #2 – EYES
Horse Eyes:
Goat Eye:
Dog Eyes:
Denzil’s Nature Photo Challenge #2: Eyes
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Silent Sunday: Cross
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Copyright: ©️2023gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Shot with an iPhone 13 Pro
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Last on the Card: 2023 February
iPhone:
Canon EOS Rebel T3i:
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
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Water 💦 Water 💦 Everywhere: 2023_George Poston Park
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon 75-300mm lens
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Nature Photo Challenge: Patterns
on fallen tree
with Diagonal bars
Denzil Nature: Patterns
Photo Credit: Deb L. Waters
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Lens: Canon 75-300mm
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