Instead of a normal cell pic, I am choosing to share a collage I made on my cell phone. The top two photos were taken on a cell phone whereas the bottom photo was taken on my Canon Rebel EOS T3i camera. Hope this is okay since it was created on my cell phone.
Top: Coleman taken in 2019 Middle: Coleman & Alona taken in 2020. Bottom: Coleman taken on Saturday, December 17, 2022
Wishing y’all a very Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
It’s been cold and rainy all week. On Wednesday, Coleman and I decided to try to beat the rain and ventured out to visit Forest at Anne Springs Close Greenway Horse Stables. It was sure cold 🥶 though. However, Coleman enjoyed his time visiting the horses. [Those pictures are saved for another post].
Hanging Planter on the ground at the Gibson House
We spotted these Violet and White Flowers by the Gibson House on the way back to the car whilst trying not to get the camera wet. So naturally I had to capture them with a few snapshots. After all I did have my camera around my neck.
A Trio of Wreaths Hung in Front of Three Rockers Laid Anterior to Three Windows A Family enjoying a runA Trio of Stable DoorsHorses 🐎 X3 Running So Full of Energy
Three Targets Archery Range Anne Springs Close Greenway Three Targets Shooting Range ASCG Fort Mill, SCA Trio of HikersThree Directions Which Trail shall we take?Three Horses in Three Stalls A Trio of Horses Grazing in the Field Three Boats on the Shore at Andrew Jackson State Park A Trio of Geese AJSP
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum Seating for Multiple People. Anne Springs Close Greenway
Boat 🛶 at Andrew Jackson State Park with Coleman checking it out. Kayaks with Coleman at Andrew Jackson State Park Kayaks at Anne Springs Close Greenway Dock at Anne Springs Close Greenway Flags Jacksonville, North Carolina Flags in TexasWater 💦 Trees 🌲, and Reflection Andrew Jackson State Park
For this week’s Cee’s Black and White Challenge (CBWC) we are asked to post black and white photos of traveling/ movement displaying Up and Down. My Up and Down were taken along Lake Haigler Loop at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Dock Ladder for moving down into the Kayaks.Coleman on top of the stairsDown the Stairs one may sit on a bench and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake HaiglerWater overflowing Down stream into the SpillwayAnyone want to climb Up this hill?Coleman hiking up the hillColeman taking the Stairs upward to the top of the hillCan I go ahead down to the bridge?
On Sunday I Coleman & I went to a going away party at Anne Springs Close Greenway before our hike. A couple from my hiking club are leaving and going full time RVing. They had been long time members of the hiking club.
We Will Miss You
Displayed on string across the windows are pictures of the couple together and singularly on various hike with the hiking club.
Good LuckGOOD LUCK
The party was a huge success. Great turn out to let our friends know we, as members of the hiking club, will miss them. We wish them Good Luck, Safe Travel, Happy Trails, and let them know they will truly be missed.
Rustic Bench overlooking Steele CreekColeman sitting in the DoorwayWood Rocking Chair Outside an Historic CabinColeman sitting on a ledge overlooking the Fort Mill Dam
Donkey Greets Coleman as we walk the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway from the Dairy Barn Entrance. The afternoon turned a little bit windy with the skies cloudy, but it was still a beautiful day for a walk/hike.
Donkey Meet and Greet Dairy Barn Entrance Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina
The Donkey came up close to greet Coleman. Coleman loves to see the animals at the Greenway, Horses, Cows, Donkeys, even goats and hogs.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Comporium Amphitheater was the location for a concert by the Charlotte Symphony Strings Orchestra on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The tribute concert honored Anne Springs Close, founder and matriarch of the Greenway. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestrawas conducted by Christopher James Lees, the Resident Conductor.
Normally, it is extremely expensive to attend a concert performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, however, this particular concert in honor of Anne Springs Close held at the Anne Springs Close Greenway was absolutely free. It was suggested that people attending the concert bring canned or boxed food items to be donated to You Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina or a gently used book to fill the Little Library located behind the Greenway Gateway.
TheComporium Amphitheater Comporium Amphitheater waiting for the Orchestra to begin
This concert was a rare opportunity for me to expose my three year old grandson, Coleman, to fine classical music. He seemed to enjoy the music and behaved rather well in the outdoor setting for the concert. He clapped every time the orchestra completed a piece.
Coleman enjoying a snack while waiting for the concert 🎶
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Central Carolinas. The Charlotte Symphony plays approximately 100 performances each season and employs 100 professional musicians. The Orchestra’s principal home is the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. It also serves as the resident orchestra for Opera Carolina and Charlotte Ballet.
Charlotte Symphony getting readyIntroducing the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Orchestra played a mix light classical from 3-4pm. The classical music included:
Hoe Down from “Rodeo”, Copland
Andante Festivo, Opus 117a – Sibeliu
String Quartet No. 2 “Company” – Glass
Elegiac Melodies, Opus 34 (II. Last Spring) – Grieg
With Malice Toward None (from Lincoln) – Williams
Danse Negre, Op. 35, No 4 – Coleridge-Taylor / arr. Daniel Bukin
Ashokan Farewell – Ungar / arr. Bob Cerulli
St. Paul’s Suite for String Orchestra (I. Gigue)– Holst
Some of the music was soft and easy flowing while others were upbeat and moving. Guess which ones Coleman preferred? He preferred the more upbeat pieces including Divertimenti K. 138 (Mvt. I) by Mozart.
Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees Conducting the Symphony Orchestra
If you ever get the opportunity to go hear a symphony orchestra perform, I would highly recommend you going. This was an amazing opportunity I had to share with my grandson, Coleman. Truly blessed. Thank you Charlotte Symphony Orchestra fir a delightful performance. Thank you Anne Springs Close Greenway for hosting the Orchestra for our pleasurable enjoyment.
John’s Cell Pic Sunday challenges us to display our amazing cell phone photos. Mine this week comes from the Wagon Loop Trail at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
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