Dan with No Facilities, the host of Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge is continuing with the theme of Where/What/When we do various things. This week’s focus is on Where/What/When We Watch. This new series will continue for approximately six (6) more weeks.
I’ve scoured my photo files to figure out which images would best represent the theme for this week. The following is what I’ve gathered to share with y’all. My featured photo is with Coleman waiting for a symphony concert to begin at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
What Monster Jam Truck Wars; Where: Carolina Speedway, Gastonia, NC; When: February 2026What: Revolutionary War Reenactment (I’m in it); Where: Andrew Jackson State Park; When: November 2019What: Symphony Concert; Where: Comporium Amphitheater; When: September 2022What: Watching a Killer Whale Show; Where: Seven Seas Marine Life Park; When: August 1972What: Rooted Rhythm Concert; Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway; When: May-July 2026What: Rick Hubbard’s Kazoobie Kazoo Show; Where: Centennial Park; When: August 2025Where: Cajon Speedway in ElCajon, California; What: Stock car Races; When: September 1970What: Watching an Equestrian Show; Where: San Diego Wild Animal Park; When: May 1978What: Watching Airplanes take off; Where: Charlotte-Douglas International Airport; When: October 2024What: Early Explorers Storytime; Where: The Schiele Museum; When: October 2023What: Watching Fireworks; Where: Centennial Park, Cramerton, NC; When: June 28, 2025What: Summer Concert Series; Where: Anne Springs Close Greenway; When: Days listed on BannerWhat: Watching Airplanes Land; Where: Charlotte Airport; When: October 2024What: Movies in the Park; Where: Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw, NC; When: June 2018What: Charlotte Symphony Orchestra; Where: Comporium Amphitheater; When: September 2022What: Concert in the Park; Where: Hendersonville, NC; When: August 2019What: Kids Concert; Where: Confluence, Cramerton, NC; When: November 2024What: All about Dinosaurs; Where: Donosaferi Theaten, The Schiele Museum; When: October 2023Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Dan’s CFFC Where/What/When We Watch
God Bless. Have a lovely week. Enjoy a walk/hike if possible. Keep Cool. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
God Bless. Admire the Flowers and the beauty found in nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
The museum at Andrew Jackson State Park has these Revolutionary War uniforms on display. Andrew Jackson State Park is located in Van Wyck, Lancaster County, South Carolina. It is his boyhood home place. Andrew Jackson was the Seventh U.S. President and played a keep part in the American Revolution.
On the left in the photo, is a meticulously recreated uniform of a British Redcoat from the Revolutionary War era. It is easily identified by its distinctive red jacket and white breeches. These soldiers were part of the regular British army.
On the right, is the more practical homespun attire likely representing a Patriot militiaman or frontiersman. This simpler clothing, often made of linen or buckskin, was common for American colonists fighting for independence. The canteen, powder horn, and axe are noticeable for visitors to see. They were essential gear for survival and combat during that time.
These American Revolutionary War uniforms offer a fascinating glimpse into the American Revolutionary War. The uniform on the left, with its distinct blue coat, red facings, and white breeches, is very characteristic of the Continental Army. Blue became the standard color for their coats, influenced by the French military, and was meant to project an image of a professional fighting force. The white cross belts held the bayonet scabbard and cartridge box.
The uniform on the right, in a darker, greenish-blue with gold trim, possibly represents a state militia, an earlier war uniform, or even a unit with different affiliations. Uniforms varied widely, especially early in the conflict, as states and individual units often supplied their own.
In the center of this photo is a tricorn hat. Tricorn hats were common military headwear of the era for both sides of the Revolutionary War. Also pictured is an antique dagger, representing a type of weapon used during the War.
Andrew Jackson State Park is a tribute to the seventh U.S. President, Andrew Jackson, who was born nearby in the Waxhaws region on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. As a young boy, he served as a courier for the Patriots and was captured by the British, enduring hardship that shaped his strong anti-British sentiments later in life.
Terri has recently started a new theme for the Sunday Stills challenge called Animal of the Month. This month she is challenging us to share images of insects. Insects include a wide variety of animal species. Common examples of Insects are Bees, ants, wasps; Beetles, ladybugs, fireflies; Butterflies and Moths; True Bugs (Cicadas and aphids); as well as Dragonflies and Damselflies.
In this second Sunday Stills Animal of the Month post I am beginning with the European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) located in The Farm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.
The Beehives The Farm The Schiele Museum
North Carolina’s European honey bees are a highly social insect species native to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
The Schiele’s Honeybees
They are the world’s primary pollinator for agriculture. The Honey Bees at The Schiele Museum’s Farm pollinate the wide variety of plants and flowers grown in the Garden.
European honey bees
The European honey bee was first introduced to the Americas by European colonists in March of 1622. The English colonists shipped the first hives to Jamestown, Virginia.
Foraging to the Colony
The Schiele Museum of Natural History has four live apiaries located on The Farm. [The Farm is an outdoor exhibit showcasing Piedmont agricultural history alongside live farm animals.]
Returning to the Hive
Visitors to The Schiele Museum’s Farm are capable of safely look into an observation hive during the Annual Bug Day. During this special day visitors can watch honey bees crawl across honeycomb structures through an indoor -facing window housing a working observation hive.
The museum integrates their apiaries into seasonal student programming, including specialized “Buzz about bees” summer camps and hands-on pollination lab experiments.
European Honey Bees (Apis mellifera)
Enough about Honey Bees, shall we take a look at a gallery of other insects/bugs?
Eremnophila aureonotata, aka gold-marked thread-waisted waspAcanthocephala declivis, aka the giant leaf-footed bugCommon Blue Mud DauberMonarch butterflies Trigonopeltastes delta, aka delta flower scarabBrood XIX cicadaEastern Boxelder bugPapilio glaucus, aka the eastern tiger swallowtailSunday Stills Animal of the Month
Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Telephoto; Gallery various cameras.
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA ; Gallery various locations.
God Bless. Enjoy your week. Have a wonderful good and safe week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Terri has recently started a new theme for the Sunday Stills challenge called Animal of the Month. I’m not sure if my animal fits this week’s animal of the month theme or not since I write mine in advance, but hopefully it’ll be alright.
See the Pig Eyeing the Pool
With our extreme heat wave we’ve been experiencing, I found it fascinating that even the Pigs in The Farm area at The Schiele Museum of Natural History thought it was too hot.
Pig slowly approaching pool
Coleman and I stood watching this Pig for a while enjoying its antics and Wallowing.
Pig’s by the pool. What’s he gonna do?
With it being so hot and humid what else should the Pig do but get in the pool and cool off.
Pig is in the pool.
Turn, turn, turn …
Round and round goes the Pig …
Pig says it’s time to wallow.
And keep wallowing till it’s completely cooled down …
Turn, turn, turn
Maybe I’ll just take one more spin wallowing in the pool before I get out and mingle.
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Enjoy your week. Have a wonderful good and safe week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
My favourite TV show as a kid, that was a long time ago to remember one specific show. My brother and I used to watch the “Star Trek” television show. I can remember watching “The Wonderful World of Disney” on Sunday evening. Growing up us kids didn’t get much opportunity to select shows to watch, that was mostly decided my our mom.
2. Do you have a favourite ‘tipple’? (alcoholic drink, or something when you are out for a meal etc)
I mostly drink unsweetened tea whether I’m home or out to dinner (which isn’t too often).
3. Is there a movie you can watch again and again and still enjoy?
There are a few movies I watch over and over again. The shows I mostly watch many times are mainly my Christmas favourites, like “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “White Christmas”, and currently rewatch the “Christmas in Evergreen” Christmas movies. I occasionally rewatch the “Back to the Future”, “Die Hard”, “Airbud”, and “E.T.”
4. Did you have a favourite toy as a child? Or perhaps one you wanted and never got?
This is the only toy I still have from my childhood. It is a Vintage Red and white monkey with a rubber face a yellow banana that was molded directly into its vinyl hand. I know I played with Barbie’s, but played more games like marbles, tag, and sports with my brother and our neighbours.
Gratitude:
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
God Bless. Stay Strong, Spread Cheer, Love, and Happiness. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Location: Unity Community; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Stop and smell the flowers. Admire them and the beauty found in nature. Have a fantastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge (previously hosted by Cee Neuner). Last week we explored Outdoor Steps or Stairs. This week we are looking at Indoor Steps, Stairs, and/or Escalators. Anytime you walk into a multiple story building you might have a choice to use the stairs, an escalator, or an elevator. We are only looking at showcasing Steps, Stairs, and/or Escalators for this week’s Which Way Challenge.
Here are my entries …
Inside Historic Cabin The Schiele Museum Billy Graham Library Atrium Health Charlotte, NCColeman on Escalator at Charlotte Airport The Schiele Museum of Natural History Staircase inside the Martinique Hotel NYCIn the Planetarium The Schiele MuseumColeman on Stairs at Captain’s Quarters Resort Myrtle Beach, SCCWWC Cee’s Which Way Challenge Deb’s Which Way Challenge
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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.
For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.
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Today’s Prompt for the Ragtag Daily Prompt is Cone. Cones, Cones, Cones, let me see how many ways and types of cones I might be able to find. We have orange street cones, Pinecones, maybe ice cream cones; some on the ground, and some in a hand. Cones on roads, some on trails, and even on signs. Coleman likes to bring Pinecones home (but his mom not). What kind of cones do you like?
This is a free week for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness. I decided to show you images of a Grist Mill in black and white monochrome tones this week. This Grist Mill can be seen along the Nature Trail at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.
The Grist Mill Nature Trail The Schiele Museum of Natural History Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Today was a little boring with nobody around home but me, myself, and I. I started exploring photos I’d taken several years ago and played around experimenting in a couple of editing apps to see how various effects would impact a particular photo of a place that is very relaxing to me.
Here are the different effects used during this experimentation …
Original Photo excerpt from a live iPhone video
Vintage effect via Pixlr
Watercolour effect Via Pixlr
Unicoloured effects Via Pixlr
Black and White Effect Via Pixlr
Transform into rich oil masterpiece Via Google Photo Editor
Location: By the Lake; Andrew Jackson State Park; Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
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Location: The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a lovely weekend filled with love, joy, and laughter. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Dan with No Facilities, the host of Cee’s Fun Foto Challengehas started a new series of themes for the Fun Foto Challenge dealing with Where/What/When we do different things. The first week in this new series features Where/What/When We Read.
Here are my selections for this week’s CFFC …
Coleman Reading a Trail Map for Rocky Branch Trail My son, John, Reading a Trail Map along the Blue Ridge Parkway Coleman at Early Explorers at The Schiele Museum Books in my iBooks Library to be Read Coleman “reading” at Confluence in Cramerton, NCRecognize this Author Dan? Coleman at Fort Mill’s Scarecrow Crawl Coleman Reading a Storybook Board in Cramerton, NCCramerton Trilogy by Dixie Abernathy & Warren CramerColeman during Early Explorers Story-time My Mom Reading her Bible in San Diego, CAMy Brother in his home office with his Books behind him. Coleman at Confluence Children’s AreaColeman participating in a Story Time Session at the Gastonia Public Library Quiet Reading on the Balcony of a Cruise Ship In my Glose Digital Library yet to be Read Remember Reading an actual Phone Book to locate a Phone Number? Coleman reading a Trail Map for ASCGCee’s Fun Foto Challenge Dan’s CFFC Where/What/When We Read
God Bless. Have a lovely week. Enjoy a walk/hike if possible. Keep Cool. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Plant M – Marigold, aka Calendula officinalis, Mary’s gold, common marigold, the pot marigold, Scotch marigold
Plant N – Narcissus pseudonarcissus, aka the wild daffodil or Lent lily
Plant O – Moth Orchids (Phalaenopsis)
Also posting in remembrance of …
Cee’s Flower of the Day (FOTD)
Cee’s Flower of the Day (FOTD)
God Bless. Admire the Flowers and the beauty found in nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Back in 1970 Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was an incredible experience, it was a classic Disneyland attraction that was a great marvel for its time.
It first debuted at the 1964 New York World’s Fair as a highlight of the Illinois pavilion before Walt Disney himself decided it needed a permanent home at Disneyland in 1965. When we went as a family in June of 1970, the Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln had only been at Disneyland for approximately five (5) years.
It was groundbreaking at the time because it featured one of Walt Disney’s first full-scale audio-animatronics figures, bringing President Lincoln to life with incredibly realistic movements and a powerful speech. The show combines a historical presentation with a speech delivered by the animatronic Lincoln, using recordings of his actual words. It aims to inspire guests with Lincoln’s legacy and the ideals of the United States.
Entering Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at Disneyland June 1970
Entering the beautifully designed theater, often called the Main Street Opera House, the anticipation waiting for the show to begin was part of the “Disney” magic. Then, President Lincoln’s figure, so lifelike with its movements and expressions, would rise from his chair and begin to speak. We were amazed at how realistic he looked and sounded, delivering a powerful address compiled from his actual speeches, focusing on themes of liberty, union, and the importance of preserving the nation.
The building itself is a fantastic example of Disney’s immersive theming. It’s designed to look like a classic turn-of-the-century opera house, perfectly blending into the nostalgic atmosphere of Main Street, creating a sense that you’re stepping back in time. Architecturally, the facade you see, which houses the attraction, is a brilliant example of Disney’s Main Street, U.S.A. design philosophy. It’s crafted to evoke a grand, late 19th or early 20th-century opera house or theater. This style, often referred to as Victorian or Edwardian, features ornate details, classical proportions, and a sense of historical grandeur, all intended to transport guests to a romanticized turn-of-the-century American town. The prominent marquee, the arched windows, and the decorative elements all contribute to this immersive illusion, making it feel like a real historic landmark.
This attraction was one of the very first to showcase Walt Disney’s revolutionary innovation. Audio-Animatronics are essentially sophisticated robots, specifically designed to mimic human or animal movements, with their actions precisely synchronized to pre-recorded audio tracks. For the Mr. Lincoln figure, this meant intricate hydraulics and pneumatics controlled the movements of his head, eyes, mouth, arms, and even subtle shifts in his posture, making him appear incredibly lifelike as he delivered his speech. The audio was meticulously matched to these movements, creating a seamless and convincing performance. This was incredibly advanced for 1964 and 1970 giving audiences an unprecedented experience of history brought to life through robotics, far beyond simple static mannequins. It was truly a marvel of engineering and storytelling that we enjoyed watching every time we visited Disneyland.
[I’m not sure where I was at the time (probably standing near my dad who took the picture), but the three prominent figures (two looking this way, at the camera, and the lady in the red and white tank top) are my mom, my cousin, and my brother.
As we rode the Safari Wagon at the Lazy 5 Ranch many of the animals which reside on the property roam freely and tend to follow the Wagons as they bring visitors along the dirt road. It seems like all the animals know that the Safari Wagons have feed buckets aboard for the guests to feed them.
Hey there, I’m here.
This Black Llama sure made its presence known to us (my family). The Black Llama was trying every possible means to get my daughter’s attention to be able to be handed feed from her feed bucket.
This is me trying to get your attention …
The Llama was first domesticated by the Indians of Peru around 4,000 years ago. The Llama is known for its surefooted travels in high mountain areas. It’s docile by nature, but can also be stubborn. When upset, a Llama may spit a foul smelling liquid.
Maybe if I turn this way you’ll notice me …
Let me assure you that at The Lazy 5 Ranch if they want feed, they are more than likely to receive it. Llamas are used as pack animals and can carry loads up to 130 pounds for up to 10-20 miles a day over rugged slopes in high altitudes, but they are not ridden. When weary or overloaded Llamas just lie down and refuse to move. The Llama is often referred to as the “South American Camel.” Its long, coarse wool is used in the weaving of textiles.
Finally, that’s exactly what I wanted.
Llamas are herbivores with a three-chambered stomach for digesting fibrous plants. They primarily graze on grasses and plants. Llamas are also very social animals, preferring to live in herds, and are known for being quite gentle and intelligent. You might hear their soft humming, which they use to communicate a range of emotions – from contentment to concern – they also have unique warning calls, like a high-pitched alarm, if they sense danger.
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take time to enjoy nature. Have a funtastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Good Day everyone! This week Terri with Second Wind Leisure Perspectives has given us the prompt of Smoky for the Sunday Stills Challenge . I’m demonstrating two different spelling variations for Smoky, also using Smokey with my selections for this week.
SMOKY …
The Dirt Track was Smoky
Can you see the Monster Truck through the Smoky arena?
Shark Attack blew his engine causing a Smoky atmosphere.
SMOKEY …
Smokey says, “Remember… Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires”
Preventing Forest Fires prevents Smoky skies across the vast regions and Smokey needs all our help.
Good Bless. Pray for clear skies, wildfires to stop spreading. No more Smoky air clouding our atmosphere. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Coleman looking over a Native American Exhibit in the Henry Hall of the American Indian at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.
It has been extremely hot and humid in our area causing havoc on gardens and flowers to wither and fade away. Currently, There are not many left in bloom. However, I did manage to find a few.
These are from The Garden in The Farm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History…
A Pair of Yellow Zinnias …
Zinnias
A Look at a Couple of Rhododendron indicum, aka Azalea indica L. …
Pink Azalea
Rhododendron indicum, aka Southern Indian azalea, has showy, vibrant funnel-shaped red, scarlet, or pink flowers that bloom in mid to late spring and occasionally again in the fall. ]These are both from the same Rhododendron (Azalea) Shrub.]
Rhododendron indicum, aka Satsuki azalea or Southern Indian azalea.
Now before we leave let’s take a look at an array of Sulfur cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus) …
Sulfur cosmos (Cosmos sulphureus) The #Flower Hour Cee’s Flower of the Day Bren’s Floral Friday
That’s all I have for y’all today. Till next time, have a fabulously fun and productive weekend filled with love, laughter, and happiness.
Location: The Garden; The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Stop and smell the flowers. Admire them and the beauty found in nature. Have a fantastic week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Welcome back to the Which Way Challenge (previously hosted by Cee Neuner). This week we are exploring Outdoor Steps or Stairs. You may not ordinarily think about photographing Outdoor Steps or Stairs, I usually do. So many places Coleman and I hike have Outdoor Steps or Stairs along trails which we climb to get to our intended destination before completing our journey.
These are some of the Outdoor Steps or Stairs we have climbed … at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.
CWWC Cee’s Which Way Challenge Deb’s Which Way Challenge
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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.
For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.
Photo Credit: 2026 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.
Camera: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Location: The Farm and Nature Trail; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Happy Adventures. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Next Week we will be moving from Outside/Outdoor to Inside/Indoors for a theme of: CWWC 2026: Any Which Way with Indoor Steps and/or Stairs [08.21.2026]
Elke from pictures imperfect blog has chosen a theme of Getting On In Years for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. Getting on in Years can refer to many different things, (objects or people). Ive chosen to go with objects getting on (getting old) as in Antiques. Are Antiques still useful? Maybe some still are, but others like these are not useful for their intended purpose. However, they are useful for educational purposes and displays in museums.
Here are my contributions …
Julian Museum Julian, California April 1978
These Antique Mining Lamps were once useful to provide crucial light needed to navigate dark tunnels and identify gold veins. Nowadays, people use more modern versions of oil or kerosene lamps.
Fireplace in a Historic Cabin The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, North Carolina
This fireplace has definitely seen better days. At one time it would have kept a family warm during cold winter months. It was probably also used to cook food for family and friends who may have stopped by.
A Disc Plow on Display at the Farm The Schiele Museum of Natural History
The above and below images are photos of an Antique Two-Disc Plow. Disc plows use large, concave steel discs, rather than moldboards, to cut and turn the soil. They’re especially effective in tough conditions like hard or sticky soils, or where there’s a lot of crop residue.
Another angle of the Disc Plow The Schiele Museum Gastonia, North Carolina
The Disc Plows were revolutionary in farming, especially for breaking up tough soil and preparing fields for planting. Unlike single-bladed plows, the two discs allowed for more efficient turning and mixing of the soil, which was a huge advantage for farmers back in the day.
Coleman testing out an Antique horse- or mule-drawn walking plow
An Antique Horse or Mule drawn Walking Plow (like this single-bottom moldboard plow) was once a cornerstone of 19th and early 20th century American agriculture. It along with the Two-Disc Plow is on display at The Farm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is an outdoor exhibit dedicated to showcasing historical regional farming technology in the North Carolina Piedmont.
Visiting the Schiele Museum of Natural History on Duke Energy’s free Tuesday gave Coleman and I an opportunity to visit The Farm. It was extremely hot and humid so we didn’t stay too long outside before roaming around inside the museum. Below are a few doors we noticed while walking around the Farm.
Doors in the Sheep areaDoor? It lifts up like a door. Doors in the Historic CabinColeman checks out the “Cow” DoorDoor in the Cow Section (Look closely & you might see them) Doors in the Sheep areaDoors in the Sheep areaDoors in the Historic CabinDoors in the Historic CabinDoors in the Historic CabinDan’s Thursday Doors
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week and weekend ahead. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with w. I appreciate y’all very much.
Location: The Farm; The Schiele Museum of Natural History; Gastonia, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a lovely weekend filled with love, joy, and laughter. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Dan with No Facilities, the host of Cee’s Fun Foto Challengehas had the theme of Crayola Box of 8 for the past few weeks and continued it with pairing colors and now we are done with the Crayola Box of 8 challenges. Since we are done with colours for this theme, he has challenged us to post Monochrome photos this week.
I scoured high and low through my archives and came up with (to me) a weird mixture of monochrome images of This and That, From Here and There, some from Past and others are more recent.
Here are my selections for this week’s CFFC …
Planter Flowers in Cramerton NC April 2025My first 35 mm camera 1974Rock Hill SC October 2022Flowers in a Vase November 2024Myrtle Beach Boardwalk January 2026Crowders Mountain State Park March 2023Lake at Andrew Jackson State Park October 2019Germany January 1979Lake Wylie Seven Oaks Preserve Trail November 2022Nature Trail Andrew Jackson State Park August 2019Rock Hill SC October 2022Goat Island Bridge February 2023Adventure Road Entrance Anne Springs Close Greenway January 2023Landsford Canal State Park April 2022Collage of Family at Myrtle Beach in 2010Germany January 1979San Francisco Bay Area 1979Coleman March 2025Zinnia at The Farm-The Schiele Museum August 2023Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Dan’s CFFC
God Bless. Have a lovely week. Enjoy a walk/hike if possible. Keep Cool. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” KJV
Terri’s The #Flower Hour Cee’s Flower of the Day
“For all flesh is as grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. The grass withereth, and the flower thereof falleth away:” I Peter 1:24 KJV
God Bless. Admire the Flowers and the beauty found in nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
This Aoudad resides at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, North Carolina. The habitat range for Aoudad’s is northern Algeria to central Mauritania, east to west Egypt & west Sudan. Their height averages around 30-40 inches with the Males weighing approximately 220-308 pounds and females weighing much less at about 88-121 pounds. They have a lifespan of around 20 years in captivity.
Aoudads are expert climbers and are often seen running at “top gun” speeds up very steep slopes. You probably won’t see them near the creek or pond at the Lazy 5 Ranch, but you might just see them on a stump, fallen tree, or running up a steep rocky slope. Aoudad’s can survive up to five (5) days without access to fresh water. Hey are herds animals so when see one most likely more are not too far away.
Aoudad are often referred to as sheep, but they are more closely related to goats. Unlike the young of sheep which are called lambs, the Aoudad and young are called kids.
Location: Piccolo’s Italian Restaurant; Lenoir, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Enjoy nature’s beauty. Have a wonderful week. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
Let’s take a look at what #Yellow’s I have found …
First, here are some water reflections with #Yellow …
Yellow Water Reflections in Lake Crandall Anne Springs Close Greenway
And a few tress with yellow leaves reflected in Lake Haigler at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Yellow Tree Reflections in Lake Haigler
Moving right along in nature we spot a solitary yellow tree and a few yellow Bromeliad Guzmania.
Golden Larch Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Yellow Bromeliad Guzmania William H. Williamson III Orchid Conservatory Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Belmont, North Carolina
Now we’ll take a last look at yellow with images of yellow vehicles …
2022 John Deere 700L LGP Crawler DozerNorth Carolina School bus for Sadler Elementary 1934 Packard 1954 Ford F150 Pickup Truck used by Evans Shell on display at the NC Transportation Museum 1931 Ford Model A 5 window coupe.#Yellow Vehicles Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge
At last, but not least, Coleman wearing a yellow shirt …
God Bless. Admire the beautiful Flowers. Enjoy Nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.
The Ocotillo (Fouquieria splendens), the tall plant to the right of the rock, is a striking desert plant native to the Southwestern United States. This is located near Ocotillo Wells and Borrego Springs, California.
Location:Between Ocotillo Wells and Borrego Springs, California, USA
God Bless. Take time to enjoy the flowers. Get Outdoors and commune with nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
The border of are front yard is landscaped with these plants which to me are filler borders used by landscapers to dress up a yard. I never knew they actually flowered until Coleman discovered the tiny macro flowers started to bloom on a few of the plants.
Coleman is holding the leaves back to ensure that I could accurately photograph them. He always points out new blooms to me asking me to take a picture. If he hadn’t shown it to me I probably never would’ve noticed them.
Location: Unity Community; Gastonia. North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Take time to admire the little things in life. Admire the beautiful flowers and how they bloom. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Last week I said I would share where we went via the transit system and what we saw along the trails. To visit last week’s post as Coleman and I traveled on the transit network for our Which Way click here.
Now to let you know where we traveled to on the Gastonia Transit system (aka the bus) to go hiking. Our destination to the Warlick Family YMCA here in Gastonia for a bit of hiking and communing with nature. Here are a few images showing the trails we hiked and what we saw along the way.
CWWC Cee’s Which Way Challenge Deb’s Which Way Challenge
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Thank you to those who have participated and supported the Which Ways Challenge. I appreciate y’all sharing your Which Ways with us.
For an idea of other’s Which Ways from this past week’s challenge, be sure to click on the following links below.
According to Google, a Hummock is a small, low rounded hill, knoll, or a raised mound of earth. Today, I am sharing two different types of Hummock’s from my archives.
The first is a Burial Mound located at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina.
Burial Mound
Many stone age peoples around the world buried their dead in mounds of earth or stone. This single-chambered tomb replicates mounds from the British Isles roughly 5,000 years ago. The interior chamber measures just over 7 ft. long and could fit either one individual or the cremated remains of an entire family or clan. It took over 16,000 pounds of earth to build this mound by hand.
The second is a small hill my ancestors was gathered and sat upon enjoying the afternoon and each other’s company.
A Hummock where my ancestors chose to relax and visit with one another.
The Springs Block was built by Colonel Leroy Springs in 1905. It was constructed with red stretcher and common bond brick. It has been home to many of Lancaster’s prominent businesses over the years. Sadly, in 1936, a fire destroyed its southern end, including the Hotel Royale and Lancaster Mercantile.
“Lancaster’s Historic Springs Block”
In August of 1984, the Springs Block was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It underwent restoration in 1986 as part of Lancaster’s Main Street Revitalization program.
The Historic Springs Block Lancaster, South Carolina
For many decades the Springs Block was a thriving business district within Lancaster’s downtown neighborhood. The businesses were bustling with people who were excited to come visit, shop, and mingle in the vibrant, community-focused atmosphere. People would come to a then lively downtown hub to do their errands, meet neighbours, and find everything from groceries to clothing to household goods. Shopkeepers once knew their count name and tailored their unique selections to meet the personal needs of their customers.
The Historic Springs Block Lancaster, South Carolina Thursday Doors Monochrome Madness
It saddens me to see the once vital and thriving downtown community in such a dilapidated state of destruction. These are recent photos of Lancaster’s Historic Springs Block in downtown Lancaster, South Carolina. My daughter and I once roamed the streets of downtown Lancaster’s Springs Block, shopping, having a bite to eat, meeting friends, and watching parades (or in her case in them) and all in all having a grand ‘ole time.
Location: The Springs Block; Downtown Lancaster; Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your week and weekend ahead. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with w. I appreciate y’all very much.
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D) with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens and Altura UV Filter attachment
Location: Lazy 5 Ranch; Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
God Bless. Have a lovely weekend filled with love, joy, and laughter. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
God Bless. Admire the Flowers and the beauty found in nature. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Dan with No Facilities, the host of Cee’s Fun Foto Challengeis continuing with Crayola Box of 8 for this week’s challenge. Instead of just one colour Dan is asking us to Pair With White any or all of the Crayola Box of 8.
Here are my selections for this week’s CFFC …
Daniel Stowe Botanical GardenColeman at Early Explorers The Schiele Museum San Diego Air & Space Museum with my dad & eldest son, John in 1984Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Alona 4KColeman by the Fountain at DSBG Belmont NCSeven Seas Marine Life Park1972 Arlington, Texas Zantedeschia aethiopica, aka calla lily, arum lilyMy Friend Norm’s car has the Surf Board San Diego CACome Together Cramerton NCColeman on front porch Blue Star Trail Anne Springs Close Greenway Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge Dan’s CFFC Paired with White
God Bless. Have a lovely week. Enjoy a walk/hike if possible. Keep Cool. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
This week Dale has challenged us with the theme of The Ground Beneath Your Feet. This should be interesting and I’m sure everyone will have their own unique spongier the challenge.
The Ground Beneath Our Feet may seem Mundane as you walk upon it and yet it is an extremely complex egosystem containing billions of microbes, shifting tectonic plates. I’m sure the majority of us walk around not giving any thought to the Ground Beneath our Feet. After all it’s just ground that may consist of dirt, asphalt, or concrete; nothing special or remarkable. It is simply Mundane.
Here are my entries …
Coleman checking out the GROUND on Dogwood Trail at ASCGBaxter Village Trail with Coleman & AlonaThe Ground’s Green Grass Beneath Coleman in Cramerton Baxter Village Trail with Coleman & AlonaColeman Goat Island Playground The Ground Beneath Coleman Anne Springs Close Greenway Coleman feeling the Ground Beneath at Goat Island Dirt Trail Goat Island Park and Greenway Dirt Trail Goat Island Park and GreenwayCharlotte-Douglas International Airport Playground #CosPhoChal Cosmic Photo Challenge The ground beneath your feet?
Cameras: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max; Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max; Canon EOS Rebel T3i; and Canon EOS Rebel T7 (2000D)
God Bless. Get Outdoors. Be observant of all creatures large and small that call our Earth home. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
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