2024 CWWC: My Which Way — September– Week 1

I’m sorry to be a little behind in posting my CWWC-My Which Way, hopefully you’ll forgive me and understand. I figure better late than not at all.

For this week in doing Cee’s Which Way My Way I’m choosing a theme of Any Paved Pathways, Hallways, or Sidewalks . Basically Any Which Way you choose; be sure we can see your Which Ways Clearly. And as always, signs are welcome anytime. I’d love for y’all to join me in posting your Which Ways you have Chosen to Share. Remember to link your Which Way posts to Cee’s Which Way here or if you wish you can link to My Which Way here.

Road Trippin’ USA #4

Which Ways

Dearborn, Michigan

And Beyond

In the Summer of 1985 my parents went Road Trippin’ across the United States of America. They began their Road Trip leaving from their home in San Diego, California. They always planned what or whom they wanted to visit ahead of time.

This week I’m continue with their Road Trippin’ adventures for My Which Way of Cee’s Which Way Challenge at The Henry Ford – Museum Of American Innovation. Let’s take a look at some of the interesting displays they had the pleasure of seeing on their visit.

When they were finished touring The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, they drove to Indianapolis, Indiana for more sightseeing and tour at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Next up on their Road Trippin’ USA Adventure was to begin driving southwest towards their next destination.

Next week I’ll continue with their Road Trippin’ adventures for My Which Way of Cee’s Which Way Challenge.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Which Way My Way

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dearborn, Michigan & Indianapolis Motor Speedway; Indianapolis, Indiana USA

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

The American’s Creed

Memory from Seven years ago for Becky’s Squares — #Seven for September.

Squared Close-Up of American’s Creed

The American’s Creed

I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect union, one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice, and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
~ William Tyler Page

Original Image September 5, 2017

The American’s Creed was written in 1917 by William Tyler Page as an entry he submitted into a Patriotic contest. It is the national creed of the United States of America. It was adopted by the United States House of Representatives on April 3, 1918.

Becky’s Squares-#Seven for September

Throwback Thursday

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

2024 Thursday Trios — Three Astronauts

Apollo 11 Crew

Wax Figures

Apollo 11 Crew
Neil A. Armstrong; Michael Collins; Edwin E. Aldrin Jr.

The Wax Figures of the Apollo 11 Crew was one of the wax displays in the Hall Of Presidents Wax Museum in west Colorado Springs, Colorado back in the day. According to Krdo.com, the records show that the museum opened in 1969 and closed in 1996, with the wax figures sent to other wax museums around the country.

Carol’s Thursday Trios-09.05

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Hall of Presidents Wax Museum; Colorado Springs, Colorado USA

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

2024 Thursday Doors & Monday Window #10

This is my Tenth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks I’ve been posting Antique Automobiles from California. Last week I will began posting Antique Automobiles from Washington D.C. and this week we are at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.

First Ford Mustang

My dad loved cars shows, history, and anything to do with FORD. He started working for a FORD dealership while in high school in Great Falls, South Carolina. He worked there until he joined the United States Navy in 1948. After leaving the Navy, he again went to work for a FORD dealership. This time he worked of Pearson Ford in San Diego, California and continued working for FORD until he retired.

This is the First Mustang to roll off the assembly line. It is on display at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.

I have always loved Ford Mustangs, however, the closest I ever came to owning one was a toy orange mustang Ford came out with back in the 60’s.

I’d love a ride in a Ford Mustang; anyone want to Pull Up a Seat & ride along with me. [This one is NOT for riding in though.] We could ride in a different FORD, but it wouldn’t be the same as riding along the Pacific Coast Highway in an Antique FORD Mustang.

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-Week 35

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dearborn, Michigan, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation with us. Thank sharing your time and thoughts with us. Have a wonderful rest of your week. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Wordless Wednesday: 09.04

Huck Finn

Tom Sawyer

Riverboat Cruises

Riverboat Cruises
Huck Finn
Tom Sawyer
St. Louis, Missouri

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere #235

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Tom Sawyer/Huck Finn Riverboat Cruises; St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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

2024 CFFC: Column and Vertical Line(s)

Columns and Vertical Line(s) can be found all around us if we only stop at observe the world wherever we may be.

You may find them near Ports of Call, in diners/restaurants, in the mountains, or in your neighbourhood. I chose to display my choices in monochrome to contrast the lines instead of the scenery.

Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge-Column and Vertical Line(s)

Photo Credit: 1-5) ©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad); 6)©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Cameras: 1-5) Minolta XG-7 35 mm; 6)iPhone 14 Pro Max

Locations: 1-3) Ports of Call, San Pedro, California; 4) The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California; 5) Sequoia National Park, Tulare County, California; 6) Gastonia, North Carolina

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

2024 Monday Window/OWS: 09.02 —

Hauptstraße

Main Street

Hauptstraße, Königswinter, Germany

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Debbie’s One Word Sunday-Window

Becky’s Square -#Seven for September

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️ January 7, 1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Hauptstraße, Königswinter, Germany

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

Monday Portrait #Square for September

Dachshund

My Aunt’s Dachshund — Misty
taken on March 7th

Monday Portrait

Becky’s Squares-#Seven for September

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️03.07.2020 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max

Location: Abilene, Texas, USA

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

2024 Silent Sunday: 09.01

Cadet Chapel

United States Air Force Academy
Cadet Chapel
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Silent Sunday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: U.S. Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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

Here Comes — Santa — Please Not Yet!

Who begins counting down to Christmas in August? Amazingly some people do, even Google & Siri are already counting down to Christmas. It’s not even Halloween or Thanksgiving yet. Why Count down to Christmas so early? Some people use an Advent Calendar to count down to Christmas, but they only start the count down at the beginning of December.

Retailers begin selling Christmas decorations in August to spread out demand and avoid the last-minute shopping rush.

Thinking about Christmas in August helps people to avoid last-minute holiday travel expenses, as well as helps you to budget your finances. Spreading out the cost of the Holidays helps to reduce strain and stress on yourself and your budget.

Mentioning Stress, why stress yourself out over Christmas? Save early — Plan ahead — Shop early — Make gifts ahead of time or perhaps throughout the year. These ideas help to give yourself a peace of mind and you’ll be more likely to enjoy the Christmas holiday season with friends and family.

Christmas 1978

Speaking of family, these photos with Santa Claus were taken in Germany in December of 1978. The first photo shows Santa’s arrival. The next photo shows my niece, Jennifer, on Santa’s lap. The third photo is of my niece, Sherry, on Santa’s lap. And the fourth and last photo is of my brother with his daughters and other children (probably at a Church Christmas party). [My brother was stationed in Germany while in the U.S. Air Force.]

Merry Christmas! Well just relax — you’ve got plenty of time to get ready for Christmas ( that is if you start early).

Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1978/9 Nornal H. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Wiesbaden Air Base; Wiesbaden, Germany

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

2024 CWWC: My Which Way — August – Week 5

For this week in doing Cee’s Which Way My Way I’m choosing a theme of Any Roads, Any Pathways, or Any Trails. Basically Any Which Way you choose; be sure we can see your Which Ways Clearly. And as always, signs are welcome anytime. I’d love for y’all to join me in posting your Which Ways you have Chosen to Share. Remember to link your Which Way posts to Cee’s Which Way here or if you wish you can link to My Which Way here.

Road Trippin’ USA #3

Which Ways

Washington D.C.

And Beyond

In the Summer of 1985 my parents went Road Trippin’ across the United States of America. They began their Road Trip leaving from their home in San Diego, California. They always planned what or whom they wanted to visit ahead of time.

Continuing with their stop in Washington D.C. and a few sites in Manassas, Virginia with a side visit with my brother and his family.

The above are their last views of Washington D.C. before leaving the area. From D.C. my parents drove to near Manassas, Virginia to visit with my brother and his family for a spell.

Having rested up and enjoyed a nice family visit, they set out again for further site seeing adventures. They stopped in Manassas enjoying several sites including the Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Henry Hill Visitor Center

Henry Hill Visitor Center

My dad loved to plan at least one stop on our vacations which had an historical significance. He would also plan a different site for our family to enjoy some fun. On this trip he and my mom planned to visit sites that held significant interest to them.

The next stop on their Road Trippin’ USA adventure was The Henry Ford – Museum Of American Innovation in Dearborn, Michigan.

Parking Lot
for
The Henry Ford –
Museum Of American Innovation

Parking Lot
for
The Henry Ford –
Museum Of American Innovation

Julian Stage Line

As they walked up to the entrance they enjoyed seeing the displays at the entrance like this Julian Stage Line vehicle. Julian reminds me of a town just a short ways east of San Diego County in California that has the best Apple pies and beautiful countryside.

Next week I’ll continue with their Road Trippin’ adventures for My Which Way of Cee’s Which Way Challenge at The Henry Ford – Museum Of American Innovation.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Which Way My Way

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Washington D.C.; Manassas National Battlefield Park; Manassas, Virginia; The Henry Ford – Museum Of American Innovation; Dearborn, Michigan, USA

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

2024 Thursday Trios — Three FORDS in a Row

2 White Ford Thunderbirds
& 1 Yellow Ford Pickup

My dad snapped this photo, probably since they parked next to a similar Ford Thunderbird, before heading into the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation.

Carol’s Thursday Trios-08.29

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Parking Lot; Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; Dearborn, Michigan, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting The Huntington with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. Have a fantastic week. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Thursday Doors & Monday Window #9

This is my Ninth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks I’ve been posting Antique Automobiles from California. Last week I will began posting Antique Automobiles from Washington D. C. and now continuing on from the East Coast before moving on to Dearborn, Michigan.

This week I decided to post photos of antique automobiles from the Rohr Museum of Antique Cars. I am not sure if this museum was apart of the National Museum of American History’s Smithsonian Automobile Collection in Washington D.C. or a separate museum possibly in Manassas, Virginia. I have googled the museum but cannot find any information regarding the Rohr Antique Automobile Museum. I do know my parents toured the National Museum of American History in D.C. and then drove through Manassas to my brother’s home before driving to Dearborn, Michigan.

In these photos you can see the Virginia license plates and the Rohr Museum Antique Cars sign hanging near a window. Next week I’ll be showing antique automobiles and such from Dearborn, Michigan. Stay tuned for further adventures into the Antique Automobile World.

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-34

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: National Museum of American History; Washington D.C., USA

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

2024 Judy’s Numbers Game #36 — 157

Welcome to “The Numbers Game #36”. Today’s number is 157. To play along, go to your photos file and type that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you find under that number and include a link to your blog in my Numbers Game blog of the day. If instead of numbers, you have changed the identifiers of all your photos into words, pick a word or words to use instead, and show us a variety of photos that contain that word in the title.

I couldn’t locate photos with the number 157, so I decided to choose a Word — Airplane.

Judy’s Numbers Game #36-157

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved and ©️Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm and iPhone 14 Pro Max

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your weekend. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Wordless Wednesday: 08.28 —

Baroque Fountain

17th century, Istrian stone, Italian
The Italian fountain was purchased by Henry Huntington in 1915. It was shipped from New York in 48 boxes that filled an entire railway car. Oddly enough, the fountain arrived without assembly instructions and with a few extra pieces. It eventually was installed in the garden of the Huntington Library, Art Museum, & Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California.

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; San Marino, California, USA

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

2024 Silent Sunday: 08.25

Washington Monument

Washington Monument
Washington D.C.

Silent Sunday

Hammad’s Weekend Sky

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Washington Monument; Washington D.C., USA

God Bless. Have a funtastic rest of your weekend. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

Amazing Beach Finds for Monochrome Madness

West Coast — East Coast Finds

The majority of beaches are more than three hours away from where we live except for around the lakes. It has been awhile since I’ve been to any beaches, so I combed through my archives to see what I could sea.

Here are my findings from out along the WEST Coast and Pacific Northwest Coast.

Moving back to the East Coast, we can Sea these beautiful and interesting beach finds.

Brian’s Monochrome Madness–Found(on the beach)

Leanne’s Monochrome Madness #15-At the Beach

Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere

Throwback Thursday

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

2024 CWWC: My Which Way — August – Week 4

For this week in doing Cee’s Which Way My Way I’m choosing a theme of Any Roads, Any Pathways, or Any Trails. Basically Any Which Way you choose; be sure we can see your Which Ways Clearly. And as always, signs are welcome anytime. I’d love for y’all to join me in posting your Which Ways you have Chosen to Share. Remember to link your Which Way posts to Cee’s Which Way here or if you wish you can link to My Which Way here.

Road Trippin’ USA #2

Which Ways

Washington D.C.

In the Summer of 1985 my parents went Road Trippin’ across the United States of America. They began their Road Trip leaving from their home in San Diego, California. They always planned what or whom they wanted to visit ahead of time.

On the road again, their next planned stop was in Washington D.C. after a side visit to my brother near Manassas, Virginia. My parents toured many of the historical sites and monuments around the area. Some of the sites were seen via a tour bus while others were seen via self-guided walking tour routes. They toured the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building, the National Museum of American History, The Washington Monument, The Lincoln Memorial, The Smithsonian Castle, Capitol Hill and the Ulysses S. Grant Memorial Statue. What would be your interests if you toured Washington D.C. or your country’s Capitol?

Here you may see some of the Roads, Routes, or Pathways they took on their tour of D.C.:

The last photo isn’t exactly a pathway unless you consider going round and round on a merry-go-round one you’d also enjoy taking on occasion.,

Next week I’ll continue with their Road Trippin’ adventures for My Which Way of Cee’s Which Way Challenge.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Which Way My Way

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Washington D.C., USA

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

2024 Thursday Doors & Monday Window #8

This is my Eighth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. For the past seven weeks I’ve been posting Antique Automobiles from California. This week I will begin posting Antique Automobiles from Washington D. C. and then moving on to Dearborn, Michigan.

Today’s featured Antique Automobile comes from the National Museum of American History in Washington D.C..

Willys MB

U.S. military vehicle of WW II

“Jeep”

714 ORD-2
USA 717-S

The Willys MB was formally called the U.S. Army truck, 1/4-ton, 4×4, command reconnaissance. It was commonly known as the Willys Jeep, Jeep, or jeep. The Willys Jeeps were highly successful American off-road capable, light military utility vehicles.

There were greater than 600,000 Willy MB built to a single standardized design, for the United States and the Allied forces in World War II, from 1941 until 1945. It was highly regarded, by Dwight D. Eisenhower, as one of the five pieces of equipment most vital to success in Africa and Europe. In 1991, the MB Jeep was designated an “International Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark” by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

After World War II, the original Jeep continued to serve in the Korean War as well as other conflicts until updates were done with the M38 Willys MC in 1949and later the M38A1 Willys MD in 1952.

Interestingly enough, the Willys Jeep was the inspiration for recreational 4WDs and SUVs, making “four-wheel drive” a household term, and numerous incarnations of military light utility vehicles.

National Museum of American History Washington D.C.

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-Week 33

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: National Museum of American History; Washington D.C., USA

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

2024 Thursday Trios —Vases Encased in Time

Vases from a bygone era encased in time for display at the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California.

Carol’s Thursday Trios-08.22

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens; San Marino, California

God Bless. Thank you for visiting The Huntington with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. Have a fantastic week. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Wordless Wednesday: 08.21 —

New Mexico

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Entrance to Carlsbad Caverns; Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

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

2024 Bird of the Week —

Entomyzon cyanotis

The Blue-faced honeyeater is a passerine bird of the honeyeater family, Meliphagidae. The Blue-faced honeyeater is considered large at 29.5 centimeters ( 11.6 inches) in length. Its plumage is distinctive in coloration; having olive upper parts, white underparts, and a black head and throat with white nape and cheeks. Unlike some other bird species, males and females are similar in external appearance.

Common name: Blue-faced honeyeater
Binomial name: Entomyzon cyanotis
AKA Bananabird

The Blue-faced honeyeaters are found in open woodland, parks, and gardens. [This one was shot at the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden in Columbia, South Carolina.] They are common in northern and eastern Australia, and southern New Guinea.

These birds feast on a diet of mostly invertebrates along with nectar and fruit. The name of banana-bird was given to it due to its propensity for feeding on the flowers and fruit of bananas in North Queensland. One of the early naturalist, George Shaw, called it the blue-faced honey-sucker in 1826.

Bird of the Week LXXVII

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️2017 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Apple iPhone 7 Plus Telephoto camera

Location: Riverbanks Zoo & Garden; Columbia, South Carolina, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting Riverbanks with us. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. Have a fabulous week. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Monday Window — Washington D.C. 1985

Bureau of Engraving And Printing

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building
Washington D.C.

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Building; Washington D. C., USA

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

Apotheosis of Washington in U.S. Capital’s Rotunda

The Apotheosis of Washington is located in the eye of the U.S. Capital Building’s Rotunda in Washington D.C.. It was painted by Constantino Brumidi in 1865. The painting depicts George Washington rising to the heavens in glory, flanked by female figures representing Liberty and Victory/Fame and surrounded by six groups of figures.

The Apotheosis of Washington was painted in the true fresco technique. Constantino Brumidi was born and trained in Rome; having already painted in the Vatican and Roman palaces prior to emigrating to the United States in 1852. He was a master of creating the illusion of three-dimensional forms and figures on flat walls. He painted frescoes and murals throughout the Capitol from 1855 until his death.

The Apotheosis of Washington, was painted in eleven (11) months at the end of the civil war. A rainbow arches at George Washington’s feet and thirteen maidens symbolizing the original states flank the three central figures.

George Washington, The United States of America’s first president, had a substantial impact on the nation. He never actually graced the halls of the United States Capital, however, his presence, influence, and his likeness is everywhere. There are approximately thirty-five (35) pieces of art which include Washington’s likeness in the U.S. Capitol.

Silent Sunday (oops not so silent)

Debbie’s Six Word Saturday

Macro Monday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Rotunda of the U.S. Capital; Washington D.C., USA

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

2024 PULL Up a Seat: 08.16

… On a Horse

Where one decides to Pull Up a Seat is as individual and unique as you are. For a unique experience why not select a horse of your choosing to Pull Up a Seat, let’s ride. Giddy Up Horsey!

These horses and their riders all apart of an equestrian exhibition at the San Diego Wild Animal Park in May of 1978. They were captured on 35 mm film by my dad as my parents were delighted with watching the show.

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-Week 33

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1978 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park (now known as San Diego Zoo Safari Park); Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA

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

2024 CWWC: My Which Way — August – Week 3

For this week in doing Cee’s Which Way My Way I’m choosing a theme of Any Roads, Any Pathways, or Any Trails. Basically Any Which Way you choose; be sure we can see your Which Ways Clearly. And as always, signs are welcome anytime. I’d love for y’all to join me in posting your Which Ways you have Chosen to Share. Remember to link your Which Way posts to Cee’s Which Way here or if you wish you can link to My Which Way here.

Road Trippin’ USA #1

Which Ways

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia

In the Summer of 1985 my parents went Road Trippin’ across the United States of America. They began their Road Trip leaving from their home in San Diego, California. They always planned what or whom they wanted to visit ahead of time.

On this Road Trip, their first stop was to visit my dad’s sister in Charlotte, North Carolina. That stop was a brief visit; a time of relaxation before continuing on their long journey they had planned for themselves.

Their first planned stop after leaving my Aunt and Uncle’s home was to visit the Petersburg National Battlefield in Petersburg, Virginia. These are a few of the sights they saw while walking around the battlefield grounds and trails.

Next week I’ll continue with their Road Trippin’ adventures for My Which Way of Cee’s Which Way Challenge.

Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Which Way My Way

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Petersburg National Battlefield Park; Petersburg, Virginia, USA

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

2024 Thursday Doors & Monday Window #7

This is my Seventh installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles. This is the final one from this batch of antique automobiles from California. Next week I will begin posting Antique Automobiles from Washington D. C. and then moving on to Dearborn, Michigan.

1913 Rolls Royce

Town Carriage

6 Cylinders

California

After doing a bunch of research, I think the antiques I’ve posted thus far were captured by my dad when they toured The Nethercutt Collection located in Sylmar, California. The Collection houses what it calls “functional fine art.” It contains a collection of pristine vintage automobiles and unique antique mechanical music instruments.

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1980 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: California, USA

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

2024 Wordless Wednesday: 08.14 —- Comparison

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Comparing Photos
from 1963 and 1985
of
Carlsbad Caverns
National Park Signage
with Family

Comparing Photos
from 1963 and 1985
of
Carlsbad Caverns
National Park Signage
with Family

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©1963 & 1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm (I’m not sure what camera my dad had in 1963).

Converter: Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: Carlsbad Caverns National Park; Carlsbad, New Mexico, USA

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

Birds of the Carolinas #16

Brown Thrasher

The Brown Thrasher’s name stems from its unique feeding behavior of foraging on the ground for its food. It usually forages amongst leaf litter and other thick ground cover. It quickly sweeps or thrashes its long bill in a side-to-side motion thrashing through leaf litter and other ground cover to uncover food. Its distinctive feeding strategy of thrashing for its food is shared with western relatives like the Bendire’s Thrasher.

Brown Thrasher
Aka Toxostoma rufum

Brown Thrasher
Aka Toxostoma rufum

The Brown Thrasher can be seen in abundance throughout the Eastern and Central United States. Interesting enough, the Brown Thrasher is the only thrasher which lives primarily east of the Rockies and central Texas. It is the state bird of Georgia. The photos of these Brown Thrashers were taken in Lancaster County, in the Piedmont region of South Carolina.

Brown Thrasher
“Mimic Thrush”

It is known as the “Mimic Thrush”, however, it is out mimicked by the Northern Mockingbird. It only repeats one or two phrases unlike the mockingbird which repeats three or more. Its sound is more mellow and musical in quality.

Brown Thrasher range map by ABC

Springtime is the best time of the year if you desire to spot a Brown Thrasher. After they pair off, they tend to become more elusive, staying hidden underneath thick cover. They are monogamous during breeding season and both males and females incubate the eggs ( around 3-5) and feed the nestlings. Even so, the females still do the majority of the incubation.

The Brown Thrasher typically feeds heavily on insects during the breeding season and on fruits, berries, and seeds during other times of the year.

Bird of the Week #LXXV

Birds of the Carolinas

Photo Credit ©️2013 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Location: Lancaster, Lancaster County, South Carolina, USA

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Words for Thought #31

Numbers 33:2

“At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages …”— Numbers 33:2 (NIV)

We are all at different stages of our journey of life. We have differences and similarities in our journeys. Just as Moses recorded the stages in the Israelites Journeys, so we record, in our blogs, our journeys through our various stages in our lives for ourselves. We share our thoughts we have recorded regarding our experiences along our journey with each of you, our blogging community, with our friends, and those we love and care about deeply.

Think About It Tuesday

Cee’s Flower of the Day

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1978 Nornal H. Waters ( My dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Converter: Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park (now known as San Diego Zoo Safari Park); Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful week and enjoy the flowers. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Monday Window & Portrait: 08.12

Smithsonian Castle

And

Joseph Henry Statue

This was one of the many stops on my parents cross country vacation during the summer of 1985. They visited The Smithsonian Institution Building on their Washington D. C. Tour.

The Smithsonian Institution Building is
Aka Smithsonian Castle, The Castle

The Castle was the first Smithsonian Building. It was designed by architect James Renwick Jr. and built between 1847 and 1855 to house the Smithsonian Institution, which was established by Congress in 1846. It was designed in the Norman Revival style, which combines late Romanesque and early Gothic motifs. It is made up of Seneca red sandstone from the Seneca Quarry in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Close Up
of
Joseph Henry Statue

The Joseph Henry Statue is located at the entrance of the Smithsonian Institution Building, or “Castle.” Joseph Henry was the first secretary of the Smithsonian Institution from 1846 to 1878. The bronze statue of him was commissioned in 1880 and installed in 1883. At its installation it faced the Smithsonian Building (The Castle.) In 1965, the bronze statue was turned to face the National Mall.

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Monday Portrait

Macro Monday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Smithsonian Institution Building; The Castle; Washington D. C., USA

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2024 Silent Sunday: 08.11 —

Gateway Arch

Silent Sunday

Hammad’s Weekend Sky

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Gateway Arch Monument; St. Louis, Missouri

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2024 Pull Up a Seat: 08.10

California Marriott’s

Great America Addition #5

THE LOBSTER

Continuing our adventures from long ago at California’s Great America; we come to segment #5 of the series with The Lobster; won’t you Pull Up a Seat and ride with us.

At Marriott’s Great America in Santa Clara, California; The Lobster was located in the Yankee Harbor section of the amusement park. The ride in Santa Clara opened for the public in 1976. This Lobster was an Eyerly Aircraft Monster ride.

This Lobster has six (6) arms with the end of each arm having four (4) passenger cars. The Lobster in Santa Clara ride had to lower two arms at a time to allow for the unloading and loading of eight passenger cars simultaneously. This was repeated two additional times per cycle to complete the unloading and loading for all six (6) arms.

This outing was so long ago I do not remember if I rode this ride or not, but then again my dad did take the shot.

You can no longer ride this particular Lobster ride since the Santa Clara location of Great America closed, however, you may ride a similar one at the Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-Week 32

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Converter: Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: Santa Clara, California, USA

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2024 CWWC: My Which Way — August – Week 2

For this week in doing Cee’s Which Way My Way I’m choosing a theme of Roads, Pathways, or Waterways. And as always, signs are welcome anytime. I’d love for y’all to join me in posting your Which Ways whether on Land or Sea. Remember to link your Which Way posts to Cee’s Which Way here or if you wish you can link to My Which Way here.

For my own Which Way this week I have combined it with Sunday Stills Challenge from Terri with her theme of #Float, #Afloat. In other words, my Which Ways are on both Land and Sea. These are from a visit my parents took to The Ports O’ Call in San Pedro, California. They toured the Ports O’ Call Village walking the pathways and took a tour cruise around the Bay. My dad loved to take pictures when they went places (thus my love of photography).

Cee’s Which Way Challenge

Which Way My Way

Sunday Stills-#Float #Afloat

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Location: Ports O’ Call, San Pedro, California, USA

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

2024 Monochrome Madness: #14 — Shadows & Silhouettes

Dawn from The Day After is this week’s host for Monochrome Madness with her chosen theme of Shadows and Silhouettes . I decided to display my shadows in two different monochrome aspects to see which aspect the shadows are represented better.

These photos were all taken at Hume Lake Christian Camps located in Hume, California. They were taken by my dad using his Minolta XG-7 35 mm camera. For enlarged viewing click on each image.

Dawn‘s Monochrome Madness

Leanne’s MM

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Locations: Hume Lake Christian Camps; Hume, Fresno County, California, USA

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

2024 Thursday Trios: Boats on Hume Lake

Click on each photo for enlarged viewing of images. These were taken at Hume Lake Christian Campgrounds in Hume, California by my dad back in 1979 with his Minolta XG-7 35 mm camera. Fun and relaxing times can be had at Hume Lake.,

Carol’s Thursday Trios-08.08

Jez’s Water Water Everywhere

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Hume Lake Christian Camps; Hume, California, USA

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2024 Thursday Doors & Monday Window #6

This is my Sixth installment of my combination of Thursday Doors & Monday Window featuring Antique Automobiles.

1947 Lincoln

Continental Coupe

12 Cylinders

The antique automobiles I have been sharing were photographed by dad when he (possibly we) went to a car show in California way back in July of 1980. My dad loved attending Car Shows and we went to many of them over the years.

California
LIN CON

Dan’s Thursday Doors

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1980 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: California, USA

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2024 Numbers Game #33 — 154

To play along, go to your photos file and type that number into the search bar. Then post a selection of the photos you find under that number and include a link to your blog in Judy’s Numbers Game blog of the day. If instead of numbers, you have changed the identifiers of all your photos into words, pick a word or words to use instead, and show us a variety of photos that contain that word in the title.

I’m using a Word in place of the number 154 this week. My Word I’m choosing to use is Julian.

Visiting Beautiful Julian

From where I used to live in San Diego; we would drive east on I-8 towards the mountains for a day of exploring, hiking, and a stop for Apple pie Julian Pie Shop before returning home. The first half ( more or less) are from our day trip back in 1978. The rest of the photos are from a virtual trip I took with a friend of mine from San Diego this past weekend.

Julian is a popular destination in the beautiful Cuyamaca mountains. It is approximately 0ne (1) hour and six (6) to fourteen (14) minutes away from the Allied Gardens Neighborhood in San Diego. The route we took takes us through the backcountry and into the Cuyamaca mountains past Cuyamaca State Park and Stonewall Peak (both wonderful places for hiking.)

When visiting Julian it is like stepping back in time to the days of Julian’s beginning rooted in the 1870’s gold rush. You can see where gold was discovered plus several historical buildings which date back to the 1870’s. When you go hiking in the area, you won’t want to miss stopping by Lake Cuyamaca for relaxation and great photo opportunities of the amazingly beautiful scenery. If you’re inclined to go out on the lake the area does have boat rentals or you might decide to fish along the bank.

Judy Dystra-Brown’s Numbers Game #33-154

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1978 Nornal H. Waters ( my dad) and ©️2024 Felix Navarro … All Rights Reserved.

Location: Julian, California, USA

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2024 Wordless Wednesday: 08.07 —

The Spirit of St Louis

N-X-211
The Spirit of St. Louis
National Air and Space Museum

Hugh’s Wordless Wednesday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1985 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Converter : Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: National Air and Space Museum; Washington D.C., USA

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Words for Thought #30

1 John 3:18 (NIV)

Flowers
at
San Diego
Wild Animal Park

Think About It Tuesday

Cee’s Flower of the Day

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: ©️1978 Nornal H. Waters ( My dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Converter: Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park (now known as San Diego Zoo Safari Park); Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA

God Bless. Thank you for visiting. Have a wonderful week and enjoy the flowers. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with me. I appreciate y’all very much.

2024 Monday Window: 08.06

The Yankee Whaler Inn

Yankee Whaler Inn
Ports O’ Call Village
San Pedro, California

Ludwig’s Monday Window

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: Ports O’ Call; San Pedro, California, USA

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

2024 Monday Portrait: 08.05

Peafowl

Peafowls is the common name for two bird species of the genus Pavo and one species of the closely related genus Afropavo of the family Phasianidae (pheasants and their allies.) Phasianidae includes male peacocks, female peahens, and their young which are called peachicks.

It is the male Peafowls which are referred to as Peacocks. The males are the ones who have the vibrant blue and green coloring, long tails and dramatic displaying to attract mates. Mating season occurs between March and September.

Peacocks are polygamous birds that mate with multiple females during the mating season and have multiple partners throughout the breeding season. After mating season, the Male Peacocks shed their tail feathers and grow new ones before the next breeding season.

Monday Portrait

Bird of the Week LXXIV

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1978 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park; Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA

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

OWS: Nature’s Framework

For One Word Sunday this week Debbie has chosen Framed. She is not referring to placing a photo in a frame, but rather using nature to frame a scene or subject.

One-sided framing
Sequoia National Park

A Bit of Blur
Using Nature’s Framework

A Bit of Blur
Using Nature’s Framework

Double Framed

Debbie’s One Word Sunday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit: 1-3)©️1979 Nornal H. Waters … All Rights Reserved; 4) ©️2024 Deb L. Waters … All Rights Reserved.

Cameras: 1-3) Minolta XG-7 35 mm; 4) iPhone 14 Pro Max

Locations: 1-3) Sequoia National Forest; Tulare County, California; 4) 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.

2024 Silent Sunday: 08.04 — Drum Musicians

Entertainment at Wild Animal Park

Silent Sunday

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1978 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35mm

Converter : Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: San Diego Wild Animal Park; Escondido, San Diego County, California, USA

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

2024 Pull Up a Seat: Week 31 —

California Marriott’s

Great America Addition #4

Continuing our adventures from long ago at California’s Great America; we come to segment #4 of the series with a Ferris Wheel; won’t you Pull Up a Seat and ride with us.

Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge 2024-Week 31

Throwback Thursday

Photo Credit:©️1979 Nornal H. Waters (my dad) … All Rights Reserved.

Camera: Minolta XG-7 35 mm

Converter: Wolverine Digital Converter

Location: Santa Clara, California, USA

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