More Fall Colors

Marvin, NC  2026

 

Oliver 66

Marvin, CT  2026

 

Fall Colors

Marvin, NC  2026

Does anyone recall the days when pumpkins only came in one color?    
 

Harvest Moon

Waxhaw, NC. 2026

 My astrophotography skills leave much to be desired.  This is one of quite a few shots I attempted to capture the "Harvest Moon", the full moon closest to the autumnal equinox. 

Passport to the World

Marvin, NC  2026

This sculpture was found outside one of the nearby high schools. The high school's name is on the base of the sculpture along with the words "Passport to the World"

 

Oliver 66

Marvin, NC  2026

 

Large Pine Trees

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Forgotten

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Chairs in a Row

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Waxhaw United Methodist Church

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Assorted Signs

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Ye Olde Clock Shoppe

 

Waxhaw, NC  2026

Fire Pit

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Man Cave

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Signal Light

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

W.R. McDonald Hotel c. 1912

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 This historic house was built as a hotel in 1912 by W.R. McDonald, one of Waxhaw's pioneer settlers.  It has served as a private single family residence after the hotel closed in 1946.

The Leaders

First Place

Second Place

Colin Fifth Place

Colin did pretty well, placing 5th overall and setting a new personal best time for this 3K course.  Go Colin!!!

 

Cross Country Meet

Waxhaw, NC  2026

My grandson, Colin is quite the runner and regularly competes with his Middle School Cross country team.  This is just before the start of the race.

They're off!!

Colin is seen here amongst the leaders as they reached the bottom of the hill.   He's right in the center of the picture.

Sign of the Times

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This picture was taken on August 27.  Today gas is hovering around $4/gal. 

 

Another House Portrait

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This newer house is located right next to the house featured in yesterday's post.  While not an historic house, it does look like it belongs in this historic neighborhood.

Modern House

Waxhaw, NC  2026

This house seemed a little out of place in a neighborhood of historic homes.  I'm not sure how one would classify this architecture.

 

Historic House

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Barnes Park

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Playground Train

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Skate Park

Waxhaw, NC  2016

 

West South Main Street

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Historic Bridge

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Bamboo

Marvin, NC  2026

I'm not sure how prevalent bamboo is throughout the south eastern US.  I would assume it grows well considering the climate here.  I was surprised to see this stand of bamboo in this park.  

 

Gnarly Tree

Marvin, NC  2026

 

Another Trail Picture

Waxhaw, NC  2026

 

Red Shouldered Hawk

Waxhaw, NC  2026

My walk today, disturbed this fellow as he was sitting on the ground just off the trail.  Fortunately he perched here long enough for me to get a few pictures.