Vietnam Memorial

I took this photo of the Vietnam Memorial at the capital grounds in Raleigh.

House by the river

This house sites on a hill beside the Neuse river in Smithfield. What caught my eye was the Crape Myrtle trees in front.

Miss Terri’s Pumpkin

I took this picture at the Selma library the other day. This pumpkin is growing in the garden beside library. Each week when the kids come to story time they check on the progress of the pumpkin.

Clayton Visit

We had a nice time in Clayton taking pictures. Hope to get back and take some pictures inside the Clayton Center.
http://www.theclaytoncenter.com/

The Clayton Center

The Clayton Center Auditorium and Conference Center is a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike. The historic auditorium is an old converted school.

http://www.townofclaytonnc.org/Residents/ClaytonCenter.aspx

No Traffic

Where did all the traffic go? We are coming into Clayton and we have very little traffic.

The Clayton Bypass

This is the new 70 Clayton bypass that opened a few weeks ago. The bypass cuts through some of the most scenic part of Johnston County. Beautiful rolling hills and open fields. Can’t wait for the fail foliage – I will be taking pictures to post.

The 3 NC Presidents

”Presidents North Carolina Gave the Nation - This work honors the three presidents born in North Carolina: Andrew Jackson of Union County, seventh president of the United States (1829-1837); James Knox Polk of Mecklenberg County, eleventh president of the United States (1856-1869); and Andrew Johnson of Wake County, seventeenth president of the United States (1865-1869). Although North Carolina claims all three presidents as native sons, all were elected while residents of Tennessee.” The Capitol Tour. This photo was taken at the State Capitol in Raleigh, NC.

Just a trim

Now we know how the trees in Clayton get that symmetrical shape.

Waterfall

This is a picture of the storm drain empting on the rocks. The water then flowes under a foot bridge into the neuse river.

Town Commons

This photo was taken in Smithfield. This is where Smithfield has it’s Ham & Yam Festival each year.

The Neuse

This photo was taken below the neuse river bridge on highway 70 in Smithfield.

The Alcove

I took this picture at the Medical Mall in Smithfield.

Lovely Spot

No we don’t have tulips blooming in July. I took this picture in the spring and this is a late post.

Fletcher Park

This is a photo that I took at Fletcher Park in Raleigh. I think this one speakes for itself.

Smokey the Bear

I was over at the Selma Library taking pictures of the crape myrtle trees when guess who waved at me? It was Smokey the Bear. He was at the library talking to the children about fire safety. I bet Smoky was hot bcause it was about 90 degrees today.

Flowers

This is a quick post – I will do better tomorrow.

The Coal Train

I was in the parking lot of TWM’s Antique Mall when this train came through town. It was going west back to West Virginia with a long line of empty coal cars. The coal train comes through Selma frequently taking the coal to the shipping ports on the coast.

Betty Boop and Pinocchio

I took this photo of Betty in the display window of Visual Pleasure Antiques in Selma. http://www.visualpleasureantiques.com/
Betty Boop made her first appearance on August 9, 1930 in the cartoon Dizzy Dishes . Betty Boop is known as the first and one of the most famous sex symbols on the animated screen; she was a symbol of the depression era, a reminder of the more carefree days of The Jazz age flapper.

Antique or Country

Is this an antique chair or country chair? I will go with country; it has that strong 2 x 4 look, made for big men.

Lovely pot of flowers

I was looking for a flower pot picture when I came on this scene.
Did’t know whether to take a picture or sit down and rest.
I did both.

Pot of Flowers

I have this pot of flowers on a brick planter in fromt of my house. Thay look good now but take lots of water in July and August. I have to water them every day when it does not rain.

Big Tank

This photo shows the Smithfield water tank on top of this building. Actually the water tower is about two blocks behind the building. You can do some strange things with a 300 mm zoom lens.

What’s for breakfast

This is a favoret meeting place for breakfast in Selma. McDonalds gives the senior citizens a discount on coffee. And I don’t complain.

Fireworks on Raiford St.

Selma is unique when it comes to fireworks. You close off Raiford St. and bring everyone downtown to watch from a perfect vantage point. The fireworks are discharged on the other side of the railroad tracks at the end of the street. More fireworks pictures at www.selmanc.info

Fireworks in Selma

What a way to celebrate Independence Day. You unfold your chair, place in the middle of the street, kick back and enjoy the fireworks.

Fireworks light the sky

“Thousands watched as the sky was lit non-stop for approximately 20 minutes during Selma's Fifth Annual All-American Festival in Uptown Selma Friday. Visitors enjoyed free watermelon slices, music by Two Boys and a Babe and food from local vendors and restaurants.” From the Selma News http://www.theselmanews.com/

Independence Day

In the United States, Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, declaring independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, picnics, baseball games, and various other public and private events. The flag is traditionally displayed on Independence Day.

Moving in

We got this ceramic bird house as a gift. We asked the question, would a bird build a nest in this?
We hung the ceramic bird house from the eve of the house over the patio and totally forgot about it. This week I saw the pine straw protruding from the opening. Today I took this picture. Guess birds will build a nest in a ceramic bird house.

All American Festival

5th annual All-American Festival to be held in Uptown Selma on July 4, 2008. The festival begins at 5:00pm with arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, live entertainment, a children’s area and concludes at 9:15pm with fireworks. If you haven’t seen our fireworks presentation it is very unique and special. This year we want to make it the best ever. Selma Parks & Recreation (919) 975-1411)

Exit 97

If you are traveling on I95 and want to go to Selma, this is your exit.