Sign of Hope

Watch Hill, RI  2021

We're getting there......

 

Dockmaster

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Across the Cove

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Merry Go Round

Watch Hill, RI  2021

The Merry Go Round at Watch Hill has been in continuous operation here since 1893.  It was built in 1867 and supposedly was brought to Watch Hill by a carnival and abandoned here in 1893.  It's on the National Registry of Historic Places and is thought to be the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States. I'll have to come back when it is open for the season.
 

Sea and Sky

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Bath Houses

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Napatree Point Beach

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Watch Hill Lighthouse

Watch Hill, RI  2021

 

Waxhaw Candle Company

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Long and Winding Road

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Muddy Waters

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Ghost Sign and Gaslamp

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Ghost Sign and Gaslamp

 

Waxhaw, NC 2021

Dragon Sculpture

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Guitar Player

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Lawn Sculpture

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Thomasson

Waxhaw, NC  2021

A "Thomasson" refers to a useless or relic piece of architecture  that has lost its purpose, but is still maintained. They can be considered as works or art.  I think the second story door would qualify.  I doubt it has a purpose now, but it is maintained.  I'll let others decide if it's a piece or art.  The name comes from Gary Thomasson, a ballplayer signed by the Japanese Yomiuri Giants for a record breaking sum of money and played his last two years there, mostly sitting on the bench.

 

Downtown II

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 There is strong sense of history in downtown Waxhaw.  There are a number of businesses that seem to be doing very well, with new businesses opening up.  Many of the buildings are on the National Historic Registry and have been repurposed during the years.  Note the steps along the curb with the handrails.  

Tracks Through Waxhaw

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Downtown

Waxhaw,  NC  2021

I don't think they sell many wagons and buggies these days.

 

Lonesome Pine

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Un-Named Creek

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Foot Bridge II

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 My daughter lives in a community that has well-maintained trails for hiking and biking.  One trail is part of the Carolina Thread Trail, a system of trails the runs through both North and South Carolina.  

Foot Bridge

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Neighborhood Pond

Waxhaw, NC  2021

 

Spring in North Carolina

Waxhaw, NC  2021

There are definite signs of spring in North Carolina.

 

Monk Parakeet Nest

Bridgeport, CT  2021

I took a break from blogging over the last week or so while I traveled to visit my daughter and her family in North Carolina.  My wife and I are totally vaccinated, so we felt it was safe, besides, we both needed to see the grandkids!  I meant to post this before we left, but didn't get around to it.  These monk parakeets build huge nests.  I'm back in Connecticut, and hopefully regular posting will resume.