Saturday, November 12, 2011
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
It was a GORGEOUS day - so nice to have some mild weather and a break from triple digits. We set out this month to find the 13 restoration projects recognized by the Tulsa Preservation Outreach Committee.
First stop was The Route 66 Village. This will be a great park when it's complete.
Right now, there's just The Frisco 4500 Meteor and an oil derrick.
10:04 a.m.
Next to the train was an abandoned house.
10:19 a.m.
The next stop was in the historic Brady district and consisted of restored homes. At the first one, a neighbor came out to talk to us, and invited us in to see his home. It was a virtual museum of period pieces. The clock was made by someone with his own last name.
10:51 a.m.
He directed us to another house a block or two over that had recently received an award for its restoration. It was a charming little red barn style.
11:00 a.m.
On the way to the next stop, we came across this little piece of history - not yet restored,
but loaded with memories! Remember these??
12:54 p.m.
The route took us downtown to the Atlas Building,
but I got distracted along the way with some interesting details....
1:12 p.m.
Beautiful old water hydrant on granite.
1:17 p.m.
A sweet little ride.....
1:21 p.m.
And of course, the Mayo Building.....
1:30 p.m.
...reflected in the building across the street.
1:32 p.m.
On the way down Route 66 to the Campbell Hotel, I found a very interesting "dragon" building. Beneath this eye-catching weather vane was a fascinating dragon fountain.
(But it was behind a locked gate, and I couldn't get a good angle on it.)
2:10 p.m.
Oh, my goodness! The Campbell Hotel held a wealth of history and a plethora of wonderful things to photograph, but I only have room for 12 this month.
I could do a whole 12 of 12 just there!
Another time, perhaps.
2:18 p.m.
Thanks for stopping by this month! See you next time!
First stop was The Route 66 Village. This will be a great park when it's complete.
Right now, there's just The Frisco 4500 Meteor and an oil derrick.
10:04 a.m.
Next to the train was an abandoned house.
10:19 a.m.
The next stop was in the historic Brady district and consisted of restored homes. At the first one, a neighbor came out to talk to us, and invited us in to see his home. It was a virtual museum of period pieces. The clock was made by someone with his own last name.
10:51 a.m.
He directed us to another house a block or two over that had recently received an award for its restoration. It was a charming little red barn style.
11:00 a.m.
On the way to the next stop, we came across this little piece of history - not yet restored,
but loaded with memories! Remember these??
12:54 p.m.
The route took us downtown to the Atlas Building,
but I got distracted along the way with some interesting details....
1:12 p.m.
Beautiful old water hydrant on granite.
1:17 p.m.
A sweet little ride.....
1:21 p.m.
And of course, the Mayo Building.....
1:30 p.m.
...reflected in the building across the street.
1:32 p.m.
On the way down Route 66 to the Campbell Hotel, I found a very interesting "dragon" building. Beneath this eye-catching weather vane was a fascinating dragon fountain.
(But it was behind a locked gate, and I couldn't get a good angle on it.)
2:10 p.m.
Oh, my goodness! The Campbell Hotel held a wealth of history and a plethora of wonderful things to photograph, but I only have room for 12 this month.
I could do a whole 12 of 12 just there!
Another time, perhaps.
2:18 p.m.
Thanks for stopping by this month! See you next time!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
After a blistering July full of triple digit temperatures (my car thermometer registered 117 degrees one day), we were overjoyed to see some rain move in. Trees gulped in the welcomed moisture, and as the grass and flowers sponged up the droplets, they began the shift from brown back to green. There was an upturn in the general mood of the Oklahoma population as the temperatures dipped below 100 for the first time in 30 days, and we picked up our cameras for 12 of 12 - not having a firm plan, but willing to brave the out of doors again. I met Jeanne and the two of us headed to Sunny's house to see what the day would turn up.
Lily is still not well, and we don't want to leave her for long periods of time, so we broke out our cameras in Sunny's house and found some interesting things to shoot there. Here you see the hands of an antique French clock which has been in the Archibald family since the 1800's. The small hand on the right is the second hand and it moves from dot to dot, clicking off 60 dots every minute. The hand on the left is one of two that keeps track of the hours and minutes.
10:31 a.m.
Here you see a picture along the bottom of the face of the clock.
Each of the dots above the picture represents a day of the month.
10:33 a.m.
Detail of an antique mirror.
10:42 a.m.
Panel of a wall hanging depicting a wedding feast.
This was hand embroidered in Ecuador.
10:50 a.m.
After another cup of coffee, we loaded up our gear and headed out.
At a little park nearby, we found a survivor or two of July's heat.
11:56 a.m.
I often see this beautiful new home nestled near a pond and a weathered barn as I drive to Sunny's house.
The contrast intrigues me, and I have always wanted to stop and get a picture.
Today was the day.
12:13 p.m.
A heron flew over the pond and settled in.
12:18 p.m.
A nice spot to sit a relax for a bit.
12:25 p.m.
Lunch was next on the schedule. Sunny knew of a great little place in downtown Broken Arrow called Main Street Tavern. But I remembered that there was also a great little CHOCOLATE shop downtown, and I just happened to find a parking spot right in front of it!
After lunch, we introduced Jeanne to some excellent refined sugar....
1:45 p.m.
Little French Chef guarding the chocolate.
1:46 p.m.
Traffic came to a standstill as a train crossed the road on the way back to Sunny's.
1:56 p.m.
Back at the house, a loyal sister is at her post on a pillow beside Lily's cage.
Sassy faithfully stands guard.
2:22 p.m.
And that, Gracious Reader, is how I spent my August 12 of 12. Thanks for stopping by.
See you next month!
Lily is still not well, and we don't want to leave her for long periods of time, so we broke out our cameras in Sunny's house and found some interesting things to shoot there. Here you see the hands of an antique French clock which has been in the Archibald family since the 1800's. The small hand on the right is the second hand and it moves from dot to dot, clicking off 60 dots every minute. The hand on the left is one of two that keeps track of the hours and minutes.
10:31 a.m.
Here you see a picture along the bottom of the face of the clock.
Each of the dots above the picture represents a day of the month.
10:33 a.m.
Detail of an antique mirror.
10:42 a.m.
Panel of a wall hanging depicting a wedding feast.
This was hand embroidered in Ecuador.
10:50 a.m.
After another cup of coffee, we loaded up our gear and headed out.
At a little park nearby, we found a survivor or two of July's heat.
11:56 a.m.
I often see this beautiful new home nestled near a pond and a weathered barn as I drive to Sunny's house.
The contrast intrigues me, and I have always wanted to stop and get a picture.
Today was the day.
12:13 p.m.
A heron flew over the pond and settled in.
12:18 p.m.
A nice spot to sit a relax for a bit.
12:25 p.m.
Lunch was next on the schedule. Sunny knew of a great little place in downtown Broken Arrow called Main Street Tavern. But I remembered that there was also a great little CHOCOLATE shop downtown, and I just happened to find a parking spot right in front of it!
After lunch, we introduced Jeanne to some excellent refined sugar....
1:45 p.m.
Little French Chef guarding the chocolate.
1:46 p.m.
Traffic came to a standstill as a train crossed the road on the way back to Sunny's.
1:56 p.m.
Back at the house, a loyal sister is at her post on a pillow beside Lily's cage.
Sassy faithfully stands guard.
2:22 p.m.
And that, Gracious Reader, is how I spent my August 12 of 12. Thanks for stopping by.
See you next month!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Today promised to be a very busy day, so I decided it was best to get up early. -- No, wait....that was my husband! He was out the door before 6 am. I, on the other hand, slept in until almost 8. I grabbed a cup of coffee (and a camera) and headed out to see what the garden offered for breakfast.
I see that the corn is "as high as an elephant's eye"... 8:15 a.m.
...and the squash has an offering or two... 8:20 a.m.
Some tomatoes were ready to be picked. Now THAT's what I like to find! 8:25 a.m.
After another cup of coffee, and a small project crossed off my list, my tummy says it's time to turn my attention back to.......The Harvest. 10:36 a.m.
Breakfast. (Although today it's more like Brunch.) 10:52 a.m.
We are taking on a remodel project, so after re-fueling, I tackled dismantling the kitchen. Cabinets must be emptied; things must be packed away. I created a royal mess - which I couldn't bring myself to photograph for you. But a dreaded appointment interrupted the process....
Sitting in the waiting room at the endodontist's office, THIS is what I wanted to do.... 2:17 p.m.
But THIS is what I did instead. 2:25 p.m.
Leaving the office, I stopped to smell the flowers. A rain cloud had blown in, and a few sprinkles were starting to fall. It was a welcome relief in more ways than one. 3:39 p.m.
I called my shooting buddy and told her I was on my way. We'd planned to check out the old downtown area of the suburb where she lives to see if it would turn up some interesting photo ops. We needed to stay close to home so we could check in on sweet puppy, Lily.
A border in a storefront window caught my eye. 4:21 p.m.
We stopped in for some outstanding ice cream at a little chocolate shop. Loved everything about that place! But my favorite take-away picture was of a little mirror. 4:34 p.m.
Nestled among the shops, there was a lovely little green sitting area with a pioneer family sculpture. The dad was carrying a basket of apples. 4:58 p.m.
After checking back in on Lily, it was time for dinner. Sunny suggested a little Sushi place she'd discovered with some friends. It was fun, and the food was FANTASTIC! Interesting curtains..... 6:31 p.m.
Bonus shot. Loved the lights. 7:23 p.m.
I see that the corn is "as high as an elephant's eye"... 8:15 a.m.
...and the squash has an offering or two... 8:20 a.m.
Some tomatoes were ready to be picked. Now THAT's what I like to find! 8:25 a.m.
After another cup of coffee, and a small project crossed off my list, my tummy says it's time to turn my attention back to.......The Harvest. 10:36 a.m.
Breakfast. (Although today it's more like Brunch.) 10:52 a.m.
We are taking on a remodel project, so after re-fueling, I tackled dismantling the kitchen. Cabinets must be emptied; things must be packed away. I created a royal mess - which I couldn't bring myself to photograph for you. But a dreaded appointment interrupted the process....
Sitting in the waiting room at the endodontist's office, THIS is what I wanted to do.... 2:17 p.m.
But THIS is what I did instead. 2:25 p.m.
Leaving the office, I stopped to smell the flowers. A rain cloud had blown in, and a few sprinkles were starting to fall. It was a welcome relief in more ways than one. 3:39 p.m.
I called my shooting buddy and told her I was on my way. We'd planned to check out the old downtown area of the suburb where she lives to see if it would turn up some interesting photo ops. We needed to stay close to home so we could check in on sweet puppy, Lily.
A border in a storefront window caught my eye. 4:21 p.m.
We stopped in for some outstanding ice cream at a little chocolate shop. Loved everything about that place! But my favorite take-away picture was of a little mirror. 4:34 p.m.
Nestled among the shops, there was a lovely little green sitting area with a pioneer family sculpture. The dad was carrying a basket of apples. 4:58 p.m.
After checking back in on Lily, it was time for dinner. Sunny suggested a little Sushi place she'd discovered with some friends. It was fun, and the food was FANTASTIC! Interesting curtains..... 6:31 p.m.
Bonus shot. Loved the lights. 7:23 p.m.
And that, Gracious Reader, was the way I spent my day on this July 12, 2011. See you next 12th!
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Sunday, June 12
This morning I woke up to rain, and the thought that my plans for a day out with my camera and my shooting buddy, Sunny, might be foiled. But then the sun came out and I was confident our plans to shoot a polo match for this month's 12 of 12 would still be on. I was wrong. The ground was too soggy for polo, but another opportunity presented itself in the form of backyard farming.
But first was church, and some time with my son and his wife.
This is Megan, and I could not have been more pleased to find out this weekend that she wanted to learn how to use my old camera. She's a fast learner, and after a couple of sessions, I sent her off with a Nikon to explore Iceland. Looking forward to the products from her trip! 12:46 pm
Met up with Sunny and we headed to the first stop on the "Edible Garden Tour" (They call it Edible Landscaping; I call it Backyard Farming). The Barbour Family had a pretty interesting backyard, and we spent some time there. This photo shows that no opportunity for growing things has been left unexplored. I'm curious what has been planted in these old shoes. 2:50 pm
Hmmmm. I don't think I've ever seen a GIRL scarecrow! : ) 2:53 pm
Several areas of the backyard had been allotted to growing plants (mostly edible). I was drawn to this one featuring an old plow from days gone by. I'm pretty sure my grandmother used one of these. 3:00 pm
Plants are not the only focus in this backyard farm. This chicken coop housed some good-looking chickens -- watered by a cheerfully painted barrel. 3:02 pm
Sustainability must include water. I understand the family had a water well, but I spotted a rain barrel, also. 3:04 pm
Some excitement at the chicken coop drew my attention back to that section of the yard. It seems some eggs had appeared in the nesting box since I walked away. 3:07 pm
The next stop was a roaring fire in the outdoor earthen oven - hand built from recycled garden stones and good old-fashioned MUD. I've heard of WOOD ovens for pizza, but what does one cook in a mud oven? 3:10 pm
On the way out, I spotted this charming....dinner bell? 3:14 pm
The next stop featured both front yard and backyard gardens. This lovely little flower is the beginning of a squash. 3:25 pm
Apparently some insects like squash, too. 3:27 pm
I liked the bicycle parked in the Cantaloupe patch. 3:30 pm
And a bonus shot to end the tour. Because of our late start, these were the only two backyard farms we were able to see. But the heat was rising, and our thirst got the best of us, so we stopped for an icy diet coke and headed home with our treasures.
Thanks for joining me today! See you next month!
But first was church, and some time with my son and his wife.
This is Megan, and I could not have been more pleased to find out this weekend that she wanted to learn how to use my old camera. She's a fast learner, and after a couple of sessions, I sent her off with a Nikon to explore Iceland. Looking forward to the products from her trip! 12:46 pm
Met up with Sunny and we headed to the first stop on the "Edible Garden Tour" (They call it Edible Landscaping; I call it Backyard Farming). The Barbour Family had a pretty interesting backyard, and we spent some time there. This photo shows that no opportunity for growing things has been left unexplored. I'm curious what has been planted in these old shoes. 2:50 pm
Hmmmm. I don't think I've ever seen a GIRL scarecrow! : ) 2:53 pm
Several areas of the backyard had been allotted to growing plants (mostly edible). I was drawn to this one featuring an old plow from days gone by. I'm pretty sure my grandmother used one of these. 3:00 pm
Plants are not the only focus in this backyard farm. This chicken coop housed some good-looking chickens -- watered by a cheerfully painted barrel. 3:02 pm
Sustainability must include water. I understand the family had a water well, but I spotted a rain barrel, also. 3:04 pm
Some excitement at the chicken coop drew my attention back to that section of the yard. It seems some eggs had appeared in the nesting box since I walked away. 3:07 pm
The next stop was a roaring fire in the outdoor earthen oven - hand built from recycled garden stones and good old-fashioned MUD. I've heard of WOOD ovens for pizza, but what does one cook in a mud oven? 3:10 pm
On the way out, I spotted this charming....dinner bell? 3:14 pm
The next stop featured both front yard and backyard gardens. This lovely little flower is the beginning of a squash. 3:25 pm
Apparently some insects like squash, too. 3:27 pm
I liked the bicycle parked in the Cantaloupe patch. 3:30 pm
And a bonus shot to end the tour. Because of our late start, these were the only two backyard farms we were able to see. But the heat was rising, and our thirst got the best of us, so we stopped for an icy diet coke and headed home with our treasures.
Thanks for joining me today! See you next month!
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