52 Tuesdays Challenge #6: That!
That – as in “Look at THAT!” “Did you see THAT?” “Gotta try THAT!!” or better yet “I’ve got to have a photo of THAT!!!”
You guessed it – this week’s word is THAT!
The first photo I thought of when I chose the word today was this one from our honeymoon. We were taking a tour in Vancouver, BC and happened upon these super cute raccoons! They were cute enough to talk us out of some ice cream cone! And the mother was blind in one eye – she is the middle one and you can see her right eye is clouded. So cute!
The next is a squirrel that was hanging out at our cabin at Beavers Bend park over a Christmas/New Year holiday. They love crackers and this one wasn’t too shy. But times like this one are where I run for my camera because I love being up close with nature!
I’ll try to keep it short and sweet today, so here is the last little collage. This is from Bikes, Blues & BBQ 2012 in Fayetteville, AR. Along Dickson street there is always a motorcycle (bike) to look at during B,B & BBQ. This particular bike had a trailer of a coffin and several creepy riders. And then the man standing next to it had his own pet scorpion! Another example of “Can you believe THAT?”
Hope you enjoyed the photos today and c’mon – Share with me your THAT!!
Black & White Sunset
This sunset seems to really come to life with the change to black and white. I took it this past fall in Oklahoma. Enjoy!
A challenge on the word reflection
A fellow blogger suggested a challenge on the word reflection.
So here are a few of my photos on reflections.
Chevrolet 4400 1954 model in a pasture
Today, while driving around thru rural AR (Gentry) my hubby spotted this old house, barn and a gem of a truck. Of course, I LOOOOVVE old stuff. The history and the stories that live in them….!!!! So after looking over the pictures and doing some research I found out that it appears to be a 1954 Chevrolet 4400 flatbed truck. (here is a link to a restored model - courtesy of Wikipedia) To add more to the story, there is a knob that reads “MUNCIE”. Come to find out this is a power take off more than likely added to it for driving machinery not on the truck – typically on tractors (another link to Wikipedia telling you about power take offs).
So enjoy a little bit of history and mystery!!
What is this?
This very interesting photo was taken of an evergreen – what I guess is – a seed. Anyone know what this tree is or what the “seed” might be?
Nature's Detail
Circus City – Hugo, OK – fourth in a series
More tombstones of the circus group to show you. I don’t have the history on these but they certainly speak for themselves.
Circus City USA – third in a series
I found some new and interesting information after posting my second blog in the Circus City series. After reviewing my pictures once again, I found a tombstone that stated the deceased was a founder of the Carson & Barnes Circus. Now in my first post of the series the information that I had found and gathered indicated that D.R Miller was the founder. With the additional research I found that Mr. Miller was actually a co-founder/co-owner along with Mr. Jack B. Moore until the 1960s. The name has two different stories behind it. One source stated that Miller named it Carson & Barnes because it sounded good. The other source stated that the larger of the circuses owned by the Miller family was named Tex Carson Circus and that Mr. Moore was co-owner of another circus, the Barnes & Bailey Circus. In 1957 the title changed to Carson & Barnes. So there is a bit of trivia for those interested in finding the truth behind the stories….
Jack B. Moore co-founder of Carson & Barnes
Jack B. Moore tombstone
Another of the large sites is actually a crypt for the Jessens. Mr. Jess Jessen was a promoter and agent for Carson & Barnes while the still-living Mrs. Lorraine Jessen is still co-owner of the circus with her start in promotion then general management. The crypt is quite large and depicts the main entrance to the circus with listings of the circuses they were involved with. The end has a large elephant depicted. What interested me most was the other side of the crypt which listed as Captain, US Marine Corp. Retired with the Marine insignia. It seemed such an odd profession for a military Captain to go into. It makes me wonder about the life that Mr. Jessen lived – perhaps it is the old story of the always moving military family…
Jessen crypt - side view of tent
Jessen crypt - elephant
a fall day at Showmen's Rest
Circus City – Hugo, OK – second in the series
In my last post on Circus City I shared some of the history of the circuses and the city. This post is much more visual than that one. I wanted to continue to share the photos of the tombstones of the circus performers. I find them amazing in that they show the person(s) and tell of their roles in the circus. Their stardom, if you will.
Enjoy!
A step back in time – pictures from yesterday
Found these gems in Grove, OK in a neat spot, Har-Ber Village. If you are in the area you should take several hours and walk through the village. It is even pet friendly! Enjoy!
The Fall of Water – pictures from yesterday
We had a good amount of rain this last week and that reminded me of picture of a waterfall. Enjoy!!
Oklahoma fall
Worked the Oil Fields – a picture from yesterday
Found alongside the road in rural OK, this truck served its time in the oil fields of OK.
Worked the Oil Fields
Beauty of Beaver’s Bend, OK – picture from yesterday
Another wonderful weekend at the park reminded me of this picture from last year.
Thick Mist
Picture from yesterday posts – first of the series
I see a lot of posts with “picture of the day”. I like the concept but always think if I post one in the morning then I might find something else in the evening that I liked better. SOOOO, I’m going to go with “picture from yesterday” posts, I believe. Of course, I may not make a post every day – life seems to get away with me some days. And a lot of the times it won’t be a pic from yesterday but a pic that I saw in my collection that caught my eye for sharing with you. Anywho, now you know the concept. Hope we’ll all enjoy it! Here is the first one!
Found this in my pics yesterday and it reminded me of our upcoming family reunion held each October. This morning the weather reminds me of the morning I took it last year. Enjoy!!
color of a fall morning (© 2010 Tisha Clinkenbeard)
Tractors, engines, and Americana
Found these beauties at a tractor and engine club show in Gentry, AR. Back in the woods at the Tired Iron of the Ozarks. A neat step back into Americana and a reminder of our heritage.
A little bit of whimsy
Found along the path of an antique village in Oklahoma, these little statues spoke to me – they wanted to be on the FR&A page! While I’m not a fan of yard gnomes, these were just too special not to share…
A new FR&A journal available from Blurb!
Click here to see the new FR&A journal available from Blurb! It is a typical journal with lined pages for jotting down the adventures you have. Plus some of my favorite pics. Hope you enjoy!
Remembrance
I found these pictures in my files today from a military cemetery outside of Lawton, OK - though I’ve forgotten the name of it . One of the most awe-inspiring moments of my life was standing at the American Cemetery in France. These men, women, and families gave their lives for our freedoms. Doesn’t matter what political party or religion you might follow – that must be worth Remembering…
A Ribbon To Remember (©2011 Tisha Clinkenbeard)
Till We Meet Again (©2011 Tisha Clinkenbeard)
In Remembrance (©2011 Tisha Clinkenbeard)
Wall of Remembrance (©2011 Tisha Clinkenbeard)
Rural Oklahoma
While exploring the back roads of rural Oklahoma with my husband and daughter I managed to capture a few pictures that fit into my category of “Another life, another time”. They are relics, if you will, of days gone by and the last representations of the lives of those before us.
Mornings
Tisha Clinkenbeard
