Beehive Kilns, Columbia SC

These interesting structures, known as beehive kilns, were built in the early

20th Century and constructed of brick, measure 35' in diameter

and 18' high.  The four kilns and a brick office building

are listed in the National Register.

For more information see the following site

http://www.nationalregister.sc.gov/lexington/S10817732056/index.htm

 

One of the interesting compression rings around the

brick kilns.

 



Cape Fear River, Wilmington

Jammin' on the river walk in Wilmington, NC.

Lots to see and do in this coastal city.

Bob Marley Jamming ....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRbZJXjWIA

Fiddlehead Ferns

Fiddlehead ferns ...playful sculpture at the UNCA Kellogg Center

in Hendersonville, NC.  Excellent art and craft at

the Center for Craft, Creativity & Design.

http://www.craftcreativitydesign.org/

Mingus Mill, Great Smoky Mountains Park

Mingus Mill, in operation since 1886, is located

in  the Great Smoky Mountain Park less than

a mile from the Oconaluftee Visitor Center.

This mill uses a turbine instead of a water wheel

to grind corn and wheat.



Mountaintop Garden

Gardens are special...especially mountaintop gardens.

This garden has a view of mountains beyond mountains.....

some 40 miles away.... and is woven

around and on top of natural rocks.

Another view of this peaceful garden....

I could spend some serious time in that chair.

Corncob Mailbox

Folks in Nebraska take their Cornhuskers football

very seriously.... VERY seriously!

Some folks also wear corncob hats to the games.

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Earth Day 2012

Earth Day celebration at Warren Wilson College..

Lots of musicians and mountain crafts..

And good barbeque pork sandwiches.

http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~ELC/New_ELC_Website_/earthday2012.php

Twelve Bones Smokehouse

Folks in Asheville love their ribs and the best place

to eat the best ribs is at Twelve Bones Smokehouse in the River Arts District.

If you don't believe me ask Obama.  Yes, THE President himself.  The

last time he visited Asheville his first stop after getting off

Air Force One was, yup, Twelve Bones.

This place has it all..their food is delicious.

Check it out...Obama has -  twice.

http://www.12bones.com/



Two Beauties Sizing Up Each Other

The Peacock

Pretty bird, Oh pretty bird

You walk like a chicken

And crow like a cat!
Pretty bird, Oh how lovely

You'll sit on my roof

And run from the dog!

Pretty Bird, Come eat from mine hand

Don't perch on the porch

Your poop's on the ground!

Pretty Bird, Silly bird

A tail five feet long

And a head with a fan!

Pretty Bird, Strut your stuff

Waddle around and shake like a jerk

Your feathers are grey underneath all the eyes

And your neck is blue and turquoise too!

Your eyes are black like cold dumb coal
Surrounded by black and white like two fish in a pot!

Come listen to my music or perch on my fence

You are a silly bird, I'll tell you again

Pretty Bird, Oh pretty bird

You walk like a chicken

And crow like a cat!

© jamieduck



USS North Carolina

A visit to the USS North Carolina in Wilmington, NC

is well worth the time...It is an education in

ships, sailors and history.

http://www.battleshipnc.com/



Green Architecture

An extreme example of nature gone amok..the vines are pulling the

windows loose and the hum of bees on the blossoms

is very loud...



Nantahala Outdoor Center

Nanthala, from the Cherokee language , means "Land of the Noonday Sun."

The Nanthala River runs through a narrow gorge and at certain

spots the sun reaches the ground at noon only.  Hence its name..

The river is very popular with kayakers and the Nantahala Oudoor

Center is a great place to visit.

http://www.noc.com/

Dining with a view....



No Sleeping

A "public" bench in downtown St Petersburg, Florida...

see the next image for the rest of the story..

Yes, this bench is not for sleepiing...

no matter if you have nowhere else to lay your head..

Jerk Center

For good Jamaican food in Tarpon Springs try the Jerk Center...

...simple, good tasty food from the old country.

http://www.site.thejerkcenter.biz/Home_Page.html



Morean Arts Center

Morean Arts Center in St Petersburg has galleries, classes and studios

that can be used by the public in addition to a glass blowing studio.

http://www.moreanartscenter.org/



Crislip Arcade

During a recent trip to St Petersburg I came upon this innovative collection

of studios and shops in a re-purposed urban building

that had been sitting idle.  Very nice light and airy central arcade...

http://www.83degreesmedia.com/features/crislip052510.aspx