Terrell Daily Photo

Dinner

2008-07-19T10:04:00.003-05:00

Homemade Chicken Fried Steak

Mashed potatoes

Gravy

BBQ Beans

Fried pickles

Louisiana Hot Sauce

Skywatch Friday-Morning drive to work

2008-07-18T06:04:00.000-05:00

Would you belive me if I said I was in the back seat and leaned up to take this, as someone else was driving?

You can see all of the sites taking part in Skywatch Friday here.

Summer time

2008-07-17T06:02:00.001-05:00

What better way to spend a summer evening than in the park watching a softball game. I think these people were waiting for their game to start.

Terrell Heritage Society Museum

2008-07-16T06:01:00.000-05:00

The Terrell Heritage Museum reflected in the windows of the Terrell Post Office. Sometime next year ground breaking is suppose to take place to replace the Post Office. The Museum is the building is my header photo. I have been thinking of changing it to something else. Its been up there since I started my site June 2, 2007. Any ideas? I may choose 5 photos and put up a poll to let readers decide. But I hate change, I do not like it when someone moves my cheese.

Artificial rain

2008-07-15T06:02:00.001-05:00

Water sprinklers are becoming a familiar site in Terrell. Summer in Texas always brings dry weather and high temperatures. This is up the street from my house. I wanted to take off my shoes and socks and go run through it.

City of Terrell, Texas

2008-07-14T06:02:00.001-05:00

In March I posted about having pictures of mine posted on the Terrell Chamber of Commerce website. Friday I got an email from the webmaster that he has posted a few of my shots on the City of Terrell's website. All of the pictures they used link back to my site and are tagged with my website name. Todays picture is of the City of Terrell's City Hall and Police Station that I posted back in August before I joined CDP, they share a small building and could use something new. This is one of the photos they used. I added a link to the City website to the sidebar.

Cowgirls?

2008-07-13T14:03:00.000-05:00

Is that a proper name now days, cowgirls? Should it be cowladies? That doesn't sound right, I might get walloped if I call'em that. The men are not the only ones taking part in the calf roping. There are a couple of ladies that also rope. Just as good as the men. Calf roping is every Thursday night at Wade Indoor Arena. I saw a sign that Monday nights in July is saddle roping. Not sure what that is, but I think I need to find out.

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.

Real Cowboys

2008-07-12T07:02:00.000-05:00

I was asked in the comments yesterday where were the cowboy hats. Here are a couple of cowboys still wearing the cowboy hat. Not all of the riders are cowboys though. I will show you one tomorrow.

Skywatch Friday-Wade Indoor Arena, Terrell, Tx

2008-07-11T06:01:00.002-05:00

Last night was calf roping at Wade Indoor Arena in Terrell. During the break between rounds, I caught these cowboys waiting just outside the arena doors trying to catch a breeze. Every Thursday night Wade Indoor Arena has team calf roping. Its a great way for me to practice taking pictures and its fun to watch.

To see lots of other great skywatch photos from around the world visit Toms Wiggers World.

Jasons Hot Rodz Cafe

2008-07-10T06:00:00.004-05:00

I am not sure what sign shocked me most. The idea that men may be bad cooks or being told to move when I sat down to eat.

These signs are part of Jasons Hot Rodz Cafe. You can also find the hippy sign and 8 veggies daily there. The food is really good and the owner has a good sense of humor. It's located at the corner of Moore Ave and SH 34 in Terrell. Stop by and try the hamburger steak with bbq beans and mashed potatoes.

Smile

2008-07-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

It seems everyone was taking pictures on the 4th. I wanted to get a shot of the flags on the pavilion along with the large drums and I got this one. I like the lady and young child posing for the picture in front of one of the flags.

Brian has an interesting post for today, hop over and check his photo out.

Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra

2008-07-08T06:02:00.001-05:00

Fridays 4th of July festivities included a performance by the Northeast Texas Symphony Orchestra. I have tried to find information about them on the internet but have been coming up empty. Best I can gather is they are a group of 60 professional musicians who come from Paris, TX to Dallas, TX. and all areas in between. I have only been to the Dallas Symphony once. It was a casual Friday performance (that means I could wear jeans). I wasn't expecting much from NETSO, but they are very good. If you have a chance to go hear them play, do it. If anyone has any additional information about the orchestra please feel free to leave it in the comments.

The blooming crepe myrtles made for a beautiful backdrop.

The quality is not very good, but here is a short clip of the orchestra performing Hello Dolly.

A second longer clip is available on the you tube link to the right.

Just a couple more fireworks

2008-07-07T06:01:00.002-05:00

Did I ever say how much I love Monday mornings? I didnt think so.

Just a few more fireworks pictures to share.

I love the way the ground was lit up from the blast.

Here is part of the finale. I uploaded a clip on you tube of a portion of the fireworks show. Click on the you tube link on the right. The fireworks show alone is worth the drive to Terrell from Dallas or Collin County. Tomorrow pictures of the North East Texas Symphony Orchestra.

Waiting for the sun to go down

2008-07-06T06:02:00.001-05:00

I played with my camera while waiting for the sun to go down and the fireworks to start Friday night. I didnt plan on using the pictures for anything, but here they are.

The first picture was taken at 8:55PM

The picture below was taken at 9:14PM

The next picture was taken at 9:25PM just about time for
the fireworks to start.

The fireworks started at 9:32PM

Bang up 4th

2008-07-05T09:02:00.001-05:00

Ben Gill park hosted the Terrell Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Celebration. The weather was perfect and the crowd was large. I got down there early, listened to the North East Texas Symphony Orchestra then got my spot for the fireworks. I really like the way the fireworks and the symphony photos turned out. So, guess what you get pictures of for the next week?

Other towns in the Metroplex have their own fireworks shows, but I would put Terrells show right up there with the big boys. The Chamber does a awesome job putting this on.

I added a couple of clip to You Tube. Click on the link to the right to see whats new.

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-04T08:01:00.000-05:00

Still trying to decide where to watch fireworks on the 4th? Come visit us in Terrell. Activities are planned for Ben Gill Park starting at 5PM.

Dragonfly

2008-07-03T06:00:00.002-05:00

Saw this guy in my backyard hanging around the cannas. The cannas we have grow well over 6ft.

Road Trip-Dallas Infomart

2008-07-02T06:03:00.001-05:00

We took a short road trip last Saturday. We drove past the Dallas Infomart which is modeled after The Crystal Palace that was in Hyde Park, London, England.

I wasn't driving, I was the passenger.

July Theme Day: "No...." signs

2008-07-01T05:49:00.004-05:00

This sign is inside a local restaurant. The one in this post. They have an Elvis statue, a Marlyn Monroe statue and lots of photos of old cars and motorcycles from the 50s & 60s. They have a great hamburger steak with grilled onions and brown gravy. I want to get more photos from inside, but they are always so busy.

There are 172 City Daily Photo sites taking part in this months Theme Day.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

I was asked to keep everyone updated on the condition of Wynell Bourns, the 93 year old woman who was brutally attacked in her home a few weeks ago. The Terrell Tribune reported that she slipped into a coma and passed away on Sunday. Mona Medlen who is being held in the beating now is looking at capital murder charges.

Slow walk

2008-06-30T06:02:00.001-05:00

You can tell how the ropers did by the speed they went to retrieve their ropes off of the calfs. This guy was going pretty slow after his failed run. You can see his rope being dragged by the calf. I would love to try to do something like this, but the fear of getting knocked off would keep me from actually doing it. If pros get injured, its no place for me. It did look like the riders got more injuries than the animals. I will be going back to the Wade Indoor Arena next month.

Roping fun at Wade Arena, Terrell, Texas

2008-06-29T09:55:00.002-05:00

Photos from the roping competition at Wade Arena in Terrell. Not as clear or crisp as I would like. I have something to work on, during my next trip.

Wade Indoor Arena Roping

2008-06-28T07:03:00.001-05:00

Riders gather around the staging area waiting for their name to be called to rope. Each rider must have completed at least 10 runs. They were going all night.

Of course, you have to practice before taking your turn.

Riders returning to the front after completing their runs.

Tomorrow, I will start posting some of the action shots. I wish they turned out better, but it gives me something to work on during my next visit.

Wade Indoor Arena, Terrell, Texas

2008-06-27T05:56:00.001-05:00

Terrell has its own rodeo arena just outside of town called Wade Indoor Arena. I have always known it was out there but never went. Every Thursday in June they have a team roping competition, so I figured why not drive out there last night. Watching the riders rope was fun. I took a lot of pictures, but only a few turned out. They are so fast and the lighting isn't the best for photography. Over the next few days, I will share the pictures I got.
Here are a couple of horses getting unloaded and ready to have some fun.

Ben Gill Park fun

2008-06-26T05:51:00.007-05:00

Another shot of the guys playing softball Tuesday night at Ben Gill Park. You need to click on the picture to get a better view. I ended up watching a little of all of the games going on that night. I forgot how much fun it is. I think this was a Church league playing.

I am having problems with City Daily Photo loading from my home computers. It works fine from work, anyone have any ideas? The page will load, I can see it for a second, then it goes to a white screen. I have two computers and it does it on both. No problems with any other websites I visit.
UPDATE: It looks like I am not the only person having the City Daily Photo problem. Until the problem is corrected, you can still type the name of a city in the box to the right to reach another City Daily Photo site.

Softball in Ben Gill Park

2008-06-25T06:53:00.001-05:00

Summer fun at Ben Gill Park. The park has four softball fields. Usually every night there are at least two of the fields in use. Last night all four field were in use, one game after the other.