Jasons Hot Rodz Cafe

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.

First National Bank building, Terrell, Texas

This building is a frequent subject for posts here and on Brian's blog. It's no longer a bank, today it's home to an attorneys office. I think its pretty obvious why it's so popular, its a great looking building. Brian posted a picture last month from the same angle as my post today. I wanted to see what it looked like at night, so Saturday night while I was out, I set up my tripod and snapped away. The bank building is located on Moore Ave. which is also known as Highway 80. This is about a block west of yesterdays photo.

Moore Ave at night, Terrell, Texas

It has been a while since I posted a nighttime picture of Terrell. This is Moore Ave, the main drag through town. It was taken Saturday night around 9:30PM looking east.

Opera House Gifts and Decor, Terrell, Texas

Opera House Gifts & Decor on Moore Ave in Terrell has been open since February. Last Friday afternoon I took the opportunity to visit the shop and snap a few pictures for you. I met Connie who owns the shop with her daughter, Michelle. Connie was more than willing to let me take photos and answer any questions I had. She even gave me some of the history of the building....more on that another day.



If you are looking for a housewarming gift, a birthday present, a new piece of jewelry or something for your home, you should stop by and say hi to Connie. She can help you pick the perfect item.


If you live in Terrell, support your local businesses. You can start by buying me that globe on the left in the bottom picture. My birthday is in August, I will be 24......33......39?......ok dang 44.

I didn't know it on Friday, duh, but Sundays edition of the Terrell Tribune featured a story about some of the downtown merchants in Terrell staying open late on Thursday evenings to cater to residents that can not shop in Terrell during the day. Opera House is one of the stores open late on Thursdays.

Opera House Gifts & Decor
106 East Moore
Terrell Texas 75160 USA
Phone: (972)551-3600

June 2008 theme day: My corner local shop

I really dont have a corner shop, but I do have my favorite shop for lottery tickets and soda. Main Street Mobil on Moore Ave in Terrell. Pictured is the store owner Tony. He says on the inside hes guapo.....whatever that means.



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My reflection

Earlier this month I posted a reflection shot of the main drag through Terrell. At the same time I took that picture, I took this one. If you look closely in the reflection you can see D O R K written on my forehead. This is the shot I am now using for my profile picture. I think it looks a little better than the old picture.

old fire escape

A lot of old movies have people being chased down fire escape, climbing a fire escape to meet a lover or sitting out on a fire escape to get away from the summer heat. I wonder how many times this fire escape has been used? It looks pretty old. I wonder if its original? Today's photo is the back of Hard Bodies Gym.

Yesterday picture was not from my yard. Its in the large front yard of a house in the neighborhood.

Black and white reflection

The reflection of the south side of Moore taken by pointing my camera into the reflective glass of the American National Bank building.

Behind the curtain

A theatre

Books & Crannies is located in the old Iris Theatre. The front of the building has been posted many times on this site. The theatre was built in in the mid 1920s and closed in 2001. I went to one movie there, Titanic. There are train tracks behind the theatre and when the train went past it would walk all over the sound. It still was neat to go to the movies in a real theatre and not a 30 plex. Even though most of the space is now the book store, they have an area in the back, behind the black curtain, that keeps the spirit of the Iris.

So, behind he curtain is a small theatre. There’s a seating area for about 30 people and room in front for kids.


They have a small screen set up and a 14 foot stage for plays. The Vagabond Players put on a play called Love Letters last month. I am not sure what or when the next production will be, but I remember seeing a notice on the marquee recently that they were having auditions.




To see what the theatre looked like years ago, check out this site.

I hope everyone has enjoyed getting a peek inside the bookstore and theatre. I really like that Gayle and her husband have kept the spirit of the Iris alive and have a thriving business. My next task will be to check to see if the have J. Andrews book.

Maddie and Books and Crannies

Maddie is Books & Crannies store cat. She is a hurricane Katrina survivor and was adopted from a Dallas animal shelter. She’s very beautiful and friendly.


You can see the large selections of books they have, my photo isn’t able to capture everything. If you are looking for a book, and don't know where else to look, give them a ring or send them an email. Their contact info is on their webpage.


There is a corner for the children.


You will have to come back tomorrow to find out what’s behind the curtain.

Books and Crannies herb fair

A few days ago I mentioned the sign at Books & Crannies said they would be having Herb fair today, and I wondered what it was. I took the opportunity to make my first visit to the bookstore today and found out what the herb fair was.

First off the store is really neat. I think they have every book every published. When I went in the store Gayle Harris who owns the store greeted me. She is very nice, she told me she has visited my website before, and she let me take whatever photos I wanted. So I will give you a few today and a few more tomorrow and maybe Monday.

Today’s pictures are of the herb fair.

The first picture is the ladies giving a demonstration on how to make dip from scratch making herbs. Gayle, the owner, is left of center in the gray shirt hugging the guy with the fuzzy mustache (her husband I hope). I didn’t notice when I was taking the picture, but it looks like the throw with Harry Potter on the back of the chair is trying to give a kiss on the cheek to the lady sitting there.



This is a wider shot of the front part of the store.


This is the lady that was preparing the dip. I wish I had gotten her name. Later in the day they were going to show how to make herb vinegar.


This is a shot from the front of the store looking towards the back. This was as the dip presentation was going on and me trying to stay out of the way.


Tomorrow I will give a better view of the book section of the store and Maddie the bookstore cat.

Davids Bail Bonds

A few months ago a bail bond shop opened up in Terrell. Not that big of a deal, but the County jail is about 15 miles from here. I never really paid attention to the building, but I noticed the painting on the door yesterday and wanted to snap a picture.

It says You Ring, We Spring


Slinger at Twin Cities Daily Photo has his 600th post up today. I can only hope to read that number some day.

I love the rain

It's going to be easy to find a picture for Aprils theme day, water. We have water all over the place. Nothing to complain about though, we need the lakes full for the start of summer. I love taking night time pictures when its wet out.



I have no idea what the Herb Festival is on the sign for Books & Crannies, I am going to find out.

Renovation work continues

Work is progressing nicely on the building at the corner of Moore and Frances. This is how the building looks today. We are all still wondering what the building will be used for.


Below is a photo from November 1, 2007.


How it looked on August 24 2007

Terrell looking west

This was taken looking west on Moore Ave. just as the sun went down. I have posted pictures like this before, I think I like the way the lights look.

Back end view

This is only the back of the buildings on Moore St, but I like to look at it and try to imagine what Terrell looked like 100 years ago. If I stood at the same spot 100 years ago, how different would the view be?

Hungry?

A post yesterday by Web-OJ reminded me of a sign for a local chicken place. Not sure if its funny, gross or a very cleaver idea.....oh I mean clever. I haven't stopped in to try the chicken, it smells good, even if the picture is a bit fowl.

Street lights

The street lights on Moore Ave, the main drag in town with holiday lights.

I have pictures of window displays here.

Hang on Santa

Help is on the way......promise

Moore at night

I like the night shots. This is Moore Ave. with an 18 wheeler passing by on the right.