Dentist office

I like going to the dentist as much as the next guy, but do they have to keep their light on and the shades open at night? My teeth hurt just driving past.

The dentist who works in this office is very good. I have been there a few times. He's kinda pricey though.

Bridge with a view

Driving home takes me over Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall, TX. A few days ago traffic was at a stand still on the bridge. I got this picture from the interstate while stopped. Normally I speed past this at 65mph.

Books and Crannies at night

I went out last night looking to take a picture of the moon because the sky was so clear. I wanted to get it as a background to something else Who wants to see a picture of just the moon? The picture I am posting is not really the one I wanted, but I like how it turned out, well the street light could be placed somewhere else. Books and Crannies is a new and used bookstore in Terrells downtown area. Its in the first floor of the old Iris Theatre.

Memories from a photo

I have been trading emails with Mr. Jim Miller, Terrell High class of 58 and webmaster of TerrellHigh.com. Some of the pictures I have posted have brought back memories of his time in Terrell. He has been kind enough to share his stories with me. I love reading about what Terrell used to look like and how buildings have changed over the years.

The picture I posted the other day, the railroad car in the park, brought another story and memory from Mr. Miller. This one just as neat as the others.

Mr. Millers Grandfather, Arthur Clement Miller, was master mechanic for Midland Railroad. He also designed and supervised the construction of the coach used by Col. Green.

He sent a picture that his Mother had given him, and that’s my picture of the day, even though its not very new and wasn’t taken by me. It’s a picture of the coach with Col. Green and his son are to the right of the steps. Mr. Millers Grandfather is just to the left of the steps. If you look closely you can see an arrow pointing to his Grandfather.

He is not sure the coach in the picture is the same coach that’s in the park. I will have to take a closer look the next time I am in the park. It doesn’t really matter. The coach in the park is unique and the memory and picture from Mr. Miller, is fascinating. One day I will share his other memories.

I found an article from the New York Times about Col. Green and his mother. The story is a PDF file of the original published in 1916.

Old City Hall at night

Back in July, I posted a picture of the old City Hall. Here is another view of the same building taken at night.

I hate spiders

I found this yesterday while out picking up pecans. They are around every year. I am told they are good spiders, that they eat a lot of bugs. All I know is they are big, the web is think and they are creepy.

There is a second picture on my other site.

Time for pecan picking

Back in September I posted a picture of one of our pecan trees and I mentioned that it looked like a great year. It has been so far. Today is a windy day and I am headed out to pick up todays haul. You can hear them hitting the ground.

I created a second blog page to post pictures that don't make it to the this site. I have already posted a few pictures that were stored on my computer. I posted my attempt to take pictures of hummingbirds, but no one can take them like Old Man Lincoln. I also created a message board in hopes of connecting with people who have an interest in Terrell. Not sure how the message board will turn out, we will have to wait and see.

Sunset driving home from work

With the change in time, the sun sets on the way home from work. I got this one yesterday just outside of Terrell.

Midland Railroad #993 El Paso Rail Car

The following is taken directly from the Terrell Chamber of Commerce website.

The private car of E.H.R. “Ned” Green, President of the Midland Railroad, is on display in Ben Gill Park.

Green was the son of the notorious “Witch of Wall Street” Hetty Green, a gilded age multi-millionaire. He was a prominent citizen of Terrell and served as state Republican Party Chairman in 1896. Green took Texas’ first gasoline-powered motorcar trip in 1899.

The collection in the rail car commemorates the rail company, once headquartered in Terrell, and its colorful president.

The rail car is usually open during the Terrell Heritage Festival in April. The car is covered to protect it against the elements and extend its life.

Birds everywhere

Its that time of year. Birds are everywhere. The are on top of buildings, power lines, trees, any open space.

Blondie and Bam Bam

Here are two of my dogs, Blondie on the left and Bam Bam on the right. They are sitting there waiting for me to say COME HERE, then its on.

Archway

Here is a beautiful archway in Terrell. Not sure anyone would be able to walk under it though.

Terrells newest coffee shop

Koffee Kake, Terrells newest coffee shop has opened on North Rockwall. Looks like a nice relaxing spot.

Putt Putt anyone?

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Anyone remember playing miniature golf as a kid? Anyone still play? Terrell has Fun City Golf & Games. It looks fun and not very expensive.

Single file

Cement mixers lined up ready for work on Monday morning

Texas Lottery

In Texas we have a State lottery. You can find stores with the neon light in the window like the one below. I love playing the lottery, specifically scratch off tickets. Does anyone else have a Government sponsored lottery? Has anyone won anything big?

November 1st progress on Moore Ave.

In August I posted pictures of a building on Moore Ave. that was under renovation. Here is the same building today. Its starting to look real nice. I can't wait to see what its going to look like when finished.

Summer house

My Halloween pictures didnt turn out very good. So, I thought I would share a picture of my summer home.



Ok, not really. This is a house just north of Rockwall, Texas.

Step right up

Click on each picture to get a larger size.

Last night I posted part of a picture I took of a neighbors porch. Here is the full view, and a close up of the butler and piano player. I love looking at this porch. They even have gargoyles on the outside of the steps.

Halloween tease

I know I have already posted today, but I want to put this small pic out there. Its a small part of tomorrows picture.

Bells water tower

We took a road trip to Durant and traveled through a small town called Bells, Texas. I like old water towers so I took this picture. The tower isn't leaning, its me.

Hi Way 80 sale

I forgot that last weekend was the Hi Way 80 sale. Its a big sale on the side of the road from Mesquite, TX to Monroe, LA. Terrell had vendors set up in a parking lot right next to the highway. By the time I remember all that was left was the sign. Hi Way 80 is Moore Ave through Terrell.

Decker

I posted a pic just a few weeks ago of my cats sitting at the window. Decker, the orange cat has gotten sick. The vet thinks its cancer. He has gone from 13 pounds when he went to the vet for his shots in June to 9 pounds last weekend when we took him back to the vet. He hasn't ate anything for two weeks. We made the decision yesterday, that hes going back to the vet today to more then likely be put to sleep. We don't know what else to do. Here are a few of the pics of him that I had on my computer and a few we have taken in the last few days. I don't want to bore ya, but I am selfish, I want to be able to remember my kitty.



Goodbye Decker

Making tracks out of town

These are in south Terrell parallel to Hwy 34 looking north at the entrance to Stallings addition.

Oh Frankie

Frankie has made his annual visit to a coworkers home.

Last of the State Fair pictures

This is a picture of the Hall of State building and one of the fountains in front.

The 2007 State Fair of Texas was a blast. Here's the last picture I am going to post on here. You can find more on my Flickr page.

Back to the State Fair

Maybe one or two more pictures of the State Fair from last Saturday.

This is looking from the main gate towards the Hall of State building. Tomorrow I will post the last picture of the State Fair, and then post the rest on my Flickr page.

Birthday Girl

Helen Porter celebrated her 163rd birthday yesterday.....ok it was her 123rd, oh wait, it was her 81st.

I will go back to State Fair pictures tomorrow. Or sooner if Helen tells me to remove her picture. But I dont know why she would want me to remove it. It didnt break my computer.

More from the 2007 State Fair of Texas

This is looking down one side of the Midway.
In the background are the new Sky Way ride and the Texas Star.

Howdy Folks, from the State Fair of Texas

This the is last weekend of the 2007 State Fair of Texas. The State Fair is held ever fall in Dallas. Terrell, my hometown is about 30 miles to the east. We made our annual trip to the Fair today. Today was a beautiful day to be outside. The picture is of Big Tex. He is the symbol of the Fair. Over the next few days I am going to post pictures that I took today.

Where to go for your Halloween needs

I wonder who this is for?

ANB building

A few days ago I posted the logo for American National Bank.

Here is the main building for the bank.

Its located at the corner of Moore Ave and Catherine St.

Halloween spirit

A house ready for Halloween. Or some really big spiders

have invaded.

Another early morning picture

This was also taken Sunday morning.

This view is looking west.

Sunday morning sunrise

Not many cars on the street at 7am Sunday.

Downtown scarecrow

Scarecrows like this one line Moore Ave. through the center of town.

American National Bank

The symbol of Terrell.

Not really.

Its the logo of American National Bank.

Good use of an old Burger King

Does every town have a Starbucks now?

What is the Subaru 360?

Driving to work everyday we pass an old rusted car on the side of the road in McLendon-Chisholm, TX. We have always wondered what it was, but never really took the time to find out. We finally took a picture of it and found out what it is, its a Subaru 360.

Rockwall Harbor

Another picture of Lake Ray Hubbard.

This time looking east to the Rockwall Harbor.

Storm clouds roll in

Storm clouds rolling in over Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall, TX during rush hour.

Southwestern Christian College

Entrance to Southwestern Christian College

Rainy Saturday morning

Amtrak rumbles through town

I have added a new link to the right. If you are a graduate of Terrell High School, check out Terrell High.Com. It is a networking site for Terrell High School Alumni. You can register, post a picture of yourself, find old friends and old friends can find you. I didn't graduate from Terrell, but I am a member of my High Schools Alumni site. Check it out, you never know who may be already registered.

Smart Start Learning Center

This is a learning center located at the corner of Rockwall St. and Brin St. called Smart Start. It reminds me of a gingerbread house.

Oak Grove Golf Course

Terrell has its own 9 hole golf course. Here is a picture of the clubhouse.

Dr. L. E. Griffith Homeplace

One of the oldest homes in Kaufman County. This home was built between 1853 and 1873 before Terrell was incorporated.

Terrell Heritage Society Museum

The picture on the front page is of the Carnegie Building.
It is home to the Terrell Heritage Society Museum.
The building is full of old photographs and memorabilia from Terrell's history.
Below is a picture taken at dusk this evening.