Last of the Sugar Rush 5K Run

My finish line photos didn't come out as good as I would have liked. The top photo is the overall winner crossing the finish line.



Below is the first lady to cross the finish. I think she was maybe 5th overall.



Follow this link for more pictures of the start and finish of the race. Next year the race will be held during the Heritage Jubilee.

Koffee Kake that I showed back in February is Debbies shop. If you are in town stop by and get a coffee and something sweet. My favorite is a mandarin glaze muffin.

Mayor Richards runs the Sugar Rush 5K

One of the sponsors of the Sugar Rush 5K was the City of Terrell. One of the participants in the race was Terrell Mayor Hal Richards.

Mayor Richards posed for photos with Debbie before the start of the race.



Was all smiles at the start of the race.


Crossing the finish line and ready to run another 5K........but maybe not today.

Way to go.

Tiffany Orshalick and Debbie Weiss

The Sugar Rush 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run held Saturday in Terrell was to benefit the Deborah Kay Foundation for colon cancer research. All proceeds were going to be donated to the National Cancer Institute to provide colon cancer research and awareness. To read more about the Foundation visit their website from the link on the sidebar.

Todays picture is of Tiffany Orshalick and her Mother Debbie Weiss. Tiffany created the Deborah Kay Foundation as a way to honor her mother, who is a colon cancer survivor. Tiffany did an excellent job organizing the race and appropriate it was held on Mothers Day weekend.

Deborah Kay's Sugar Rush 5K Race, Terrell, Texas

Saturday morning Ben Gill Park in Terrell played host to the Sugar Rush 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run. It was a great turnout, I would guess about a 100 runners and walkers, it was for a great cause and it looked like everyone had a great time. I will be posting more pictures of the race of the next few days.

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.

King of the drive way

Kitty thinks hes King of the drive way.

Water logged

I thought it would be neat to get a picture of my lily flower with rain drops on it. I didnt know flowers got water logged. It looks like it just got out of the bath tub.

The Smart Car

I heard the rumors, but I didn’t believe them. They said in Europe that they named a car after me. No way, I thought. But then, I saw it. The car named after me, the Smart Car.



I was able to get this picture of the Smart car on I-30 in Rockwall. I apologize for not getting the entire car in the frame. It was rush hour, I was driving about 70mph, talking on the phone, drinking a soda, eating a candy bar, texting my BFF and smoking a cigarette. But I think I did pretty good, huh?

OK, it’s a joke. I don’t smoke.

OK, I was the passenger.

Dallas Stars

No picture for today, instead you get the Dallas Stars. They played the San Jose Sharks last night in game 6 of the second round of the NHL playoffs. Dallas was up 3-2 win last night and go to the conference finals to face the hated Detroit Redwings.

I am not really into watching hockey on TV, but since the Mavericks are out and Nascar was on Saturday night, I thought I would check out the hockey game.

I think it was one of the best games I have seen in some time. Dallas won, it took 4 overtimes to do it. They played a total of 2 hours 9 minutes and 3 seconds. The game started at 8pm local time and ended just before 1:30am. I can only imagine how the players feel. I am going to be dragging butt today.

R. L. Warren House, Terrell, Texas

Terrell has quite a few magnificent historic homes. The house below is R. L. Warren house. The house has been empty for at least the last 11 years. There has been a lot of work done on the house in that time. There was a sign out front quite a few years ago that announced the house would be turned into a restaurant. Not sure what, if any, plans the owners have for it now.



Below is the text from the Historical Marker on the property.

The R. L. Warren House
Unusual mansion built in 1904 by prominent residents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Warren. Architect was J. E. Flanders, Dallas; Keith & Co., Kansas City, Stencilled interiors. House has 18 rooms, including a formal reception hall, two large drawing rooms, a conservatory; ten fireplaces; a basement and attic. Robert Lee Warren (1865 1952), A 1911-15 State Senator, entertained many leading Texans in his home. Bought 1969, house was restored by Mr. and Mrs. Murphy L. Crowell.

Hey bud

I normally don't post flower photos, because I cant catch them just right, and most of my flowers look like they came from the discount bin. I guess I don't have a green thumb. I did find a nice rose that was just about to bloom that I thought looked nice. Of course its not from my yard.



Its going to be in the mid 70s today, so off to do something outside. Have a great Saturday!

Terrell's daily newspaper

Terrell is located about 30 miles east of Dallas and it’s the largest town in Kaufman County. The North Central Texas Council of Governments estimates the January 1, 2007 population of Terrell as 15,750. One of the nice things about living in Terrell is we have our own daily newspaper, The Terrell Tribune. They have a print version and an online version. Not bad for a small town. I usually check out the main stories online, then purchase the paper on the way home from work. Do you live in a small town with a daily newspaper? Be sure to check out the link on the sidebar. The sports editor for the Tribune has a blog that was voted 2007's Best Blog by Texas Associated Press Managing Editors. He has his pick for the NBA championship posted now.

May Theme Day - Numbers

I really had a hard time finding something that I thought was a good picture and featured a number, so I had to go back to an old favorite. Its the 4 Queens Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

There are 181 sites from all over the world taking part in the monthly theme day. See how many you can visit.
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Road Trip-Alcohol Abuse

Back in the day, I would probably joke around and say this is a great example of alcohol abuse. How could anyone leave unattended an almost full miniature bottle of Bacardi rum? Shameful. But, times change, and I haven't had a drink since 1995 because of ulcers, I don't miss it, I also haven't smoked in just over 3 years. Today I would call it litter or trash that gives me a picture to post on the last day of April. Behind the bottle is the Woodall Rogers Freeway and uptown Dallas, Texas.



Mo posted a similar photo last Saturday on Another Las Vegas.

Road Trip-Bank of America building, Dallas, Texas

The Bank of America building in downtown Dallas is the tallest building in Dallas. This view is looking south from the West End parking garage. At night the building it lit up in green neon.


See that little dot on the right of the building, they are window washers. There are some jobs I just was not cut out to do. Baseball player and window washer are two of them.

Road Trip-Dallas Farmers Market again

I mentioned yesterday that at the Dallas, Texas Farmers Market you could get a lot more than just produce. There are thousands of flowers, ferns and trees that can be bought to brighten up your yard or garden. We are going to go back and get a couple hanging ferns for our front porch. The ferns are huge.



We got a Texas Star flower at the farmers market probably 5 years ago. Its still going strong and is coming up again this year. Here is a picture of one of the flowers from last summer. It probably is 8 inches across.

Road Trip-Dallas Farmers Market

We visited the Dallas Farmers Market yesterday morning. Its always fun to visit the farmers market just outside downtown Dallas, Texas. The colors are wonderful to look at and we normally end up buying something. Yesterday we left empty handed, but we will be back soon. The market has fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, flowers, plants, trees, ceramic yard art, furniture, a little bit of everything.

A carnival favorite

I loved caramel apples growing up. Chomping into the apple covered in caramel and peanuts. Now that was good food. I don't think I have had a caramel or candy apple in over.....that many....years. Now days, I think I would be afraid of chomping down and end up needing dental work. Maybe I could get one and lick the caramel off?

Last Tiger baseball photos of the season......

honest...... I am sure everyone is tired of my baseball shots by now.









I think the last one is one of my favorites. It catches a runner running to first and another runner coming home.
By the time next baseball and softball season starts I hope to be a much better photographer.

Sorry, had to add one more.

Safe or out?

Was this runner safe or out at first base?



Visit More Terrell Photos for the answer. Terrell lost the game 3-2 and dropped the game Tuesday night to finish the season. They ended up losing more than they won, but they are a young team and will be better next year.

Durham Bulls? Nope Terrell Tigers

Is that the name of the baseball team in the movie Bull Durham?

I am taking a break from the carnival and Jubilee photos. Today is the dugout of the Terrell Tigers baseball team. They played their final home game Monday night against West Mesquite. I posted a few You Tube clips on More Terrell Texas.



I have said it before, if I could just photograph sporting events, I would. I have been a sports nut since I can remember.

Loading up riders with almost a full moon

Another picture of the Ferris wheel. Taken during the Terrell Heritage Jubilee. I added a picture on More Terrell Texas, same view with the wheel in motion. I also changed the header photo.

Carnival ride at night

This is one of the carnival rides, not sure of the name of it, its similar to the octopus/spider type ride from my childhood. There is another picture of it on my Family Night post.

Terrell Heritage Jubilee BBQ Cook Off

One of the great things about the Heritage Jubilee is there is something for everyone. Today's picture is from the BBQ chicken cook off. The Jubilee has an all day event for BBQ lovers, it's a BBQ Cook Off for chicken, ribs, brisket and showmanship. Cooks come from all around to enter their best BBQ. The awards were presented yesterday afternoon. I had already left by then. Over the next week I will post a few other pictures of the Jubilee and carnival.

Classic Car and Truck Show

One of the favorites of the Terrell Heritage Jubilee every year is the car and truck show. This year did not disappoint. It looked to me like there were more cars and trucks this year than the last few years. I would guess there were probably 40 to 50 cars and trucks on display. Here is just a sample. The Jubilee runs through tomorrow.

Family night

Last night was family night at the carnival and it packed. I coudn't miss the smell of cotton candy, just like when I was a kid.

This weekends schedule of events can be found here.

Carnival kicks off Heritage Jubilee

Last night was the first night for the carnival that his held during the Heritage Jubilee. A full calender of events can be found here. For a few more pictures of the carnival on opening night go here. You can always click on any picture for a larger image.




Tomorrow I will post a few more pictures of the Ferris wheel. If you are in the Dallas area come on over!

Terrell Tigers come through in the clutch

As I mentioned last night the Terrell Tigers baseball team defeated Richardson Pearce 4-2. Not sure of any of the players names. Here is the Terrell pitcher rounding first base after getting a base hit. I like the Terrell water tank in the background. More pictures from the game can be found at More Terrell Texas. Click on the picture to enlarge it.


The carnival starts tonight, I hope to get some great pictures.

That's a winner

Terrell finally got to play a home game as scheduled and they won. It was a great game. I will post another picture tomorrow then a few more on my second site.


My title is from the late Jack Buck, great St. Louis Cardinal radio play by play man.
Click on the photo to enlarge it.

Lake Ray Hubbard

Saturday was a wonderful day for flying a kite. This is at Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall, TX. North of Terrell.


The Terrell Tigers boys baseball team has a home game scheduled for tonight. No rain is in the forecast, maybe I will get a few pictures. If I do, I may double post today.

Terrell Texas Bluebonnets

Texas is blessed to have the bluebonnet has its state flower. Its not quite bluebonnet season, but there are patches popping up all over. They grow wild along highways all over the state. This is in Terrell next to Highway 34.

The Terrell Tribune has a bluebonnet gallery that shows you why the bluebonnet is loved so much. Be sure to check out the rest of the Tribunes website while there, they have revamped it and it is very user friendly.

Dont forget the Annual Terrell Heritage Jubilee is 19th and 20th. The carnival starts Wednesday.

Teaching fire safety-Terrell VFD

On hand yesterday at the Kaufman County YMCA Healthy Kids Day was the Terrell Volunteer Fire Department. They were there to teach kids the importance of fire safety. Mom, Dad and Grandma let me take a picture of these brothers checking out the fire fighting and rescue equipment.

Beautiful Saturday

Its shaping up to be a beautiful Saturday today. As I mentioned yesterday next weekend in the Annual Terrell Heritage Jubilee. If you are in the Dallas metroplex give the Jubilee a visit. Today's photos are from last years Jubilee.




I am off to do something outside. Have a great day!

Is the rain over...for now?

Thankfully yesterday Terrell only was hit with rain and some wind. Other parts of Dallas were not so lucky. Two tornado's touched down and a lot of straight line wind damage. Now the task is for everyone to start the cleanup. They tell us the weekend is going to be great. Lets hope. The picture is a tree at work. There were a couple snapped off because of the wind.



The Annual Terrell Heritage Jubilee begins next Wednesday. If you are in the Dallas Metroplex stop by. The link has all the information you will need including schedule of events. The Barbecue cook-off is my favorite. Of course I will be out taking pictures.

Here comes the rain again

Guess what it did last night and what it is doing right now, what its suppose to do tonight? Of course Terrell High School has a hoome baseball game scheduled for tonight.

Here is a screen capture of the radar from WFAA-TVs website from Dallas from this morning.

The local news is reporting a lot of damage in the Dallas area from this mornings storm. I hope all of the Dallas area Daily Photo bloggers are safe.

April showers

The Terrell Tigers High School baseball team had a game scheduled last night at home. That can only mean one thing.

Rain, and more rain for today. At least my rose has buds on it.
I may have to do a rain series.

Ladies please

Its bad enough that you make your husbands/boyfriends go shopping with you on a beautiful Saturday when they could be at a Nationwide Nascar race on he other side of the Metroplex. Must you make them hold the leash to your dog? I am sure this gentleman had no problem holding the leash to her white poodle with a black and pink shirt.