Paper n' Ink: 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Glimpse of America

This photo is from the front porch of the Apple Barn Restaurant near Pigeon Forge, TN.

One of the five bears on exhibit at Three Bears General Store in Pigeon Forge, TN. Although most people believe they are native American black bears from Tennessee, they are actually Himalayan black bears.

Great Egret

We spotted this Great Egret sneaking up on a meal in the overflow waters of Green Cove Springs, FL.

One Big Weenie...

I received a call from my wife that the Oscar Myer Weiner Mobile was parked in downtown Charleston, WV for the night. I drove over and snapped a few pictures. That's one big weenie!!!

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Toes in the Water...

Toes in the water....ass in the sand. A visit to St. Augusine Beach in St. Augustine, Florida does the heart and body good.

Old St. John's County Jail

A glimpse from behind bars at the Old St. Johns County Jail

Noose at the hanging gallows at the Old St. John's County Jail.

If you visit St. Augustine, Florida, dont forget to visit the Old St. John's County Jail. Don't worry, they wont keep you overnight if you pay your entrance fee. With a tour guide playing the character of a 1908 inmate you will tour the jail and the home of Sheriff Perry.

Oh Bull

This bull was giving us a serious look while in Northern Florida.

Caution Boaters

This sign was found on the boat dock in Green Cove Springs, FL. The manatee is often referred to as a "sea cow" and is often the vicitim of injuries received from boat propellers.

Sushi Sampler

Dale Earnhardt Daytona Memorial

One of the most touching moments while visiting the Daytona International Speedway was paying tribute at the memorial to Dale Earnhardt. Standing in front of the speedway, the statue is surrounded with beautiful flowers and a walkaround platform engraved with his career highlights at Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona International Speedway

Werecently took a tour of the Daytona International Speedway while in Daytona, FL. The 30 minute tour only cost $15.00 and took about thirty minutes. You get to ride a tram around the track, through the infield and throughout the complex. If you arent hooked on NASCAR when you get there, you will be when you leave.

Orange You Glad

Indian River Fruit, Florida

The Charleston Nine

The Charleston Nine Highway, Charleston, SC.

Roadside memorial for the Charleston Nine Firefighters.

One of the most humbling feelings you will ever have is when you visit the site of the Sofa Superstore fire in Charleston, SC. The main memorial is only in its first stages but has marble and brass markers indicating the specific location of each of the nine fallen firefighters.