Patient Pachyderms

The Show Must Go On...

The Red Edition of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus arrived in Charleston, WV today. Elephant handlers unloaded the massive pachyderms from the trains and then paraded them to the Charleston Civic Center to prepare for the shows this weekend.

Daddy Stop....

Saw this sign at the Dairy Queen in Danville, WV over the weekend.

Sweet and Sour

John 15:13

John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".

Amazing Grace

Day is Done, Gone the Sun

The Kanawha Co. Sheriff's Office Honor Guard stands at rest as a lone trumpeter plays Taps during the funeral of Firefighter Donnie Adkins.

Fallen Brother

I attended funeral services for fallen firefighter Donald "Donnie" Adkins with the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department today. Donnie gave his life in the line of duty on Saturday March 13, 2010 while performing swiftwater rescues in Raleigh County, WV.

Speed Trap

Disney on Ice

Coldstone Cake

We recently had a cake from Coldstone Creamery for my father and sisters' birthday. It had to be the best cake that I had ever eaten. It was strawberry ice cream layered with red velvet cake and covered with vanilla ice cream and frozen strawberries.

Tepee

We saw this massive tepee at an Indian Store along Interstate 81 in Virginia.

A Rough Knight

This massive stone statue of a medieval knight was built into a pillar inside the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md.

King Sized Drink

This Strawberry Daiquiri at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament was a treat fit for a king (no pun intended). Measuring about 16 inches tall by eight inches in diameter, this drink was well worth the $20.00 paid for it.

Going Medieval On You...

We recently visited Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Hanover, Md. It was a great show that incorporated live entertainment (including sword fights and jousting) with your dinner. The food was pretty good, but be prepared to eat with your hands.

Hold On Or.....

A photo of the store sign at the Lego Outlet in the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md. The mall there was probably the biggest mall I had ever been in. It had every store you could imagine and then some.

CHAOS

CHAOS = Chief Has Arrived On Scene

Clowning Around

Toasty Letters

Outside mailbox at the Bob White Post Office that recently burnt down in Boone County, WV.

Shoney's Big Boy Memorial

This monument is located just East of the Patrick Street Bridge on Kanawha Boulevard in Charleston, WV.

Fayette County Courthouse

Statue of Marquis de LaFayette in front of the Fayette County Courthouse in Fayetteville, WV.

Bus On The Rock - Fall Colors

A fall photo of the "Bus On The Rock" in Gauley Bridge, WV.

Fayette County National Bank

Fayette County National Bank in Fayetteville, WV.

Pump House No. 1

Old stone building near the entrance of Babcock State Park.

Hawks Nest Overcast

Babcock Grist Mill #3

Glade Creek

A view of Glade Creek from Babcock State Park.

Babcock Grist Mill #2

Babcock Grist Mill #1

Took a few photos of the fall leaves changing colors at Babcock State Park.

Shoney Bear

Spotted the Shoney's Bear on Kanawha Terrace walking in the 2009 St. Albans Founder's Day Parade.

God Bless The Union

This former church building is located in the community of Robinhood, WV (Boone County). Most recently this site served as UMWA Local Hall 8377. Now abandoned, one can find nothing more than old mine records and used shooting targets in the unsecured ruins.

Twilight

Saw this sign from days gone by in Twilight, WV during a recent weekend road trip.

Mountaineer Pride

This is part of a mural that is on the back of a car wash in the Kanawha City area of Charleston, WV.

Building 3 Art

This piece of art is on the front of Building 3 on the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV. This mosaic style piece includes a lady standing in the center of six scenes (which I assume represent different industries). Below the lady is the state motto, Mountani Semper Liberi which means Mountaineers are Always Free.

WV Veterans Memorial

The WV Veterans Memorial is located on the WV Capitol Complex.

Don't Mess With A Lad in Plaid

I had the opportunity once again to visit the Virginia Scottish Games this year. They were located in The Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia about 45 minutes from D.C. This is a very unique festival that anyone can attend with paid admission. They have multiple vendors setup with clothing, gifts and food.

Smithsonian National Zoo

I took this photo of a tiger on display at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. during Labor Day weekend 2009.

Fresh Step Toilet

We spotted this homemade toilet while leaving the Jimmy Buffet concert at the Nissan Pavilion over Labor Day weekend. I know it's gross, but it makes for a good laugh.

Crystal Chandelier

Chandelier in the WV State Capitol Rotunda.

Starbucks Coffee

We recently stopped at this stand alone Starbucks Coffee near Canton, Ohio. It was conveniently located beside of an Einstein's Bro. Bagels, which made for a yummy pitstop!

Koala

This little guy was trying to catch a nap while on display at the Cleavland Metroparks Zoo.

WV State Capitol

Pump Operator

St. Albans Firefighter Brandon Price operating the pumps on Truck 311 during a training exercise.

The Dancing Outlaw

A photo with Jesco White, Mamie White and myself at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV. Jesco is a Boone County native that was made popular by his wild and reckless lifestyle captured in the documentery "Dancing Outlaw".

Appalachian Power Park

Pre-game at Appalachian Power Park, home of the WV Power. (Click to Enlarge)

Bobblefoot Billboard

I passed this billboard while in Danville, WV today. Jesco White will be at the Appalachian Power Park on August 4, 2009. They will also be giving away Jesco Bobblefoot dolls to the first 1,000 guests. See you there...