Up A Palm

Looking up from the base of a palm tree in Florida.

Alligator Farm #3

My wife thought this albino american alligator looked like white chocolate, but I really don't think she would want a bite of this guy. He looks pretty small in the picture, but is really about 10 feet long in person.

Freddy Krueger

Freddy Krueger (Nightmare of Elm Street) was one of the many characters we had the opportunity to see at the Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine, Fl.

Alligator Farm #2

Palm Trees

Fort Bragg E-31

We followed a tractor trailer truck hauling a fire engine on our way back from Florida. Since it was time to fuel up anyways, we pulled into the same truck stop so I could take a few photos. The engine was E-31 from the Fort Bragg (Army) Fire Department in Fort Bragg, NC. The truck was enroute back to Fort Bragg from getting refurbished at the Emergency One (E-One) plant in Ocala, FL.

Elvis has.....

not left the building. He is still standing very still in the Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine Florida.

Engine 3 - St. Augustine FD

Engine 3 of the St. Augustine, Fl. Fire Department rounding the corner.

Alligator Farm

We visited the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park in St. Augustine, Florida last week. Here is one my many photos from the park.

Cruise Ships

Close to Green Cove Springs, Florida is a old sea port that is used to repair old boats and ships. Here are a couple of the ships that were at dock on the day that I drove down to see the boats. I made this photo into a cartoon for effect, since the old ships were a little rough looking.

The Clay Theatre

This is the Clay Theatre in Green Cove Springs, Fl. The last time that I visited this theatre was when Forest Gump was playing. The theatre is now for sale for 1.5 million.

Parkway Drive-In

One of Southern West Virginia's best hotdog joints is located just outside of the entrance to Chief Logan State Park in Logan, WV. It's hotdog's are very close to those of Morrison's Hotdogs in Stollings, WV.

Bus On The Rock

This bus on the rocks is a Fayette County landmark that has drawn the attention of many passerby's. A fishing camp of a local resident, the bus is an actual greyhound bus that was put on a rock in the river over 50 years ago. This is located near the intersections of the Gauley and New River in Gauley Bridge, WV. (click to enlarge)

Thurmond Railroad Bridge

Thurmond Train Bridge located near the Thurmond Rail Depot in Thurmond, WV. There is actually a automobile bridge that runs parallel to this bridge if you look to the left of the train bridge.

Thurmond Railroad Depot

We visited the Thurmond Raildroad Depot this weekend while in Fayette County. It was like stepping back into history. It's a beautiful drive with plenty of waterfalls and historic scenery.

St Albans Flooding

St. Albans and the surrounding area's suffered flooding today. This photo is of the Washington Avenue underpass.

Cocoon

I saw these little guys crawling around there cocoon the other day. Definitely a promising sign that summer is on the way.

Pudgy The Bulldog

I couldnt help but post this photo. We had a family get together this weekend at my aunt's house. While we were standing outside this bulldog came over and went in their garage and got into the trash. He was walking around carrying a dirty paper plate in his mouth. He then sat it down and cleaned his plate.

Portable Monitors

We had the opportunity to train with a new piece of equipment last night during out paid-on-call drill. The department has two portable monitors for interior and exterior firefighting operations. They can flow 500 gallons per minute with a straight tip or fog nozzle. They totally supercede the portable deck guns that we used previously. They are lighter and easier to operate.

The Greatest Show On Earth!

We went to the the RB&BB Circus yesterday. It appears that they have scaled back the production from years previous, but its still awesome. Every man, woman and child should have the opportunity to get to see it.