SkyWatch Friday

 

Look hard and you will see some sky through the moss and branches of this old oak tree. This picture looks even cooler if you click on it and enlarge it. To see more beautiful skies from around the world, please visit SkyWatch Friday.

But It's So Much Fun...

 

What a bunch of party poopers!

Watery Wednesday

 

The branch of this old oak tree seems to be reaching out so it can dip itself into the cool water of Lake Ella. Click and enlarge it to see the ducks! Please visit Watery Wednesday for more beautiful watery pictures!

Fine Art for Life

 

After fortifying yourself at Mike's, Poor Paul's, or Bullwinkle's, you can decorate yourself for life right next door.

Just So You Know

 

Warning signs next to the entrance to Bullwinkle's.

Bullwinkle's

 

Bullwinkle's Saloon is located right next to Poor Paul's. This is the sign above their door.

Poor Paul's

 

On Thursday I posted a picture of Mike's Beer Barn which is located right across Tennessee Street from the Florida State University campus. Tennessee Street (or US Highway 90) is the main east/west road through Tallahassee. The area of that runs parallel to the FSU campus is also sometimes been called the Tennessee Street "strip" and it is lined with establishments catering to college students. Another one of these places is Poor Paul's Pourhouse. Poor Paul's has been located here for many years, in fact it was there when I was in college many moons ago. It has been a local right of passage for young people to do what is called the "Tennessee Waltz", hitting all the bars along the strip for drinks on their 21st birthday. If you look closely, you will see a couple of birds up there on that sign enjoying the view.

SkyWatch Friday

 

Storm clouds were gathering over the Tallahassee Mall parking lot.
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Mike's

 

Located right across the street from the Florida State University campus is Mike's Beer Barn. As you have probably guessed, this place has been quite popular with college students for many years, especially the drive-thru feature.

Watery Wednesday

 

The morning sun and clouds reflected in a pond. Watery Wednesday for more beautiful watery pictures!

Neno Award

The Neno Award is given to those who love blogging, love to encourage friendships through blogging, and who help others seek the reasons why we all love blogging.



This award was given to me by Cheryl over at NOSTALGIA: Today and Yesterday. Cheryl always has such interesting pictures on her blog and hers is one of my favorites. Thanks Cheryl!

Here are the rules:
- Upload the image in your post
- Mention the person who gave you the award with his/her blog link
- Nominate 5 blogs of choice with blog name and link
- Leave comment on the recipients' posts to let them know

Here are the blogs I would like to nominate for this award:
Pacey at Today's Blah...
Bonnie at AUSTRALIA: Quadrat in Focus
Darla at More Family and Flowers
JM at Oeiras and environs daily photo
and
Lisa at Telluride Daily Photo whose wonderful blogs inspired me to start a blog of my own. Thanks Lisa!

Out of Business

 

The Silver Slipper restaurant had been an institution in Tallahassee since 1938. For more than half a century it was closely tied to Florida politics. It was a favorite meeting place of governors, legislators, lobbyists and VIP's from around the state. Many famous celebrities dined here while in town, including a young senator named John F. Kennedy. You can read about its long and colorful history here. Sadly the last customer was served earlier this year and it is now closed. A combination of the bad economy and a law enacting a ban on gifts to lawmakers from lobbyists a few years ago did it in.

Railroad Cars

 

I just couldn't pass by this railroad crossing without stopping to take a picture of these old railroad cars lined up on the tracks. Good thing there was no train coming or I might not have been so brave!

"Nose In" or else!

 

Don't you dare back into that parking space in this parking garage!

SkyWatch Friday

 

The same lamp post at the end of the driveway that I posted a picture of last week after the sun went down and the moon came up.
To see more beautiful skies from around the world, please visit SkyWatch Friday.

Foot Bridge

 

That little blue jay on the railing flew away right after I took his picture.

Watery Wednesday

 

There were so many geese out for a morning swim on this lake I decided to take their picture! Click on the picture to enlarge it if you want to see them better. Please visit Watery Wednesday for more beautiful watery pictures!

TMH

 

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital is one of two hospitals in Tallahassee and is the oldest and largest. Both of my children were born here as well as both of my grandchildren and I was lucky enough to be in the delivery room for all of them!

Donate

 

Apparently you can get quite a tax deduction by donating your old car to Goodwill. They will even tow it away for free!

The Cake Shop

 

I think The Cake Shop makes the best cakes in town. I also think they have a pretty cool looking sign out front.

Starting to Bear Fruit

 

A lemon tree in my neighbor's yard.

SkyWatch Friday

 

The lamp post at the end of the driveway.
To see more beautiful skies from around the world, please visit SkyWatch Friday.