Through The Trees

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Last June I posted a photo of the Brown House (see the link for details on the significance the house holds for Stayton). Well, today I bring you… a back window of the Brown House! Isn’t this just thrilling?
It was taken from the other side of a small creek which runs along the house and [...]

Calla Lily

Sunday, April 29th, 2007

The official line is I bought this calla lily for my mother. It sounds better than saying I bought this plant so I could take random photos of it until I got bored and then let my mother plant it or put it in a pot or whatever one does with such things.
Anyway, there are [...]

Super Squirrel

Saturday, April 28th, 2007

Stayton is not without its superheroes. As you can see from this photographic evidence, this common looking squirrel has a skill not found in regular squirrels — he can fly.
I expect this to be important news now that it’s been made public. This will be bigger than Britney Spears’ or Paris Hilton’s latest fiascoes, [...]

Rottweiler

Friday, April 27th, 2007

I spotted this adorable dog (male, judging by its size) in a parking lot, in the back of a truck with two other dogs. My own rottweiler won’t pose for me (she has an aversion to holding still), but this dog was more than happy to sit there while I clicked away.
By the way, did [...]

Cow & Bird

Thursday, April 26th, 2007

One of the creatures on this weather vane is living and the other isn’t. Can you guess which one?
The weather vane is on top of a very nifty building called the Red Barn, which happens to be red and also a barn. I’ve tried to take pictures of said very nifty building, but [...]

Guitar Wall

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

Yesterday I had the pleasure of drooling over several very pretty musical instruments at Cartwright’s Music on 3rd Avenue. The owner, Ken Cartwright, graciously let me take photos of the pretties. I intend to go back and take more. Photos, that is.
I personally own two guitars, one of which I bought from Cartwright’s earlier this [...]

Take a Seat

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

This here bench resides just off of 3rd Avenue. I have nothing more to say about this photo, other than you can see the bench’s twin in the middle part of the picture.
Well, okay, if you look past the stop sign, you can sort of make out the funky old garage I posted back in [...]

Ready For Liftoff

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

This cute little fella/gal was hanging out on a telephone wire yesterday. Click on the thumbnail at right for another view.
I tried to figure out what kind of bird he/she is, but I haven’t a clue. Anyone know? If you could leave a comment, I’d be most appreciative.
UPDATE: Abraham Lincoln at Brookville (Ohio) Daily Photo [...]

Warning: No Trespassing

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

This gate sits next to a building housing Cartwright’s Music on 3rd Avenue. I posted a side shot of the building earlier this month.
One would think I’d take a photo of the front of a building. Maybe someday.

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Saturday, April 21st, 2007

It’s time again for me to give into my compulsion to post a photo of the very nifty Jordan Bridge, the covered bridge at Pioneer Park. The photo above is of some cross beams on the side of the bridge, and some rod things.
Thus concludes my periodic compulsive Jordan Bridge post.

A Walk in the Park

Friday, April 20th, 2007

I was at Neitling Park the other day and saw this friendly couple walking amongst the cherry blossom trees. It’s always good to see couples out doing things like taking walks together.
I hope they don’t mind me photographing their back sides.

After the Rain

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

It’s rained a fair bit the last couple of days. One of my poor pansies didn’t quite hold up under the weight of the water pounding down.
Poor pansy. Poor pretty pansy. Poor pretty pathetic pansy. Poor pretty pathetic purple pansy. Poor pretty…
Oh, heck. I better stop before it gets out of hand. Again. Is it [...]

A Cool Day

Wednesday, April 18th, 2007

This nifty thermometer hangs from a building on 3rd Avenue. I think it has a great look to it… kinda antique-ish.
I have no clue how long it’s been there, as I had never noticed it before I took the photo the other day… which doesn’t mean much. It could have been up for decades [...]

Duck on the Water

Tuesday, April 17th, 2007

Okay, so there’s this old Styx song called “Boat on the River.” You can find the lyrics here. I now present to you my version (my apologies to Styx):
Duck on the WaterTake me back to my duck on the waterShe’s covered in down, ’cause she needs that downTakes me back to my duck on the [...]

A Bridge Not Too Far

Monday, April 16th, 2007

This little scene sits between a couple of office buildings on 3rd Avenue. The bridge is part of 4th Ave. It’s rather nifty to be able to see sights like this in the middle of downtown.