Caprice's Photo a Day - 2007

Day 317 - 11/13/2007

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Day 317 - 11/13/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Downtown Jacksboro, Texas

And I hate that I'm having such trouble making sure my photos are level when I take them... argh! It bugs me.

Day 316 - 11/12/2007

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Day 316 - 11/12/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Sorry!

Day 315 - 11/11/2007

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Day 315 - 11/11/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This little piggy went to market...

Day 314 - 11/10/2007

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Day 314 - 11/10/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I plan on getting a lot of mileage out of this wonderful mini-bundt cupcake pan this holiday season. :o)

Everybody loves cupcakes! I know I do.

Day 313 - 11/09/2007

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Day 313 - 11/09/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Leaves changing color = Fascinating

Day 312 - 11/08/2007

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Day 312 - 11/08/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Warning! Danger!

That... is a lot of wasps.
(Where's my bug spray?)

Day 311 - 11/07/2007

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Day 311 - 11/07/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 310 - 11/06/2007

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Day 310 - 11/06/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 309 - 11/05/2007

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Day 309 - 11/05/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Morty boy.

Day 308 - 11/04/2007

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Day 308 - 11/04/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

First Methodist Church Building
The plaque on the far end says:
"Initially a wood frame structure constructed in 1874, this "Fourth Street Church" was completed in 1887 of brick and limestone. Admired by many, the building was chronicled as "a very imposing structure in the town of For Worth, with two inspiring spires which reach towards heaven". It is possibly the oldest existing brick structure in Tarrant County. Years after it was built this last remaining portion of the church was enclosed in a larger warehouse building and upon demolition of the warehouse in 1988 was uncovered and saved as a symbol of this community's vibrant history.

Day 307 - 11/03/2007

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Day 307 - 11/03/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

And they say that nothing is "free" anymore.

Day 306 - 11/02/2007

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Day 306 - 11/02/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Believe it or not, these are the "Friday Night Lights" at Birdville Stadium.
Not exactly what I had in mind but the very quick shutter speed made them look kinda cool. :o)

Day 305 - 11/01/2007

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Day 305 - 11/01/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Today was uneventful.
Very much so.
Sorry.

* This is basically me laying on my bed thinking "oh crap, I don't have anything for today". So this is what it gets ya. A photo that is so obvious in the 'uninteresting' department. :o(

Day 304 - 10/31/2007

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Day 304 - 10/31/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Colorful Sugar Rush.

Day 303 - 10/30/2007

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Day 303 - 10/30/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This is on the Tarrant County Courthouse. Not sure if the "face" was intentional or not, but I think it's quite humorous each time I drive by it. :o)

Day 302 - 10/29/2007

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Day 302 - 10/29/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

How about some blue & silver streamers?

Day 301 - 10/28/2007

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Day 301 - 10/28/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Peek-a-boo!

Day 300 - 10/27/2007

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Day 300 - 10/27/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Thought this U.S. Post Office looked kinda historical, or at least old and in pretty good shape.
Downtown Fort Worth, Texas

Day 299 - 10/26/2007

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Day 299 - 10/26/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Learning how to take a shot of the moon. This does better than my Kodak which just shows the moon as a small white ball. Maybe I'll invest in an additional lens to see if I can get something even better.

And, isn't it interesting to know that most likely every single person that has/had the gift of vision has seen and/or gazed at this same exact moon? Entertainers, your family ancestry, political figures, the person you had a huge crush on in grade school, Albert Einstein, ... Jesus!

Wow... you can feel kinda connected to others when you look at the moon. That, in itself, is quite fascinating, I'd say.
Well, it's something to ponder anyway.

Hey, I wonder who was looking at it when I was taking this picture. Ooooh... that kinda gives me goose bumps!!

This thought of the whole "lookin' at the moon" deal came upon me while listening to an old Doobie Brothers song. That too, I find quite interesting, Ha! :o)

Day 298 - 10/25/2007

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Day 298 - 10/25/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

How do you spell the sound it makes?

Day 297 - 10/24/2007

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Day 297 - 10/24/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This business in Bridgeport, Texas stresses safety.
They had a couple of other good safety signs too.
This one just makes me chuckle. Look at the little guy. :o)

Day 296 - 10/23/2007

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Day 296 - 10/23/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

See... I went back for another pic. (refer to Swift staircase - Day 254). I knew you were just waiting for an additional photo from here. It was a beautiful day out. :o)

This is one of the Swift meat packing plant's buildings located adjacent to the Fort Worth Stockyards that is in extreme disrepair. Talk about your fix-r-upper, I don't think even Ty can help with an Extreme Makeover.

Notice the tree growing up on top! I love it.

Day 295 - 10/22/2007

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Day 295 - 10/22/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Carpet pattern at the Gaylord Texan up where the meeting rooms are.
Grapevine, Texas

Day 294 - 10/21/2007

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Day 294 - 10/21/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Uh... Sunflower

Day 293 - 10/20/2007

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Day 293 - 10/20/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Fort Worth Alliance Air Show

I arrived kinda late so I'm sure I missed out on a bunch of awesome photos. :o(
My fault.

It was a tough decision on which to use for today's "official" photo since I didn't have any knock-my-socks-off great ones.

This one'll do though, I suppose. :o)

Day 292 - 10/19/2007

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Day 292 - 10/19/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Well, me & my friend went to the State Fair of Texas today at Fair Park in Dallas.

I'd like to spare you the list of things I so carelessly ingested during this visit, but I won't.

4 slices of Pizza, 1/2 a Funnel Cake, 3 Chocolate Milks, 1 Cherry Struedel, and a Diet Dr. Pepper because I didn't want to get too carried away.

It was an eating-fest... It always is.

Day 291 - 10/18/2007

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Day 291 - 10/18/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

View from my front porch in the morning.
And this... is a rare occurrence that I'm up this early.
I'm not proud... I'm just sayin'.

Day 290 - 10/17/2007

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Day 290 - 10/17/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

If you haven't had these frozen, you simply must try them. I love 'em that way.

However, if someone gives them to me un-frozen, I'll eat 'em that way too. I'm not crazy. :o)

What about "Melts in your mouth, not in your hands"? Well, speaking from experience, if you put frozen M&M's in your hand for any duration, it can get kinda messy, so be ready. ;o)

Day 289 - 10/16/2007

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Day 289 - 10/16/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 288 - 10/15/2007

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Day 288 - 10/15/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Since digitals came into the picture... (Ha! Get it?... picture?... sorry)... I rarely touch my old 35mm. I wonder if I even still have it.

My Kodak says that I can take 1911 pics with this card. Good grief! Can you imagine scrolling through nearly 2000 pics?!? I simply can't fathom it.

Day 287 - 10/14/2007

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Day 287 - 10/14/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

If your team's gonna win - - they're gonna have to practice.

Day 286 - 10/13/2007

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Day 286 - 10/13/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Found this guy in front of a Rustic Furniture store.
Ever vigilant.

Isn't he fantastic?! I bet he's expensive.

Day 285 - 10/12/2007

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Day 285 - 10/12/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

A very froggy fountain.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Day 284 - 10/11/2007

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Day 284 - 10/11/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

A cool gate.

Day 283 - 10/10/2007

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Day 283 - 10/10/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 282 - 10/09/2007

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Day 282 - 10/09/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

You get a cool ring when you bowl a "300" perfect bowling score. And I think a jacket too.

Was it me that bowled a perfect score? Ha! Ha! Don't make me laugh. It's all I can do to keep it out of the gutter.

This belongs to a friend who is apparently a pretty good bowler. Impressive isn't it?

Day 281 - 10/08/2007

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Day 281 - 10/08/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Columbus Day today.

Usually the observance of the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas.

Reading in Wikipedia, I found interesting that Columbus Day is not a legal holiday in Nevada, but a day of observance. And that in South Dakota the official state holiday is known as "Native American Day", not Columbus Day. --- Interesting.

Also, opposition to the holiday cites the fact that Columbus and many of the conquistador followers treated the American Indians with great cruelty. Columbus directly brought about the demise of many Indians on the island and the arrival of the Europeans indirectly slew many indigenous peoples by bringing diseases previously unknown in the New World. An estimated 85% of the Native American population was wiped out within 150 years of Columbus's arrival in America, due largely to diseases such as smallpox, which were both accidentally and deliberately spread among Native American populations. Additionally, war and the seizing of land and material wealth by European colonists also contributed to the decline of the indigenous populations in America.

Wow... what a downer. :o(

* info harvested from Wikipedia Columbus Day

Oh, and just so you know, I risked life & limb to get this photo. Me atop a ladder which was in the bed of a pick-up truck. Pretty scary up there. But I'd do it again though. :o)

No way of getting Alaska unless I had a taller commercial ladder, sorry. :o(
But it was there to the left of California. :o)

Day 280 - 10/07/2007

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Day 280 - 10/07/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Dolphin carving out of old tree stump.
Winter Park, Florida

Day 279 - 10/06/2007

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Day 279 - 10/06/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

While visiting our son in Florida for the weekend (to attend one of his graduations) we decided to go check out the Kennedy Space Center since we were here. It was pretty cool. Learned a bunch of stuff... and saw (& heard) some moon landing footage that the boys & I found quite funny.
It's not just the "One small step for man..." of which we are all familiar with.
I wonder if it can be found on YouTube. Ha! Ha!

Day 278 - 10/05/2007

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Day 278 - 10/05/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 277 - 10/04/2007

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Day 277 - 10/04/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Not much action here today.

Day 276 - 10/03/2007

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Day 276 - 10/03/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Just some berries on some kind of bush. I'm sure they're not for eating.

Day 275 - 10/02/2007

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Day 275 - 10/02/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

They --- are --- taking --- too --- LONG!!!

What --- is --- the --- HOLDUP?!?!

There are drinks that need to be purchased from here --- by ME!!!

(please have Diet Dr. Pepper)
(please have Diet Dr. Pepper)
(please have Diet Dr. Pepper)

(oh, and that it tastes awesome like I'm hoping)

Day 274 - 10/01/2007

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Day 274 - 10/01/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Isn't this billboard a hoot?!

I love it when companies & advertisements are not so serious and/or not stuffy. Getting the point across, but giving me a little chuckle at the same time.

Word on the street is QT has the best drinks. Not sure if that's true, I'll have to wait & see when the one by me opens up. :o)

Day 273 - 09/30/2007

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Day 273 - 09/30/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Greenwood Memorial Park
Fort Worth, Texas

Day 272 - 09/29/2007

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Day 272 - 09/29/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Had an unexpected project photo subject malfunction today so I had to scramble around looking for another subject at such a late notice. Hope this one will do. :o)

Quaker Oats claims that as part of a heart healthy diet, the soluble fiber in oatmeal helps remove cholesterol. That sounds like good news.

Day 271 - 09/28/2007

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Day 271 - 09/28/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Well, here it is. My Anniversary gift from hubby. Nikon D40x. He was so proud that he picked it out all by himself (and I'm sure with a little help from the salesperson, Ha!).
(He spoils me and I never dispute that).

Lots of stuff came in the package box. Stuff I'm saying "what the heck is that for?".

Trying to get acquainted with it. Gonna have to take some classes I think. The screen looks like I'm getting ready to lift off in the space shuttle or something.
Yikes! How exciting! :o)

There is no "whipping" this baby out for photo taking though. That's fer sure. I'll keep the DX around.

And what did he get for Anniversary? Sadly, nothing. I joke that he gets to stay my husband for another 22 years. Ha!
I think he's fine with it.

Day 270 - 09/27/2007

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Day 270 - 09/27/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Our 22nd Anniversary.
I would have also used his ring for this photo, but I couldn't find it. Not to worry... he knows he's married, Ha!

He purchased me a cool gift earlier this week and could not wait to give it to me (but he did). He was like a little kid who was busting at the seams. - - - Well, sort of.

I'll show it to you tomorrow.

Day 269 - 09/26/2007

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Day 269 - 09/26/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Found this in the parking garage of terminal "D" at DFW Airport.

I found this to be a strange find, but I guess if you bring your pooch and he/she's gotta go, well then you're all set.

Day 268 - 09/25/2007

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Day 268 - 09/25/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Nope... this isn't the moon.

It's the Sun! Can you believe it?

Pretty cool how this photo came out.

Day 267 - 09/24/2007

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Day 267 - 09/24/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

uh... All I got is this for today.

This is from the Bedford location of Daystar Television Network.

Day 266 - 09/23/2007

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Day 266 - 09/23/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Plano Balloon Festival 2007 - - - Plano, Texas

Woke up at 5:15am to get there by the 7am launch. It was pretty cool. I plan to go again sometime, now that I know where Plano is.

Day 265 - 09/22/2007

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Day 265 - 09/22/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Maybe some kids have had good times on this.

Day 264 - 09/21/2007

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Day 264 - 09/21/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 263 - 09/20/2007

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Day 263 - 09/20/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Alas, are there any "landline" users still out there??

When I dug out this old phone out of our barn and cleaned it up a bit, I realized how cool it kinda is and I'm tempted to hook it up and use it as my house phone again. No answering machine or anything!! Hope it still works.

(Yes, I still have a tape answering machine, don't laugh)

Day 262 - 09/19/2007

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Day 262 - 09/19/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

The building attached to this sign was constructed/restored in 1938 as one of the improvements to the old Santa Fe Freight Building located in historic downtown Fort Worth, Texas. It was a railway depot that housed inbound and outbound freight, cold storage, and offices.

After the building's restoration, it opened as the Fort Worth Rail Market which until 2005, housed a variety of shops, restaurants, and a Farmer's Market. But that venture was not successful and beginning January 2007 the new and expanded headquarters for the UT Arlington/Fort Worth Center came to occupy the space.

Day 261 - 09/18/2007

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Day 261 - 09/18/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Some bridge graffiti - - - Arlington, Texas

I have no idea if these represent anything, but they kinda look like a little family or something. :o)

Day 260 - 09/17/2007

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Day 260 - 09/17/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Anybody got any sauce??

Day 259 - 09/16/2007

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Day 259 - 09/16/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Great day for a "Cattle Drive"!

Best viewed "large".

Day 258 - 09/15/2007

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Day 258 - 09/15/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This little guy (dressed up in his "real tree" camo) was sitting on a battery. When asked to move, he jumped onto this little pole. Don't know what kind he is. A tree frog? or perhaps a "battery frog".
:o)

Day 257 - 09/14/2007

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Day 257 - 09/14/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This is a Texas burr of some sort (I'm told by my husband). I couldn't find any info on it. However, I believe it might be in the thistle family. Also very pokey.

I thought they were so cool and very detailed (not for my yard though). To me they they looked like little tiny purple pineapples all over.

I think when they dry up, they turn brown and are what you see that gets caught in a horses mane and/or tale?

I'll wait to see what happens when the season's over and see if I can recognize them then.

I had never before in my life seen them in this state. Husband didn't find them near as interesting as I did. (stick in the mud). :o(

Day 256 - 09/13/2007

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Day 256 - 09/13/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Mixing all these together might taste pretty yucky.

Day 255 - 09/12/2007

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Day 255 - 09/12/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Well... let's see what's on the tube.

Day 254 - 09/11/2007

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Day 254 - 09/11/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This concrete staircase is one of the few remains of the Swift meat packing plant located adjacent to the Stockyards in Fort Worth, Texas. Since the plant closed in 1971, the staircase looks like it's been holding it's own considering how old it is and how it's not cared for anymore. It spirals on both sides and leads up to an old gate entrance. Maybe the main gate, I don't know. I couldn't find much information.

The buildings are in extreme disrepair (that's putting it mildly) and I may go back later in the year and take a photo if they haven't been torn down by then.

Even though this place represented the demise of many animals (sorry for that) I hope they never have to tear these stairs down. If I could move them to my house, maybe I would. Ha! That's how much I like 'em. Maybe put a big "C" in the middle. :o)

Day 253 - 09/10/2007

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Day 253 - 09/10/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Even though this little label has music notes... I do not know what they are there for... Do they have a little song or something? If so, I don't know it. :o(

Hey, if they don't... then I guess you make up your own. Yay! :o)

Day 252 - 09/09/2007

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Day 252 - 09/09/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This is just some cool fabric that I'm going to cover a Texas themed scrapbook with. :o)

Day 251 - 09/08/2007

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Day 251 - 09/08/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 250 - 09/07/2007

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Day 250 - 09/07/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I have no idea what these are, but they sure are pretty.

Very nice viewed large.

Day 249 - 09/06/2007

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Day 249 - 09/06/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

To dunk or not to dunk. --- That is the question.

Day 248 - 09/05/2007

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Day 248 - 09/05/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I keep telling my boys & nephews that "I'm down with it"... "I'm crunk". Ha! Ha!

They just laugh amusingly and say "Crunk? Do you even know what that means??" Ha! Ha!

I brought this Crunk Energy Drink all the way from Ohio 'cause I couldn't find it here in my area. :o)

My nephew purchased an extra one and I tasted it and it tasted like a barely fruity beer.
To me... not very good... I highly doubt that I'll be a regular "Crunk" customer.
Sorry crunk company. :o(

Day 247 - 09/04/2007

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Day 247 - 09/04/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Time to head back home.

Day 246 - 09/03/2007

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Day 246 - 09/03/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Went to 'Swappers Day' in Johnstown, Ohio.

Watching the Coon Dog Races is something to see. The dogs are so beside themselves to try to get a hold of this little racoon that is floating across a lake in this little cage. Bunch of howling & lots of energy. Made me tired just watching them.

I would like to think that when this little racoon gets too big for the little cage, maybe he's set free and lives a happy non-bothersome life or something. Please don't burst my bubble and make me believe otherwise.

There was however several announcements over the loud speaker over about a 2 hour period that the person who left their dog in their car with their windows rolled up should see to it's care because it was getting very hot. That makes me mad that people still do that.

But not to worry, if the person didn't show, the dog was going to be rescued at the car owners expense. That made me feel relieved.

Day 245 - 09/02/2007

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Day 245 - 09/02/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Songwriter of "Dixie Land", Dan Emmett's grave is here in Mount Vernon, Ohio. He was 88.

And.... he also wrote "Polly Wolly Doodle"...

How 'bout that? Now ya know.

Wikipedia - Dan Emmett

Day 244 - 09/01/2007

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Day 244 - 09/01/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Look! I found Waldo!!

Waldo - a quiet village of 350 located a short distance north of Columbus, Ohio is home to several popular venues where motorcycle enthusiasts and tourists alike can partake of the infamous bologna sandwiches and wines from the local vineyards.

And I must say... it is one of those places that if you blink, you just might miss it.

Day 243 - 08/31/2007

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Day 243 - 08/31/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I guess Johnny Appleseed owned some land here in Mount Vernon, or something.

Wikipedia - Johnny Appleseed

Day 242 - 08/30/2007

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Day 242 - 08/30/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Yay! I'm in Ohio visiting my family for Labor Day Weekend.

I'm sure I'll do a bunch of visiting, eating, yard saling & flea marketing.

Whoo-Hoo!!

Day 241 - 08/29/2007

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Day 241 - 08/29/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I'm sure once upon a time, there was a nice little house to go with this fireplace & chimney.

Just think... a family huddled around a nice & cozy fire on a cold day, telling stories & stuff.

Well, I guess a family could still do that, but it wouldn't be the same would it?

Looks like there'll be a nice shade tree before long.

Day 240 - 08/28/2007

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Day 240 - 08/28/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Today I got a haircut.

I couldn't stand it any longer. Takes too long to dry, needed too much conditioner, and only 1 hairstyle... ponytail. Ugh.

I made an appointment pronto (before I pulled a "Brittany Spears" and got out the shaver) and got a great new do. (However, it looks like there is going to be blow dryers, round brushes, flat irons, mousse, sprays, and tacky stuff involved now). :o(

Friends say to donate it to Locks of Love. I thought, "who would want this old hair?" Well, if they can use it, here it is. All 15-inches of it. :o)

Yay it's gone! And it feels great!

www.locksoflove.org

Day 239 - 08/27/2007

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Day 239 - 08/27/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Whatever you do, don't lift this plastic cover.
(That is unless there is a fire of course). It will go off just by lifting.

However, it does say
"In case of fire - lift cover. Pull fire alarm".

What it does not say is anything to the effect of
"Lift this clear plastic cover and alarm will sound (and scare you to death),
then pull fire alarm"

I have issues with that.

Day 238 - 08/26/2007

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Day 238 - 08/26/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 237 - 08/25/2007

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Day 237 - 08/25/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

How 'bout this?

Day 236 - 08/24/2007

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Day 236 - 08/24/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 235 - 08/23/2007

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Day 235 - 08/23/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Yeah, I know what ya mean, I need a break from the Texas heat too. Heh Heh.

Oh... well what do you mean then?

Day 234 - 08/22/2007

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Day 234 - 08/22/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I could be feeling better. Maybe I should be taking vitamins.

Day 233 - 08/21/2007

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Day 233 - 08/21/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

It's Morphin Time!!!

Remember these?!

Day 232 - 08/20/2007

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Day 232 - 08/20/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Different Brands
Grapevine Mills Mall - Food Court Ceiling

Day 231 - 08/19/2007

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Day 231 - 08/19/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Day 230 - 08/18/2007

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Day 230 - 08/18/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Birth of Love
by Michael Pavlovsky

Day 229 - 08/17/2007

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Day 229 - 08/17/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Samsons favorite squeaky toy.

He especially loves squeaking it around the house when you're in the middle of watching a movie.

"Squeaka---Squeaka-Squeaka"

Day 228 - 08/16/2007

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Day 228 - 08/16/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Visited Texas' State Capital in Austin. It was very nice & beautiful on the inside. Lots of woodwork and many staircases (actually I count it as a workout going up & down all those stairs as many times as we did... it felt a little cardio-ish, my doctor would have been pleased). The coolest is standing in the center and looking straight up through all the levels.

Day 227 - 08/15/2007

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Day 227 - 08/15/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Arrived in Austin to watch the bat "show", where the world's largest urban bat colony have housed themselves under the Congress Avenue Bridge and take off each night in search for food.

Well, there were a great number of spectators, many of which lost interest due to the long wait. In fact I heard one person say "This is ridiculous! Sundown was over 40 minutes ago"... I mention this because it was as if a person was in control of when the bats take off, Ha! Ha! I think not. It's nature folks.

Well, they did start to take off and there was a lot of fluttering bats darting all around. It was pretty cool, but not like I saw on TV. But enjoyable just the same.

I took some photos in the dark but as you might guess, they didn't come out very good. In fact, I think I only have 1 pic where you can make out 1 bat in the flash. :o)

Bat Conservation International - www.batcon.org

Day 226 - 08/14/2007

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Day 226 - 08/14/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

We visited San Antonio's Tower of Americas in Hemisfair Park and ate at their revolving restaurant. Very enjoyable. :o)

Day 225 - 08/13/2007

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Day 225 - 08/13/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

San Antonio. Taking what just might be my last {sniff, sniff} trip alone with my teenage son. We stayed at a hotel on the riverwalk and it was very, very nice.

Day 224 - 08/12/2007

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Day 224 - 08/12/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I think I may be addicted to these little things.

They are oh so handy.

Day 223 - 08/11/2007

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Day 223 - 08/11/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

There were a whole bunch of these Texas Trail of Fame plaques throughout the Fort Worth Stockyards. Each representing different facets of western and/or Texas life. Ranching, Pioneering, Rodeo-ing, Writing, Acting, etc...

I had a hard time deciding today who I should use for the "official" Photo of the Day... It was a toss up between John Wayne and Clayton Moore but some said that many people may not know who Clayton Moore was without having to investigate via the internet.

Anyone? ... Anyone?

Be careful, you may show your age. :o)

Day 222 - 08/10/2007

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Day 222 - 08/10/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

This located at the Bass Pro Dr. exit off of 121 in Grapevine, Texas.

Don't know who put the little red heart on this (I have no idea what kind of) tree but many people notice it when they drive by. At Easter time, someone decorated it with little pastel Easter egg ornaments. I find it amusing.

For now, this little decoration is enduring the hot summer sun. Poor thing.

Day 221 - 08/09/2007

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Day 221 - 08/09/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Carnival Concession Stand... I did have (or actually I ordered) Caramel Apple Slices while I was waiting for a good pic and it was disgusting! Threw it away. Wasted 4bucks. :o(

And I'm embarassed to tell y'all that I would even spend 4bucks on an apple & some caramel, but we're all friends here. Right?

Can't wait for the Texas State Fair. Now their Caramel & Apple Slices are goooood!!!

Photo better viewed large

Day 220 - 08/08/2007

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Day 220 - 08/08/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

Don't know about you but I've sure been needing one of these to refresh me, it's been kinda hot.

Ah-ha! I got you thinkin' about it now don't I?

Day 219 - 08/07/2007

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Day 219 - 08/07/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I took my friend to the airport today (she's going on a trip with her friends to Alaska, yippee for her, ha!) and she just so happened to be going out of terminal D, so I took this opportunity to get a picture of this piece of metal art that I knew was outside.

What you see here is John Newman's Torus Orbicularis. It suggests both biological and mechanical forms like flowers and fossils, as well as turbines and rotors.

Nasher Sculpture Center
Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection

Click here to read more

Day 218 - 08/06/2007

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Day 218 - 08/06/2007, originally uploaded by C a p r i c e.

I drive by this stadium all the time and have been puzzled.

Can anyone tell me how come there appears to be a shed atop? It looks so odd from the road.

If that's where maintenance keeps the lawn mower, I would suggest somewhere a little closer to something like... uh... I don't know... the lawn?