The Weekend Roundup, 'G'

It is a humid Friday in CT, and since it's Friday, time again for Tom's fun photo meme, The Weekend Roundup. Today's letter prompted a look through the archives...

Starts with 'G'. This is Patti's mom as a Grandmother to her Grandkids, Cam (almost 4) and Allegra (almost 6). Taken in 1994, all look happy :) 

Does anyone remember the AMC Gremlin? These pics were taken in March 1978 at the family's East Hartford CT domicile. The car was a 1974 in copper with Gold stripes. Kinda clunky, but the 232 six and TorqueFlite automatic were great. I also like the 1960-70s neighborhood vibe! 

I think that Stained Glass works too. These windows date back to about 1900 and are in the First Congregational Church in Derby, CT.

Favorite. Patti captured this bluejay this morning apparently getting out of the sun in the forsythia. We have a lot of these lovely (if screechy) birds in our yard. Happy weekend to all!

The Weekend Roundup 'I'

It's been a rainy and windy nor'easter today in New England. But it is Friday, so time again for Tom's fun meme The Weekend Roundup (hope you are enjoying the Aloha State :) This week's letter took a bit of searching in the archives but examples were found...

There is Industrial. This is the defunct Ansonia Copper and Brass, closed in 2013. However, our small city owns this complex now, will be demolished, the land remediated and be open for development within the next couple of years...see the slideshow below the photos to see the beginning of an Industrial revival..

This slideshow I created showcases this old Industrial factory in its faded glory...

Another 'I' is Itasca State Park in Minnesota. Lake Itasca is the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River that travels over 2,300 miles (3,700 km) to the Gulf of Mexico. You can wade across the river as I did in 1983 - I was walking then and I did! These pics are from 1983.

Inside. I looked around and around - and chose when I was Inside my van. Patti took it from the passenger seat along upper State Street in New Haven. 

Here are beautiful stained glass windows Inside St. Margaret Mary Church in South Windsor CT. Aloha Tom!

Friday Hunt 2017.2.19

Friday returns as does a great meme, Friday Hunt posted by Teresa. Onward to the prompts…

Starts with ’S’. Given my heritage, Steubenville, Ohio is my first ’S’, this being a parking structure in the city in 1955. Called pigeon hole parking, here the steel bodied cars are stacked nicely…

Here is a marquee on the Strand Theater in our neighbor of Seymour CT. Patti and I saw this collection of one-act plays by David Ives performed by the local Sterling Lion theater group in June. It was witty and fun!

Here are stained glass windows. I was impressed with these views at St. Margaret Mary Church in South Windsor, CT.

Metal. I think this is metal - but what kind (or what it may be) is a mystery.

Mineral. I choose diamond. These are Patti’s rings that had to be cut off six years ago prior to surgery. Not to worry, a local jewelry maker laser welded them back together and looks as seamless as ever. Nice prompts this week Teresa!