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POTD: The Other Shroom

Posted on June 12, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

A week ago, I posted a photo of a rather large tree mushroom. It had a smaller twin on the other side. We’ve had a very wet spring. ~Vic

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POTD: Buddy

Posted on June 9, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

Going back fifteen years, this is a shot of Buddy, interrupting an exercise routine. This was during my Texas years. He was such a sweet baby and I still miss him. ~Vic

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POTD: Tree Shroom

Posted on June 5, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

That is one big ‘shroom. ~Vic

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POTD: Stickwork Sculpture

Posted on June 3, 2019 Updated on August 13, 2020

In November of 2015, Patrick Dougherty of Stickwork was commissioned by the Hillsborough Arts Council to craft a sculpture for our Riverwalk. The saplings were sustainably harvested from the Ayr Mount Historic Site. In December of last year, the heavy snowfall damaged the original piece and it was finally taken down. I’m glad I got some photos of it. ~Vic

Stickwork Sculpture Image One — **“A Sight To Behold”**
06-09-2017

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POTD: Cardinal

Posted on May 25, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

I saw the Cardinal thru the Den window. It was perched on one of the torches. Just as I took the shot, he took off. I was pleasantly surprised to capture him diving relatively clearly. ~Vic

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POTD: The Dead Guide

Posted on May 21, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

Yes. He’s dead…by his own admission. I heard him say he was born in 1735 when addressing his tour subjects. He was pleased that I wished to photograph him. I guess the lantern adds to the spookiness.

The town I live in is haunted…in some places. It’s pretty common knowledge. It is an old town. During the summer, there are ghost tours. I’m not kidding. I might take a tour one day. ~Vic

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POTD: Examiner Encounters 2.0

Posted on May 19, 2019 Updated on August 13, 2020

When I posted my first Examiner Encounter, I should have numbered it. I have a few of these things.

I climbed into a guy’s car for a road test and met his little friend. I asked him if he minded me taking a picture of it. He posed her a little bit for me. Then, I asked him “Favorite past-time?” “Nah.” was his response. “It was gift from a friend…a female friend, no less.”

This comes under the heading of Things You Don’t See Everyday. I DO miss this job sometimes. ~Vic

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POTD: Examiner Encounters

Posted on May 15, 2019 Updated on August 13, 2020

From October 2014 to August 2016, I was a Driver’s License Examiner. I had several interesting encounters and experiences. The job wasn’t bad but, HQ was a terrible problem. Politics is a nasty business.

This kid was the customer of one of my co-workers but, I started to giggle when I read it. He didn’t mind me taking a picture. ~Vic

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POTD: Leisurely Stroll

Posted on May 10, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

They were unconcerned with my presence. ~Vic

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POTD: Cool Jeep

Posted on May 4, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

Saw this neat ride parked outside our local Wallyworld. I’d love to have one. ~Vic

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POTD: Wash Me

Posted on May 2, 2019 Updated on July 31, 2020

Well…I had intended to post about the 1959/1960 Payola Scandal that involved Dick Clark but, apparently, The History Channel can’t make up its mind which day it happened on. *sigh*

So, instead, Photo of the Day. ~Vic