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FFTD: Grape Hyacinth

Posted on March 20, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

I had intended to post my museum pictures but, I’ve been too busy. I thought this might be a Bluebell but, it isn’t. I’m still trying to identify it. ~Vic

Update:
It’s a Grape Hyacinth!

Blue Flower Image — The buds look like tiny Chinese lanterns.
03-06-2020

Flower for the Day

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Snapshots Sunday: Buddy 2.0

Posted on March 15, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Buddy came to me (and an ex) as a little thing. He had been born under a home 75 miles east and his mother had to leave him behind. The guy living there heard the crying mews and went to investigate. He found tiny Buddy in an upright cinder block, pulled him out and realized he was a newborn with his eyes still closed. He sought help from a veterinarian and began to feed him. Fast forward five weeks and the guy contacts my ex. “You want a kitten? I can’t handle him, anymore.” He shows up with this gi-normous litter box with a cover, that little Buddy could barely jump in and out of, a box of various toys and a gallon container of kitten food. The guy lived alone and traveled a lot so, he felt Buddy would be better off with us. I had lost my very first cat six months prior so, Buddy’s arrival was cause for celebration. He was my baby for nine years. (1997-2006). All photos are my personal collection. ~Vic

FFTD: A Dandy Lion

Posted on March 11, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

They are all over my yard. They are so happy. This one is from last year. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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POTD: Old Hydrant

Posted on March 2, 2020 Updated on July 31, 2020

This comes under the heading of “things you don’t see everyday.” I was out on a walk around our old cotton mill complex and stumbled across it. I have no idea how old this thing is but, it appears to have been manufactured in Tennessee. ~Vic

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FFTD: Hellebore

Posted on February 29, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

Early blooming Hellebores. My leap year submission. The next one will have to wait for 2024. ~Vic

Hellebore With Water Drops Image — Evening walk after a rain.
02-13-2020

Flower for the Day

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POTD: First Snow 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

As I was posting last weekend of no snow this year, I spoke too soon. We got about three inches, yesterday. It started rolling in around 4:30 or 5:00pm. There is a little bit left but, the higher accumulations were east of here. ~Vic

First Snow Image — Looking West
02-20-2020

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FFTD: Prickly Beast

Posted on February 19, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

These things are pretty to look at but, you don’t want to step on one of them, barefooted. I’m always reminded of the Return of the Jedi sand monster Sarlacc. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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Snapshots Sunday: Snow Pix 2.0

Posted on February 16, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Part two of the Snow Pix from yesterday. ~Vic

Snowy Limbs Image One — Photo Credit: Christi Sykes

Black Lab Image Two — Photo Credit: Kate Franklin

Harvester Snow Image Three — Photo Credit: Melissa Fred

Else Image Four — Photo Credit: Suzanne DeNeve Goodall
Her daughter wanted to dress as Elsa

The Lake Image Five — Photo Credit: Amber Alexandra

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Snapshots Sunday: Alamance Battleground 2.0

Posted on February 9, 2020 Updated on October 4, 2023

Two months ago, on December 7, 2019, I visited Alamance Battleground with my buddy Ray. I posted the first batch of pictures on December 8, intending to post the rest on December 14. For obvious reasons, that didn’t happen so, here are the rest.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

James Hunter Monument Image One — The Colonial Column Monument
Originally located at Guilford Courthouse Military Park
Moved in 1962, “on indefinite loan.”

Colonial Column Marker Image Two — Colonial Column Marker

Monument Plaque Image Three — Front Plaque
It is claimed that the battle was the first of the Revolutionary War.
It was actually the last battle of the War of Regulation,
which lead to the Revolutionary War.

James Hunter Plaque Image Four — Right Side
James Hunter
General of the Regulators

North Carolina Timeline Image Five — Back Side
North Carolina Timeline
1774 North Carolina Provincial Congress
The Mecklenburg Declaration 1775
Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge 1776
North Carolina is the first to call for independence
with the Halifax Resolves 1776

Regulators Hanged Image Six — Twelve Regulators Condemned At Hillsboro
Six were executed.
“Our blood will be as good seed in good ground,
that will soon produce one hundred fold.”
James Pugh June 19, 1771

Bridge Image Seven — Bridge over the creek.

Highway View Image Eight — View across the highway.

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FFTD: Narcissus

Posted on February 7, 2020 Updated on July 21, 2020

I haven’t gotten a shot of our now-blooming Narcissus. They started coming up last month. They seem to enjoy the cold weather. I’ve seen them bloom with ice on the ground. ~Vic

Flower for the Day

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Snapshots Sunday: Alamance Battleground

Posted on December 8, 2019 Updated on October 4, 2023

Battle of Alamance Marker Image One — 12-07-2019

Back in May, I did a post on the Battle of Alamance so, I won’t revisit the historical details. Yesterday, I visited the actual battleground with my buddy, Ray. They were having German Heritage Day with authentic German food for visitors. I was so glad we had a beautiful day. It was chilly but, there was a really good turnout. I hadn’t been to this site in nearly 45 years.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

State Archives Monument Image Two — Battle map behind the Visitor Center Museum, facing the battleground.

Map Image Three — 3-D Map of NC Militia troops and the Regulators.

Creek & Rock Image Five — The rock in the 3-D battle map and
the small creek/tributary of Beaver Creek/Big Alamance Creek/Lake Mackintosh.

First Monument Image Six — Facing Inscription:
“HERE WAS FOUGHT THE BATTLE OF ALAMANCE
MAY 18, 1771
BETWEEN THE BRITISH AND
THE REGULATORS

First Monument Image Seven — Left Inscription:
Crossed Cannons & LIBERTY
Right Inscription:
FIRST BATTLE OF THE REVOLUTION

Battleground Sun Image Eight — Battleground Sun

More to come…

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FFTD: November Berries

Posted on December 1, 2019 Updated on July 21, 2020

November Berries Image — Evening walk.
11-19-2019

Flower for the Day

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Shutterbug Saturday: Animal Friends 2.0

Posted on November 30, 2019 Updated on October 4, 2023

Update: I am changing all of my headings from wildlife to Animal Friends. ~Vic

Animal Friends 1.0

Doe Image One — On an evening walk.
07-03-2019

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FFTD: Late Bloomer

Posted on November 20, 2019 Updated on July 21, 2020

I have no idea what this is nor can I tell if it is a flowering shrub or a small tree. It doesn’t mind cool weather but, sadly, the hard freeze the next day destroyed all the blooms.

Update:
Another blogger identified it as a Camellia. Thank you!

Fuchsia Flowers Image — Taken: 11-08-2019

Flower for the Day

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Snapshots Sunday: The Woo

Posted on November 17, 2019 Updated on November 15, 2020

Shutterbug Saturday was a bust. I spent most of the day battling a computer (not the laptop, again). I still continue to curse Microsoft. I did manage a bit of a respite. Last night was our monthly Seabee gathering. It was a wonderful turnout and we had a great meal. If you are ever in the area of Roxboro and/or Person County, you should visit Homestead Steakhouse.