On the last day of 2010; took a motorcycle ride around some places I like in the Carolina area. Photo at left is Jay Little's place in China Grove, NC, a remarkable sight at night. Unfortunately, this year I did not make any night trips there, so you can't see the fully lit version of the China Grove answer to Tacky Lights; but probably some photos from last year, as I was there in 2009. It was a great Christmas this year, not for silly things like presents, or food, or for the "shopping experience" but was for being with family and friends, enjoying the reason for the season, and this year at least the White Christmas was a real treat.
2010 was a really tough year for many people. In my case, another year living in two different (though interesting) places. Everyone is waiting (and hoping) for better economic times. Seen at left is the NC Research Center; which has been a massive investment (this was once the site of the great Pillowtex textile mills, those massive buildings came down, and these have come up) but the slow economy have made these buildings largely a project in waiting. Still there are signs at last that things may be improving, and we can all only hope that 2011 will bring good things to many more people. As the old saying goes, "tough times don't last..tough people do".
Last photo I just thought was sort of cool (in a literal and figurative sense). Saw this fountain on South Union Street on the way home, though it was the warmest day of the month (got up to mid 50's during my ride) this frozen fountain made for a really neat winter photo. I enjoy the different seasons; some of course more than others. The Christmas Day snow was nice mainly because I did not have to drive on it; could enjoy it without taking life and car insurance data in hand, but that is not always the case in winter. Richmond for sure had a wild winter last year, snow in the area was a common sight for many weeks. Still, winter does make for some amazing sights, and of course makes the Spring all the more special. Looking forward to an interesting winter, and an amazing 2011. Best wishes to all of you for a great 2011.
On the last day of 2010; took a motorcycle ride around some places I like in the Carolina area. Photo at left is Jay Little's place in China Grove, NC, a remarkable sight at night. Unfortunately, this year I did not make any night trips there, so you can't see the fully lit version of the China Grove answer to Tacky Lights; but probably some photos from last year, as I was there in 2009. It was a great Christmas this year, not for silly things like presents, or food, or for the "shopping experience" but was for being with family and friends, enjoying the reason for the season, and this year at least the White Christmas was a real treat. 
2010 was a really tough year for many people. In my case, another year living in two different (though interesting) places. Everyone is waiting (and hoping) for better economic times. Seen at left is the NC Research Center; which has been a massive investment (this was once the site of the great Pillowtex textile mills, those massive buildings came down, and these have come up) but the slow economy have made these buildings largely a project in waiting. Still there are signs at last that things may be improving, and we can all only hope that 2011 will bring good things to many more people. As the old saying goes, "tough times don't last..tough people do".
Last photo I just thought was sort of cool (in a literal and figurative sense). Saw this fountain on South Union Street on the way home, though it was the warmest day of the month (got up to mid 50's during my ride) this frozen fountain made for a really neat winter photo. I enjoy the different seasons; some of course more than others. The Christmas Day snow was nice mainly because I did not have to drive on it; could enjoy it without taking life and car insurance data in hand, but that is not always the case in winter. Richmond for sure had a wild winter last year, snow in the area was a common sight for many weeks. Still, winter does make for some amazing sights, and of course makes the Spring all the more special. Looking forward to an interesting winter, and an amazing 2011. Best wishes to all of you for a great 2011.
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