Private Property

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Spec . Botetourt County

I don't know about you but that bridge looks a little rickety!

Today I am thankful for a short visit from my older son Christian...I was just about running out the door as he was coming in...he stopped by to pick up some receipts so he could exchange some shirts I had gotten him for Christmas...I bought him large shirts but he's just a medium...I bumped him up to large because the boys are mediums now...how in the world did they catch up to their big brother in size??? We chatted for about a half an hour, exchanged hugs and "I love yous" and then we were both out the door again...I just don't see enough of that boy but am thankful for the times that I do!

Linking up with Michelle's Thankful Thursday

Willy Nilly Friday 5 No. 145

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1)

An old steele bridge...this one is in Franklin County

2)

At the entrance of the Booker T Washington National Monument ...when you think about it, this wasn't all that long ago...

3)

Making candles

4)

Musicians at the Boone's Mill Apple Festival

5)

A colorful vendor also at the Boone's Mill Apple Festival

That's my 5 this week friends! I hope you will join in too! Post 5 randoms, link back and visit others! Have a great weekend :)

Nature Takes Over

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Hickory . NC

While wandering around the property at Murray's Mill we came across this old bridge and truck. The bridge had been moved to be replaced by a new one. I guess this spot looked as good as any to trash it but I have to admit I was pretty excited to run across it! ;)

“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want.”
― Andy Warhol

Linking up with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures

The Phoenix Bridge

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Phoenix Bridge in the Eagle Rock area . Botetourt County

A couple of weeks ago I saw someone post this awesome bridge on Instagram and I was wondering how in the world I didn't know about this! So the boys and I set out to find it! It was built in 1887 by Phoenix Ironworks and crosses Craig Creek.

For some interesting info on the bridge and style Click Here and for some info on Phoenix Ironworks Click Here

Linking with Tom's Tuesday's Treasures

2 more treasures :) these boys never leave home without a basketball!

Willy Nilly Friday 5 No. 110

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These 2! I have the best time with these 2 boys and my heart will break when they are older and more independent and have less time for me. Such is growing up...(downtown Roanoke)

2) And then:

as we were walking away from the above location we saw this! I mean really!! It's not often we eat fast food but when we do you can be sure I am going to eat every.last.french.fry! I'm not even going to lie about that!

3)

Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge
"History: The former First Street Bridge (which was also called the Henry Street Bridge) underwent a $4 million renovation in 2007 and reopened as a pedestrian bridge renamed in honor of the slain civil rights leader. The narrow bridge once provided a vehicle crossing over the railroad tracks between downtown and the Gainsboro neighborhood, where Henry Street was the retail and entertainment hub for many black Roanokers before “urban renewal” projects wiped out much of the neighborhood. The bridge was repaired numerous times over the decades and was closed to traffic in 2000. Since reopening in February 2008, the bridge has been a primary walkway for people who live in apartments in the renovated Norfolk and Western headquarters, who attend classes at the Roanoke Higher Education Center or who just want to admire the bronze statue of King at the north end of the bridge and listen to recordings of his speeches. It is the last steel truss bridge in Roanoke." Found that HERE along with a list of historic bridges in Roanoke...I need to make that my mission to visit each one and snap a photo!

4)

Statue of MLK Jr at the bridge in #3
In the 2nd photo you might recognize the white building to the right from Tuesday's post!

5)

"I have a dream" MLK Jr. bridge

That is my 5 this week! Please share your 5 randoms with us! Link back, visit others! Thanks so much and have a great weekend!

It's All In The Details

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Walking under the bridge @ the Roanoke Star (Mill Mountain Star)...one thing I've noticed since moving here is that Roanoke just loves to have several different names for a thing, especially street names...anywho....

I was drawn to these little pretties...

Now in B&W...Kind of looks like a pretty little cake with frosting dripping down :) Or maybe I'm just hungry!

“Everything made by human hands looks terrible under magnification--crude, rough, and asymmetrical. But in nature every bit of life is lovely. And the more magnification we use, the more details are brought out, perfectly formed, like endless sets of boxes within boxes.”
― Roman Vishniac

Norfolk and Western

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The old Norfolk and Western railway bridge which is now along the Percival's Island Trail System in Lynchburg. We walked this back in March or so but will need to make another trip now that everything is green!

For more info on Norfolk and Western, CLICK HERE....Linking with Rubbish Tuesday, Our World Tuesday, and Ruby Tuesday Too :)

Want to see some fab shots of Lynchburg? Click Here!