Another Way to See the Sunset

The Oldest House in Key West

I was only in Florida for 5 days but since there isn't much going on in Clarksville, expect to see many of my Florida pictures appear here in the next few weeks.

This is the oldest house in Key West, built in 1829. The Old Island Restoration Foundation says this about the house:

The Oldest House in South Florida ... incorporates the influences of colonial architecture found in the Caribbean and New England. For decades, it was the home of Capt. Francis Watlington, his wife, and nine daughters. Watlington was a Customs Inspector, Lightship Captain, harbor pilot, and “wrecker” – one of the Key West salvagers who raced to ships run aground on the reefs, rescued their crew, and benefited from the cargo aboard. Watlington operated the schooners Blackhawk and Caroline as a salvager, and later ran the supply line to Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas.

Sunset at Mallory Square

Tourists gather at Mallory Square in Key West to watch the sunset, or the trained cats, whichever you're into. Or maybe they just like the boats and frozen lemonade! Who knows.

Royal Palm Way

Looks like something out of CSI: Miami, eh? Nope, just West Palm Beach. It's hot here!

After the Storm

The duel of the warring clouds
Hath ended with the day;
Their scintillant, electric blades
Have ceased their fearful play;
The pent up fury of their hate
Hath found at last release,
And o’er the tempest-stricken earth
- John L. Stoddard

Stop and Smell the Roses

People say roses are hard to manage, but this neglected rose bush at the rental next door seems to be doing okay on its own.

Working for the Weekend

Since my cousin's service won't be until the end of the month, Mom and I could still head to Afton like we'd planned. Here is the creepy pool with the mountain view.
I found the people in Waynesboro to be not so friendly, so we hightailed it out of there on Sat. I got this nice shot of the James River.Scottsville is a quaint, little colonial village situated right on the river. It was small, but hugely historic. You can just imagine how booming it was in the 18th Century.
An example of the colonial architecture in Scottsville.Love this one!

Timothy Allen Nash
August 8, 1960 - April 23, 2008

I can't believe I've only got a handful of pictures of my cousin Tim who died yesterday (and I didn't take any of them). Even this one is him as a teen.

We were kindred spirits. I'm going to miss him.

Scrappy Says Hello

Go Speed Racer, Go!

Yay! They finally raised the speed limit on my route to and from work! I think Clarksville to South Hill was the last area leg that was still trudging along at 55... TIL NOW! Woohoo!

Some Spring Color!

There is a bit of spring color out there to be found, like this farm down a back road. But mostly, it's still gray around here.

Spring is springing...

The cherry blossoms are blooming.