Bike Race

 

They had a police escort through Richmond last Saturday, so I can only conclude that this was either an official bike race or, alternatively, that they were all being escorted to prison. :-)

821 Café

 

The 821 Café is a popular eatery just across the street from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. It has a very small dining area, hence the people outside waiting for tables to open up. But what it lacks in space, it tries to compensate with good food at more or less reasonable prices. I had their Grummus Wrap loaded with hummus, field greens, feta, kalamata olives, banana peppers, cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette in a flour tortilla and a side cup of fruit for $12. 

The Staples!

 

 

 

I took this picture on S. Cherry Street in Richmond not so much because of the poster but because of the amazing number of staples people have used over time to hang other posters. Obviously a very popular corner.

Reflection

Walk or Ride?

 

Imagine having to go to the barn, harness the horses, and hitch them to the carriage every time you wanted to you wanted to ride instead of to walk somewhere. Then imagine of having to do all that in reverse every time you got home. I think I would have chosen to walk a lot more. :-)

Flower Basket

 

Wheelwright

 

The Wheelwright has been busy.

The Daily Commute

 

Little Free Library

 

Old School

 

Campus Shop

 

It may not seem like much to outsiders, but this is a big deal here locally. The Campus Shop has moved!

After nearly 30 years on Prince George Street, the Campus Shop has now relocated to Duke of Gloucester St. (aka D.O.G. Street). to the building formerly occupied by the William & Mary Bookstore operated by Barnes & Noble.

I'll have to grab my camera and head over to the new location for some shots. Otherwise, a whole generation of W&M grads might be clueless. :-)

Lock

 

Love these reproductions of colonial-era locks.

333

 

Monkee's

 

Monkee's is now open for business. According to the Monkee’s of Williamsburg website, the store offers an extensive selection of designer boutique-style shoes, clothing, and accessories that are hand-picked seasonally to reflect current trends while also maintaining a classic Southern style.

Ox Bodies

According to its web site, Ox Bodies designs and manufactures dump truck bodies for construction, demolition, aggregate, municipal, agricultural and industrial applications. Seems quite appropriate indeed here in a town where one regularly sees real live oxen at work. :-)

Geothermal

 

Geothermal work being conducted under partly cloudy skies on Colonial Williamsburg's Palace Green.

Linking again today with Skywatch Friday.

Last Man on Earth

 

I'm very rarely up at this hour. But as I was up and about, I snapped this picture of a fully lit grocery store--with no customers or employees. None. Nada. Zip. Kinda creepy, don't you think? Reminds me of one of those sci-fi flicks where you're the only one left standing after some kind of catastrophe. On the other hand, no long lines of anxious customers waiting to check out. :-)

Idling

 

I've noticed recently how many truckers leave the engines of their trucks idling while they are waiting to deliver a load. That got me to thinking not only about the truckers' reasons for doing so, but also about the environmental impact of the practice. That's what led me this conclusion of an article in Big Rig Pros:

"It’s clear that the road ahead necessitates a collaborative effort to develop and implement solutions that uphold the vital role of trucking while mitigating its environmental footprint. The industry continues to move forward, and perhaps soon, the rumble of idling trucks will become a sound of the past, replaced by the hum of innovation and environmental consciousness."

I sure hope that "road ahead" is short.

In-Between

 

Yep, it's been that kind of weather here. Kind of in-between sunny and pleasant and everything else. So it probably was a wise idea to carry an extra wrap with you just in case.

Linking again today with Skywatch Friday.

Fourth Day

 

No calling birds, at least I couldn't find any. So how about a Christmas fox and some holly? :-)