Several months ago I spent a warm fall afternoon watching the ducks and geese at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. It was a gorgeous; but windy Texas day. The ducks and geese were bobbing up and down in the water. They were constantly spreading their wings and fluffing their feathers in the wind like they … Continue reading
I was fascinated by this old pickup the first time I noticed it sitting in the vacant lot just off US Highway 287 in Childress, TX. I wish I knew it’s story and why it sits there. You can see the color version in my post “Old Pickup“. For this week’s Monochrome Madness challenge, I … Continue reading
Rusty Finds Today, I’m sharing another great rusty find. As I mentioned in my post Someday, I’ve become fascinated with the old, rusty items that we just leave to decay. These items seem to have a determination to live on despite our disregard. Yes, I know I’m talking about things – not people. Still, I’d … Continue reading
I thought I’d share one last winter photo before I put cold, snowy days behind me and move into the bright sunshine of spring. I took this photo last winter at Fair Park in Childress, Texas. This is an awesome park regardless of the season. Childress, Texas Childress is a small Texas town found on Highway 287 … Continue reading
This wonderful Texas sign sits in front of an old Airstream Motor home on the property of Ballyhoo Antique and Collectibles in Childress, Texas. I’ve probably driven past this sign at least 100 times as we pass through town on Highway 287; yet, it always catches my eye. I think it’s interesting that the … Continue reading
The small town of Childress, Texas is the home of this awesome pedestrian bridge. The bridge spans the small lake at Fair Park. On almost any day, numerous people can be found fishing or strolling on the bridge. Ducks and geese swimming around the lake complete the idyllic scene. I spent several very enjoyable hours taking … Continue reading
In my post, Fair Park –Childress, Texas, I shared how I found the city park in Childress, Texas when I took a turn off of Highway 287. I enjoyed a few hours taking photos at this pretty little lake in the park. I loved the wooden bridge that allows visitors to walk from one side of the … Continue reading
Childress is a small Texas town found on Highway 287 about 2 hours east of Amarillo. With a population of about 6100, Childress meets my personal definition of a small town. You know, a town with one post office and no shopping mall. A town where the people are friendly, main street is charming and … Continue reading
As soon as I got out of the car, this little guy made a straight line towards me. It seemed like he was curious about what I was doing; but I really think he wanted to see if I had treats. At least my camera didn’t bother him and I was able to get … Continue reading
