Pic of the week game

[DaveR]

"something fairly close to home that shows a bit of the personality of where you live"



This snapshot shows the gently rolling parkland of this part of rural Saskatchewan. The valley of the North Sk. river is in the distance. It has the character of this area - long views and big sky.
What also shows by its absence is the depopulation of the countryside. The drift from rural to urban began in the depression years of the 1930s and has continued with the corporatization of agriculture. Every quarter or half section once had a family living on it, now most smaller towns, villages and hamlets have withered or vanished. Occupied farmhouses are few and far between. Some paved 2 lane roads have been converted back to gravel, most of the rest are deteriorating. Motorcycle riding through the vast distances, for this 60 something guy, is slower, relaxed and contemplative.

[Charlie G]

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The Shasta valley, disected by Interstate 5, surrounded by mountians and home of forest and cattle alike

[trevor]

I have so many pics to choose from that I think say "home" but I decided this was the one...taken in my sanctuary, my garage the night before going on one of my Gold River Rallies...
Motorcycles have brought me a lot joy but the best part is the friendships I have made.

Making memories...

[kerrfunk]

So y'all know I'm a pastor. You may not know how much I love tending the sign in front of the church. You pretty much can't get downtown Barboursville without passing my church and its sign. Until recently it was the kind of sign you changed the letters manually, but that one got hit by a car, and now we have this digital LED sign, and I program something like six to ten messages to alternate throughout the day. Since we're at the entrance to town, one of the messages is ALWAYS "Welcome to Barboursville." (and you can see the opposite side of the sign reflected in the nearby store window)

My church is across the street from a grassy park, maybe four acres or so? There's a fountain (it's where the Christmas tree is now, just out of view on the left) and another water feature, and a gazebo, and during December there are poinsettia like lights over the main drag.

[Baatfam]

Eastern Tennessee is about rivers, lakes, mountains, valleys, and the Tennessee Valley Authority.
The Norris Dam is the first dam built by the TVA. Started in '33, and finished in '36.
265 ft high, and 1860 ft long over the Clinch River. Norris lake behind it is 73 miles long, has 33,800 acres of surface area, and over 800 miles of shoreline.
It is surround by several parks, and was the start of the Tennessee State Park System.
Just about 40 minutes from our house. State highway 441 passes over the dam on the way to Rocky Top.

[marvinsc]

Is Rocky Top the town formerly known as Lake City or Lakeland? Pretty close to he Devils Triangle

[Baatfam]

Is Rocky Top the town formerly known as Lake City or Lakeland? Pretty close to he Devils Triangle

Not sure about the old name, but yes, 441 from my house, over the dam to Rocky Top, cross I-75 and you are at 116 about 10 miles from the triangle.
Maybe 40 miles from my house.

Now that Brushy prison is open for tours, and sells lunch, it will likely be on my list for next year.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Farms & Mountains as far as the eye can see

[dorkburger]

As noted in my location, I'm not particularly fond of the town I live in..... there's also a bit of "love to hate it" going on as well...
Tony's Diner, however is one of my favorite things about town. Old school, and still has working neon, and is mostly original inside as well.
Time isn't on my side this week. They are only open late (ish) Wednesday thru Saturday. I got stuck on a late call at work this evening, and it's supposed to rain like crazy tomorrow, so likely no neon joy....
http://Diner by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

Lit up, but no bike...
http://Diner by Glen Brenner, on Flickr

[2BRacing]

Hi Guys

Not meaning to gate crash this thread at all, but I really enjoy seeing the photos of objects and places in your country, so I thought I would share a photo I took today near the area I live. My apologies that it is not the best quality photo (just quickly snapped with my cellphone while on a last-minute Xmas shopping run).

This is the iconic "Table Mountain" and "Lions Head" that towers above the city of Cape Town, about 80 km from my home town of Wellington. The sandy foreground area is about 10 km from the coastline of Table Bay, and is being prepared for new commercial buildings.

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, safe 2019 to you all.

Kind regards from South Africa
2BRacing

[Baatfam]

Welcome to the game, 2BR.....

[Charlie G]

2BRacing, the problem with entering a photo is that you might win and have to choose next weeks topic. Love the shot!

[Redman]

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Not meaning to gate crash this thread at all, ................................. I thought I would share a photo I took today
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Please.
Thank You Ben !

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[2BRacing]

Welcome to the game, 2BR.....

Thank you, but I just dropped in to share that photo, which is actually the first photo I have of my bike and Table Mountain, although I have lived in the area forever!

This was not an "official" entry into your game, because I know that I will not be able to contribute on a weekly basis due to work pressure. I just enjoy seeing everyone's photo's!

[Baatfam]

Thank you, but I just dropped in to share that photo, which is actually the first photo I have of my bike and Table Mountain, although I have lived in the area forever!

This was not an "official" entry into your game, because I know that I will not be able to contribute on a weekly basis due to work pressure. I just enjoy seeing everyone's photo's!

I think that is a picture very worthy of entry. I will let the other players have there say, but I think you are entered, sorry. LOL...

Don't worry, if you win, all you have to do is pick the new theme. If you can't do that, the runner up will assume the duty.