Proud Equine
A horse has to eat!
Oops! You caught me!
An artistic approach
Painting by Triqui
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Friday, January 30, 2015
Duck Dynasty Chair
Just when you think you seen it all, something like this Duck Dynasty chair pops up. We found it in an upscale furniture store where we go once in awhile just to drool over stuff we can never afford. It was very much out-of-place, as you can imagine. And ugly as sin.
If you've not heard of the Duck Dynasty clan, they're a bunch of rednecks from way down south Louisiana way who pretend they live in the swamps and chase gators and other critters. I don't know where the idea came from but the men let their hair and beards grow and they got their own teehee teevee show and they're interviewed on talk shows and they love Jesus and isn't it wunnerful.
The truth is they are a bunch of yuppies who before they became Duck Dynasty wore suits and ties and had short hair and drove expensive cars and spent more time in classy saloons and restaurants than in the swamps.
In other words, it's all a con. But hey, it's the American way, and they've got their own upscale ugly chair in furniture stores everywhere, along with tee shirts and hats and just about every other product you can tie a name; and they're raking in millions of dollars!
Ugly!
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Tesla charging stations
What struck me is they weren't attached to a convenience store or restaurant!
I don't know if there is a Tesla dealer nearby but perhaps a dealership is planned for our city? I'd better put in my order now. :)
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Disney World on TV
This photo was taken on the 15th anniversary of Disney World in Orlando. If I remember correctly, it pictures a cafe at the "Small World" attraction. The year was 1986.
The TV effect is a Photoshop action by Panos FX.
Saturday, January 24, 2015
HITS Ocala 2015 - IV
Coming 'round the bend
Heading toward the jump
Made it!
Swatting flies and jumping simultaneously!
Whoa!
Lunch time
Friday, January 23, 2015
HITS Ocala 2015 - III
Solid jump
Taking a walk
Who's on first?
Proud stepper
Flying through the air
Let's go home!
Thursday, January 22, 2015
HITS Ocala 2015 - II
Smoothing out an arena
We've had some rain so the grounds were very muddy
Better let sleeping dogs lie
Let's see, which way should we go?
Gorgeous, expensive saddles from France
A young girl and her horse getting in some practice
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
HITS is back in town!
HITS (Horses in the Sun) 2015, the international jumping competition, is back in Ocala at the Post Time Farm. Events are scheduled through most of March, culminating in the $1 million Gran Prix event on March 23.
We visited the HITS setup last week. It was rather cool and a weekday so not a lot was happening. But we got some decent photos which we'll post over the next few days.
If you're interested in learning more about HITS in Ocala, click here.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Monday, January 19, 2015
Posted...
...this is about 1/4 mile from our house. I don't know why it's posted. No hunting or fishing is allowed, even though there isn't a lake in sight and the only animals are raccoons and coyotes. Well, maybe a black bear or two.
It's an enigma. I'd jump the fence and hike up the road just to see what there is to see but in Florida one can get shot dead for trespassing.
Sunday, January 18, 2015
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Saturday, January 17, 2015
Friday, January 16, 2015
Marco, the Painting Barber
Marco is my barber. Marco has been barbering for many years, the last decade or so here in Ocala. He does a great job and has many great stories to tell.
Marco is also a painter. He's a very good painter. The selections above are his paintings hanging on the wall of the barber shop. He has just completed a still-life and now plans a painting ot none other than Charlie Chaplin.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Sunday, January 11, 2015
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