More things discovered out on the road this time.
Driving between Cincinnati and Dayton seems to be the majority of mileage put on my car this year. For the most part, I am okay with this fact. Except for the day I drove to Tipp City and two trucks blew tires out in front of me on the same trip. I started to wonder then about the frequency of trips and how likely I am to get myself into something ugly.
This photo was taken from the passenger seat of Jeff’s car, as we were on our way into Cincinnati to see some live music at one of my favorite bars. Not long after this image was captured, we ran into quite the spot of rain.
Beauty Before the Storm
Often, we pull off the road and into car dealerships. Usually this is because Jeff has spotted something he wishes he could have. In this case, it was a pale mint green 60’s Ford Mustang. Of course, while he ooohs and aaahs over his new obsession, I tend to poke about and see what’s hiding elsewhere. This particular lot had a garage full of things that were drool-worthy but, with the garage not being open, a bit hard to capture. Standing out by an old hauler was an even older truck. I’d take this before the Mustang any day, just so you know.
If I could only take you home with me.
That’s all for pictures today. I’ve got some job hunting to do.
Some of the signs you see in rural areas are great. (See for instance, the post with the exploding barn in it.) This one I saw while Jeff and I were out for a drive somewhere in the vicinity of New Carlisle, Ohio. I made him stop the car so I could get a quick snap of it. Turned out pretty well for a “oh I have to catch this one quick!” sort of thing.
Strange choice of hat for the farmer, yes? Maybe he's a volunteer fireman.
I’ve been staying with my boyfriend mostly since my unemployment. It’s a bit more like camping in his living room since he is moving and has completely emptied the house out. As such, he has no internet service at this time, so I’ve been wandering the Troy area in search of new coffeehouses to try out and borrow internet service from. A few places I had connectivity issues with, and have seen another one today while walking around downtown that I’ll need to try out sometime. For the moment, I’m sitting at Boston Stoker on 55 in Troy, enjoying a delicious Ghirardelli Caramel Latte, iced of course, as I seem to be having a slight obsession with iced lattes lately. This coffeehouse is part of a chain, however, it lacks the “chain coffeehouse” feel with its eclectic interior design. Instead of regimented chairs and tables that are all cohesive and matching, There are little clusters of seating dotted here and there, some of the groups are matched pieces, and others are a bit more “thrown together”. My favorite set is the cream painted wicker armchairs and loveseat with the two matching ottomans set together to form a coffeetable. The paint is chipped and peeling, giving it a wonderful distressed look.
I walked around Troy today to see what there was to see. The very first time I ever visited Troy I immediately fell in love. Since I am now in the market for a job, I am seeking it in the Dayton and points northward areas, specifically I’d love to live in Troy. Yesterday was the “Taste of Troy” festival, and although I couldn’t go too crazy because of my financial situation, let me tell you that the Bakehouse makes an amazing Tiramisu. We also tried out the Katsu curry from Sakai and it was delicious. My shirt even got to try some… I hope it comes out in the wash!
Just a small post for today, I’m out of town and working from my laptop which is a bit limiting. I’ve been laid off from my job and am out roaming the Troy, Ohio area. Today was the “Taste of Troy” festival so Jeff and I went to check it out. The Bakehouse has absolutely killer Tiramisu. This served as a reminder that one of these days I need to do some photography in Historic Downtown Troy. I love it there and hopefully someday I’ll be able to move to the area near the square.
On to today’s photo: This was taken in Maysville, Kentucky – which, by the way, also has an amazing Historic Downtown. Photo is of the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge over the Ohio River. Maysville is another place I’d like to live if the opportunity arose. This is actually a slightly older photo from a trip to Maysville in 2008. I’ve got more recent ones that I’ll get to eventually.
Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge: Maysville, Kentucky
Sometimes I just get the urge to drive around aimlessly, and sometimes you just come across something really interesting on the way to someplace you were already going. These photos were results of days like those.
The wooden giraffe in West Milton was discovered on a day when I was visiting Jeff, but he had a shift to work, and his roommate was sleeping. So instead of sitting around all day, I decided to go west down 571 and see what there was to see. Right off of 571 in West Milton is the Historic Downtown, (yes, you’ll see lots of historic downtowns if you follow me long enough) consisting of many interesting looking little shops that someday I’ll be visiting. But what caught my eye here was the woodworker’s shop, nestled inside an old theater. It didn’t appear to be open, so I didn’t get to go inside, but the giraffe outside was too good to pass up. After this quick photo session, I had taco pizza from Fox’s Pizza den, which harbors an old “Big Choice” machine inside.
The wooden giraffe of West Milton.
The texture of a weathered old barn is always an interesting sight to behold. One that has a sign outside that says “Danger: Explosives in use” must be immortalized in pixels. The sign warns that explosives are indeed in use, and goes on to explain the Pre-Blast warning signal and the All-Clear signal used on the site. Intriguing, as there were no visible signs of things being exploded, and the barn itself has obviously been in-situ for quite some time. I briefly imagined exploring the site for further knowledge, but then considered accidentally being exploded myself, and settled for just the photograph.
Warning: Explosives in Use
The boyfriend and I took a little trip out to camp for the day, and on the way a car in a lot caught his attention. So we stopped, and I found some fun stuff hiding out on the lot. We took a lot of pictures yesterday, so there will definitely be more later.
This poor old guy's been busy burying himself in the back of the lot.
I just couldn't pass this opportunity up.
Statue of Tecumseh in Sayler Park, Ohio.
I can’t help but love this statue, I grew up with this landmark. I love the way the colors came out in this image. Some of my early TtV work, with my Argoflex 75.
A quick shot from Monday morning on the way into work. We had a little visit from one of the local birds of prey. He kept his eyes on me the whole time I was taking this quick little shot.
A bird of prey nestles on the windowsill of the Cincinnati City Hall.
I'm definitely in the ranks of the amateur photographer. Capturing the world through image is one of my favorite things to do. I love to explore this planet with my amazing fiance. Recently I got turned on to TtV photography, and it is my new favorite technique. Some of my other hobbies include making jewelry, hitting yard sales and thrift shops, antiquing, driving around aimlessly, stargazing, ogling antique and vintage cars, and reading.
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