In Plain Sight: February 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Repurposed Wheels

At this home, two old, black wagon wheels are built into the carport wall.

Wheel incorporated in carport wall 2012

Bells Ferry Rd

View from outside the house

View from inside the carport

Discarded tractor wheels (painted white) frame the driveway of another home.

White tractor wheels by driveway 2012

Burnt Hickory Rd

Closer view of right wheel

A few miles away, large, unpainted tractor wheels define the driveway and help visitors avoid the ditch.

2 rusted tractor wheels by driveway 2012

Mt Cavalry Rd

Closer view of right wheel

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Stay Humble

Old Brasstown Baptist Church 2011
State Route 66 near Brasstown, NC

I highly recommend a visit to scenic downtown Brasstown, NC. There you will find Clay's Corner, Oppossum Capitol of the World. On Friday nights there is live music. On New Year's Eve there is a ceremonial dropping of the possum. There is even Possum Network. What more could a tourist want!

Clay's Corner 2011 - Clay and mystery visitor

Old Hwy 64 at Brasstown Rd , Brasstown, NC

While you're in the area, check out the rest of Brasstown, NC. It has some interesting sights and shops and a lovely creek runs right by the road. Of course, I especially recommend that you visit John Campbell Folk School. It's just across the bridge.

Silos Park

Isn't it wonderful that a community would make a public park out of a set of old silos!

Silos Park entrance 2011
Crabapple Rd and Houze Rd near Rucker Rd

View across the parking lot

Hoffa Sighting

It strikes me as odd that someone would be posting Hoffa stickers in public places around here (in a "Right to Work" state) these days (ie., 2011)...

Hoffa sign on electric box 2011

Windy Hill at Hwy 41

Exit Ramp Sticker

A new sticker has been added to our exit ramp.

Bumper sticker on exit ramp railing

I-75 at Windy Hill, Exit 260 N

Dirt for Sale

"Dirt for Sale" sign 2011
Hwy 41 near Barret Pkwy

The dirt (revealed to be Georgia's red clay)

I have been told that it is very unusual to find signs advertising dirt for sale in other parts of the country (outside the South) and that I should take a photograph for the record.

Story Needed

Lying down on the job?

Hydrant 2011

Irby Ave

Sculpture at ADAC

While we are in Buckhead, let me show you the dramatic sculpture in front of ADAC, the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center.

Sculpture at the entrance to ADAC 2011

Peachtree Hills Ave

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Buck Head

One of my favorite local sculptures, this grouping is called, "The Storyteller" (created by artist Frank Flemming in 1998). It is found in Buckhead, an Atlanta neighborhood.

A man with a deer's head and hooves, holding a lamp post, tells a riveting story to an audience of wild animals in a wide circular space.

"The Storyteller" 2011
Roswell Rd and Peachtree Rd, Buckhead

Storyteller and rabbit friend

Dog listener

In context

Keeping watch

In the early 1800's, this site was the location of Henry Irby's store and tavern at the intersection of two Indian trails. Mr. Irby nailed a deer head to his establishment, which later earned Irbyville the name "Buck Head."

Giant Rooster Sighting

Folks restaurant guard rooster 2011
Hwy 41 at Windy Hill Rd, Marietta

As you approach you get the sense that this rooster is "one tough customer." He means business!

My! What fierce tootsies!

Lord of his domain (with his own fake windmill, too)!

Several years ago, the lot across the highway featured a sculpture of a large black bull advertising Roland's BBQ restaurant. One can only assume that the bull left town when he heard the rooster was on his way.