Sunday, June 17, 2012

Pamela Circle


Farm machinery as yard art
Pamela Cir, Marietta

Coincidence?

A "Prevent wildfires" billboard is posted right next to a burned out building. Which came first, the billboard or the burning?


Coronet Way at Bolton Rd

Friday, June 15, 2012

A Quilted Van

Visiting Marietta?  You might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a quilted van parked near the downtown area.  


View from the street
Powder Springs St SW at Trammel St, Marietta


Hand made by the clever ladies at Red Hen Fabrics, it points the way to their fabric showroom.  






Detail of a wooden star tied to a fabric block






Owner Mary Anne Henderson









The entrance is at the back of the building

   

Come on in!  Your visit will be well rewarded!


Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Forks in the Road



Fork in the road 
Polk Ave, Marietta


Another fork


3 forks


4 forks


More forks


Oh! Pitchforks!

This stretch of road is the undisputed territory of the Marietta Blue Devils, just outside their home field, historic Northcutt Stadium.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Patriotic Profile

In preparation for the patriotic season (June and July), former governor, Roy Barnes, and his wife, Marie, have decorated their Marietta mansion with red, white and blue bunting... and a troop of giant balloons.


Barnes Mansion
Whitlock Rd, Marietta


Closer view of the patriotic balloons

The jolly balloons line the driveway... ready for a mini parade.  


Roy and Marie Barnes, and beagle, Lucy

Beastly Sign

Ever look at the back of a stop sign?


Kirkpatrick Dr at Walnut Dr, Marietta


The back of the stop sign


Closer view of the beast

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Booting Service

What better name for a booting service than "Big Tow?"


Sign at Macland Rd and Powder Springs Rd, Marietta