Something from the past
At one time as you went along the highways and byways, the barns would have “See Rock City”, on the their tops. I have been to Rock City a couple of times & enjoyed. Don’t see as much as I use to, but they are still around.
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Sunset 10-13-20
Timing is the key of getting the picture. The sun only gives you a few minutes to get that picture. This one was taken over a cotton field that had already been picked.
Opelika Football Captains Show Character
When the color guard passed and the National Anthem was played during the Opelika-Lee Game, Opelika Football Captains showed their character. Maybe some others should be leaders and show respect. Who is the example here?
TOGETHER, OPELIKA
The Opelika Police Department is making great efforts to have better community relations. The Have started a new division headed up by Caption Healey and Allison Duke. This week, they kicked off with a press conference to announce some of the goals with the slogan “TOGETHER, OPELIKA”. Please go to the webpage https://www.opelika-al.gov/228/Police to view …
Windshields and Bugs
This time of the year is when you really get a windshield full of Love Bugs. I noticed this swarm of bugs out next to the road last week on a sunny afternoon.
Spider in the Yard
For the last several days I have seen this yellow garden spider in the front yard. Today, I got to see it eat its prey. I have read that the yellow garden spider does not bother people unless you grab or do something to it. The bite would be like a bee sting. So, do …
Have you heard them?
To me, it seems like the Cicada is out in large numbers this year. If you go outside in the hot and muggy southern summer, you have heard the Cicadas. I understand that they make the noise by rubbing their wings together.
Lynn Haven still under repair
Repair work is still going on in Lynn Haven 20 months after Michael hit the Bay Area. Many houses had to be torn down for the foundation had to be built up before it could be rebuilt. A large number of roofs are still blue waiting to be repaired. Other lots are vacated because of …
