Thursday, May 12, 2022

Downtown Black Mountain

 On a Saturday at noon, there are lots of tourists in town. They keep our economy going, so I'm glad to see them. 

The little sidewalk planters are blooming again. 


I took something back to Town Hardware, and purchased something else. They are so much more personal than the big box stores...and fortunately there isn't one closer than 15 miles!

I took this shot because I'd never seen the Town Hardware sign painted on the bricks before.

This shows Cherry St. intersection (coming from the right) with State St. At times there was almost no traffic. 

Looking down Cherry St, which has been made into a one-way street in the last year or so. It sure cuts the traffic on that street, but there are some busy shops and restaurants along it. It's one of the best shopping streets in town!

Looking toward Cherry St. intersection from standing near Town Hardware on State St. There aren't many trees planted along the street now. The flag on the light pole reflects our slogan "The Little Town that Rocks." We have rocking chairs placed around sometimes.

Sharing with Skywatch Friday

Today's quote:
Pablo Picasso said, "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life,"
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9 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMay 12, 2022 at 6:33 AM

    Hello,
    The mural on the hardware store is pretty! The sky looks lovely, a nice day to walk around the town. Take care, have a great day!

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    1. Barbara RogersMay 12, 2022 at 3:09 PM

      Thanks for your comment Eileen. Glad to add this to Skywatch Friday (finally.)

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  2. TomMay 12, 2022 at 6:54 AM

    ...thanks for the tour.

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    1. Barbara RogersMay 12, 2022 at 3:10 PM

      You are quite welcome, though your comment sat here waiting for me to approve of it, for some strange reason. I approve!

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  3. Yogi♪♪♪May 12, 2022 at 10:58 PM

    You live in a very nice town. I think things like clean streets and flower boxes make a difference.

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  4. JimMay 13, 2022 at 5:22 AM

    Interesting.

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  5. Spare Parts and PicsMay 13, 2022 at 4:46 PM

    Long live the small town hardware store!! So many have disappeared as the big boxes have taken over. Really too bad.

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  6. Light and VoicesMay 15, 2022 at 10:14 AM

    The knowledge of the small town hardware store owner/manager was over the top. Shelves or bins always had what you needed and the clerk would take you right to the item. A customer could go in and out the back door without someone saying "How did you get in here?" I loved walking with you around your town. Ahhh.....the memories that were aroused. Thank you. Have a nice weekend.

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  7. William KendallMay 15, 2022 at 6:50 PM

    Good shots! We have lots of tourists around now too.

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