Monday, April 8, 2024

No sunshine that day

  Taken before the eclipse, just a cloudy day! ( partial eclipse will be around 3:00 pm EDT in Black Mountain)

Echoes of past vines on the window that's not used.



The view without any mountains...just a cloud about 30 feet above us. Red awning is for the Trailhead Restaurant. The stone building with wood door entrance in the middle is My Father's Pizza. Both of these are locally owned. The warehouse style building faces a pathway going from this parking lot over to Cherry St. and has several shops. 

Lots of cars like to park here to go to a variety of shops and restaurants. Here we see the Dripolator Coffee Shop (locally owned) to the left, with Harwood Funeral Home across State Street.



A well built ramp allows handicap accessibility to The Cutting Crew.


This locally owned shop is in the rear of the building housing the Dripolator. Joe is not taking new customers, but stays busy 5-6 days a week. I'm so glad to be a regular customer!


Today's quote:

Gratitude practice isn’t about pacifying our painful or challenging times—it’s about recognizing them and finding self-compassion as we do the work.

ALEX ELLE

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11 comments:

  1. eileeninmdApril 8, 2024 at 6:27 AM

    A nice collection of local business, I hope they are all doing well.
    Take care, have a great day and happy new week!

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    1. Barbara RogersApril 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM

      I loved that the mountains disappeared on that day. These businesses do stay busy.

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  2. TomApril 8, 2024 at 6:46 AM

    ...we should see the total eclipse and so far the sky looks good.

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    1. Barbara RogersApril 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM

      That will be fun. And lasting several minutes too!

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  3. Vicki LaneApril 8, 2024 at 11:01 AM

    I love the vine echoes!

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    1. Barbara RogersApril 8, 2024 at 1:03 PM

      Aren't they graceful, speaking of the life of greenery which is now gone.

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  4. Granny SueApril 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM

    You live in a nice community, Barb. Lots of little shops, seems like.

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    1. Barbara RogersApril 8, 2024 at 8:50 PM

      It does have its charm, coupled with the various hiking opportunities all over the area.

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  5. CloudiaApril 8, 2024 at 6:23 PM

    A very companionable town that has what you need. Wishing you a beautiful spring. Aloha!

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    1. Barbara RogersApril 8, 2024 at 8:51 PM

      Thank you Cloudia...I do find most of my needs met right here !

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  6. AnonymousApril 9, 2024 at 10:40 AM

    I like those shadows, /AC

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