Archive for August, 2010

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 22:07:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Typical North Myrtle Beach……A rather typical colorful and well landscaped two story bungalow two blocks off the beach. In my travels through the city I noted that there was a good mix of housing from small one story bungalows to three story dupl…



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:56:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Yes This is Almost Beach Front Property……As already noted North Myrtle Beach is not your typical overdeveloped beach front. This scene is two blocks off the beach and there are two very nice two story bungalows on either side of this dense jungle …



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:44:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Quirky Times Two…….Another unique aspect of North Myrtle Beach are pillars all over the place marking, “Public Walkways.” These “walkways” cut through yards, between yards, and through backyards. You will note that there are really no walkways inv…



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:37:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

A “Heroic” Weather VaneWith the clouds and lighting behind it this is one impressive weather vane don’t you think. A rhetorical question of course. Makes your heart beat and bit faster and gives you a lump in your throat. Have Copeland’s “Fanfare for t…



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:34:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

North Myrtle Beach Rorschach TestWhile wondering the streets of North Myrtle Beach in the wee hours of the morning I came upon this scene. OK gang–What jumps into your mind when you first looked at this picture?



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:31:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Look How Interesting Perfection Can BeFor centuries philosophers have debated the definition of perfection. One line of thought is that everything is perfect. I believe it was Descartes who wrote of a rotten peach and asked whether it could not be cons…



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:28:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

Erin Go Braugh! Y’allWhether there be palm trees, palmetto trees or pine trees an Irish pub will be there! The only eating establishment on the main drag South Ocean Blvd.–Molly Darcy’s. They have traditional items on the menu but I settled on a steak…



Mosque in Texas vandalized causing $20,000 in damage.

By From http://www.imsurroundedbyidiots.com • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local

Yeah, burning that playground equipment is really going stop Islamic terrorism and Shariah Law. How much responsibility do people like Sarah Palin and Newt Gingrich bear for this wider wave of Islamophobia that has struck the nation? H/t: Doug Mataconis and Michael Powell on Twitter.



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:17:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

For the Ladies…..Being the gentleman that I am I would be remiss if I didn’t post at least one beach scene at sunrise. Beautiful but mundane as it is. I do draw the line at including the usual couple walking through the breaking waves hand in hand…



Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2010-08-14 21:02:00

By From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 14th, 2010 • Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

For the Guys……..No babes but you would agree that sitting back and relaxing with a Guinness or two….or three is just as good if not better. A cold Guinness is satisfying, low maintenance, and will never turn you down .