Symmetry Saturday

Taken November 10, 2024, on an EMW around Lead Mine Lake 

more photos to come.

In early October, we made arrangements with Tri-City Painting to do some

interior painting. We thought maybe late November to early December.

 On Thursday November 14, at 9 am the painter called to ask if he could start painting

the guest bathroom and the laundry area.  Well of course when a painter

wants to come is it fine.  Neither of those areas required much prep on our part.

Today, November 16, while you enjoy this peaceful photo, he will be painting the office/exercise/craft room at 9am

He will be finished by early afternoon.

Good news is all the painting will be completed by the end of next week. 

I  will read blogs from my iPad today. I have to type with one finger on my iPad so I won't be leaving any comments.  I will catch up with you all on Sunday.

 

Nature in NC #2 and Feline Friday

  Nature Friday host LLB Gang   Click here Hostess Miss Mimi 

Thank you for hosting!

 

Nature facts from NC and a few photos.

Recently Auntie's NCRGEA (North Carolina Retired Government Employee's Association) 

monthly magazine arrived. It always has some fun puzzles etc in it.  This month it was

A Fall 2024 Word Search

"All Things North Carolina"

They wrote a sentence with facts about NC things then you had to find it.

I'll be sharing them this month

click here to see #1 NC Nature post

Today I'm sharing two 

1.  State Sea Shell aka Sea Snail

The Scotch Bonnet was designated the state shell in 1965. The shape of the shell is also said to resemble the traditional Scottish wood bonnet called Tam o 'Shanter

 A  few facts from website

The shell is egg-shaped and fairly large, 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 cm) in maximum dimension, with a regular pattern of yellow, orange or brown squarish spots. The surface sculpture of the shell is highly variable: the surface can be smooth and polished, have grooves, be granulated, or even be nodulose on the shoulder of the whorls.

Have you ever wondered about the 5 slits in a Sand dollar?

The five oblong holes, known as lunules and reflected in the skeletons, let water pass through them to reduce the lifting pressure of the current. The holes also let sand pass through and help them disappear into the bottom faster. When they die and wash ashore, their skeletons become works of art

Bonus photo of my sea shell and sand dollar collection

Any beachcomber who finds Sand Dollars along their stroll considers it a lucky omen! They aren't likely to be found on many beaches, but there are several spots around the United States where you'll find them.

I adore sand dollars.  Thirty + years ago,  I was fortunate to find four whole sand dollars at Atlantic Beach.  

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2. State Marsupial

In 2013 when the General Assembly was selecting North Carolina's State Marsupial, it was easy since the Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial in the State. *Read below photo why it is called Virginia

Few facts from NC wildlife site.

*The Virginia opossum (Didelphis virginiana), also known as the North American opossum, is a member of the opossum family found from southern Canada to northern Costa Rica (making it the northernmost marsupial in the world). Commonly referred to simply as the possum,^[7] it is a solitary nocturnal animal about the size of a domestic cat, and a successful opportunist.

Feline Friday Flash back with a bit of sparkle

Madi November 15, 2016

Thoroughly Poetic Thursdayt#188

 Today is Poetic Thursday hosted by our pals Teddy and Angel Sammy at Two Spoiled Cats

Today's photo prompt is  

My car was packed 

My GPS set for the Primate Park.

 I had lots of trip snacks 

I was full of glee to see them

They were thrilled to see me

Their thrill turned to monkey madness

BECAUSE

I forgot to pack Bananas, grapes and mangoes

Wordy Wednesday from a Florida 'gator

    

Thank you to our Hostess

Sandee at Comedy Plus 

My best Gal Pal, Pix in Florida, sent this

Video to me.  It came with caption (11/11/24)

"We had a visitor today but he could not reach the doorbell"

16 second video

It is a juvenile alligator.  It is the first one we've had on the porch.

I am glad I just didn't walk out there.

He was really staring at us.  We could not get him to leave. Earlier today there was a larger brown spot on their lawn.  Shaped like a large 'gator.  Probably Mama. Then then Junior showed up.  Alligators have been very active in the back by the Preserve near the house.

Mama had long forgotten him.

Bryan and I replied, "he certainly is a social 'gator.  Looks like he is saying are you my Mommy?"

Happy Tuesday and Cafe Carolina review

    

Thank you to our

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at

 Comedy Plus  

We continue on our quest to find an alternative for our Saturday lunches 

since Seaboard Cafe closed.

Our recent trip to CAFE CAROLINA was a smashing success.

Above is a photo of  the newest location.

This is not a new cafe.  It has been in Cameron Village Shopping Center for 30 years in 3 different locations.

Before I retired, I had lunch at Cafe Carolina at least once a week.

Depending on the weather, I often walked there from NCSU campus.

The third location is large enough for both of the two former cafes to fit in it.

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Below is a photo of the 2nd location. 

 I posted about it in March 2010. Having 3 locations speaks is slow and steady growth and success.

Mom's favorite lunch spot..

Carolina Cafe and Bakery is absolutely my happy place. I love the colors, the choice pleasant dining either in or outside. My favorite sandwich is the **Carolina Cafe Turkey Breast...oh and the cafe dressing on the sandwich is delicious. Oh and most importantly all dogs are welcomed to dine with their owners on the extensive patio that also wraps around the left side of the building.

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The third location is large enough for both of the two former cafes to fit in it. Here are a few photos. They serve breakfast, lunch and supper here. Best time to go for lunch is 11am in between breakfast and lunch.  However, the day we were there it was PACKED so no  dining room photos. 

This is the bakery and bagel bar.

There is a huge outside patio that wraps around the entire building

We were both extremely excited that Cafe Carolina still has our favorite sandwiches on their menu.

We were both extremely excited that Cafe Carolina still has our favorite sandwiches on their menu.

Bryan ordered a roast beef sub with Swiss cheese and original Miss Vicky Potato Chips.

 I ordered **Cafe Carolina Turkey breast sandwich with avocado and their secret CC dressing spread

and Miss Vicky's Sea Salt Potato Chips.
Our food was delicious and we will add Cafe Carolina to our Saturday rotation of lunch venues.

Cafe Carlina and several other retail shops are on the first floor of the Berkshire Luxury apartments.  There are at least five floors of apartments. 

Multipurpose buildings are the latest trend, one can sleep, eat and play all in the same location.

Here are a few 

York building in below photo is one of the original buildings from 1949.

New buildings going on up on every block.

It is the office of the developers of Cameron Village.

Awww Monday and Sparks with Cali and Rocky

 

 We thank our Hostess Sandee at Comedy Plus

 Dearest Auntie HiC

 Cali is slowly warming up to the idea of playing with me. 

I’ve been using all my signature moves, like the Rocky Rolly technique!

Progress is slow, but I’m patient❣️

Love from your Ginger Nephew

Rocky

see my video below for a demonstration of my moves..
and volume up  please.  Mom picked great music.

Dearest Rocky...

what purrfect music and Auntie HiC says Cali would be very lucky to have you spend your 

whole living and loving her....every girls dream to have such a devoted 

beau/brovver

Lovingly Auntie HiC

Easy Sunday Ussies November 2017

My ussie is my reflection from outside as I stood on the porch looking in at 

Madi Queen of SunPuddles