And another one.

Clouds

The lack of mountains (and small numbers of trees) does allow for a magnificent view of the sky.

If only.

I think I've mentioned before the lack of mountains around Lubbock. But, as also mentioned, it is worth the drive from time to time.

Hard-Working Machines

So I happened to see the Weather Channel a couple of mornings ago, and it was only 7 AM (Central time) and already every city listed on the ticker was over 75 degrees. So I suppose it's been a hot week everywhere.

Good Morning

This is more my husband's typical breakfast, actually.

Good people to chat with

A picture of authors in Barnes & Noble.

Still no luck.

I think the problem is with my computer, even though I would like to blame blogger.

Three tries, no luck.

Try back tomorrow. :(

Trying to get a story

Yes, I'm afraid it will be variations on a theme for a few days... three different television stations turned up for the Harry Potter release at Barnes & Noble.

Book Seven

The newscasters found quite a large audience at the release party for Harry Potter yesterday.

Gone.

Empty buildings tend to weird me out a bit.

A wee rest

This is for you, Amy

If only I could play.

I had meant to have this picture last week for the end of Wimbledon, but the fates conspired against me and I couldn't get over there. Here, then, is our local tennis supply shop.

Sprinklers

This was a taboo action just a few weeks ago; the city was under a watering ban for most of the month of June. The ban was lifted in stages, and was finally rescinded throughout the city on July 4.

This one is accurate

It has to be, because "Around the Clock Storage" is the business name and apparently they quite like their clock!

For your caffiene fix.

So you don't fall down the stairs.

This light looks equally decorative when knocked sideways.

Rock on.

Does anyone know what this is?

There are quite a few of these mysterious trees lining the street near my work. But I don't know what they are.

Home of the early return credit!

Will Rogers

I had a Texas Tech University alumnus stop by, so here's a popular TTU landmark.

Independence Day

Pointy

Continuing with my fascination with arches, this is the front of a shopping centre.

Nice place to worship

I think this is one of the prettiest church buildings in Lubbock. I've never been inside it, but I've heard the inside is also quite nice.

Are you thirsty?

Sounds like a fun place to be.

The Doors

The Ski Lubbock shop also has really nice gates and doors.

But I need ski poles NOW!

Naturally, the store does not see a lot of business during the summer.

Didn't even know you could!

It seems a bit ludicrous to have a shop called "Ski Lubbock" since the nearest place to ski is at least a 4-hour drive away, and our average yearly snowfall is somewhere around 8 inches. And yet, here it is!

Let's Go Skiing!

This is a shop I'll post some closer pics of in the next couple of days, but I wanted to start off with the big picture.

I don't think they are really Irish

The stair to nowhere

Okay, so there is a door there.

Taking a Rest

This little fellow was very patient while I took several pictures of him.

What's the time?

With one exception

A Nice Place to Eat

With a rather photogenic sign!

A bit battered.

Unfortunately, the entire shopping centre is maintained about as well as this sign.

Sounds bright.

You'd have a colourful tongue after one of these!

Let there be light...

Of course, it isn't really necessary at 3 in the afternoon.

My Husband is Very Clever

The Chamber

Oh, my, this blog seems to have disintegrated into "Lubbock Some Days Photo." Please accept my apologies as I try to get everything around here settled down again!






I have some photos in mind that I'm looking forward to sharing, and I haven't forgotten the requests I received! I am hoping to get to them all soon, but hesitate to give a time frame, because there is no telling what is going to happen next.

Insert your own comment here.

Arches

The school does not make up this entire centre, but this picture reminds me of a posh school in a movie.

Sorry for my absence the last few days; we went to see my brother-in-law graduate and I didn't have time to get my posts set up in advance.

Kind of old

I took this picture because of the "Established 1932" line; that's about as old as things get around here. :)

Oops.

Someone IS there!

This little outdoor cafe is finally getting some use again after sitting empty all winter.

Ivy-covered trees

Flowers

This little bunch of flowers is taped to a stop sign. Ordinarily, one only sees this sort of display where there has been a fatal auto accident, although this one is less that two blocks from my apartment and I'm sure I would have heard if that had happened. Perhaps someone wanted to be festive.

I'll just get the bus, then...

In honour of petrol prices continuing to skyrocket, here's a photo of a place I expect to spend a great deal of time in the near future.

Dome of the Municipal Arena

As seen from the opposite side of the track.