Caught by a train

Powering Young Minds

These windmills are not technically in Lubbock, but are actually in a small town about 15 minutes away (where the aforementioned race took place on Saturday). These two windmills, plus another that was behind where I was standing, provide electricity for the town's schools.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

The entire cast of the play onstage toward the end.

Intermission

Every year in Lubbock, there is a free Shakespearean play put on in a city park, appropriately entitled "Shakespeare in the Park." This weekend, the citizens of Lubbock were treated to A Midsummer Night's Dream in our very nice (and relatively new) ampitheatre.

Race Day

The finish chute had been taken down, but the clock was still running after a 10 K on Saturday.

After the Storm

I never get tired of taking pictures of the sky. This is right after a storm ended.

Lunar Eclipse

So this is the very end of our lunar eclipse this morning. Unfortunately, I have a hard time holding the camera still! Hence the reason there are three moons!

We were out running for most of the eclipse, and I didn't have my camera with me. But it was pretty cool.

All Serene

But not for long! Students and college football will be returning soon.

What?

I think it's supposed to be a tornado, possibly in a nursery.

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.