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Abandoned Hotel and Fire Escape

This structure is located in Colorado City, Texas.  The first time I saw it was about 5 years ago and it still looks exactly the same now as it did then.  

Even though it's abandoned, it's pristine.  No trash on the sidewalks, no debris around the edges of the building, the lower level business spots are boarded up with wood and there are pretty paintings on the boards, it doesn't look like the building has deteriorated at all.

I don't know anything about the safety of the structure but it sure would be great if someone with money were able to refurbish this old motel.  Maybe it's not possible.

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Vacant hotel and silos

These structures are located in downtown Colorado City, Texas.  The hotel, as well as many other spaces in downtown Colorado City, has been vacant for as long as I've lived in Texas, and in spite of that the structure is very well taken care of.  I can't quite figure that out.  

The silos are located along the edge of the railroad tracks and they look as though they're used regularly.

According to the data from 2021, the population of Colorado City was 4,391.

It is the city seat of Mitchell County.  It is approximately 1 hr 10 minutes north of San Angelo.

My heart is grateful that:

I forced myself out of the house today to take a photo roadtrip

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Hotel and Spa

A beautiful hotel and spa in downtown Santa Fe.

It's so nice to see some different architecture.

My grateful heart rejoices today for:

beauty in the mundane

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Ozona Hotel

The Ozona Hotel in Ozona, Texas is a 3-story abandoned hotel.  

Ozona is the only town in Crockett County, Texas

grateful heart:

my daughter is having another baby girl in July

A Fresh New Day

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For the past several weeks I've been dealing with some serious pain in the leg where I had my hip replacement last year.  It always takes me by surprise how constant pain can drain a person.  It's somewhat under control with the use of ibuprofen, but it's always there.  I finally had some blood work done and am awaiting the results to see what further action needs to be taken.

For the past 2-3 days the weather has been oppressive too.  Cloudy, rainy, cool--conditions that make one want to grab a book and a beverage and curl up on the couch even when feeling well.  So by the end of yesterday I was dealing with not only pain and apprehension but a serious case of cabin fever.

I say all of that as background for today.  It was a fresh, new day.  It dawned clear, sunny, beautiful & warm.  So off we headed to Ko Olina, one of the most beautiful areas of the island, to show a visiting friend the glories of the Ihilani & Aulani Hotels.

Pool at Ihilani

Ihilani Hotel

Aulani Disney Resort

Beach at Aulani

Aulani

Mickey posing for photos

Late Post for Friday, Mar 6

Friday my friend Jackie and I spent the day on the grounds of the Hawaiian Hilton and Hale Koa hotels. It was really beautiful, so much so that we got there at 11 am and didn't leave until 8 pm. We had to wait for the Friday night fireworks, sponsored by the Hilton every Friday night. I think I've mentioned before that they only last about 5-10 minutes, but they're fun and they're definitely a Friday Night in Honolulu tradition.

This first image is of one of the sides of the Hilton. The side facing the ocean is similarly decorated and is therefore a great landmark for anyone out on the ocean.

Next, these statues greet travelers on the main street of town. They are soooo beautiful. I got goosebumps when I was there photographing them. Hawaiian dance is very lovely and these statues depict that grace in an awesome way. There is a third dancer, but with all the foliage in the background, the figures get somewhat lost. Not so in person, but the image of the three of them didn't do it justice.

Some of the landscaping around the hotel.

I wasn't very successful capturing the fireworks. Being so close, as in practically looking straight up at the fireworks, I didn't have the right lens on the camera, and they last such a short time I didn't have time to change lenses. This is one of the better images. Jackie and I will probably go back next Friday and shoot from Magic Island, which I've mentioned before.

And now.....Drum Roll Please--GRAND ANNOUNCEMENT!! I finally figured out what my year-long project will be. Tattoos. I'm not a big fan of tattoos, but I have to tell you that I've seen some truly beautiful tattoo artwork here in Hawaii. And not a single person has said 'no' when I've asked to photograph theirs. Whew, am I relieved to finally have a project theme! No more floundering around for me, at least not until this project is done and it's time for another.

Posted on Sat, for Friday, Mar 6, 2009

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