The road goes ever on and on

It's almost been two weeks since my last exploration.  First attempt at posting got delayed by the raining and subsequent flooding in the Nashville area on May 1 and 2.  Second attempt delayed by lack of sleep, as well as a friend's birthday celebration (involving a sushi bar and a 9pm showing of Ironman 2), among other things.

So here I am, sitting on the enclosed deck of the house my parents are living in, finally getting around to posting again.

Now, without further ado, I shall begin...

April 30, 2010

Down the street a ways from where I live on 5th Avenue South there runs a set of train tracks.  I've passed them many a time on my way to Pinkerton Park, and seen many people following the tracks a ways, but I've never done it myself until now.

This is a cool building next to the train tracks.  Very near where I began my explorations.

About to start walking...

I really like doing shots like this.  Not sure why, I just do.

 "I hear the train a-comin'.  It's rollin' round the bend..."

One of a few bridges I had to cross.

I eventually went past the Factory on Franklin Road and ... whatever that other road is called.  I can't think of it right now.

Nice semi-enclosed (ish) part of the tracks.  Not a lot of direct sunlight, which was nice.  Made for some nice pictures.

Getting close to my turn-around spot.

By this point I had been walking for a 45 minutes to an hour, and decided it was time to head back.  Didn't want to repeat my 3-hour outing from my last exploration.  :)

And now I'm heading back.

And that's about it.  I took a lot of pictures, but most of them are so similar, I didn't want to post many this time.  I don't know when or where my next exploration is going to take place, but I'll let you know when I find out.  Until then:

"May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.  May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields.  And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand." - Irish Blessing

Still upcoming, or whatever

I haven't forgotten to post the results of my last exploration of Franklin.  I was going to do it last Friday, but forgot, then last weekend it rained practically nonstop in the Nashville area, resulting in some major flooding in many, many places, most of which are still recovering.

I've been working, not sleeping well, and doing one of the things I do well:

Procrastinating.

Seriously, it's a big problem.  Granted, the rainfall and subsequent flooding has been a major issue, but I haven't been able to go out and help people help other people because of work.  I've had ample time to post my pictures.

And as I currently have nothing planned for after work tomorrow, here's what I'm going to do:  I'm going to write myself a reminder with BIG FREAKIN' LETTERS in black Sharpie, and make myself remember to not only write the blog entry, but work on -

- honorary member profile(s) for my facebook group "Knights In Battered Armor."
- my story

All three of these have been sorely neglected and I no longer have any acceptable excuse for not working on them.

*as I write/read what I wrote, it's already "tomorrow," so, all that is now referring to mid/late afternoon (at the earliest) on Saturday, May 8, 2010.  Until I go to bed.  Breaks for food and bathroom allowed.  Movies and tv shows (watched online) are a no-no.

Delayed/Postponed

Well, I was going to go exploring again today, and post pictures for you all to see, but the weather has not been accommodating.  It's going to have to wait until Mon-Thur evening or Friday morning.

First Tattoo (w/pics)

I asked the artist to draw up a nice looking text similar to a photo of a tattoo I printed out earlier in the day.  He did an awesome job, I must say.  (And as it turns out, he went to school with one of my friends from Christ Community.  Small world.) 

One hour of work and $100 later...

It's Gaelic for - "To God Alone Be The Glory" / "Glory Be To God Alone"
*you get the idea...

Tattoo

Planning on getting my first tattoo tomorrow.  Pictures will probably be posted a couple days or so afterwards (here and on Facebook).  To quote The Emperor's New Groove: "It's my birthday gift to me!"

Car Troubles

I'm having car troubles.  The thermostat on my car needs to be replaced (I believe), because I cannot drive my car more than a few miles without it overheating very quickly.  Twice now, it's decided to just puke out all the coolant in the reservoir after being driving a short distance.  I don't know how much it's going to cost to get the part (online, or at a parts store).  I could probably afford it now (since I just got paid) if it isn't expensive, but I also had to take the majority of my paycheck and pay rent for this month, so I don't have a lot left for things like buying parts for my car.

I walk to work every day, and to most places I need to go, like the library, so unless I need to go to church or someplace that will take me an hour or two to walk to, I'll be ok without a car.

Trying not to stress and worry.

Glóir do Dhia amháin.

The Exploration of Franklin on April 2nd

On April 1st, I walked from my house in downtown Franklin, to the Goodwill on Hillsboro Rd and Del Rio. On my way there, I saw a walking path I had not known about. Since I wasn't working the following day, I decided to follow it in the morning.


I saw this sign while I was walking down the street to the start of the walk path I had found. Immediately made me think of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice.'


Front view of the house.



Here's the sign at the start of the walking path.



The first length of the path follows a nice little river.



Took a couple shots close to the ground like this one.



Part of the path I followed went alongside a small developed area/community.



At the end of the developed community...



Bridge/road just past a public park/ballfield area alongside Hillsboro Rd.



I had just enough time for one shot of this bird before it flew away.




Another low-to-the-ground shot.



The last shot I took before going home. I think this is near the same spot as the first one...

So those are the highlights of my walk. I don't know how far I actually walked, but I was out for at least 2 1/2 hours, so I've estimated that I walked a good 7 or 8 miles that morning. More than what I was expecting, but I had a good time regardless.