KaBoom! Built in a Day

KaBoom! Here's the playground that was built in a day, 

thanks to a national, non-profit organization

 that is dedicated to saving play!

KaBOOM partnered with the City of Selma, Hanil E Ewa 

and International Paper's Riverdale Mill, along with lots of volunteers,

 to build this kid-inspired playspace in an East Selma neighborhood.

 Already, the children are flocking to slide, swing and play on the gym sets.

Posted at Our World Tuesday

YAWN, It's Monday!

YAWN, It's Monday!

Here is yet another gator mount on display at the Central Alabama Farmers Cooperative

 in Selma. These gators were caught during the 2011 West Central Alabama gator hunt,

 and you can see them through August. Meanwhile, preparations are under way

 for this year's hunt. Fifty tags are out, and the hunt runs for two weekends

 in mid-August. 

Alabama became the first state to protect alligators back in 1938,

 but the reptiles increased in numbers enough that regulated,

 small-scale hunts are needed to help manage their population.   

P.S. This picture explains why I am not a river rat!

State Record Alligator

Forget the Loch Ness Monster. This beast is for real!

Who KNEW such huge reptiles swam in our river?

 Until gator season began last year, I sure didn't!

The Fancher Gator, Alabama's state record at 14 feet, 2 inches and 838 pounds,

 is attracting attention while on display at the Central Alabama Farmers Co-op

 in Selma. The alligator was caught in the Alabama River in Wilcox County

 last August by The Fancher Gator Team. Wildlife Images Taxidermy Studio 

of Autaugaville mounted the reptile in a natural pose, snatching a river otter. 

And now, it's about time for gator season to begin again!

I say, "Go get 'em!"

Posted at Camera Critters

 

Pickin on Water Avenue

We're still out pickin' around Selma, and here's a place on Water Avenue.

So, do you prefer the well-worn relics on the sidewalk

 or shiny blue bottles in the window?

Posted at Weekend Reflections

I Love Country and Animals

While country decor may not be as fashionable as it once was,

 the person who buys this will help the Selma Animal Shelter.

 Among booths at Junebugg's Flea and Antique Mall is one

 that benefits cats and dogs that are looking for a furever home.  

Posted at Rural Thursday

Bottle Trees and Bargains

Bottle trees have made a comeback down here in the American South,

 and whether they keep the haints at bay or not, they sure make a colorful addition

 to yards and patios. This one, along with tons of other things,

 was found at Junebugg's Flea Market and Antique Mall. Love that place!

Posted at ABC Wednesday for "The Letter B"

Midday Shade

Midday shade is a scarce commodity downtown in July, and sometimes

 you have to search for just the right spot and angle to catch it!

 Phoenix Park on Water Avenue offers a solution!

Posted at Ruby Tuesday

Our World Tuesday

St. James Streetscape

White crepe myrtles lend a soft yet showy touch to the streetscape

 in front of the St. James Hotel on Water Avenue. 

Simply Summer

Boughs of crepe myrtle splash pink and green across a cottage in Old Town 

for a mid-morning, blue-sky picture that is simply summer in Selma.

Posted at Skywatch Friday

Drugstore Facelift

Pilcher-McBryde Drugstore on Broad Street recently got a facelift.

 Notice the vintage Rexall sign that still hangs.