Fence post

The fence surrounding the Rosedale Memorial Arch that I displayed yesterday had these wonderful fence post.  

A Late Honor of Veterans Day

I took these photos last week right before Veterans Day and then in my haste to schedule my post before I left town I forgot to schedule these photos for last Friday.  This is my belated Veteran's day post.  The city of Rosedale, Kansas honor their veterans lost in war with this monument.  Rosedale is one of the many suburbs of Kansas City.  I liked the photo with the tree to my right when on my camera, but once downloaded I liked the one below better.  I appreciate our veterans fighting for our freedom.

Food

After flight delays and missed connecting flights, I made it home late last night.  Now on to the important things and catch up with my friends blogs.

Eagle Statue

This Eagle statue, originally stood in a courtyard of a Japanese temple.  It was made in the 1700's in Japan and was in the Japanese exhibit at the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904.  J. C. Nichols bought the piece and installed in Kansas City in 1935.

Typical Neighborhood

I am away until Monday and may not be able to visit your blogs.  I will catch up next week, have a great weekend.

Ride

Found this ride at Strouds, the chicken restaurant I recently showed you.

I am away until Monday and may not be able to visit your blogs.  I will catch up next week, have a great weekend.

Roundabout

I am not fond of roundabouts, but I realize they serve a purpose and accept them.  They have become increasingly popular in Kansas City.  I do hate stop lights more than roundabouts  The above roundabout  is just to slow traffic, but many are to eliminate stop lights so guess I cannot complain.

I am away until Monday and may not be able to visit your blogs.  I will catch up next week, have a great weekend.

Downtown Living

Seems like all the buildings downtown are being converted into condos or lofts.  I have always wanted to live downtown in a loft with all the windows, brick walls, and modern upgrades.

I am away until Monday and may not be able to visit your blogs.  I will catch up next week, have a great weekend.

End of flowers

Unfortunately flower season is coming to an end.

Country Club Christian Church II

I received a few comments about this church using Country Club in it's name.  The church is named after it's neighborhood known as the Country Club District.  I agree I found the name odd also.  I've seen other church names that include their neighborhood.

As you can see in the photo to the left one of the spires (not sure of the correct term) at the top of the center structure is missing.  I know 1920 is not all that old but I also found that the church is preserving it's history with it's renovations.

Country Club Christian Church

While researching this church built in 1920, I found an article that renovations have started in the week in a half since I took these photos.  Many of the details on the outside are weather worn.  I also read that the stain glass windows will be replaced.   It is a beautiful old church.

Up above.

Inside the Country Club Christian Church I found this beautiful ceiling.  Even with a burnt out light I thought this turned out well.

Guard Rail Fence

While I was on the look out for fences for this months theme day, I found this one on a downtown overpass.  I usually drive under this bridge on the highway below but was happy to capture this shot from the street above.

Weekend Reflection

Chez Elle a fabulous crepe restaurant.

It's my weekend, I hope everyone has a great Friday!

Stroud's Restaurant

As you can see this restaurant uses every inch of space, including this fireplace mantel for dish storage.  This house was built in 1829 as a two room log cabin and grew as the children arrived until it finished as a 10 room house.  In 1954 the house was purchased for a restaurant which to this day serves traditional fried chicken family style.  There are other specialties served but plates of fried chicken, green beans, potatoes and cinnamon rolls are the norm.  Since this is an old log cabin, the rooms are cozy and there is always a line waiting for the restaurant to open.  Everyone is content to wait for the dinner awaiting them.

Barney Allis Plaza Fountain

This fountain is located by the convention center in downtown Kansas City, MO.  The 112 spouts run a block long.  This was taken early morning on my way to work.  

Theme Day - Fence

It is that time of month again.  The first day of the month is Theme Day, this months theme was fence.  Click the below link to see other CDPs theme day.

Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Country Club District

The Country Club District is just south of the Country Club Plaza, both developed by J C Nichols.  This is a group of historical upscale neighborhoods.  The area was built in stages between 1906 and 1950.  This area goes on forever with tall tree lined streets, deep lawns and beautiful homes.

Happy Halloween

Meyers Circle Fountain

Named The Seahorse Fountain.  JC Nichols developed the Country Club Plaza and this area south of the Plaza.   I displayed many photo of the Plaza in Sept.   JC Nichols found the center piece of this fountain in Venice, Italy where it had stood for 300 years.  He purchased it and the fountain was completed in 1925.   This fountain has survived vandalism and car crashes.

Under 17th St Viaduct

I was out shooting more photo's this morning when I realized I hadn't put up my post last night.  The World Series took me away from it.  Heading to StL DP to see what Bob has to say.  Happy Saturday.

Good to the Last Drop

Found on the property of a Northland Restaurant which I will be bringing you more photo's of in the coming days.  The Northland is known in KC as the area North of the Missouri River.  This area is still Kansas City including many suburbs.

Let me add - GOOOO  CARDINALS

Neighbor

My neighbor's farm has a group of beautiful maples that hide the house.  I love the red carpet made by the fallen leaves.  

Field Work

This farm is behind my home.  Last weekend they mowed the field and above the hay is being prepared for baling.  Today the field is full of round bales of hay.  One of the beauties of the midwest is harvesting.

Lights II

I need to get back downtown one evening and capture these lights at night. 

Tin Man

 I think this guy will still be on the corner tomorrow.

I hope all of you have a smooth start to the week. 

Welcome - Blue Bird Bistro

The Blue Bird Bistro is a delightful upscale organic place to enjoy great food and company.  Every week they provide the Wednesday Table, a communal four course savory affair.

Lights

Yesterday a friend and I attended a huge Holiday Mart at Bartle Hall and while walking on the streets of downtown KC, a wonderful man told us of a short cut by entering through the KC Convention Center.  Upon entering, we found these fantastic lights just inside the entrance of the convention center.  I can only imagine how magnificent these would look at night opposed to during day with light streaming through all the large windows.  

Details - Garment District

Building details always attract my eye.  One of my favorite blocks in downtown KCMO is known as the Garment District.  Another favorite is the weekend, Friday is here.  Happy Friday.

Gate

Found on University of Missouri, Kansas City campus.

Under

Taken in September.