What I Saw – Saturday, July 26, 2014

From around town . . .

 Follow those Marines!

 to the reception at the Hambones.

 Go home, Bear – you’re drunk.
(He even fell off the chair!)

 With a little TLC . . . 

 these post offices lights could really look like something.

 I don’t know whether to call this “Faded Glory” or “Stars and Strips.”
I guess I’ll just call it a disgrace.

 Have a seat . . . 

from this line-up.

What I saw recently

Some pics from around town over the last week or two or three . . .

 Quite a catch

 A flathead catfish

 A big ‘un

 The tying of the shoe

Abandoned stroller – and bike (It’s there, deep in the foliage.)

 Abandoned ancient technology

 Abandoned modern footwear

 This way ‘n’ that

 At Laurel Hill

 At CHS
 Y ?

 Biking is good exercise

 Now we know why the rates went up – to pay for the paint.

 Delivering the goods

Keeping a watchful eye

Repairs set to begin Monday at railroad crossing in Columbia

South Front Street will be closed between Union and Locust streets until Aug. 18. The road will be closed at the crossing in both directions. A detour will be posted.

Norfolk Southern sues to block disclosure of crude oil shipments

The suit was filed Wednesday, the same day the U.S. Department of Transportation announced proposed rules to improve the safety of crude oil shipments by rail. Several serious oil train accidents resulting in spills, fires and fatalities have increased scrutiny on the industry.
MORE:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2014/07/24/234381/norfolk-southern-sues-to-block.html