Funny Product Placement in Bargain Bin Condoms

Funny Product Placement in Bargain Bin Condoms - Randall's Grocery - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

A Visit to the Coast Electronics Museum: Post and Pix

I posted a review of the Gulf Coast Electronics Museum on 29-95.com. Lots of pix here.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Melton Steel

Melton Steel - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Thursday Afternoon Photo Post: The Artery & Scrap Daddy Studio

I love Houston's randomness and its ability to foster strange environments. As we hunt for a house, we have found such places is some of the city's more residential area's. Between W. Belfort and Willowbend, there's a stretch of undeveloped greenland where high-voltage power-lines run. And grazing in that area are horses. The juxtaposition is great (and in need of a photograph.)

Like the electric horseland, random driving around Houston found me stumbling across the Scrap Daddy studios. The mix of industrial and residential made it less surprising, but still totally enjoyable. Lastly, I was directed by a colleague to search out The Artery. This is a hidden little eden, looking much like an abandoned property. Its not, and will be worth another visit.

The Artery - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

The Artery - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Outside of the Scrap Daddy Studio - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Outside of the Scrap Daddy Studio - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Outside of the Scrap Daddy Studio - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: Masonic Aztek Mural, Galaxy Auto Upholstery - Houston, TX

Masonic Aztek Mural, Galaxy Auto Upholstery - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wednesday Night Photo Post: The Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy

All my Stibbert Museum Photos.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Stibbert Museum - Florence, Italy, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wayne White Review on 29-95: Looking Good All Around

My latest contribution to 29-95 (The passed-out passions of George Jones) was posted today. 371 words talking up the great Wayne White show at Rice U. Art Gallery. I had hit the gallery on Friday to take some pix and threw together the post over the weekend. The exhibition is a great one, and even if the galley wasn't paying for some of my bills, I would still be mighty impressed with what goes on there.

Wayne White - "BIG LECTRIC FAN TO KEEP ME COOL WHILE I SLEEP" (Panorama 3) @ Rice University Art Gallery - Houston, TX - 2009, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wayne White - "BIG LECTRIC FAN TO KEEP ME COOL WHILE I SLEEP" @ Rice University Art Gallery - Houston, TX - 2009, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wayne White - "BIG LECTRIC FAN TO KEEP ME COOL WHILE I SLEEP" @ Rice University Art Gallery - Houston, TX - 2009, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wayne White - "BIG LECTRIC FAN TO KEEP ME COOL WHILE I SLEEP" @ Rice University Art Gallery - Houston, TX - 2009, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Friday Photo Play Day: 2nd and 3rd Wards

In the Nature magazine article (BBC News link), British researchers used cellphones to track individuals' routes and found that people mostly visit the same few places time and time again. Knowing this, I try to see parts of the city that I wouldn't on my typical routines. Last week, I took advantage of a napping toddler in the back seat to venture around town. The following pictures were taken in the Second Ward neighborhood around the Houston Shipping Channel and the Third Ward. These are areas that I look to explore more in the future. All pix have location maps on their Flickr pages.

Sky Blue House - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Sparkle's Hamburger Spot - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Dixie Plating Co. - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Old Brick Chimney - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Bookert's Prowrestling Academy (detail) - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Concrete Silos - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Heights Ionic Pride 280 F & AM Masonic Lodge - Houston, TX, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Here and There: Vacation Recap

Despite the large amount of time spent on the internet, I've yet to write a post-vacation follow-up since returning. So, here is a brief, bulletpoint list of the highlights, with websites and Flickr pictures.

• If you're driving the 10 west of San Antonio, make a point of hitting the Bear Moon Bakery & Cafe in Boerne. The drive off the highway and into the cute little town was rewarded with some great Piggies, their superior version of a Texas kolatche. Random find.
  
  
  
• El Paso - The House of Sugar. Gorgeous, meticulously maintained.

• Las Vegas - Visibly affected by the economic depression. It's been taking a toll on both people and neighborhoods. Never did get a chance to take pictures inside Vegas Masonic Lodge #32, as I could have during a visit to their morning coffee club, open to the public. Also sad that time didn't allow for visits to either the Neon Graveyard or the Erotic Heritage Museum (nsfw). Happy to visit Johnstons Stables. Wished that someone answered the phone while I was taking shots outside, had hoped to get inside the expansive and intriguing grounds. Very happy to go to Frankie's Tiki Room. Leaving Vegas, had great subs (A "Bobbie" & "Slaw Be Jo") at the Boulder City Capriotti's.

• Tinkertown, NM! A great off-the-beaten-track attraction. 3$ bucks well spent!

• Visited Santa Fe, MN. Had inexpensive, good food at Harry's Road House and a great night at the El Ray Inn. The historic motor lodge was the hotel highlight of the trip. Would stay there again and recommend it to road-weary travelers. All found in the AAA guidebook.
  

• Stayed in Holbrook, NM, a Route 66 town. Gave me a desire to do a trip along the Mother Road.

That was a lot of driving and I'm happy we are happily back in Houston (except for an upcoming short side-trip to Kentucky, 2,000 mile round trip). I'll have to get myself reaquanited with all the things I wanted to do in town. See if the Odd Fellows Museum in the Heights and the Gulf Coast Electronics Museum are open yet.

Nice to be back in town.

Pictures of Places: Las Vegas, NV - Las Vegas, NM - Tinkertown, NM - Tucumcari, NM - Holbrook, AZ

There will be some recap of the 5,300 plus miles traveled this summer, but not tonight. Instead, there are photos.

Luv-It Custard - Las Vegas, NV 1, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Tinkertown - Sandia Park, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Tinkertown - Sandia Park, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Tinkertown - Sandia Park, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Tinkertown - Sandia Park, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Tinkertown - Sandia Park, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Holbrook, AZ 10, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Wigwam Motel - Holbrook, AZ, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Masonic Temple - Las Vegas, NM 1, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Del's Restaurant - Tucumcari, NM, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Art Car Parade 2009 Pictures: Loads of Pix

Houston gets my love in large part due to the annual Art Car Parade. Photo websites Flickr, Photobucket and Picassa all get flooded with great pictures of the event. My shots weren't great, but lots of locals took some great ones. Below are some of my favorites. B.S. Houston Art Blog posted some great panoramic shots of the parade by local photographer Chuy Benitez.

Lastly, I got to say I agree with NeoHouston,"...the show was great, but if they were going to change one thing, I’d have the parade somewhere between late March and mid April — or have it earlier / later in the day if it’s going to be held in May..." The heat drained me of my enthusiasm for the parade. Make it just a bit earier in the year and I think loads of people would be thankful.

Now, on with the show.

Art Car Parade 2009, originally uploaded by Tony A1.

Art Car - Bunnies (#12), originally uploaded by d-r-p.

Houston Art Car, originally uploaded by terribletype.

2009 Art Car Parade , originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

2009 Houston Art Cars, originally uploaded by eschipul.

2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Art Car Parade 2009, originally uploaded by Tony A1.

2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Houston Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by SMercury98.

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2009 Art Car Parade, originally uploaded by Mr. Kimberly.

Houston Art Car Parade 2009, originally uploaded by EdwardFotoLogue.

Art Car Parade, Houston, Texas, 2002., originally uploaded by its_rich.

DSC_0112, originally uploaded by House of Ocean.