Norfolk, VA October 2007

Downtown Waterfront

A nice way to spend a couple of hours.ShrekShops
Big boats.

The city in the distance.
Spirit of Norfolk http://www.spiritofnorfolk.com/or/index.jsp

Cambridge, OH - October 2007

Guernsey County, Ohio

A group of early settlers from the Isle of Guernsey in the British Channel pitched camp in 1806 in Cambridge because the women in the party refused to move on. Thus, the new County of Guernsey was formed a few years later in 1810. Central to the history of the area was the building of the National Road (U.S. Route 40) through Cambridge in 1827. Among the bridges built in that era, was the first bridge authorized in the Northwest Territory. Some of the bridges curved, and some of those 'S' bridges still survive. Early in the 1900's, the county, and particularly Cambridge became synonymous with quality glass, and collectors still visit Cambridge for Mosser Glass, Boyd's Crystal Art Glass, Degenhart Paperweight & Glass Museum, and the National Museum of Cambridge Glass.

Hopalong Cassidy

William Boyd attended school in Cambridge. If you're passing through town, stop at the Hopalong Cassiday Museum and then go by the monument a little further down the street.

Charlotte, NC (No Da District) October 2007

Charlotte, NC Just the facts:

Charlotte is the largest city in the state of North Carolina and the 20th largest city in the United States. It has a 2006 estimated population of approximately 664,342. It is the county seat of Mecklenburg County, and is located in the south-central part of the state in the Piedmont region, near the South Carolina border. (from Wikipedia)

No Da - Charlotte's Historic Arts District

The district was a goodly distance from my hotel, so it was getting late by the time I arrived. This is one of those places that might be something neat one day, or it might fall back into the decay from which it's trying to arise. Meanwhile, it's an unpredictable hodge-podge of shops and eateries bordering on a very scary "hood" area off downtown Charlotte.

The Dog Bar Charlotte's only dog friendly bar. They offer beer, wine, liquor, but no food. However you can get "take out" from the nearby eateries and eat at the dog bar. They advertise the pub as a "unique concept designed for dog owners, their furry friends and dog lovers. You do not need to own a dog to hang out at the dog bar! All dogs of shapes and sizes are welcomed, as long as thy are "well-behaved" and owners must be able to show proof of rabies." http://www.dogbarnoda.com/

The Evening Muse A listening room, art gallery and café featuring live music 5+ nights each week. The Muse features original artists in a wide variety of genres touring at the national, regional and local level and has earned a reputation for awarding-winning sound and a great casual atmosphere.http://www.theeveningmuse.com/

The Boulevard Home to over 20 artisans, craftsmen, and artfully imaginative shop-keepers. http://www.blvdnoda.com/

Sunshine Daydreams Locally handmade goods, jewelry, gifts, vintage clothes, tie-tye and hemp goods, hats, oils, incense, candles, tobacco accessories, patches, stickers, posters, and T-shirts.http://www.charlottesmusic.com/

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