I Know Things Are Tough, But.....

[black mamba]

This is an honest-to-goodness, functional, and open-for-business U.S. Government installation. Lord help us all.

http://black-mamba.smugmug.com/photos/683639066_Rt8Am-XL.jpg

[adbsgicom]

At least you know your taxes aren't going for frivolous facility costs there. Almost looks like those trees to the right rear of the building are coming through the roof!

Nice shot and colors!

[rainbow]

This is an honest-to-goodness, functional, and open-for-business U.S. Government installation. Lord help us all.

http://black-mamba.smugmug.com/photos/683639066_Rt8Am-XL.jpg

Looks like they put all their annual budget into the mailbox...

Nice!

[Jack'll do]

Too cool Tom :thumb Looks like they've been there since the days of the 3 cent stamp :D
You sure do get around to some interesting places.

[Eia]

Very interesting pic! I bet they have more integrity than those in the bigger buildings!:D

[Panther]

Howdy Tom,

What a great find, and I'll bet they still give that personal service that we all used to take for granted.

Neat Shot, looks like the leaves were turning for you on your trip.

[black mamba]

Hey Andrew,

You're right about that. Nothing frivolous here. Thanks for the comment.

Tom

[woellerd]

Better check to see if that's a 50 star flag :D Great shot.

[black mamba]

rainbow...

You're absolutely correct. They got that box new this year. Otherwise, that place hasn't changed a bit in the 20+ years I've been seeing it.

Tom

[eL eSs Vee]

Better it be a post office than a police station. :rofl

Beautiful shot, Tom! :thumb

[black mamba]

Hey Jack,

This shot was taken in Penland, NC. A little further on up the mountain is one of this country's most celebrated....and absolutely most isolated... craft schools where they teach woodworking skills, glass blowing, metal crafting, etc. It's a fabulous place. They have a combo museum/gallery on site where some really fine art ( much of it generated at the school ) is offered for sale. They had a truly unique glass flower arrangement for sale that I wanted badly. The $30,000 price tag, however, sent me packing.

Take care,

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Eia,

I think you're right about the integrity thing. I find that to be so in general with all the folks who inhabit the wonderful Appalachian Mountains.

Take care,

Tom

[Art Scott]

Hey Jack,

This shot was taken in Penland, NC.
Take care,

Tom

looks just like the ones that dotted the landscape thru out rural Ks, Ok, Ar & Mo that I saw a a child when visitng relatives.....reminds me of one near a failed town in the very early 70's that was called Soul City.....if I remember correctly the plantation that was to be turned inot the town was in N.C. as we took a drive to Virginia Beach and back in less than one day............

[black mamba]

Hey Craig,

The mountains are full of wonderful finds like this. When you spend as much time as I do cruising the backroads, you can't help but stumble on some interesting stuff. I get into some places that look like they could have been scenes from " Deliverance ".

Take care,

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for looking in and for the comment.

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Lee,

The last police station in that neck of the woods burned down a couple of years ago. They just up and disbanded the force.....turned it over to the county, I guess. Things go a little differently in " them thar hills ".

Tom

[black mamba]

Hi Art,

Good to hear from you. What have you been shooting lately?

Take care,

Tom