Author: CharlesKitchton

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The Big Day Is Here, Will the Weather Cooperate?

The day I’ve been waiting for for years, the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2024.

Texas University campus at Austin on eclipse day.
Weather not looking too good right now.
Texas university
Texas University
Getting a little crowded here.
Lamp at Texas University.
Lamp at Texas University building entrance.
Green lamps at Texas University.
Entrances at Texas University are decorated with unique lamps. No two are exactly alike.
Great american eclipse 2024 a no go.
The Great American Total Solar Eclipse 2024 is a no-go!
darkness during totality
Darkness during totality.
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Lucy’s Fried Chicken

Lucy's Fried Chicken neon sign
The famous neon sign at Lucy’s Fried Chicken.

A well known, but hidden gem on just off of South Congress Avenue in Austin, TX. It is found at 2218 College Ave in Austin. Their website is https://www.lucysfriedchicken.com/

The exterior of Lucy's Fried Chicken
The exterior of Lucy’s Fried Chicken
Oysters on the half-shell at Lucy's Fried Chicken
Contrary to the name, there are seafood selections as well, such as oysters on the half shell!
Retro Pearl clock at Lucy's Fried Chicken.
Like the retro decor here, such as this Pearl Beer clock. BTW, that is not the correct time at the time of this photo.
Old school beer signs at Lucy's Fried Chicken.
Old school beer signs outside.
Pearl Beer sign at Lucy's Fried Chicken
This Pearl Beer sign has seen better days.
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South Congress Avenue

Started Sunday with a walk up South Congress Avenue to Texas University. Along here , there are some great views of the skyline and the Texas Statehouse. A lot of old signage from Austin’s past are found here too.

Lucy's Fried Chicken sign
Iconic sign at Lucy’s Fried Chicken. There are seafood items here too.
Downtown Austin
Downtown off in the distance.
Neon signs in austin
Lots of old style neon signs along the avenue.
Austin neon signs
And a few more.
Austin neon signs
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Downtown Austin

I arrive in Austin for the Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024. Hopefully the weather will cooperate. I have a few days here, so my first stop will be downtown. A lot going on here today, and is quite busy in anticipation of the eclipse. Will also visit South Congress Street later.

Antique car at the entrance of tThe Driskill
Antique car at the entrance of tThe Driskill
Entrance to the Driskall
The downtown is very diverse in architecture.
The downtown is very diverse in architecture.
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High Atop Grouse Mountain

A winter wonderland is just a short way from Lonsdale Quay and North Vancouver. Partake in winter activities such as skiing or snowboarding. I just came to enjoy the scenery ans snap up some pix.

Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain Starbucks
Warm up at the Grouse Mountain Starbuck’s
Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain
Take a ski lift all the way to the top.
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50s Burgers Burnaby, BC

A little hole in the wall nostalgic gem can be found here in Burnaby. Its called 50s Burgers, or Lost in the 50’s Drive In. A very good selection here besides burgers. I ordered the fish and chips.There are outside tables, and a small indoor dining area. There is even wifi too.

Lost in the 50s Drive in.
Lets see what this quaint old drive in has to offer.
Lost in the 50s Drive in.
Must be impressive at night.
Lost in the 50s Drive in.
Lots of retro memorabilia inside.
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I Find the Edmonds Area Interesting

When I passed this area on the Sky Train, I saw some interesting buildings that I needed to snap up. However, the main reason I stopped here was a little cafe called 50s Burgers. The area is mostly a mix of high rise apartments as well as some low to medium density housing. Lots of wooded parks nearby too.

Snow in Surrey,BC
Woke up to snow this morning.
Edmonds area in BURNABY, BC
Edmonds area
Burnaby, BC