In Charleston, there are huge painted turtles all around the downtown area. This is the first year that they've had them and they seem to be a big success. For those who aren't aware of what I'm talking about, different groups (or individuals) start with a blank slate on the surface of a molded turtle. They paint or otherwise decorate it and then it finds a home in front of the sponsoring store or organization. Early one Sunday morning, Smokey and I took our grandson around downtown and stopped at each one we found. It really was a lot of fun.
They also do t
he same thing in Hendersonville and have now done it for a few years. Only they do bears. They are all up and down Main Street and some of the painting on them is wonderful. On my walk this morning, I took my camera with me and took pictures of several of them. One of the interesting bear factoids around here is tha
t the bear population has increased so much that they are going to have a bear hunting season this year in the state parks. I was surprised to learn of the dramatic increase because their habitat has been so diminished by the increased building all around.
he same thing in Hendersonville and have now done it for a few years. Only they do bears. They are all up and down Main Street and some of the painting on them is wonderful. On my walk this morning, I took my camera with me and took pictures of several of them. One of the interesting bear factoids around here is tha
t the bear population has increased so much that they are going to have a bear hunting season this year in the state parks. I was surprised to learn of the dramatic increase because their habitat has been so diminished by the increased building all around.Another thing that is so wonderful here in the Hendersonville area is the abundance of free entertainment. Friday night we went to the library to hear a bluegrass concert by the Piney Mountain Band. They focus on playing authentic bluegrass music--much of which originated in this area. They were very entertaining. The Friends of the Library here uses some of the proceeds from the annual book sale to provide many different enrichment programs throughout the year--some musical, some movies, some authors, etc. Tonight they are showing silent movies in the field behind the library (I passed on that one).
And then, Friday night, we went to the parking lot at the Visitors' Center to hear a band play oldies rock. They are called Sound Investment and to say that they were very good would be an understatement. A great thing about this venue (which has been every Friday night during the summer) is that all ages of people get out in the middle of the space and dance. Last night I saw a couple dancing to a fast beat song that had to be 90 years old. It was amazing. Everyone was in good spirits and it was just a nice time. I was even asked to dance one time by my husband (Will miracles never cease!)
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