Category Archives: Photos

“Paint Me Soon” Saloon

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Maynard

This is one of my favorite spots in town. I’ve never been inside as a customer, but I drive by it every now and then. I really think they should rename it the Paint Me Soon Saloon, or maybe even … Continue reading →

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Horsing Around in Wichita Falls

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Maynard

I saw these two gentlemen making their way down Old Iowa Park Road one day. I wonder if they had one of those “slow vehicle” triangles on the back of their wagon?

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Occupy Wichita Falls

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Maynard

I’m Ready!

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NCAA Event at Hawk Ridge Wichita Falls

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Maynard

This is a college (NCAA) event that was held on the former Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Wichita Falls. There were several races that morning.

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Golf Balls in Wichita Falls

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Maynard

Here’s just some of the golf balls we’ve collected from our back yard over the last twenty years, courtesy of the fine players at the now-closed Hawk Ridge golf course. Over the years, we’ve given away almost this many to … Continue reading →

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Some Serious Curb Painting in Wichita Falls

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Maynard

I’ve never seen a curb address painter show up with this much equipment. But then, I haven’t actually seen a lot of curb painters in action. This guy is a real professional!

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Wichita Falls – My Favorite QSL Card

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Maynard

WICHITA FOOLS? – The photo of the address side of an Amateur Radio QSL card, confirming a contact with a station in Argentina in 1984. My question is: did he do it on purpose? Either way, this is my favorite … Continue reading →

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Here’s Your Sign – Tax – Wichita Falls

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Maynard

While photographing the hawk’s nest on this billboard, I noticed a license plate affixed to the base of the billboard itself. It appears that a license is required to erect a billboard. Since I’ve heard of very few free licenses, … Continue reading →

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Hawks and Nest at Hawk Ridge Golf Course in Wichita Falls

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Maynard

This is a billboard at the north edge of the closed Hawk Ridge golf course in Wichita Falls. A hawk or two can frequently be seen perched somewhere on this structure (second pic). My guess is that this is their … Continue reading →

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Brown Recluse Spiders in Wichita Falls

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Maynard

Here’s a big fellow – a bit out of focus – and a little larger than a quarter – stuck on a glue trap placed near the baseboard in my bedroom. Maybe you can make out the “violin” design on … Continue reading →

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