Paris Landing

Thursday, February 23, 2012

About This Weather

Today has been a very confusing weather day. It started cold. Then it got sunny, with no wind, and so warm I actually had to put on shorts while doing yard work. Before I got through with the yard work, the wind picked up -- a really cold wind - followed by some scary black clouds and a few drops of rain. Then it cleared off again but it never got quite so warm again. Somewhere in the middle of all these changes, I ran down to the beach and got this photo.

Take a closer look.

I think the photo pretty much says it all ... dark clouds, rain, sunshine, wind ... it's all there.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Rice's Store

When I was a little girl and we started coming to “The Lake” - Rice’s Store was sort of the end of civilization as we knew it. It was the last place to stop and get groceries. And to a little kid from the big city of Memphis it really was a fascinating place. It wasn’t like the Big Star Store or Kroger’s. In addition to the few staple type groceries they sold, they also had some fishing paraphernalia, straw hats (the original sun screen) and I think they even sold minnows.

But I think the thing I found most fascinating was that they would actually make you a sandwich right there on the spot from groceries they had in the store. Bologna with lots of mayo was my favorite.

Rice's Store - a Paris Landing Landmark

The store has been closed for quite a while now but if you’ve been down the Lake Highway lately you are bound to have noticed some interesting activity. Rumors are rampant all over Paris Landing.

Yes! Rice’s Store is going to re-open under the management of the Rice family. It will have a new name and a different type of merchandise. Watch for a grand opening in April. More info later.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Just Around the Corner

It's pouring down rain as I write. But yesterday was a beautiful day in Paris Landing. The temperature was in the high 50's, the sun was out and there was no wind. I think the wind blew itself out the night before. Days like yesterday are one of the things I like so much about living here. They're kind of like little spring vacations. We'll have a week of cold, wet, windy weather, then a day like yesterday that makes you want to get out and play.

So play I did. And while I was out playing I discovered these -

The daffodils are starting to bud!!! I really get excited when I see these. I know Winter isn't over, but can Spring be far behind?

And if you look close ....

The Bradford Pear's fuzzy little velvet buds are starting to turn green. It won't be long til they bloom. We have a lot of these around Paris Landing and they put on quite a show.

So ... hang in there. Spring is just around the corner.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

UT Fans

I'm always amazed at how people choose to show they are UT fans. We see their logos all over Paris Landing.

But, I think this one - which is embedded in concrete - might win the prize!

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Foggy Morning

This morning the fog was beautiful!

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Settling Into Fall

We've had a lot of rain the last few days and it has just about knocked all the leaves off the trees.

Fishtale Lodge

But, it's still quite beautiful here at the Lake.

Little Sulphur

Pineview Road

The leaves may be gone but they left us this beautiful black lace.

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Fall

Regardless of whether your are looking at a whole bunch of leaves ...

Or just one ...

We're having a beautiful fall ya'll!

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Welcome to the Lake

Folks who live at the lake are always on the look out for just about anything that says, "Welcome To The Lake." Emily Bolding of Russwood decided to create her own welcome sign when she bought this set of plain - unpainted lawn furniture. That's right she did all this painting herself.