Small Log Cottage -
Log Building with Fense
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Log House with Decorative Window work and Shutters - A house of a poor peasant and a log cabin called an 'exile shelter'. In the18th century Siberia became a place of exile for criminals and political rebels. Along the Trans-Siberian Railway. At that time there were hundreds of shelters like this.
Small Log Cottage -
Log Building with Fense
Small Log Cottage -
Log Building with Fense
Monday, February 28, 2011
MIKE C.'S HOUSE NEAR BATON ROUGE, LA 2011
Mike C.'s House
Mike's house is three stories. Behind the house is a levee built in the 1920's after a severe hurricane.
Front Door
As we approached their house we went down a street that holds many memories for both Mike and Marion. They both grew up in that neighborhood. They pointed out their parent's houses, and the houses they grew up in.
Portrait in the Vestabule
Pulled up to their house on River Rd. It is a nice French Style mansion built by a tub boat captain.
Mike's house is three stories. Behind the house is a levee built in the 1920's after a severe hurricane.
Front Door
As we approached their house we went down a street that holds many memories for both Mike and Marion. They both grew up in that neighborhood. They pointed out their parent's houses, and the houses they grew up in.
Portrait in the Vestabule
Pulled up to their house on River Rd. It is a nice French Style mansion built by a tub boat captain.
Portrait
The plane landed without incident. It was a small plane. The flight was a little over an hour. Got off the plane and went to get my suitcase at baggage claim. It was very easy because there were not many people in the airport. Baton Rogue seems to be a small city. I didn't see Mike and Marion anywhere. I tried my cell phone, but only got a sign that said 'zone'. It didn't seem to be working. Looked around for a pay phone. Found two. There was a sign on both of them that said, 'out of order'. Went to another part of the airport and found a couple more pay phones. More out of order signs. Went outside and talked to a sky cap and asked if there was a phone anywhere. He let me use his cell phone. I dialed Mike's number and got a message. I decided to go back inside one more time to look for Mike and his wife. This time I was more observant. Inside I spotted Mike and his wife sitting in some chairs and recognized both of them from a picture I had seen on the internet. I went over and greeted them. They said they had seen me when I went by them earlier, but thought that I must be someone flying out. Mike thought it was me but wasn't sure. We went out to their truck which was waiting outside. A friend of their was at the wheel.
On the way to their house they took me on a quick tour of the city of Baton Rogue. The first thing I realized was quite a few of the buildings in Baton Rogue are quite a bit older then they are where I live. The style of many were French. The history in this part of the country is at least 100 years older then in Washington state. The highlight of the trip was to the capitol building, which is a building in the shape of a large oblesk.
Things in the Vestabule
Mike walked over to the front of his house. There was a row of plastic lawn chairs lined up in a row. Mike went over and sat down. We stayed outside for awhile and lingered. Neighbors came over with a little girl. The little girl's name was Butterfly. They talked of local drama. Mike's cell phone was constantly ringing. He was constantly engaged on the phone with friends and deals.
Portraits and Knick Knacks
There is a fish pond in the front yard. Mike points out the fish to me. The black one comes when he calls it. There is also a trout living among the store bought gold fish and other species. A bird had landed near the pond with a fish egg on it's leg. The egg fell off and landed in the pond. This trout has grown to a fairly large size in comparison to the other fish. Mike then feeds the fish. We linger outside for a little bit, and then we go in.
The plane landed without incident. It was a small plane. The flight was a little over an hour. Got off the plane and went to get my suitcase at baggage claim. It was very easy because there were not many people in the airport. Baton Rogue seems to be a small city. I didn't see Mike and Marion anywhere. I tried my cell phone, but only got a sign that said 'zone'. It didn't seem to be working. Looked around for a pay phone. Found two. There was a sign on both of them that said, 'out of order'. Went to another part of the airport and found a couple more pay phones. More out of order signs. Went outside and talked to a sky cap and asked if there was a phone anywhere. He let me use his cell phone. I dialed Mike's number and got a message. I decided to go back inside one more time to look for Mike and his wife. This time I was more observant. Inside I spotted Mike and his wife sitting in some chairs and recognized both of them from a picture I had seen on the internet. I went over and greeted them. They said they had seen me when I went by them earlier, but thought that I must be someone flying out. Mike thought it was me but wasn't sure. We went out to their truck which was waiting outside. A friend of their was at the wheel.
On the way to their house they took me on a quick tour of the city of Baton Rogue. The first thing I realized was quite a few of the buildings in Baton Rogue are quite a bit older then they are where I live. The style of many were French. The history in this part of the country is at least 100 years older then in Washington state. The highlight of the trip was to the capitol building, which is a building in the shape of a large oblesk.
Things in the Vestabule
Mike walked over to the front of his house. There was a row of plastic lawn chairs lined up in a row. Mike went over and sat down. We stayed outside for awhile and lingered. Neighbors came over with a little girl. The little girl's name was Butterfly. They talked of local drama. Mike's cell phone was constantly ringing. He was constantly engaged on the phone with friends and deals.
Portraits and Knick Knacks
There is a fish pond in the front yard. Mike points out the fish to me. The black one comes when he calls it. There is also a trout living among the store bought gold fish and other species. A bird had landed near the pond with a fish egg on it's leg. The egg fell off and landed in the pond. This trout has grown to a fairly large size in comparison to the other fish. Mike then feeds the fish. We linger outside for a little bit, and then we go in.
Elevator
We walked into the vestabule. Here are a number of pictures of ancestors and knick-knacks of angels and other objects. Mike shows me the elevator.
Living Room
We go to the 3rd floor where the living room and kitchen were. Mike was telling me about the great view he had out his living room window of the Mississippi River where there is a constant flux of barges and and ships going up and down the river.
Kitchen
We go out on the deck. Mike sees someone walking on the levee and hollers over to him. He tells me all about him. We go in and he starts to tell me all about what is going on in the city. Police are corrupt. The police chief wants to kill Mike. Mike carries a gun around the house. The police chief in town cannot trust the police officiers who work for him. We go out on the balcony again where Mike pulls out a cigerette and lights it. The east balcony is too cold. Mike puts on his gloves, constantly hugging himself trying to get warm.
We walked into the vestabule. Here are a number of pictures of ancestors and knick-knacks of angels and other objects. Mike shows me the elevator.
Living Room
We go to the 3rd floor where the living room and kitchen were. Mike was telling me about the great view he had out his living room window of the Mississippi River where there is a constant flux of barges and and ships going up and down the river.
Kitchen
We go out on the deck. Mike sees someone walking on the levee and hollers over to him. He tells me all about him. We go in and he starts to tell me all about what is going on in the city. Police are corrupt. The police chief wants to kill Mike. Mike carries a gun around the house. The police chief in town cannot trust the police officiers who work for him. We go out on the balcony again where Mike pulls out a cigerette and lights it. The east balcony is too cold. Mike puts on his gloves, constantly hugging himself trying to get warm.
Vanity in the Dinning Room
We go back inside. He talks more of local corruption and the adventures Mike has in town. H e has three kids. They are all in and out of jail. They all take drugs and steal from him. Marrion is tired of it.
Staircase to the Roof
The cell phone continues to ring non-stop. Some calls are regarding their rental property. Mike and Marion are undecided to sell the house or rent it.
Coal Stove in Dinning Room
Mike's two buddies come in and we are introduced. They are childhood friends of his. They've known each other since the 2nd grade, or something like that. Mike treats them as servants. He askes them to do things for him and run errands for him. Both are alcolholics.
We go back inside. He talks more of local corruption and the adventures Mike has in town. H e has three kids. They are all in and out of jail. They all take drugs and steal from him. Marrion is tired of it.
Staircase to the Roof
The cell phone continues to ring non-stop. Some calls are regarding their rental property. Mike and Marion are undecided to sell the house or rent it.
Coal Stove in Dinning Room
Mike's two buddies come in and we are introduced. They are childhood friends of his. They've known each other since the 2nd grade, or something like that. Mike treats them as servants. He askes them to do things for him and run errands for him. Both are alcolholics.
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