Norfolk Southern Train Heading West Yesterday

A Norfolk Southern (NS) train passes over the Mississippi River bridge heading west while I was waiting for the American Queen which is the largest river steamboat ever built.  She is such an awesome ship to see and her passengers are so lucky to get to explore the Mighty Mississippi River on the Queen.  Here are a few pictures I took of the NS train crossing over the old Hwy 80 bridge at the Army-Navy Circle.  

American Queen @ Bridges Southbound This Afternoon

The Grand American Queen heading to the bridges at my hometown of Vicksburg, MS after her passengers toured our historic civil war town during the day.  She is passing the Ameristar Casino on the far right.  

Looking towards the Mississippi Welcome Center as the American Queen is almost out-of-site heading to Natchez, MS and onto New Orleans, LA.  She will be back on March 22, 2019, with Riverboat, American Duchess for a full day of touring of their passengers.  

A Turkey Head-Shot With A Crossbow

With turkey season right around the corner, I wanted to share this remarkable head-shot with a crossbow by 11-year-old, Aiden Swisher.  It was a double bearded turkey.  My congratulations to Aidan and to his Dad for getting him in our great wild and wonderful outdoors!  Way to go, Aiden!

Riverboats & Flooding In My Hometown of Vicksburg

I went down to the waterfront this past Saturday morning to see riverboats, Queen Of The Mississippi and the Grand Amerian Queen that were moored in the Yazoo Diversion Canal. The passengers enjoyed a full day of touring our historic civil war town of Vicksburg, MS. Here are a few pictures I took of passengers making the best of a situation crossing the railroad tracks and/or walking over a ramp.

Looking down from Washington Street at the riverboats.  

Walking down to the waterfront.

This picture was taken from Mulberry Street showing off the Vicksburg Riverfront Murals on the floodwall.   

Taken from behind The Old Depot Museum.

A ramp was placed for the passengers to walked over the railroad tracks.

Four benches going under water.

The Grand American Queen moored in the Yazoo Diversion Canal.

Retaining walls to hold back the water.

The opposite side of the retaining wall.

A picture I took of The Old Court House Museum that stood during the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863.



We have major flooding in our town with the MS River at 51.21 feet yesterday with a flood stage of 43 feet.  It is predicted to crest later today with the possibility of more flooding coming later this month or next from the ice/snow from the North.  

Cameraman's Close Call

Two grizzly bears charge cameraman in British Columbia but he manages to get off one shot before they are on him.

A Wildlife Sunrise In Michigan!

My Facebook friend, Mike Persichini lives in Michigan and loves to take pictures of wildlife in a park outside his town.  These pictures were taken last Friday, March 1st as the sun was rising and I wanted to share them with you.  Enjoy!

The End!

Drop Dead Deer Hunt

Another Tim Wells Bow Hunter Hunts - If you don't like blinds or tree stands, try this cornfield technique on whitetails. It's not what's in front of you that hides you its what's behind you. I fill my freezer every year from this little cornfield adjacent to an alfalfa patch. Give it a go. It's fun!

It's FAT Tuesday!

We had our sorority meeting last night with the theme of Mardi Gras.  We served Beans with sausage, rice, French bread, Spinach Dip, and King cake.  Here are a few pictures that were taken of a fun night with my sorority sisters in the Pi Alpha Kappa, Omega Chapter at the Senior Center in our hometown of Vicksburg, MS.  

Hostesses at our sorority meeting are Myrtle, myself and Laura.

Myself

My only sister, Laura.

My Class of 1959 classmate, Myrtle.

Anita (Class of 1958) with a Mardi Gras gift from her secret sister.  

My sister with a Mexican Resturant gift certificate. and a tote bag.  

A beautiful gold scarf from my secret sister.  I can't wait to find out who she is in December.  

Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Shot The Wrong Buck!

A little long but well worth watching this video.  (Tim Wells Bow Hunter)

Here's a final day hunt where I found myself happy after stalking a big buck when out steps a giant.  Oh well, there's always next year.  However, check out how I hid in the wide open and fooled multiple deer within 10 yards of me.  Use this trick yourself to close the deal on your next big whitetail buck. 

My Precious Great Grandsons!

While visiting my Great Grandson this past Wednesday, I got a little carried away taking some pictures of them.  Can't get enough of their cuteness!  Baby Noah James (5 months) and his big brother, William David "Will" (1 Year and 5 months) and Mom, Lucy.  I love them all so much.  xoxo

Looking cool is William David "Will" in his shades!

Mom Lucy with her arms full of cuteness!