The word  in August  was that the Coupland  Dancehall, around for more than 120 years,  would be closing after a show  by Kenny Orts on October 11th.    On Tuesday, however, it was announced that Lightstream Presents would assume  management of the hall.    The site will close until November 7th, when Aaron Watson takes the stage.    It’s  nice to see these historic sites preserved.

Over 3,000 pumpkins (46,000 pounds) were unloaded this afternoon at First United Methodist Church in Georgetown.   An abundance of volunteers were on hand to help out.   The pumpkins are grown by members of the Navajo Nation in New Mexico.   In a little over two hours the pumpkins were placed.  After the work was done, volunteers were treated to pizzas.  The sale begins Thursday, continuing until Halloween.  

A few scenes from one of Georgetown’s National Night Out events held at the Georgetown Housing Authority’s Stonehaven unit.   Members out the police department were well-represented, but the fire department personnel were gone in a snap.   Apparently, the city had over 60 National Night Out block parties.   First responders were busy.    A few good moments were seen at Stonehaven.

From tonight in Jonah, Texas, a Waning Gibbous moon, at 98.7% visibility.   And a  well-loved tree.

One left from Monday evening, a simple sunset.   No power lines, no windmills, just good skies.

From this evening, a little south of Granger.   Hadn’t planned to post anything tonight, but there it is.   Note that you won’t see a full moon named anything other than what it is.   Understand?

Just a few scenes from the 32nd Annual Clayman Rodeo, held at Windsong Farm  in Georgetown.   Founders Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman do a wonderful job every year.   The event highlights the work of some of the Clayman’s students.   Kelly and Jim Bob, each former rodeo stars, help mold their students throughout the year. The young fellow straddling the fence was one of the audience members watching the action with his family.   One photograph includes 85-year-young Larry Clayman applying clown makeup to his son, Matthew.  Larry, a longtime rodeo clown and bullfighter, is being inducted into the National Rodeo Hall of Fame next month.  Larry is Jim Bob’s uncle.   Although most students are as young as 7, a few are quite mature adults. This is a low-key event where you won’t see any of the more intense categories like bull riding, bareback riding, etc.   You  will see barrel racing, polebending and roping events.   You’ll see a lot of wonderful faces, too.   Luka, in the last photo, is the resident dog here.   He’s a handsome fellow, very mellow.

The cameras traveled to Georgetown this morning for a Blessing of the Animals service conducted by Grace Episcopal Church.   This morning’s service was at Booty’s Road Park, a few miles west of the town square.   While it was mostly a canine event, one cat showed up, plus a wonderful Bearded Dragon called Zuzu.  Two photographs are of Zuzu, in order to let you see her head-on, with that nice smile!  Alas, the cat remained in her carrier, understandable.  You never know when a feline might skedaddle.   The services pay homage to Saint Francis of Assisi, but most of you probably know that.   It’s been an incredibly-busy few days and nights.  More to do tonight.  

A dozen photographs from walks this week.  Squirrels are everywhere.   Less miles since COVID, but still fulfilling.

Taylor’s First United Methodist Church unloaded and toted over 3,000 pumpkins this morning for their 20th Annual Pumpkin Patch.  Pumpkins large and small filled the grounds.   The pumpkins are grown in New Mexico by members of the Navajo tribe.   The sale continues until Halloween.   Just west of us, Georgetown’s First United Methodist Church expects to see their pumpkins arriving by Wednesday afternoon.    Pumpkins are colorful fun!