A Downtown Stroll

It had snowed in the morning, so we drove the few blocks to downtown to take a little walk. The sidewalks are kept clearer there, and we also had a purchase in mind.

I thought I might get some nice snowy photos, but I didn't really. However, I did take some pictures to share with you all.

This dilapidated garage lies opposite the parking lot, one street over from the main street. I have always thought it was click-worthy, and since I had my camera, I clicked. I like the textures.

We ended up in The Granary, a health type store, where we made our purchase. The first thing that caught my eye was this little corner with its chandelier and Christmas tree.

Later, I snapped the shelves of orange-labeled supplements. Oranga glad I did?

Walking farther up the street, I thought that fellow bloggers, Donna and TexWisGirl, might be amused by this restaurant. I have never been inside this place, but it was a hotel of sorts in the golden era. If I missed any other Texan bloggers, I apologize; this is for you too.

We soon passed an original log house, the Moore House, that has been preserved. It was moved downtown from another location a few years ago and is now a museum of sorts in honour of Roy Brown, the pilot "officially credited with shooting down Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron." (Wikipedia) He was born here in Carleton Place, where there is a commemorative mural on main street. Someday, I will take a photo of the mural and also of his house.

We turned and walked back toward the car when I was happy to spot this old fellow out for his walk. When we first came to this town, 8 years ago, we'd frequently see him out striding. He has slowed down since then, can barely shuffle these days, and is also legally blind. But I still see him out walking in all sorts of weather, and I really admire the guy. I think the name of this new business in town, Sunshine's Then & Now, is very appropriate for this man.

Thanks for joining me on our little downtown walk.