I am finally beginning New Mexico in earnest. I've already been here once, and had a lot of hair pulling and teeth gnashing because of it. Hopefully my continued adventures here will be less frustrating for months than my last. And my introductory location has not disappointed. It's nice that there are things on display … Continue reading 300. Clovis, Curry County (NM01) →

For a while I've noticed that something about my numbering on the site didn't quite add up. I just couldn't put my finger on it, though. Well, last night I figured it out! Turns out that about a month and a half ago I misnumbered a county and I didn't notice! I fixed the problem, … Continue reading GAAAAHHHH!!! Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me?!?!? →

As I said, fast forward a few weeks. Many caches had been found. I went to my first events since the beginning of the time of cholera, Community Celebrations that were all masked, distant, and safe. I saw someone I know add themselves to the Roll of Honor. I picked up some FTFs and a … Continue reading The Long Drive →

Small, but again, I nod upon it approvingly. It's been such a long day I'm not even sure what more to say. I'll tell you this: sometimes these days wear me out. Driving hundreds of miles, though I've gotten very used to it, still burns me out a bit. Especially when I have to get … Continue reading 299. Abbeville, Vermillion Parish (LA43) →

Oh, my... Aren't you a gorgeous creature? Yes, you are! This is without a doubt the most stunning WPA courthouse that I've seen to date. I've seen ones with art deco stylings, but nothing quite this bold. I don't believe it was finished until 1940, so maybe it's late construction had a hand in it, … Continue reading 298. New Iberia, Iberia Parish (LA42) →

Remember what I was saying a few days ago about all the lovely courthouses out here? Well, welcome to another one of them. This particular town holds a special place in Louisiana. Beginning in the 1750's, French Acadians, kicked out of Canada, began making their way to the area and settling. Thanks to linguistic drift, … Continue reading 297. St. Martinville, Saint Martin Parish (LA41) →

Remember all that stuff I was saying a couple of days ago about handsome courthouses? Well... Not everywhere is going to win that one. This is especially tragic in this case because it's right around the corner from the previous courthouse... ...which now serves as City Hall. I understand the need for innovation and progress, … Continue reading 296. Placquemine, Iberville Parish (LA40) →

A lovely building, if I do say so myself. I do feel a certain sadness for it though. Much like Austin, this could never be the center of political life here while it shares a downtown with... Welcome folks to the Louisiana State Capitol Building. I feel I have to give credit to this magnificent … Continue reading 295. Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish (LA39) →

You know something? I mock Louisiana a little bit, primarily because I'm from Texas and that's one of the things we do to places that aren't Texas (and even to places that are Texas because, well, Bronze Age Greece), but, with few exceptions, they definitely earn praise in the courthouse department. This is another lovely … Continue reading 294. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish (LA38) →

So yesterday I got all personal about me, which is not my normal modus operandi. I am usually a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma, and smothered in secret sauce. I blame that Geocacher Ken guy. But that is not why you all read this. You read this for the geocaching and the … Continue reading Getting To Know All About You… →