Como Round House

See the conditions Before the  Roundhouse Restoration here.  And read more about the Project here.

Not sure I like the Lomo 400 color rendition of RED.  Not so good with a bright sky.

Here Comes Klondike Kate

Just got my color film back from Old School Labs.  Funny complication, they scanned my negatives backwards, so I've had to flip half of them.

But here Comes Klondike Kate on film, in color as promised.  

Links to the History of Kate.

Como, At the Depot

Como, Kitchen Warning!

Requires no Explanation!

Como, Antique Stoves

More about the History of Como, Colorado.  There was also a tour of some of the historic homes.  I have photos of the exteriors on film.  But I found a couple of interesting antique Ranges:

I was not surprised by the wood burning stove (or Rage as they were called).  

But had no idea that there were such early electric stoves (above).  The Universal Electric is 

probably 1920's or 1930's vintage.

Found in the Summer Home of Artist Rita Derjue.

Como Rail Road Festival 2018: Preview

What a day....multiple equipment failures.  But in the end I did shoot some film.  However, we have to wait on the developing.  So a Phone Camera Preview this week:

The star of the Event was 'Klondike Kate', a 1912 Baldwin Locomotive 2-6-2 that was used in the Yukon Territory by the Klondike Mines Railroad.  She later served as an amusement park ride in Oklahoma.  Recently lovingly restored by the Como Railroad Society. See Klondike Kate in Action.

Remarkably it only takes two adults to turn the train.

Of course, followers know that I Love Steam Trains!

HearseCon, Farewell Until Next Year!

I hope you approached this with a Sense of Humor.  Even many of the participants take a 'tongue in cheek' perspective.  But some are quite serious too!

And quite appropriate to end on Friday the 13th!

HearseCon Odds and Ends

An interesting idea to build a grill that looks like a coffin:

And snarky signs always work for me!

HearseCon Guests in Coffins

Below:  Zoomed In.

HearseCon Skeletal Guests

I always love this little Dog.  Didn't get such a great photo of him last year.

And Flowers are always nice!

Two Views of the same Guest....Complete with Pets

This one showing a bit of a light leak (fat roll) and a little out of focus.  

But somehow it suits the theme.

HearseCon Special Guests

There are always Special Guests at HearseCon.  Here are a few from this year:

The Return of HearseCon: 2018 Edition

HearseCon  returned to Denver earlier this summer......This time I've tried Lomo 400 Color film for some added 'POP'.  So let's get started with a post appropriate for Sunday:

We'll spend this week looking at more from HearseCon 2018.

Spring Silly: Hops and Handrails 2018

We returned to "Hops and Handrails" again this year.  If you remember we won Beer for a Year last time.

Well no such luck this year, but we returned to have a relaxing Spring day in the Sun snd enjoy what I call "Spring Silly"!

It begins with bringing snow down from the mountains to prepare for a little snow bound entertainment:

Then we move on to the Skiers and Snow Boarders.......

And saving the Best For Last.......Didn't think I had caught this shot!

And take a look back at last year.......On Film.

Art Night Out ........ Miscellaneous

A Rabbit Sign from our favorite antique shop

Street Scene......

A favorite shop on Public Road......

a new bed & Breakfast in Old Town

The New Art Collective.

Encouraging the growth of an Artist Friendly Environment.

(That means a reasonable prices place to live and work as an artist).

The Girls in the Band

Featuring the Girls in the Band:  Mama Lenny and the Remedy

More from Art Night Out

Above, a mobile photography studio in an old VW Bus.  Great Repurposing!

And the High Rollers......A sort of adult "Big Wheel"

Art Night Out

Every Second Friday of the Month.  Another one coming up on Bastille Day.

Below, the Best Living Sculpture......

Repost of Week #23 Link

Reminding you to take a look at Week #23 posting on 52 Rolls.

More From HearseCon & Check out Week #23

Wrapping up Hearse Con this week on the 52 Rolls Project Week #23.

Link will not be active until Saturday (6/24).......

Above: Its all about the shoes and tatoos for many Hearse Girls.

Below:  An award winning Hearse. I'd tried to photograph details from this one, but as is the case with autofocus, it doesn't all ways focus on what you think is most important.