Homecoming Parade 11/8/13

 

I love these ladies

And this couple

 

And the Students

Pretty Shot of Athens

Taken from the Main Library Roof - The University of Georgia

Closed for the Georgia-Florida Game

Most of the local restaurants and stores will be closed today so that people can either go to or watch the Georgia-Florida game.  Standing in line last night to get into the Georgia Theatre for the awesome Folk show Todd Snider brought to Athens, I overhead a couple from Atlanta comment about how dead Athens was on a Friday night.  They were unaware of how many people make the trip to Jacksonville to drink and watch the DAWGS play ball.  The couple were even more amazed to hear about the one day "fall break" that the university started several years ago to legitimize the faculty's practice of cancelling classes on the Friday before the game.  Just another thing that makes Athens the unique city it is.

Go Dawgs!

Why I Hate Tailgaters

 Now, I will admit not all tailgaters are drunk irresponsible individuals who leave their trash all over the campus and relive themselves in the magnolia trees.  However, as someone who has worked many a game day I have seen drunk "fans" use the bathroom in the bushes and trees around our library.  I have seen fights break out on the quad and I have endured loud mouthed students and alumni wishing they were still students.

 It makes me sick to see port-a-potties sitting in front of the historic Hirsch Hall.  Obviously the university is trying to cut down on intoxicated fans dropping their drawers and relieving themselves in plain view.

Walking home Friday I was behind a group of 50 year old individuals who were hooting and hollering to their son and his friends who were screaming out the window of their downtown apartment.  My first thought was the legacy continues.   If only these "fans" would leave as much cash in our beautiful city as they do trash!

I will leave you with a beautiful shot today.  Here's a view of Athens from the top of the Main Library. 

Bus Stop: Art Over Function

There is a bus stop on Board Street

But it is so "artistic."

That is not very functional

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If you plan to wait for a bus here bring your umbrella because the bus stop will not protect you from the rain

And it's almost as ugly as the nearby abandoned gas station. 

Royar Square - Health Sciences Campus

I never knew until this week that the sqare located in front of the Winnie Davis Building is named for named in honor of Vice Admiral Murrey Royar   (1894-1985).
                                                                                 

UGA Football Fashion

I saw these beauties as I was walking downtown yesterday.  This is a sure sign that football season is about to start.  Can't you picture someone wearing these with a short black dress as she heads down to Sanford Stadium to cheer on the Dawgs?

The boots are a little beyond my budget but if you're interested in grabbing a pair, you can check out The Clubhouse on College Ave.