Views of the Neighborhood – Rockers and Swings

~ John W. Howell

Since this is pre-Fourth of July, The Producer and I thought we might like some Fourth of July decoration photos. Unfortunately, the folks in the neighborhood did not agree since none of the decorations are up. So we had to switch gears and bring you the next best thing. (wait for it) Porch swings and rocking chairs. (I have O2 on the bus for anyone whose breath has been taken away.)  At least it is a nice summer day for an outing. We are being catered by Kome of Austin. Our entertainment is Kid Rock.

Menu

sushi a-go-go classic rolls

Austin – krab salad, avocado, tuna, eel sauce, sesame seeds

crunchy dynamite –  spicy tuna, avocado, tempura crunch, sesame seeds

Earth, wind & fire – avocado, cucumber, carrot, spinach, candied jalapeño, tomato, sunflower seeds

Fat samurai – salmon, yellowtail, tuna, shrimp, krab salad, avocado, cucumber, spinach, carrot

Go-go – bbq eel, cream cheese, avocado, go-go sauce, eel sauce, sesame seeds

Koko – inari, cucumber, avocado, sesame seeds

Chef’s signature rolls

Midnight sun  (tempura fried) – smoked salmon, cream cheese, avocado, candied jalapeño, topped with sunflower seeds and go-go sauce

Endo in NY  (rice paper) – salmon, striped bass, cucumber, cilantro, carrot, spinach, topped with gold tobiko, side of Thai chili fish sauce

Superstar – tuna, shrimp, squid, umè, daikon, cucumber, gold tobiko

Tarantula – shrimp tempura, softshell crab, avocado, carrot, spinach, sesame seeds, topped with black tobiko, go-go sauce, tx green sauce

Alone together – tuna, salmon, yellowtail, topped with bbq eel, go-go sauce, eel sauce, tempura crunch

Picture of an old time school bus

Let’s go.

So here we have a rocker grill combo.

Secluded swing.

Rockers and spitoon. (just kidding. It’s an ashtray.)

Lovely swing.

Classic rockers and fountain.

Treehouse swing.

Rockers and flags.

Classic swing.

Good ole Texas rockers.

Rockers, lantern, and a bong.

Rocker for two.

Sweet porch swing.

Moma, babies, and rockers.

We hope you enjoyed the tour and wish you a super week. Now relax, have some food and listen to the music.

 

111 thoughts on “Views of the Neighborhood – Rockers and Swings”

  1. Is there anything more relaxing than rocking on the porch on a quiet summer afternoon? Love the vibe, John. Hope you and the Producer have a lovely holiday weekend!

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  2. Greta photos. Put a whole new spin on ‘old rockers’! I do love Kid Rock and that video certainly took me back. (I won’t say how long) to when we would party at the lake.

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  3. After all my raving about your neighborhood, they rejected patriotism on July 4th weekend? I’m very disappointed in them.
    Great photos on your part, John.

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  10. One of the biggest disappointments in our choice of a retirement home is that we did not get a porch and a porch swing. I am enjoying this tour around the neighborhood.

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  11. Here are all these rockers on porches and I don’t even own one! I’m feeling remiss. I love the swings. My dream: Wrap-around porch with a swing placed in just the right spot. Sigh.
    And… a grill on the front porch? That is so very bizarre!
    That was some good eats and tune! Happy Sunday!

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  13. Do people sit out on their front porches? When it’s nice weather here (temps below 85) we have a lot of sitters. Hard to take a walk without stopping for a talk! And I’ll take that krab salad, please! 🙂

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  14. Fantastic swings. Nice menu. But I really enjoyed the video, especially the visuals. HOLY MACKERAL! I enjoyed it even without the music…but the music was good. I need to hear more Kid Rock.

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      1. Have you seen his mansion in Nashville? He’s done well. Ted Nugent is another rocker from Detroit area. I visited his small store on a sales trip in Detroit. As I’m sure you know, he’s an avid hunter, bow/arrow, I believe. The store was all hunting paraphernalia.

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  16. I’ll have my lunch on one of those nice porches with a rocker if I may please?

    I’ve always wanted a front porch, but right now I’m happy with my back patio/porch. Happy Independence Week-end, John! 🧨🎆🎆

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  17. I can’t help but notice how empty the porch swings are. No fool would want to be out in your heat right now. Stay cool, John!

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  22. John, this is actually one of your most satisfying tours. That menu sounds scrumptious — perfect for this hot weather. All the porches and swings looked so relaxing and inviting. I love the idea of that stone house with the swing on the balcony. It must be a splendid house. Have a relaxing Sunday. Hugs.

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  23. There’s something so relaxing about sitting in a rocking chair and feeling the rhythmic motion of moving it. But I’ve never fully understood rockers for two. It just feels counter-productive to rock at somebody else’s pace!

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  26. This was a peaceful and satisfying tour – good switch and one of your better ones. Perfect for summer. I’ll take the house with the spitoon or the moma and babies. We have two weathered rockers on the patio but would love a swing too. Summer calls…

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  29. Wow, lotsa rockers where you live.
    Lotsa rockers here, too, but they’re not the relaxing kind.

    LOVE porch swings. I haven’t seen one in a long time. Of course I haven’t been out of the city’s centre for a long time.
    Good food on this trip; nice and light for eating in the heat.

    Speaking of heat, I keep hearing reports of Texas and how dangerous the heat is.
    I’m sure you are staying safe, and keeping Twiggy inside.

    Odd, but cool song! Speaking of cool, the herd needs some!

    🧊🐂🐂🐂🐂🧊

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      1. Uch!
        91 is cool…. right! Is that with the humidity feels like index? I’ll bet it’s like 100 there.
        Thanks for the H2 Oxen!
        🚿🐂🐂🐂🐂🚿

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        2. Man, it sounds rough in your neck of the woods right now. I talked to my daughter who’s settling in at her new place in Vermont . . . temps in the sixties. Nice.

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  31. People! It’s our country’s birthday! Sorry, just sad that you had a hard time finding July 4th decorations. Hubby and I had a new American flag made from a wood carver. I’ll post it on the 4th. Best to you, John. Enjoy the 4th!

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        1. I can only imagine because the fourth is on Tuesday that everyone is delayed. (I have to do my post on Saturdays for obvious reasons) The city had a problem with the flags they normally put out and had to pick them all up. I normally do a feature on those but could not this year. You weren’t awful. I felt the same. 🤗

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  37. Oh, sweet summer days! The blue chicken people are crazy for umbrellas right on their balconies. It looks weird…thank you for a romantic stroll, dear John!🙂🌷🍨🍤🍤🍤🍻

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