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PPAC #53: Prescott Blogger Meet-Up

Prescott Downtown Series

This week I’m celebrating time spent with my blogging friend, Janet from This That and The Other Thing. It’s always a thrill to spend time with other bloggers. It’s even more of a thrill when they want to come to see me and we can roam through Prescott taking pictures for our blogs. Thanks to all of you who said hi on Janet’s blog. Wish you all could have come, too. We had a great time.

LAST WEEK’S FABULOUS BLOGGERS

Last week for PPAC #52, I had fun responses from all of you. With all the other challenges, even public and street art, I thank all the bloggers who participate in the Photographing Public Art Challenge. Please honor these bloggers with your visits this week.

IT’S EASY TO PLAY ALONG WITH #PPAC

  • There is no weekly theme even though my post has a theme with murals, statues, fountains, scrap art, graffiti, store windows, seasonal displays, car or art shows, artistic construction, or even artistic neighborhood decor. Photograph the public art that is available to you.
  • Art should be freely visible from a public street, freeway, or walkway or inside a publicly accessed building like a library. If you pay, it’s not public.
  • Photographers should have free access of use for their photos – no copyrights by the artists.
  • The challenge starts every Friday at 9:00 a.m. Phoenix Time and it ends on Thursday at noon.
  • Write a post on your blog, publish it, and include a link back to my weekly post not my page preferably in a comment. Sometimes pingbacks are missed. See how to create pingbacks here. 
  • Take time to visit other PPAC participants throughout the week. I recommend visiting at least two or three other participants in the community and leaving them a comment.
  • Have fun! Art is to be enjoyed!

For More Ideas about PPAC…

These early-bird participants might give you some great ideas about something you’ve never thought about as public art or how to photograph it.

My Choices for PPAC #53 Prescott Blogger Meet-Up

Janet and I didn’t have an agenda other than to take pictures of doors and public art and for Janet to see some of the Prescott sights. She couldn’t have come at a better time to get out of the Phoenix heat. It’s monsoon season in Prescott, the former Arizona capital, “Everybody’s Hometown,” and the “Home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo.”

Janet wanted to see some of the first homes of Prescott. So we drove down Mt. Vernon St. also known as the Senator’s Highway. The entire street decorates for Halloween and Christmas but these homeowners also decorated for July 4th and Rodeo Week.

“Yee-Haw Watch your back legs, Buddy.”
“Josie, what did you think of that monsoon rain last night?”

“I think those rodeo-lovin’ humans are gonna get a cool surprise when they sit down on the red chairs.”

“Ha ha ha, bulls won’t be the only critters seeing red, huh Josie?”

We chatted with a 93-year-old resident standing out on her broad front porch ready to watch the rain come down on us. The drop size increased and we thought it might be wise to get back in the car. We drove up the street to check out the rest of the homes. Before I could find a safe place to turn around, we were at Goldwater Lake. Wednesday is free parking at all the Prescott parks. So we lucked out again.

Coming back into town, we took a few more pictures of the historic homes. Then we headed out of town on Highway 69 to check out Lynx Lake to take some more pictures.

When I turned onto the road to get back to Highway 69, we drove until I wondered why it was taking so long to get back to Costco. Lucky that we went that way or we never would have found the original Mary Kay car.

Times must have been tough being a door-to-door or party salesperson in those wild-west days.

Ongoing on Always Write

  • July Story Chat, “Not a Proper Job” by another new (to us) author, Philip Cumberland AKA Fenlandphil’s Blog goes live July 5th
  • WQW #24 (Writer’s Quotes Wednesdays) – “Transportation – Whatever Floats” The only rule is to have at least one quote in your post about the topic. Remember a song can be a quote, too. Then just post a story, poem, or pictures that tie into and respond to your quote or quotes. The last day to post links is Tuesday at 12:00 noon Phoenix time.

Now it’s your turn.

I hope you are inspired to find your own unique art as you travel around with your camera this week, or rummage through your archives. Feel free to double dip and support your own favorite challenges along with PPAC.

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Marsha

Hi, I’m Marsha Ingrao, a retired educator and wife of a retired realtor. My all-consuming hobby is blogging and it has changed my life. My friends live all over the world. In November 2020, we sold everything and retired to the mile-high desert of Prescott, AZ. We live less than five miles from the Granite Dells, four lakes, and hundreds of trails with our dog, Kalev, and two cats, Moji and Nutter Butter. Vince’s sister came with us and lives close by. Every day is a new adventure.

57 responses to “PPAC #53: Prescott Blogger Meet-Up”

  1. Forestwood Avatar
    Forestwood

    I love those bright red chairs in the garden, Marsha.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Amanda. That is a beautiful street in which the houses and yards are always decorated for some holiday.

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  5. wideeyedwanderingspoonie Avatar
    wideeyedwanderingspoonie

    LOVE the original Mary Kay Car – rofl 😉

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Wasn’t that a great find? Who knew? The bullet holes are the icing on the cake. Who uses a bright pink car for target practice?

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      1. wideeyedwanderingspoonie Avatar
        wideeyedwanderingspoonie

        Rofl 🤣 hard to miss

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  7. Prior... Avatar
    Prior…

    Oh wow you are delightfully funny!
    The original Mary Kay car was hysterical – and did remind me of some ladies I knew who tried so hard to make big money with that company – including a sister n law who is now a Physician’s Assistant likes her work
    Anyhow – also loved the dialogue with the flamingoes and chairs

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Yvette. Dialogue is my specialty. If I could just do description… Sometimes you can just hear the conversations.

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      1. Prior... Avatar
        Prior…

        ☀️☀️😊

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  8. Tina Schell Avatar
    Tina Schell

    LOL for the original Mary Kay car, that did crack me up Marsha. Sounds like you two had quite a time together! And I did love the decorations for rodeo week!!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Tina. That was such a great find. Who knew what a perfect piece of public art would be at the exact place where I realized I was going the wrong way and turned around and there it was! Thanks for your lovely comment! 🙂

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  9. Gift N. T. Avatar
    Gift N. T.

    Colorful collection. How nice it is to be able to see public decorations not only in Christmas and Halloween!

    I like the old car too. Old cars are interesting as public art and USA seems to have many. I currently know only one in my country Thailand; there may be more, but they are less common compared to USA.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      We do have a lot of cars that are gorgeous enough to be art. Thanks for the lovely comment. 🙂

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Fabulous choices. 🙂

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  11. tgeriatrix Avatar
    tgeriatrix

    https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2022/07/02/51846/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      awesome!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Very cute! 🙂

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  13. philosophy through photography Avatar
    philosophy through photography

    Colourful clicks.
    Love the Mary Kay car.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      I think I could get it for you for a good price. 🙂

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      1. philosophy through photography Avatar
        philosophy through photography

        Sure.
        Why not?

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  14. Teresa Avatar
    Teresa

    Well that is nice meeting up with a co blogger 👍 Here is my entry for this week: https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2022/07/02/melbourne-doors/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Love this!

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  16. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    the pink care is such a statement piece, 💖

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      We were pretty thrilled to find it out there in the middle of nowhere!

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      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
        Cindy Georgakas

        I bet you were … so cool.
        💖

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          LOL, You wouldn’t know it to look at me. 🙂

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  17. the eternal traveller Avatar
    the eternal traveller

    I remember Mary Kay from the 1980s. It was very popular then. I haven’t heard about it for years.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Some people still sell it, but you rarely see a pink car. My friend Paula used to sell it a few years ago.

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  18. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    Great car!!!!

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Jo 😍😍😍

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  19. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Prescott looks like a fun place to visit, Marsha, and nice that it isn’t too hot! Great photos too. The lassoing giraffe is my favorite! Glad you had fun touring with Janet.

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, D. You may see some similar pics popping up on our blogs. It was great fun! Looking forward to Portland.

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
        D. Wallace Peach

        Me too!

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  20. Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com Avatar
    Janis @ RetirementallyChallenged.com

    I always love blogger meet-ups and it sounds like you had a fun one! Terri and I got together for lunch this week and I understand she is headed your way soon. Have fun!

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  21. Miriam Hurdle Avatar
    Miriam Hurdle

    I love the pink. You caught the flamingo talk, Marsha! Wow, you found a pink VW!

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  22. Lins Doodles Avatar
    Lins Doodles

    The pink car is great.
    https://linsdoodles.wordpress.com/2022/07/01/sculpture-in-harrogate/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Great choice for this week, Lin. 🙂

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  24. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    Oh! Wow these photos are fantastic 💜

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      WOW, Willow, thanks.

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        They are fabulous ❤️

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        1. Marsha Avatar
          Marsha

          Thanks again! 🙂

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          1. willowdot21 Avatar
            willowdot21

            💜☺️

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  25. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    Love the pink VW. I just noticed your challenge is now over a year old. Congrats!!!! 😀 😀

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      We thought we had run into a Bonnie and Clyde practice area. Janet said, “We are definitely in Arizona.” Target practice! Thanks for the congrats. If it had been up to me entirely, I’d still be talking about what a great idea it would be to do a challenge about public art! You were the driving force, my dear. 🙂

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  26. Bren (Brashley Photography) Avatar
    Bren (Brashley Photography)

    Many thanks for the mention… I just love the pink beat up car.. Fantastic images… I would love to visit that place. Here is my contribution for the challenge

    https://brashley.photography/2022/07/01/sundial/

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Love this, Bren. Thanks for sharing.

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      1. Bren (Brashley Photography) Avatar
        Bren (Brashley Photography)

        You are welcome xx

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  28. sustainabilitea Avatar
    sustainabilitea

    Thanks for the mention, Marsha, and for being a great hostess. It was a grand time and we still have plenty things left to do and see during subsequent visits. 🥰

    janet

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    1. Marsha Avatar
      Marsha

      Thanks, Janet. It was so much fun. A highlight, and yes, there is so much more to see and do – all over Arizona. 🙂

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