Gotta go?

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

In someone's front yard. It's a hoot.

loquat

Loquat at Church
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

At our Wednesday meal at the Kyle United Methodist Church (if you're in the area about 6:00p.m. on Wed... stop on by- http://www.kyleumc.org/) we had a little bowl of loquats from a tree of one of our members. The kiddos seemed to like them.

Here's a shot I took of the loquat tree that used to be the church's backyard.

Make A Wish

Yard Art - Kyle
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This is sitting in a yard... don't know the street... but somewhere in Kyle.

Kyle City Hall

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This beautiful building greets you when you head into downtown Kyle.
It's purrrty. I've been inside a few times. It's purrty on the inside too.

The Water Tower

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

If there was ONE thing people know Kyle by... it's this right here. The 'ol water tower is a legend. Again... I wish I had the story behind it.. I don't But it's the landmark that anyone who's been to Kyle remembers.

Gazebo

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This Gazebo stands in the downtown square. It's on the grounds of the "old City Hall." I wish I knew the story behind it, it's pretty...and pretty ornate.

Kyle, Texas... come see us.

Pardon Our Progress

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Have you been to Kyle Lately?

The next 4 shots are actually one's I took a while back... like in 2006. I was sent a message from an agency who wanted to use a few of my shots in a proposal to the city.

So... hope my shots do them well.
:)

Stained Glass Shots

Stained Glass Shots
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Another stained glass shot.
I can't help it.. I like 'em.

Tower to Tower

Tower to Tower
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

We've got A LOT of water towers in Kyle.
Someday I'll count them.

HaysCISD Field

HaysCISD Field
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

The football field for Hays CISD. This is where the Hay's High Rebels play.

Food Mart

Food Mart
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Some people are just so creative with names.

No Parking.

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Just an interesting shot I took.

Bring The Love

Bring The Love
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

On a sign at Railroad BBQ. The sign is a promo for country singer Bruce Curtis Fallgren, who plays there the 2nd Saturday of every month.

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

It's coming along nicely. I popped over to the east side last week and took some photos of the new hospital coming to Kyle. It's part of the Seton Family of Hospitals. According to a 2007 press release about it this represents the single largest development in Hays County and is
projected to ultimately bring 4,600 jobs into Kyle’s employment base.

Seton Medical Center Hays
Opening Late 2009
FM 1626 and I-35
Kyle, TX 78640

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Our Lowe's is open. Woot.
I've only been there once so far.... good to have one so close.
It opened on my birthday back in February.

Here's a link to the Lowe's Grand Opening announcement.

It's a monster!

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

No.. it's not a monster... it's something I found in the land that's being built on across from the new Lowe's in Kyle.

I don't know the name of this machine, but I'd love to drive one... and cut a big HELLO into the ground so people in planes would look down and say "What a nice neighborhood."

:)

"In the name of love...."

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

STOP!
I was caught at a stoplight... this one in fact, and I grabbed this shot.
It's at the corner of IH-35 and FM 1626.

Welcome to Lent.

Welcome to Lent.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Photo taken at the Kyle United Methodist Church (kyleumc.org).

So... what did YOU give up for Lent?
I gave up dessert.

House?

House?
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I can't tell if someone lives here.. if it's a house.. if it's a shack... it IS interesting though.

Tracks.

Tracks.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

If you have ever visited Kyle... YOU KNOW the train tracks. We get caught by them ALL THE TIME. It's all good though.. makes you take time out to relax and watch the graffiti roll by.

Mr. Potato likes Coffee.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

This is Mr. Potato Head "Zookeeper." I found him hanging out at Lucky Cup Coffeehouse in Kyle. You need to come to the coffeehouse to play with him.
...for those not in Kyle... pick one up here:
http://www.amazon.com/Potato-Head-Zookeeper-Four-Bodies/dp/B001F8F9QG

House?

House?
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I can't tell if someone lives here.. if it's a house.. if it's a shack... it IS interesting though. This building is on Burleson Road in Kyle. I'd love to take a look inside of the thing someday.

Crepe Myrtle w/ Bee

Crepe Myrtle w/ Bee
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

The Crepe Myrtle was my Grandmother's favorite when she came to visit. Every time I notice the flowers coming out for the season I think of Grandma. It's a good thing.

Neighbor's Pet

See? The rabbit HAS legs.
Originally uploaded by jenni_froedrick

My neighbor has a pet bunny rabbit. It's really cool. Doesn't bark... doesn't meow... doesn't wander into MY kitchen when I take the trash out in the morning (I experienced that Monday w/a stray dog).

Nope... he's just a chubby big-ol bunny.
My neighbor titled this photo "See? The rabbit HAS legs."

Harper Meets Bubble Drink

Harper Meets Bubble Drink
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

She didn't know what to do with those "pearls" she got out of the drink... but she couldn't put it down.

A bird.

A bird.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Yup.
A Bird.

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song."
- Lou Holtz

MISSING - Jack Ball

MISSING - Jack Ball
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

When I drove home from work last night and parked in my driveway, I noticed my Jack-In-The-Box Antennae Ball was stolen... directly from my truck (Black Ford Ranger). You can't trust ANYONE I tell you. Well.. I drew up a "police-esque" sketch. If you located my antannae ball, please let me know.

It is very loved.

Would it make a difference if I told you it needs medication? It doesn't... it's a foam ball.. but would it make a difference if it did?

I'm a big fan of virmecelli bowls, so I was thrilled when Austin's Pho Thaison opened up in Kyle. My 4 year old loves sushi, well California Rolls, as well (I know... go figure) so last Sunday we went to have lunch. It was GREAT. And relatively inexpensive... the California Roll was only $3.

Here's some shots:

The California Roll


The restaurant.

Pho Thaison
5401 FM 1626
Kyle, TX 78640
(512) 268-3205

phothaison.com

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Model Homes have the oddest things for decorations. But.. somehow they work with the decor.... I call this "Early Settler KB Homebuyer"

Kyle United Methodist Church

Kyle United Methodist Church
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Fun with stained glass.
This is at my church.

Where we are

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Every wonder where Kyle, Texas is?

Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I thought about going up to the plant to take photos.. but then I thought about it... it's wastewater. I like my nose better than that.

Cow

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Here's looking at you.

Interesting Fire Hydrant, Kyle, Texas

Interesting Fire Hydrant, Kyle, Texas
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I came across this cool looking fire hydrant. I hadn't seen one like this before. Have you ever seen one like this? Neat.

Lately I've been seeing a lot of funny signs on vehicles around Kyle.
This one... apparently lets you know that Suicide is to the right.



I guess if you want to live, you'll go left.
:)

Barn

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Barn in East Kyle, just down the road from Lehman High School.

200 FEET? Really?

200 FEET? Really?
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

If I was back 200 feet, I wouldn't be able to read the sign on the back of the truck....that warns me to be back 200 feet.
Yeah.. I was hit by rocks.

1980s guy... in 2009

Yes... here's "Bif"
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I attended an 80s theme'd party last weekend in Kyle... so I share my interpretation of "80s guy."

Call me Bif.

UPDATE 19 - THE KYLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NEW LIFE CENTER - COMPLETE.

On Christmas I updated with a Kyle Daily Photo about the Kyle United Methodist Church's New Life Center being used for Christmas Eve service (a temporary permit). Well... it's completely done now, and on Sunday, January 18, 2009 the building, which is completely done, was dedicated by Bishop Jim Dorff.

It was a wonderful day. Here are some photos:

The Olivia Montgomery Special Education Building

The Olivia Montgomery Special Education Building
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

In Kyle.

The Tin House

The Tin House
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Anyone in Kyle who sees this... would love to get the story behind this tin house.

Loquat at Church

Loquat at Church
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

I've looked it up on Google and saw the Wikipedia reference and am convinced this is a Loquat Tree.

HCISD PAC - Kyle, Texas
Originally uploaded by pfrench99 (thinking hard about film)

This is the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center. I think this is where I'm celebrating my birthday (February 5) because there's going to be a performance of The Music Man with a family friend, Jerrod Hehr, playing the lead role.
(Photo by Peter French.)

Peter French has probably taken more photos of Kyle than I have! He's one of the biggest promoters of Kyle, and is a past president of the Chamber of Commerce, and a real cool guy. He's got an awesome eye for photography as well and has got some amazing photos of Kyle... I'll be trying to show some of his off this year...
.

Railroad BBQ
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Local musician Bruce Curtis Fallgren (whom I've posted photos of on here for a few years plays Railroad BBQ every 3rd Saturday.

He's on a hiatus right now... as he just competed in The "Original" U.S.A. WORLD SHOWCASE Talent Competition in Las Vegas on January 2, 2009. You go Bruce!

If you have a moment, when they have the voting aspect ready... follow the link and please vote for Bruce. http://www.usaworldshowcase.com

Welcome Home

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Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Welcome home 2009.

Fly bird.

Fly bird.
Originally uploaded by seanclaes

Another year gone with the wind.