Getting fishier around Roanoke Rapids and Weldon

Lots of fish showing up to speak of the Rockfish Captial of the World.

 

 

 

Something "Fishy" in Weldon & Roanoke Rapids, NC

Yes, Weldon & Roanoke Rapids, NC wants everyone to know that this area is the Rockfish capital of the world.  They have fiberglass fish on display all over the area. The first one was appropriately placed beside the boat access ramp near the river.

This one is huge and about the size of my car hanging at the entrance to Weldon, NC

These are mounted on one of the posts that hold up the big boy.

This flowered one is at the entrance to the local visitor's office in front of our Super Walmart

This one is located at one of the big intersections in Roanoke Rapids, NC where you go to all the drug stores, one is behind this silver rockfish. Turning left takes you to the hospital and doctors offices, right goes to downtown.

This last one with so much color is out front of the Roanoke Rapids Chamber of Commerce on the main street that runs through both towns.

A couple of things

It is a beautiful day here in NC so Rocky & I were out walking and paid a visit to "grandma's" apple tree in her front yard. I was sampling some of the fruit and pick one that had imperfections or small areas starting to decay. I would clean the good part on my shirt and eat what I could and toss the rest across the ground with Rocky chasing after it. He would lick it and look at me like he was saying do it again. After I had my satisfaction of green apples and tossed the last one Rocky picked it up and decided it was his. He brought it all the way to the house and has eat quite a bit of it by now.

The other thing I wanted to let know about is that the City of Weldon has put a new statue in place letting everyone know that our Roanoke River and specifically this area is the Rock Fish Capital of the World. There is a lot of fishing tournaments that take place here so I guess there may be some truth to their claim.

It is mid afternoon on this saturday and we have put up squash in the freezer, been to town for groceries and had an early afternoon nap. A very good day so far. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Tour of my area

Thought it was about time I showed you want the area is like where we live so Linda and I went out this afternoon and took some pictures. Where we live is actually a cluster of 3 towns. Halifax being the smallest, Weldon next in size and Roanoke Rapids the largest.

Very close to our property is this creek bridge. The creek is narrow but lots of people can be found there fishing.

Rocky anointing the swing set concrete on his rounds about the yard.

We are 2 miles from Interstate 95 and one of the convenience store try to be fancy with this lion out front.

OK the first town is Halifax or as they like to call it (Historic Halifax) where the Halifax Resolve, precursor to the Declaration of Independence was written. They have restored a number of homes from that era.

The old courthouse which is used primarily for voting and county offices.

On the road from Halifax to Weldon

Where the Roanoke River (Rockfish Capital of the world) come through Weldon. Many people like to put in their small boats to play with the rapids.

One guy carrying his to get above the rapids

Unique to Weldon is this underground walkway that comes out on the other side of the street. Never could see why it was necessary but unique to experience.

Downtown Weldon on a Sunday afternoon.

Coming out of Weldon heading for Roanoke Rapids largest of the 3 towns.

Entrance to one of the larger homes in Roanoke Rapids.

One of the newer developments in town

At a park off Roanoke Ave. is this statue of Samuel Patterson, not sure what he did to get this attention.

Decorative clock near the park.

In the park is this covered area where groups are scheduled to perform during the summer concert series.

Covered area and bleacher for towns people to sit.

Many homes in the Roanoke Rapids area are classified as mill house that were built to house employees for the huge textile industry that flourished many years ago. The house on the left is where Linda's daughter's first real boy friend lives. They have both moved on but I thought it was unique when Linda pointed it out who's home it was as I was just taking a random picture.

The big cemetary in Roanoke Rapids.

Some cute ducks taking a break from a decent sized pond we passed by.

Unusual looking thingy at the Dominion Power facility. One of their smaller places as they supply a large area with power.

The Roanoke Rapids Lake recreation area where lots of people go to cool off during the summer.

Playground equipment for the kids at the lake area.

Oh well, I saw this in the lake parking lot and had to take a picture of it.

Down the street in Roanoke Rapids

An old church in Roanoke Rapids with unique architecture.

Ideal Home Medical where Linda is employed.

Getting close to the end of our journey at one of our favorite places on a hot day to get a gift from God.

Of course, Mocha Frappies

The almost famous Roanoke Rapids Theater which started out as the Randy Parton Theater. A big stink happened and Randy left leaving Roanoke Rapids to figure out what to do with this 30 million dollar investment. It is still a heavy burden to the taxpayers of the city. I went there one time to see my heart throb Lori Morgan but haven't been back.

The Hilton Garden Inn was built next to the theater when thoughts were that it would bring people from states away. They are doing a pretty good business even if the theater isn't.

Hope you all have a great week filled with lots of joy, happiness and good health.