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The streets of Greenville saw a high tech scavenger hunt fit for the Royals over the weekend. The Upstate Diamond Dash had teams of two compete to find clues. Bicycles and cars were not allowed, so it helped to be fit enough to walk fast and far to cover the city. Clues were sent to each team’s cell phone. While GPS navigation was allowed, it was also helpful to know the town very well. The top prize was a $15,000 diamond ring.
A ‘Spring Flea’ was held at the Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery this weekend. While I’m not sure of the origin of this phrase, the more common ‘market’ suffix is implied. The event logo on their web site makes it appear as though the phrase ‘spring flea’ was more common many years ago.
Ducks enjoying the Reedy River in downtown Greenville. This photo was taken by Denton Harryman.
This was a quick snap showing some of the ducks which enjoy the Reedy River in downtown Greenville. Also, this is a good way to reminded everyone that the annual Reedy River Duck Derby is next week May 5th. You may remember some of my previous photos from the duck derby. 2006 showing a series of photos from the Rubber Duck Derby, 2008 a real duck with the rubber ducks, and 2010 showing lots and lots of ducks showing. I hope you come out to support a good cause.
Lamps as seen on Main Street in downtown Greenville. This photo was taken by Denton Harryman.
One could assume I was following up on Mike’s recent post about the new LED lamp post in downtown Greenville. But actually this is a follow-up to unusual scenes on Main Street. For example: a John Deere umbrella, mowing the sidewalk, pirate bicycle, and Superwoman.
This recent artwork by Charles Pate, Jr. is located at the corner of South Main Street and Perry Avenue in the West End. The man is shaping himself, much like the city is shaping itself. For more details, including how the sculpture was created, watch this 14 minute video.
Some of the new LED street lights have been installed on the Hyatt block of North Main Street as part of the LED Streetlight Project. They are constructed so that nearly all the light is directed downward, to spare the Roper Mountain Science Center from glare in the night sky as they try to use the telescope. Just between you, me, and the Lamp Post, I like the look of the lights and the quality of the light at night – it is white and not tinted green as the previous lights were.
