This fountain in the new part of Friendly Center provides Greensboro with a little bit of European charm. Sitting here and chatting with friends on a warm summer night is some of the most charming and least expensive entertainment around. I slip into Anthropologie while Mr. GDP hangs out in the Apple store. Next, we head off to Harris Teeter for a "to go" Starbucks, then over to Ben & Jerry's shop just behind the fountain. We like to sit with a cup of coffee or scoop of sherbet and chat about all the wonders of the day. If you read yesterday's post, you'll know that, right now, we're talking a great deal about how what we're going to do with all of our fresh produce. Last year, with only about six tomato plants, we had 85 tomatoes ripen at virtually the same time! This year, we knew better than to plant determinate tomatoes, the variety in which all of the tomatoes ripen within a very short window of time. Great for canners. Not for us. See, just looking at a picture of this fountain has us off-topic, writing about the garden! Relaxing. Peaceful.
Greensboro has made significant strides in the last few years in providing great, outdoor, public spaces. The fountain at Friendly is one such place. Whether you are local or from elsewhere, why don't you post a comment on places to go with friends and family on balmy summer nights. In the meantime, happy Watery Wednesday!
Beautiful shot, beautiful colors.
Posted by: MsRay | Tuesday, July 07, 2009 at 11:49 PM
This is such a beautiful photograph and such a lovely people place. Congrats to Greensboro for developing such beautiful places.
Thanks for sharing.
Smiles
Posted by: Carolyn on Haida Gwaii | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 12:49 AM
Great night shot.
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Posted by: J Bar | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 12:55 AM
It does look like a wonderful place to sit and chat in the evening. I even love the name!
Posted by: Hilda | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 05:22 AM
Totally agreeable.
Posted by: Aileni | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 06:21 AM
How beautiful. I would love to sit there and chat!
My Watery Wednesday
Posted by: Martha | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 06:30 AM
Sounds like you have returned to a "gentler" time. Good for you.
Posted by: Bill B | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 07:14 AM
You are right - reminds European cafe - beautiful with the lights! I would love to chew chocolate and sip coffee there! My water feature is at the NC State Fairgrounds in Raleigh. I took the kids for fireworks there - run out of memory by the time they started :)
Posted by: Ellie | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 08:24 AM
Great shot, great use of lighting for effects. Well done.
Posted by: David B | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 08:30 AM
Gorgeous night shot.
I love the soft golden light!
(And no dogs got harmed playing in the water ;) )
Posted by: Nicole | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 08:52 AM
Oh wow! Stunning shot. It's nice to visit blogs again and look at beautiful shots like yours.
Posted by: Aisha | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 10:00 AM
That is a beautiful picture.
BTW - my water picture was taken on a path that runs along side a small river on the way to a lake. I walk along there most days.
Posted by: Happyone | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Lovely capture. I imagine myself here with a glass of wine, good company and I'm set for relaxation. :)
Posted by: Shey | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 02:00 PM
Great night shot. I find fountains always look good at night!
Posted by: cieldequimper | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 02:30 PM
I do like how the closed umbrella "disturbs" the symmetry of the compostion ;-), and the colours harmonize wonderfully with the colours of your blog layout. Everything transports the feeling of a warm calm summer night very well.
Posted by: Martina | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Lovely picture of the fountain! It would be very nice to sit around it, I'm sure.
Posted by: April | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Beautiful photograph...but where is everyone? The tables look empty;~)
Posted by: VickiS ~ FL | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 05:24 PM
Yes, I can definitely imagine sitting there with a cup of coffee just chatting! Beautiful!
Posted by: Martha | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 06:22 PM
That does look like a good place to meet friends and chat a while, although I am not sure about having both Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's in the vicinity!!
Posted by: Judy | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
What a pretty fountain! so peaceful!
Posted by: Michelle | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 09:46 PM
Beautiful photo of the fountain.
Posted by: Bernadine | Wednesday, July 08, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Wonderful photo! I had no idea Greensboro was so beautiful. Great blog, very informative.
Posted by: Ginger~Wilimington, NC | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 05:35 AM
superb capture!
Posted by: magiceye | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 06:02 AM
Your perfect evening sounds a lot like ours. We too have a fountain but sadly, and hard to believe, water restrictions brought on by a several years drought, have curtailed the use of public/private fountains (and car washoing, etc.)It's still fun to sit beside it but obviously it's not the same. (Your blueberries look magnificent. My favorite fruit!!!)
Greensboro looks like a really nice town.
Posted by: Frank | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 10:05 AM
«Louis», being a Mac fanatic, would be with Monsieur GDP in the Apple Store....
Posted by: Louis la Vache | Thursday, July 09, 2009 at 10:12 PM