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Feb 14, '08 5:51 PM
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Welcome to

P I C T U R E P E R F E C T

The theme this week is:

'R E D'

The name of the diner and dairy is the Speed Trap Diner and xtreme creme ice cream. It stirred up alot of voices when it first was set up, but now all is well. See, the town I live in, for most of you, who have read many of mine, know we are known for many things, but one that I have not yet posted about is the need for catching speeders going through our little town.

BEWARE: THE POLICE ARE ON RED ALERT WATHCING FOR ALL OUT-OF-TOWNERS.

Many friends and acquaintances of mine, when I say where I live say, "Oh yes, I went thru that town one time... I got a ticket for speeding." Including one of my doctors. LOL. Hence the name Speed Trap Diner. It is nestled at the edge of town where the speed limit goes from 50 to 25 mph. Just for FYI purposes, here is a photo of the Diner itslef...There is an old DeSoto on top of the building over looking the town and the Diner. If you look close you can see where I got the photo of the red stop sign off the side of the building...

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picures taken with kodak easyshare CX7300, and not editted in any way except enlarged to be able to see them better here in the blog

Tags: pictureperfect, red, speedtrap, stop, diner

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naarta wrote on Feb 14

What a great photo and I love the sign. A diner by that name could fly in a lot of places I have traveled through.
http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/214?mark_read=naarta:journal:214&replies_read=41

terrencew wrote on Feb 14

I remember the days when getting off the Interstate into almost any small town was almost a guarantee for someone from out of the area to get a speeding ticket. Heck, in Georgia once I had to pay the cop on the spot(dumb Canadian, wonder if I got taken?).

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 14

Only thing is, we live on the highway!! We live on US20, which runs the length of the United States, but when it runs through towns instead of around towns by way of bypasses, you end up in little towns of ours.. It is a big $$ maker for small towns...

chrisakasweets wrote on Feb 14

this is the first red sign i have seen posted today!. very unique.. mine is up if u care to drop by.

empressselena wrote on Feb 14

Wonderful pic! *snickers* Serves the town right for having speed limit drop like that! There should be a law against such behaviour!

needledreams2 wrote on Feb 14

Mmmm... Ice Cream... lol nice photo!

mjrohn wrote on Feb 14

LOL love this one! It's cute.

cfbookchick wrote on Feb 14

I love the red against the brick wall. Very striking in this photo.

forevernelson wrote on Feb 14

Cute!

lorasprouls wrote on Feb 14

Cool pic you found there for red! That is a hoot!

compromised wrote on Feb 14

I used to have to drive thru a town like that..2MPH over the limit and you got a ticket. Plus, If the local police didn't recognise your car, they would follow you all the way through town. They did that to me a couple of times and talk about nervous. I was so used to going no less than 5MPH over the limit. Even had a cop pass me once because I was only going a couple over.
Ya stirred up some memories for some of us for sure.
Mine is up btw

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 15

Yes, our town police are notorious for catching people who are just passing thru...(the out-of towners). LOL

gkluit wrote on Feb 15

Hahaha, great story! And I love the photo!

fotofriday wrote on Feb 15

lol... loved the story..great pic!

lintang71 wrote on Feb 15

hahaha.. great story..
http://lintang71.multiply.com/journal/item/123/Picture_Perfect_RED

riihele wrote on Feb 15

Hei Lil

LOL! Great take on the theme.
Keep so well and safe. Rii :)

My entry is @ this addy:
http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/627/PICTURE_PERFECT_RED

estimiguelariel wrote on Feb 15

Awesome take on the theme, very original !!!!

Mine is up too, do drop by when you have a moment.

http://estimiguelariel.multiply.com/journal/item/182/PICTURE_PERFECT_RED

lindylooh wrote on Feb 15

LOL I love this. Great post.

http://lindylooh.multiply.com/journal/item/588/Picture_PerfectRed

rruzie wrote on Feb 15

Wow! That's a great picture! Nice take on the theme! 50 to 25 mph? Auwww! I don't know how many tickets I'll get!!

Mine is up too, if you have a minute!
http://rruzie.multiply.com/journal/item/84/Picture_Perfect_RED

mitchylr wrote on Feb 15

That's definately a different take on the subject. Excellent.

http://mitchylr.multiply.com/journal/item/57/Picture_Perfect_RED

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 15

TY Mitchy!! Hope you got in and out of town ok... lil

pestep55 wrote on Feb 15

Very good read and nice take on the theme.

skmv wrote on Feb 15

LOL...too funny.

busterp wrote on Feb 15

That was a good idea. Nice.

ninakobie wrote on Feb 15

Nice story and love the pic. Well done.

http://ninakobie.multiply.com/journal/item/351

tabbynera wrote on Feb 15

The things you learn. Love the picture. By the way our hydrants are also red in Switzerland although sometimes they are painted up with faces to look like people.
http://tabbynera.multiply.com/journal/item/489/Picture_Perfect_red

oarafn1 wrote on Feb 15

That is such a cute story, Lil... I wonder if the speeding ticket count went down once the place got popular. I love that hometown appeal of your photo.

Thanks for sharing that and for the nice comment on my entry (http://oarafn1.multiply.com/journal/item/24) Have a wonderful weekend ahead and see you next time.

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 15

I'll try to alert the police that we are trying to go to many places around the world in such a small amount of time... I'll see what they can do at keeping the ticket count down for Picture Perfect friends, but they may want to see your photo... LOL... So little time... So many places... lilangelwolf

nicegirlnurse wrote on Feb 15

very cool! I love places like this!

windin wrote on Feb 15

great picture and story! Looks like a good place to eat! I love little home-cooking restaurants like that! :)

photo99 wrote on Feb 15

Great idea you have ! luv it .... thanks for share :)

clearstar wrote on Feb 15

That's a really interesting one:) Thanks.

equinelady12000 wrote on Feb 15

aha,,,,,,great take on the theme,,,,,love these diners too,,,,,,is the food good there as well ,?

jgaryhillstudio wrote on Feb 15

clever lass you are...love visiting woodville..i need to go to www.speedtrap.com see how youins fare..thanks for dropping in on my lil corner of heaven ..jgh

http://jgaryhillstudio.multiply.com/journal/item/61/Picture_Perfect_Color_Red

shankarg wrote on Feb 15

"little red little red riding hood
you always come out very good"
i can still only theme it well
me not a photographer however i justified my entry
your visit most welcome
http://shankarg.multiply.com/journal/item/41/2008-m037-_Picture_Perfect_-_Red-_14_Feb_23_30_hrs_Chennai_India
thank you
ShankarG♥2♥

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 15

jgaryhillstudio said

If you get a chance, there is a link under my links about our town being a speedtrap... Thanks jgaryhillstudio for the idea... lilangelwolf

sharonl344 wrote on Feb 15

Great photo and interesting story , enjoyed reading about the Speed Trap Diner

Thank you for your comments on mine :)

shankarg wrote on Feb 15, edited on Feb 16

thanks for the revisit
this indian what does he know
now only i am seeing cars parked in front of the restaurant which has a sign board in front which u have blown out there.
oh i see speed trap is the name of the restaurant got it and thanks for making my head (nut) crack and some input poured in.
is speed trap a group like McDonalds/Subway/Pizza hut? what is the location that the shot is taken, i mean the name of the city?
good one.
ShankarG♥2♥

siennanichole wrote on Feb 16

LOL! I LOVE it that the restaurant was named that!!! Hee hee...serves them right! Our town used to be like this...the cops seem more leineant. (sp?)

http://siennanichole.multiply.com/journal

cool2523danda wrote on Feb 16

I love the way the trappers are perched on the roof in their car looking out for speedsters... No I did not get a ticket earlier, was just taking a breather... checking out the excellent service inside :-)
Thanks for checking out mine...

guazzetto25 wrote on Feb 16

nice idea in showing me such a strange thing. ciao

luvdivinity wrote on Feb 16

LOL...very cute sign :) Have a great weekend!!!

sue980 wrote on Feb 16

That is great!! I would have thought everyone will slow right down when they catch sight of the diner,especially with the cop car on the roof! lol.

atsubway6 wrote on Feb 16

i was owner of such a volkswagen, when i was 20 something, and i loved this car! :-)

sweetiep wrote on Feb 16

I wanna go to that ice cream shop.

Thank you for your comment on my page.

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 16

Whoa! You've got a double red going on there! There's the red brick and the red sign! Is that a good place to eat? I love the name! They should have painted the doors and trim bright "Arrest-Me-Red!"! That would REALLY make it stand out. The cop car on the roof is really a super touch! What was all the fuss about? What were people saying? Were they ashamed of living in a town known as a speed trap? There are lots of little towns like that - but to go from 50 mph to 25 is a bit extreme. I suppose the police have quotas to make too. Police departments always deny they have quotas, but they all do. Years ago in San Francisco the traffic police were suppose to make 2.5 tickets an hour - they deny it of course, but if you know one of the cops, they'll tell you it's true.

Great display of "RED"!
Take good care!

dannidoodles wrote on Feb 16

There's actually a warning and people still get caught, huh? lol Cool idea for the theme, interesting, good pic and informal. Thanks for stopping by mine!

purplerosew wrote on Feb 16

Lol...great picture and post. Love the story behind it, I'll definitely be on the lookout if I find myself in your town.

Thanks for the comment on mine. About the wolves - I do love wolves, they somehow seem to be a fit for me, as I can be a loner at times. Anyway, have a great Sunday and thanks for stopping by.

dianadji wrote on Feb 18

It even has a police car on top, hahahha. Thanks for sharing this unique story. Your town must be something, eh?

serenole wrote on Feb 18

Too funny! What a great idea for the theme, too!
We have a few of those "speed trap" places around these parts, also. They have to make money somehow!! lol

Thanks for stopping by my place... that room is my upstairs bath. At night that red light is especially nice...don't have to turn on the overheads! :)

landislb wrote on Feb 18

Fun picture, Lil! We pass through a small 'village' right down the street that is always on the lookout for speeders!!

wolfsbanenightshade wrote on Feb 18, edited on Feb 18

That sounds like my entire state! Out of state plates are fair game up here...they'll get you on something everytime. Great photo and story! Thanks for stopping by mine as well. :)

tintalasia wrote on Feb 18

I could have sworn I had been here already, but I looked down and don't see a comment from me. I need more sleep! ; ) What a great post! That was sooo fascinating. I would love to try that diner : )
~Tint

http://tintalasia.multiply.com/journal/item/138/Red_-_a_Picture_Perfect_Theme