July 23, 2008

  • Unique Names!

    Hey Friends!
    Years ago when I was a newspaper photographer and had to work outside in the cold for hours, I would always think that I would love to retire in a warmer climate. However, now that I am a bit older, I am not so sure that I want to travel down that path.  This hot weather is just terrible.  Not just regular summer hot, but blistering hot.  It effects everyone's thinking and for many, determines whether they venture outside. 

    Anyway, this past Saturday, I had a wonderful wedding at the Hotel DuPont in Delaware.  The bride and groom wanted me to stay overnight to cover their day after wedding breakfast.  So, they put me up in a beautiful room.  The only downfall was the next afternoon, I had a beach session in Cape May, New Jersey.  So, after breakfast, I typed in "shortest" route on my navigator and away I went from Delaware to the tip of  New Jersey.  The navigator took me through some small towns and the flatlands of Jersey. At first, I was totally enjoying my trip with the sun roof open and the I-Pod churning.  The sun roof thing got old quick and the air came on after about an hour of doing 45 miles per hour. 

    The temp outside was a balmy 94 and it seemed like I was going no where on this road even though I was.  I love to look at old gas stations that once was, old houses and farms that are abandoned.  However, the thing that intrigues me most is unique business signs.   Why, I guess because when I decided to be a photographer, I thought long and hard if I should have a name for my business or just use my personal name.  What would stand out?  What would people remember?  

    So, while putting on a ton of miles on the back roads of Jersey, I came across this sign of a restaurant.  I passed it and had a good laugh.  So, I turned around and grabbed a photograph of it.  What do you suppose the owner of this restaurant thought would make a good name?  And if the diner took off, can you see this name nationally advertised?  I blanked out the telephone number on the sign for "privacy"!

    After seeing this, I have decided to start a file on fun names of businesses. If you see one, take a picture and send it to me! 

    Stay cool!