THOMAS ALVA EDISON WINTER ESTATE IN FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

Thomas Alva Edison (February 11, 1847 – October 18, 1931) An American inventor.

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On our recent “wandering” road trip to FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Linda and I had the opportunity to tour the Edison/Ford winter estates. We started with a little chat with Mrs. Edison.

Now Mrs.. Edison reminded us that her husband was born in Milan,Ohio

so if you are ever in Ohio take the time to stop by his birthplace. Now for a quick picture tour of the estate:

Looks like a nice place to hangout with President Harding,Ford,Firestone, and others. A lot of work coming up with  inventions.    Back to the house:

Next stop office,workshop,and lab:

Edison was quite an angler and living right on the Caloosahatchee river in Fort Myers gave him many opportunities. In the photo below you can see the pier at his estate.

  That is Linda lower right holding onto some Bamboo. I’ve heard it said Edison made his own poles and tackle. If you would like to read about an encounter  Edison had with a shark CLICK. Edison also liked to do some camping.

 I guess you dressed differently to go camping in the 1920s. Being the inventor he was maybe he came up with:

1929 Studebaker RV. You think I’m kidding well read the story HERE.

Ted R. is taking a break so Mr. Gecko from the estate says, “Thanks for stopping by.”

 Also, did you know Thomas Edison has his own NATIONAL PARK.

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 Maybe next time Mr. Ford.

LETS GET READY FOR THANKSGIVING (THANKS KATE AND BRENT) DOUBLE CHEESE CRAB DIP

Double Cheese Crab Dip

You'll Need:
1 Cup Pace Salsa (Campbell's has to push Pace since I think they're the same company)
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
1 8 ounce package of cream cheese (softened, i.e. heat in microwave for 15 seconds)
1 Can (8 oz) refrigerated crab meat (although I used the crab sticks from the Upscale Brookshire's and it was just as good and fresh)
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sliced pitted ripe olives (although I left this out because, let's face it, some people are picky and won't eat them)
Pita triangles/tortilla chips/fresh vegetables for dipping

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine and stir salsa and chili pepper in a small bowl. Spread cream cheese on bottom of 9 inch pie pan. Top with salsa mixture, crab meat (if you get the sticks, you should shred them with a fork and knife first), cheddar cheese and olives. Bake for 15 minutes or until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Top with additional salsa (whatever's left in the jar after your take out your cup full). Serve with pita triangles, tortilla chips or fresh vegetables for dipping. I used tortilla chips.

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That’s My World Tuesday post will be up later today. Now if you want to learn how to cook a “TURKEY”  or some might say GET COOKED BY A TURKEY CLICK 

Thanks for stopping by I’m off to get my turkey. Joe Todd

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GENERAL SHERMAN SAYS THANKS FOR STOPPING BY SCENIC SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY

Stop by SCENIC SUNDAY or check out SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY But only if you like great photos.

All those shadows made things a little confusing. Beautiful sunny day in Lancaster,Ohio,making it a great time to be outside.

  Old Thomas Ewing standing under a light pole.

General Sherman says, “Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.”

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A FEW CLOUDS FOR SKY WATCH FRIDAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE STATE OF MAINE

( A VISIT TO  ACADIA NATIONAL PARK AND THE STATE OF MAINE)

 

I stretch in a long- long line along the margins of the day.

To blind the sun from  sea and bay

Not a bird, plane,or tree. Just a cloud hanging from the sky along the margins of the day.

Photos were taken in the fall along the Maine seacoast. Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out all the wonderful skies around the world at SKY WATCH FRIDAY

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If you like water and things that are wet stop by WATERY WEDNESDAY

VETERANS DAY (THANK YOU)

I FEEL A MOMENT OF SILENCE AND A PRAYER IS APPROPRIATE.

GETTYSBURG ADDRESS CLICK

GETTING READY TO LEAVE.

OVER THERE

COMMING HOME

SO WE CAN ENJOY THE 4TH OF JULY

BUT DON’T FORGET THOSE THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE

AND THEN THERE WAS WW II . IF THINGS HAD TURNED OUT A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY I WOULDN’T BE HERE. THANKS MOM AND DAD

MY DAD WAS AT THE SALERNO BEACHHEAD AND THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.

ENJOY THE DAY-BE GRATEFUL-THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.

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TAKING A BREAK FROM THE BEACH WE WILL VISIT CONKLES HOLLOW STATE NATURE PRESERVE

Carve your name on the wall of a sandstone gorge and have the gorge named after you. That is what happened to W.J. Conkle

Conkle's Hollow is situated off S.R. 374 on Big Pine Road in the Hocking Hills area of S.E, Ohio.

The photos above are taken from the “Rim Trail” which is on top of the cliffs and circles the gorge. Vertical cliffs that rise over 200 feet and 300 feet from cliff to cliff. I would not recommend this trail for young children for one must use extreme caution when hiking this area. For a trail map CLICK.

Have I ever mentioned  how fortunate I am to have such a great “hiking partner.” One winter while hiking the rim trail my “hiking partner” slipped and fell in the snow. I grabbed the hood of her coat and saved the day. (what a guy)

Top left photo looks down into the gorge from the rim trail. Bottom left shows the length of the gorge. The bottom two photos shows the “picnic area” where we finished the hike with picnic lunch. Fall in Ohio sure can be  beautiful.

Autumn days are here again!

In autumn when the trees are brown
The little leaves come tumbling down
They do not make the slightest sound
But lie so quietly on the ground
Until the wind comes puffing by
And blows them off towards the sky.

The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you
like the leaves of Autumn.

Fall poem by John Muir

Ted R. is still on the trail trudging thru the leaves. Takes him a little longer because of his short legs. When he catches up I’m sure he would say, “Thanks for stopping by.”

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