Tuesday, November 24, 2009

WATERY WEDNESDAY,HAPPY THANKSGIVING,AND SKY WATCH FRIDAY. (FROM LANCASTER,OHIO)

 

To see the world of water stop by WATERY WEDNESDAY

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Camping/Fishing trip on LAKE PENAGE near Sudbury,Ontario. With BEAVER lodge thrown in at no extra charge.

Will probably be away from the computer for awhile so I would like to take this opportunity to say, “Happy Thanksgiving.”

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For beautiful skies from all over the world stop by SKY WATCH FRIDAY

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Some hazy autumn skies in AMISH COUNTRY Ohio. (nice campfire )

DSCN0492 I’m glad I had a get out of jail free card. If you are ever in this area of Ohio a must stop is LEHMAN'S HARDWARE . The (jail photo) was taken in Kidron,Ohio just outside the hardware store.

AS ALWAYS::: THANKS FOR STOPPING BY JOE TODD AND LINDA

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Monday, November 23, 2009

LANCASTER,OHIO THE “PRESSED GLASS CAPITAL OF OHIO”

     My thanks to William D. Eckman director of the Ohio Glass Museum.

    A My World Tuesday post. Click on link and discover the World.

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The Ohio Glass Museum 124 W. Main St. Lancaster,Ohio reflects the glassmaking industry in Lancaster and Fairfield County.

SHERMANEWING General Sherman and Senator Ewing welcome you to Lancaster, Ohio and suggest you visit the Ohio Glass Museum. (The history of glass making is fascinating).

Project1  Stop by the Gift Shop and check out the “pieces” by Anchor-Hocking, Lancaster Glass, Erickson, Heisey, Fostoria, and Fenton.

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Over the years Lancaster,Ohio has been home to more than forty different glass companies.

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Learn about glass making technology and check out the educational curriculum.

Project4  Yes that is a vault (upper right hand photo). Will that be the future “Treasures of Ohio Room?” The museum is located in what was once a bank and will eventually contain 12,000 square feet .

100_4692 I hang out with Senator Ewing all day and we both are glad you stopped by for a visit. There is a continuously showing movie called Born of Fire that Joe Todd didn’t take the time to watch so he is just going to have to come back for another visit.

After visiting the museum make sure to have lunch at The Four Reasons Bakery&Deli  and don’t forget the carrot cake. 

Saturday, November 21, 2009

LAKE ERIE, CEDAR POINT, MARBLEHEAD LIGHTHOUSE FOR SCENIC SUNDAY (CLOSE TO LANCASTER,OHIO) YET A WORLD AWAY

 

For some great scenes from around the world check out SCENIC SUNDAY. To be honest with you I thought about skipping this week. (sometimes my brain just doesn’t seem to work). Then I decided to stop by Eileen's blog and she had some great photos of several different lighthouses. So here are some pictures of Lake Erie.

cedarpoint  You can see Cedar Point amusement park in these photos.

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A little more info on Marblehead Lighthouse

100_2918 As usual Linda and I are starting to get hungry so we head over to Sandusky,Ohio.

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We had a shore lunch at Shoreline Park, and enjoyed  the scenery.

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joetoddblogpic JOE TODD SAYING, “THANKS FOR STOPPING BY.”

Thursday, November 19, 2009

HOCKING HILLS OHIO,FORT MYERS BEACH,SANIBEL/CAPTIVA,SKY WATCH FRIDAY

100_4009 Ted R. suggests you stop by SKY WATCH FRIDAY TO SEE SOME BEAUTIFUL SKIES ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

NUMBER 1. Ohio Fall Skies

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These sky photos were taken in the Hocking Hills area of S.E. Ohio. CLEAR CREEK METRO PARK 

NUMBER 2.  Heading south to Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

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These photos were taken from the 6th floor of the condo Linda and I were staying in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The photos show a controlled burn taking place south east of the condo.

NUMBER 3. Sky, Trees, and beach, On the beach at SANIBEL/CAPTIVA 

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Blue are the tears
On my saddest day,
Blue is the ocean
To wash them away.

Blue is the sapphire
That glows in the light,
Blue is the moon
that shines at night.
Blue sounds like sad music
Mellow and low,
Blue is the bruise
On my big toe.

Blue tastes like a hot meal
On a rainy day,
Blue is the feeling of
A spring day in May.

Blue is the rhythm
Of beating drums,
Blue is the sound
Of annoying hums.

Blue is a very good
Color you see,
Blue is the rhythm
of you and me!

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5th grade  I don’t know who Lindsay is but I want to say thanks and what a great poem. When I was in the 5th grade I couldn’t write a poem like that and I couldn’t do it today.

100_4268 Ted R. intrepid roving reporter at the beach. “THANKS FOR STOPPING BY”  Linda and I just got some bad news, A good friend of ours just found out she has an  aggressive cancer ( Sandy H.) Please keep her in your prayers.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

WATERY WEDNESDAY PARTY AT THE BEACH (FORT MYERS BEACH)

FOR WATERY WEDNESDAY POSTS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD CLICK ON LINK.

Part of our wandering road trip from Lancaster,Ohio to Fort Myers Beach,Florida:

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A must stop if you are in the area

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Now this is camping in style:

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jansana3 JOE TODD AND LINDA

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A MYSTERY IN THE HOCKING HILLS

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I was hiking in the woods the other day ( one of my favorite spots) and of course I didn't stay on the trail. I found something in the woods that just shouldn't be there. All I will say right now is; what I found leads somewhere and has a purpose. Is it on the up and up or is there something sinister out there in the woods? Hopefully I will be able to blog about it later. Thanks, Joe Todd  Morning 11/17/09.

Well I’m back several hours later and didn’t solve the mystery. I’ll show you some of what I found then I hope you let me know what you think.

PARK LAND IN THE HOCKING HILLS.

100_4705 On the trail to the mystery area and this is what I found way off the trail.

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An electric line mostly under the leaves or underground. See how it is buried under the old fallen log so has been there for awhile. Next I’ll show you a collage showing what the area looks like north,south,east,and west.

collage2  I followed the wire/cable whatever you want to call it for about 100 feet which wasn’t the easiest thing to do (mostly buried or under leaves and logs) So I don’t know where it comes from nor where it goes or why. I stopped following the cable and just hiked the area hoping to find something and I did.

100_4728 Not much help. I was starting to get a little paranoid.Walking through all those leaves making a lot of noise. So I headed back to the main trail and just sat in the leaves waiting and watching.

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I was sitting at the base of the rock lower right picture looking down into the conservation area top photo. Three white tail deer passed behind me (sorry couldn’t get a photo). Then I heard a dog barking off in the distance in the general area where I had been. About a half hour later two men are walking out of the ravine at bottom of hill (top photo ). They must have  been in the woods before I was. Where did they come from and where did they go. There were no other cars in the parking area at the trailhead. Also,there was no dog with them.

100_4763 Well if I could just be where the clouds are looking down I would have a different perspective. Ah yes Google Earth. Well there is a cleared area in the middle of a large forested area near where I was but

100_4769  I guess if I hiked in I wouldn’t be breaking any rules. But:::

100_4742 On balance I’m not sure what to do. What do you think?

mypictr_Skype Thanks for stopping by Joe Todd