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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

WATER FROM THE ARCHIVES FOR WATERY WEDNESDAY

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Today we are going on a trip from Lake Penage in Ontario Canada to the Potomac River with a couple stops in between (Remember these are from the archives)

CAMPING TRIP TO LAKE PENAGE NEAR SUDBURY,ONTARIO. NEXT DAY THE WEATHER TURNED

THEN ON TO KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

A STOP AT LAKE MICHIGAN

HEADING SOUTH TO THE POTOMAC RIVER NEAR HARPERS FERRY.

FINALLY THE BRIDGE AT SHEPHERDSTOWN,WEST VIRGINIA AND LOCK#38 A PART OF Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

PART OF THE Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park IS ON THE FAR SIDE OF THE RIVER PAST THE BRIDGE.

Til next time Drink Lots Of Water.

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Monday, January 18, 2010

HOCKING HILLS WINTER HIKE FOR (MY WORLD)

A MY WORLD POST

The Winter Hike ( 45th ) in the Hocking Hills (about 30 minutes from Lancaster,Ohio) took place on Saturday Jan. 16th 2010 and consisted of a 6-mile trek from Old Man’s Cave to Ash Cave. At the mid point of the hike a stop at CEDAR FALLS. We were served bean soup,cornbread,and hot chocolate by the Logan Ohio Kiwanis Club. (THANKS)

( NEXT YEAR I’LL EXERCISE TO GET READY FOR A SIX MILE HIKE “DUH” )

Bottom left photo from left to right John,Joe,and Roy (Big bean soup eaters) LOL

We got started about 9:00 am and the temp. was in the mid 30’s not bad. One more photo for this post but I promise there will be more

Joe Todd from the Bean Soup Line saying “”Thanks for stopping by”

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EARLIER HIKE IN SAME AREA CLICK

YOUTUBE HIKE MOUNT PLEASANT CLICK

YOUTUBE HIKE HAUNTED ZALESKI CLICK

Sunday, January 17, 2010

“NAILS IN A FENCE” FOR SCENIC SUNDAY

Click on the SCENIC SUNDAY link to see some great scenes from around the world.

From the internet says “Author Unknown.” I received in an Email from J.R. (Thanks J.R.)

When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like this one. It won't matter how many times you say I'm sorry, the wound will still be there. A verbal wound is as bad as a physical one.

Please forgive
me if I have ever left a ' hole ' in your fence. Joe Todd

The photo of the Oak Tree was taken at Chestnut Ridge Metro Park. Then I used a free program “FotoSketcher” to get the effects in the second picture.

I will leave you with this thought, “A White Pickett Fence has no nails or nail holes.” Maybe something to strive for?

If I Had A Hammer - Peter, Pau...

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

WINTER SKIES & EDITORIAL::WHY NO SLEDDING ?

A SKY WATCH FRIDAY POST

Linda and I on our recent “road trip” visited her Mom and Brothers (Near Chicago) and this is what the skies looked like after dropping 12 inches of snow LOL. Then on to Toledo,Ohio where we visited my son Nathan his wife Cassie and the GRANDKIDS.

NOW “WHY NO SLEDDING”

1. Sledding might be healthy

2. Excess Fresh Air and Sunshine (POSSIBLE OVER PRODUCTION OF VITAMIN D)

3. Decrease in sales of video games etc. etc. Less texting minutes used, and the off chance children might talk to one another.

DANGER: The children in the above photos have taken a stand FOR SLEDDING. Please contact any and all politicians. Hearings must be held. Impose new taxes and fines on all sled makers and this trend can be stopped in it’s sled tracks.

Pooh Bear reporting from Fort Miamis. ( Couple Grand Children in the above photo)

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Ohio RV & Boat Show

The Ohio RV & BOAT SHOW is taking place in Columbus,Ohio at the Ohio Expo Center. January 9-17th, 2010

Think Spring Think Camping and Boating. First stop was the display at Post’s where I had the chance to talk with Bob,Monte,Earl,and Maury. If your interested in”Toy Haulers”

That’s Bob behind the counter taking a phone call from an out of state customer who is making a special trip to see Post's Travel Trailers. ( A few years back I had the opportunity to work at Post’s and I know first hand how much work goes into putting on one of these “shows” ) NEXT STOP

These folks are located in Lancaster,Ohio and I have had the opportunity to talk with them several times. So meet Kathy and Dean

Kathy or is it Cathy?? is demonstrating how to “put up” the A-Liner Expedition.. She says it takes her about 28 seconds and having done it myself hundreds of times that is about right. Another unit they carry is the R-Pod which for a smaller unit is one of my favorites.