In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A trip to the Kennedy Museum Of Art on the campus of Ohio University in Athens,Ohio

“Dr.King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and Congressional Gold Medal in 2004; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986.” Read More CLICK

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last speech

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 MONTPELIER TRAIN DEPOT

ROSA PARKS

SEGREGATION(A PREVIOUS POST)

“Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Today marks the 55th anniversary of the civil disobedience on December 1, 1955 when the seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, became a pivotal symbol in America's civil rights movement.” READ MORE. So for today a visit to the  Montpelier train station, which sits on the grounds of James Madison's Montpelier estate. The train station is now a small museum that depicts the era of segregation. READ MORE

  Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress later called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement".READ MORE

There is a ROSA PARKS MUSEUM on the campus of Troy University Montgomery campus CLICK

It wasn't until the 1964 Civil Rights Act that all public accommodations nationwide were desegregated. 1964 was the year I graduated from high school. Today I find it hard to imagine.

There is an  International Civil Rights Center and Museum that uses the former F.W. Woolworth store in downtown Greensboro to remind people what segregation was like and how change was wrought in the way African-Americans were treated every day of their lives. READ MORE

You can also tour the JIM CROW MUSEUM at Ferris State University. CLICK.

Then just across the road from the train depot you have::::

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Thanks for stopping by and THANK YOU ROSA PARKS and DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

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VISIT MONTPELIER THE HOME OF JAMES MADISON

The Kennedy Museum Of Art.. Athens,Ohio

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Ohio RV and Boat Show 2011 Just a short trip from Lancaster to Columbus,Ohio

A THAT’S MY WORLD POST ON HOW TO AVOID CABIN FEVER IF YOU LIVE IN SNOWY OHIO

SNOW ON THE GROUND –5 DEGREES FARENHEIT THIS MORNING. I SAY; THINK SPRING,SUMMER,FALL AND CAMPING BOATING AND ENJOYING QUALITY TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.. SO::::::::

There are incredible deals to be found everywhere from campers and RVs, to boats and Jet Skis. There are incredible offers from campgrounds, cabins and other vendors throughout the show. CLICK to read more. The collage below will give you a quick idea of just a few exhibits at the show.

  Linda and I along with my sister Sara when I claim her and her husband Larry have been talking about taking a major trip/tour of the West sometime in the next year or two. Well a couple weeks ago “someone” bought a camping trailer and it wasn’t Linda or I. Sara keeps telling me “YOU BETTER GET READY.” Well I spent Saturday at ”The Show” and I may have found what I’m looking for.

The Sportsmen Classic (Amish built) by KZ Recreational Vehicles.

We have been looking at smaller units (light weight) & (Economical) that have everything we need. Yet this unit is big enough for 2 adults and in our case some GRAND CHILDREN.

  THE DINETTE MAKES INTO A BED

AMPLE WINDOWS AND AN AWNING

  THE ALL IMPORTANT SHOWER/TOILET

A SPECIAL THANKS TO PHIL AND KERMIT FROM POST’S TRAVELAND FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE MANY FEATURES OF THE SPORTSMEN CLASSIC. ( KERMIT IS THE “OLDER” DISTINGUISHED LOOKING GUY) lol

 OH and this is IMPORTANT the PRICE was under $9000.00 dollars. Now I call that a great price. As I went around to see some of the other units at other dealers I found “pop ups” that are priced higher. There was one problem; I explained to Phil that I was the proud owner of five tents and I wondered if they would take them in on “trade”. Phil said,”Sorry we don’t take “tents” on trade.” Maybe when I head back up to Westerville to the dealership I’ll see what Kermit says. LOL 

As always thanks for stopping by and let’s think “ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS” P.S. remember next Sat. is the Winter Hike in the Hocking Hills

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Some Of The Roads Weren’t Paved

Just a few back roads near Lancaster,Ohio for My Quality Time and Scenic Sunday

TOM RUSH “ON THE ROAD AGAIN”

“May the road rise to meet you
May the sun shine warmth upon your land
May the rain fall soft upon your face until we meet again”

Quote from Roger McGuinn:

Scenic Sunday is a photo meme of  scenery. It can be landscapes, buildings, flowers, or anything you feel is a scenic photo. Click on logo to visit the meme.

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Perspective on Blue Sky for SkyWatch Friday

Just some blue sky in Ohio for SkyWatch Friday

I do like Blue Sky better than Gray LOL

I haven’t posted in awhile and I haven’t even taken a photo yet this year. (pretty amazing) I do have a couple projects in the works which may prove to be “interesting”. I would like to wish everyone a belated  happy / healthy New-year.

Thanks for stopping by and did you know; When a man marries a woman, they become one; but the trouble starts when they try to decide which one.

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Motivational Post

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination.
Tommy Lasorda

Tough times never last, but tough people do.
Dr. Robert Schuller

Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.
Thomas Jefferson

It's not the size of the blog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the blog.
Mark Twain(Maybe Not)

Do not wait for your ship to come in - swim out to it. Unless it’s snowing

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and I hope you have a little more energy than I do. LOL

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