Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Rockbridge State Nature Preserve..A Hidden Gem Near Lancaster,Ohio

FROM LANCASTER,OHIO, A MY QUALITY TIME POST LINKING TO  SKYWATCH FRIDAY, FRIDAYS FENCES, SCENIC SUNDAY, NF WATERS, WATER WORLD WED.
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The natural arch or bridge known as Rockbridge is considered the largest natural bridge in the state.
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Actually, Rockbridge State Nature Preserve is just a short drive from Columbus,Ohio and almost no drive from Lancaster,Ohio..Having spent most of my life in Lancaster I am almost ashamed to say this was my first visit to this nature preserve. Just about ready to pull into the parking lot.
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The preserve features two loop trails, one of which passes the natural bridge, which is the largest in Ohio, and the other of which goes to a rock shelter. Today we will check out the Natural Bridge.
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The preserve comprises 202 acres.The formations are set back from the banks of the Hocking River only a short distance.
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DSC_0022There are 89 preserves in Ohio open to the public.
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Some of the Ohio State Nature Preserves require an access permit.CLICK but not Rockbridge.
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Rockbridge Natural Bridge originated millions of years ago, when Ohio lay under a warm inland sea.
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Rockbridge is nearly 100 feet long and ranges from 6 to 20 feet wide—it also features a 50 foot seasonal waterfall cascading over a cliff behind the arch.DSC_0070
On the Hocking Valley Birding Trail Rockbridge is stop #20. Birds to look out for include Bluebirds, Cardinals, Wood Ducks, Wild Turkey, Red-tailed Hawks, Turkey Vultures, Yellowthroats, Indigo Buntings and, Pileated Woodpeckers. (A highlight of my hike.)
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DSC_0083DSC_0082 Part of the trail can be strenuous but pace yourself and you will be fine. If you get too tired, there are benches strategically placed along the way for you to rest.(and I used them) Near the parking lot there is even a Trading Post (not open when I was there).Are you a Natural Born Hiker?
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mypictr_Facebook Thanks for stopping by..For more adventure:: FROM LANCASTER,OHIO, A MY QUALITY TIME POST LINKING TO SKYWATCH FRIDAY, FRIDAYS FENCES, SCENIC SUNDAY, NF WATERS, WATER WORLD WED.
 A GREAT BUY FROM AMAZON..Ohio a great place to spend QUALITY TIME
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Friday, April 06, 2012

Flash Mob Lancaster,Ohio

Go Lancaster

As the young man said,”This is Awesome.”

Spent yesterday on a road trip to Southern Ohio and the Ohio River…Watch for upcoming posts.

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JOETODDSAYS210 Wish each and every one of you a Joyous Easter.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012

National Heisey Glass Museum A place to spend some QUALITY TIME

A MY QUALITY TIME POST SHOWCASING THE NATIONAL HEISEY GLASS MUSEUM.. ONE OF THE BETTER KEPT “SECRETS” OF CENTRAL OHIO AND ONLY A SHORT DRIVE FROM MY HOMETOWN, LANCASTER,OHIO.FOR DETAILS CONCERNING THE ALL-HEISEY AUCTION CLICK 
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AS YOU STEP IN THE FRONT DOOR AND LOOK TO THE LEFT, THEN ALL AROUND YOU WILL HAVE A VISUAL FEAST
FOR THE EYES
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The history of creating glass can be traced back to 3500 BCE in Mesopotamia. The term glass developed in the late Roman Empire. It was in the Roman glassmaking center at Trier, now in modern Germany, that the late-Latin term glesum originated, probably from a Germanic word for a transparent, lustrous substance.
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The National Heisey Glass Museum..The museum, housed in the 1831 King House along with a beautiful new expansion, features Heisey glass which was produced in Newark,Ohio from 1895 to 1957. A few photos from the King House….(The historic Samuel D. King residence, an 1831 Greek Revival style home.)
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What do you think of the doors?
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When you visit the museum ask if there is a “ghost story” concerning the doors. Now,on to the second floor.
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Then back to the first floor getting ready to enter the gift shop.Mr. Heisey’s desk on the left
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AND THE GIFT SHOP

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DSC_0106 I am sure Mr. King would really like for you to visit the museum in person if he were still alive.So where is Newark,Ohio? 169 West Church Street Newark, OH 43055…(740) 345-2932
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A MY QUALITY TIME POST SHOWCASING THE NATIONAL HEISEY GLASS MUSEUM.. ONE OF THE BETTER KEPT “SECRETS” OF CENTRAL OHIO AND ONLY A SHORT DRIVE FROM MY HOMETOWN, LANCASTER,OHIO
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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VISIT THE OHIO GLASS MUSEUM IN LANCASTER,OHIO.. CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW.
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QUIZ TIME::::: WHAT IS THIS::::: HINT: EVERY HOUSE HAS ONE.. JUST NOT ONE LIKE THIS…
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Other Museums showcased on My Quality Time: I spent quality time at all these places and would recommend them to all
1. Motts Military Museum
2. Cape Cod Maritime Museum
3. John Dillinger Museum
4. Frederick Remington Art Museum
5. The Warther Museum
6. The Columbus Washboard Museum
7. The Central Ohio Fire Museum
8. The Quincy Mine Museum
9. The Ohio Glass Museum
10. The Cultural Center Of Cape Cod
11. Kennedy Museum Of Art (Athens)
12. Malabar Farm
13. Decorative Arts Center Of Ohio
14. The National Ceramic Museum..Oops not published yet…you will just have to come back LOL

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Ohio Barn::Love::Patience

A MY QULITY TIME POST LINKING TO “BARN CHARM” , “OUR WORLD TUESDAY”,SCENIC SUNDAY AND SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS

One day a father and his rich family took his young son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose to show him how poor people can be. They spent a day and a night in the farm of a very poor family. DSC_0125

When they got back from their trip the father asked his son, "How was the trip?"

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Very good, Dad!" "Did you see how poor people can be?" the father asked."Yeah!"

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"And what did you learn?"

DSC_0147 The son answered, "I saw that we have a dog at home, and they have four. We have a pool that reaches to the middle of the garden, they have a creek that has no end.

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We have imported lamps in the garden, they have the stars. Our patio reaches to the front yard, they have a whole horizon."

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When the little boy was finishing, his father was speechless.

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Isn't it true that it all depends on the way you look at things? If you have love, friends, family, health, good humor and a positive attitude toward life, you've got everything!

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You can't buy any of these things. You can have all the material possessions you can imagine, provisions for the future, etc., but if you are poor of spirit, you have nothing!

32 Inch Amish Painted Metal Tin Barn...

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Maybe barns are about love

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I say, “If your dealing with a “knothole” in your life

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Slow down head to a barn or the woods for some quiet meditative time for yourself and think of all the things you have to be grateful for. Might not hurt to live a little simpler life.” How much is enough? Click to find out.

mypictr_Facebook THANKS FOR STOPPING BY AND I WISH YOU ENOUGH. IF YOUR INTERESTED AS TO WHERE THE “BARN” IS LOCATED CLICK ………A MY QULITY TIME POST LINKING TO “BARN CHARM” , “OUR WORLD TUESDAY”,SCENIC SUNDAY AND SPIRITUAL SUNDAYS  (THE STORY IS AUTHOR UNKNOWN FYI)

Barn in the U.S.A. (BUY)