Paraprosdokians & The Back Roads of Ohio

A “Sunday Drive” post.

“A paraprosdokian /pærəprɒsˈdoʊkiən/ is a figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence, phrase, or larger discourse is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part. It is frequently used for humorous or dramatic effect.”

Some people are like Slinkies ... not really good for anything, but you can't help smiling when you see one tumble down the stairs.

To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on the list.

Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

 I used to be indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars but check when you say the paint is wet?

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

Some people hear voices. Some see invisible people. Others have no imagination whatsoever.

  I drove up to the one stoplight in a nearby town today and saw the entire police force (2?) with lights flashing, I studied the scene. On one side of the street, men are throwing straps over a semi load of hay. Further down 3 men are rolling one huge bale of hay down the street. "Wow!"  "I'm glad I quit drinking. Look at the tests they're giving now."

Paraprosdokians & The Back Roads of Ohio..  A “Sunday Drive” post.

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***All photos were taken near Lancaster,Ohio on Sunday 1/11/2015.. Many are near Clear Creek Metro Park*****

Beans Toot Early and Toot Often.

Something a little different for this post. This receipt came from a fellow we called “Bake Bean John.” Every time we would meet in church basements for anniversary meetings  or whatever John brought his “famous” beans. (and are they good)…

  Hope you enjoy the BEANS and have a good TOOT… LOL

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 BEANS,BEANS,BEANS,BEANS

Keepers.. I grew up in the 50’s.. A Quality Time Story

 Keepers.. for “My Quality Time.”

Have a great day and remember… “Keep coming back”

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 Keepers.. for “My Quality Time.”

Return To Tar Hollow State Park. A Wandering Ohio Post

 Tar Hollow State Park. A Wandering Ohio Post

December 2014 in Ohio… The cloudiest in ten years.. Well, yesterday 12/29/2014 the sun was out so what a great time to do a little wandering..

“Tar Hollow State Forest is Ohio's third largest state forest, encompassing just over 16,000 acres where Ross, Hocking and Vinton counties meet. It is the closest backpacking destination to the Columbus area. Like many other state forests, a state park lies in the middle of it. Tar Hollow State Park is not as developed as some of Ohio's other state parks, but does offer camping, picnic shelters, a 15-acre lake for fishing and swimming and a general store. Often overlooked by vacationers in favor of the nearby popular Hocking Hills, Tar Hollow State Park and Forest are a real treat for those seeking a destination small in crowds and big on nature.”   READ MORE

There was one camper in the whole park when I visited..

The showers and pit toilets are in different buildings and are clean…

An area I was interested in was non electric walk in tent sites. I’m thinking early spring camping and I might have the whole area to myself. ( I am a bit of a recluse)

This would be my spot. One can’t see the parking area and being at the top of the hill one does have cell phone Wi-Fi connectivity. ( If that’s important)..

Restroom facilities are a little more primitive.

Water is available. I stepped on the foot pedal and check out the flowing water in the above photo.

Several camping shelters can be reserved and used for camping. My favorite spot is the Brush Ridge Fire Tower.( photo below)

“The Logan Trail, named for the famous Chief Logan of the Mingo Indian Tribe, is laid out in a distorted figure eight pattern with its north and south loops meeting at the Brush Ridge Fire Tower, plus a short side trail to a backpack camp.”

Looking back at the fire tower:::

Love the fire tower:::

Going up…

and back down..

I did have a really good hold on the rails.. LOL

The “Buckeye Trail” and the North Country Trail intersect the fire tower.

I really don’t enjoy gray clouds and cold weather all that much, but give me a little sun and a little bit of warmth and I’m an “outside” kind of guy…

More Tar Hollow:::

1.  Tar Hollow State Park in the Hocking Hills

2.  SCENIC SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY AT TAR HOLLOW STATE PARK IN THE SCENIC HOCKING HILLS

 Eye hope you enjoy camping,wandering,camping,wandering

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Near by attractions:

1. Walkabout The Adena Estate of Thomas Worthington

2.  The Adena Mansion & Gardens a look “Inside” the “Out” Buildings

3. HOCKING HILLS WINTER HIKE

4. Check Out Back Pack Ohio

 Tar Hollow State Park. A Wandering Ohio Post

A Funny Monday Special from Australia "manyana"

From my Australian/New Zealand friend “Whitesnakes”

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias was on UK television with British TV host Anne Diamond.

He used the word "manyana" (pronounced "man -yana").

Diamond asked him to explain what it meant.

He said that the term means:
"Maybe the job will be done tomorrow;    Maybe the next day;
Maybe the day after that;     Or perhaps next week;    Next month;    Next year.    Who really cares?"

The host turned to Albert Yatapingu from the Gumbaingeri Tribe (aboriginal) who was also on the show.   She asked him if there was an equivalent term in his native language.

Eh" he replied. "In Australia we don't have a word to describe that degree of urgency."

 "Manyana" my new favorite “Quality Time” word.

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ONE MORE::

Little Johnny gets home from school and says "Dad, I've got a part in the school play as a man who's been married for 25 years."
His Dad replies "Never mind Johnny, Maybe next time you'll get a speaking part manyana!!"

Have a great day…