Christmas Lights at Rising Sun Casino (November 22-25, 2024)

 

Wonderful time at Rising Sun, Indiana where Christmas is in full color. Live reindeer, carriage rides, animated displays, beautiful outdoor sights, and Christmas music at the Casino. 

It was a wonderful time, which we always look forward to. Christmas is our favorite time of year. On the weekends they have Christmas characters to get photos with and of course Santa is there as well. 

If you are in the area, a visit is HIGHLY recommended.   

West Virginia and Maryland (November 12-15, 2024)

Sights during our travels in West Virginia, Maryland, and even a stop (at John and Annie Glenn's house in Ohio) over a four day trip to 3 different places. 

Weather was gray and overcast, sometimes rainy but it was still a wonderful time to some favorite places. Went twice to Colemans Fish Market for the best fish sandwiches we have ever had. 

It was a beautiful time and another wonderful adventure.

 

Rising Sun and Nearby (October 18-21, 2024)

Spent four days once again in Rising Sun Indiana. The photo at left was taken in Aurora, Indiana, the ones below were all at Rising Sun. I also made a visit to the historical museum, to see the items there, a few of which can be seen below. 

Always a good time there, and this trip was no exception. Enjoyed warmer then usual (for this time of year) weather under clear blue skies. Morning fog was heavy all days there, but cleared rather early too. Enjoyed the visit there and looking forward to more in the next few weeks, as they do an amazing Christmas holiday.   

 

Hello Deer (October 17, 2024)

Made a morning grocery run, had the car and the Canon Camera. Driving through Carriage Hill Farm in Huber Heights came across this guy and snapped the photo. 

Really enjoy the deer though you have to get up early to see them. Thankfully I did, and there he was.

Birds in flight include the geese below as well as frequent visitors the Blue Heron. 

I enjoy living in Ohio with so many interesting places to visit, and amazing sights to see. 

As always, don't vote for tRUMP.        

 

Niagara Falls Fall Trip (October 7-12, 2024)

Beautiful time at a favorite place, Niagara Falls, NY. As always an incredible sight and a magical place to experience. 

We had a wonderful time, and a good drive there. Did not take the toll roads there and back but drove along the shoreline of Lake Erie. Enjoyed seeing that, and also the amazing fall colors during the drive. Amazingly beautiful. 

It was a wonderful trip and we are looking forward to a return in the Spring   
 

To Virginia Beach (September 17-26, 2024)

Fantastic trip to Virginia Beach! Stopped on the way there (and back) with overnights in Cross Lanes, WV and Staunton, VA. We went to the NAS Oceana Air Show on Friday to the DOD Practice Air Show where we had a great time watching the Blue Angels fly as well as the other amazing acts. As visitors to this page know, we are aviation fans!\

As a bonus, saw many of the planes fly from our hotel room and the boardwalk on Saturday and Sunday. Weather was good (if cloudy) with no rain the entire trip (not the case on the drive there and back). Saw carriers coming and going while we were there too. 

As usual had a great time at one of our favorite beaches in the USA and looking forward to our next visit. 

 

Porchfest, Troy, Ohio (September 14, 2024)

Went to this for the first time last year, had a great time then, and certainly did so again this year. Troy is a beautiful city with very friendly people (and they made great choices politically, saw a lot of Harris signs, very few tRUMP). 

A number of musicians and bands played on local porches before some very happy crowds (one of which can be seen at left. 

Some of the musicians can be seen below. They had 6 groups on six porches each hour for six hours. Was very good and enjoyed it a great deal. 

Yes, I am looking forward to seeing this again in 2025. Thanks for Troy, Ohio for the fantastic time!

 

 

Morning Blue Heron (September 9, 2024)

 On a beautiful Monday morning, I was up earlier than usual. Took a walk to the lake, and saw this sight while wandering around the area. Made me very happy on a Monday morning.  

Sights in the Neighborhood (September 1-2, 2024)

Love living in Ohio, where there are amazing things to see and do. Last couple of days have seen some very beautiful sights. The White Squirrel was a cool sight. Rare, though have seen them before, but not very often. 

Out in Huber Heights yesterday saw the horses,. Always enjoy seeing them, very majestic. 

As for the Blue Heron that was over a two day period. Saw it in flight at the lakes near the house on September 1. Saw it in the water on September 2. Just a beautiful and majestic bird.