Ohio and Me

Monday, March 22, 2021

Return to Rising Sun, Indiana (March 16-20, 2021)

We took a four day trip (returned on the 20th) from Rising Sun. This is a favorite place for my wife and me, and we had as usual a great time. On the 16th found my motorcycle was ready at Joe's Cycle, very happy with that (got it a few days later as I post this). Weather was wonderful and fun exploring the little towns in that area and enjoying the beauty of the Ohio River. Looking forward to our next visit there which will hopefully be in the very near future.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Visit to the National Museum of the United States Air Force (March 9, 2021)

Got a lot of photos (as usual) at the museum on this Tuesday. A perfect day as it ended with a motorcycle ride out in the country. This though was earlier in the morning. There were as usual some new sights to see, and some older ones seen in a different way. For instance, the B-17 Memphis Belle was lit up, and that was pretty cool.

They have a number of new displays such as the Space display and a new one on Women in the Air Force. I got this photo of the F-86 and the Mig-15 at left. Below I have a number of sights around the museum. One of the great things about it due to the sheer size of the number of aircraft and the exhibits there is always something new to see. I never get tired to exploring it, and am happy to share some of the sights with you. Thank you for visiting my page!

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Winter Adventures around Dayton (February 28, 2021)

Winter came with full fury during much of February, there was the early snow fall in the previous post followed by many days of snow on the ground. We had over three weeks of pretty constant days of snow which along with the near zero as well as below zero cold made for a very interesting period.

It was amazingly beautiful to see, after all this is Ohio and Ohio has winter. I did enjoy walking around and photographing it, though it was for brief periods.

Visited the Air Force Museum, where I checked out the new Space display. Had a number of interesting items there including a moon rock, a Mars Meteorite which I touched (in the photo above) and even got a FLIR selfie of me as seen at left. Lots of interesting items there at one of my favorite places to visit and especially on cold snowy days its a lot of fun to go there. To be totally honest on any day its a lot of fun to go there.

One of the other things I enjoy here is the geese. Not the geese crap which is pretty wild and abundant at times, but fun to see them fly around. I live close to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and often see the C-17's fly over the house (and there are a number of photos of them doing just that on this site) but also enjoy the geese formations. They are amazing and when it comes to formation flying they are also among the most professional in the skies.

On Saturday February 27, temperature got up into the upper 50's. To be honest it felt like t-shirt weather. I did a little tree trimming around the house, some car washing, moved the Christmas decorations from the basement to the shed and charged up the battery on the motorcycle.

I did not ride it mainly due to the still very salty streets out there, but I did fire it up, and enjoyed that sound. Spring and rides which will be featured on my "Racing with the Wind" blog site are not far away. The sound of that Triumph vertical twin engine sure put a smile on my face. Looking forward to Spring and the days ahead. Thank you for visiting my page.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Into 2021 (February 3, 2021)

So anyhow, the nightmare of 2020 in the land of the Coronavirus is still continuing. That said, had a very fine Christmas and enjoyed the season though with the social distancing and under the new rules. Worked out ok. Very happy that the former President is no longer in power, hopefully it will be better and do not see how it could be worse. January was pretty good, with reasonable weather and not much snow. That changed a few days ago, and took these photos. Still not a major storm.

Went to Louisville a few days ago at the end of January for the funeral of my daughter in law who ended her fight with cancer. She put a remarkable effort up for seven years and will be missed. Was the best part of my family, at least the nicest.

Not much in the way of motorcycling here (as you can see) but have been enjoying the geese and ducks and the snow. Snow I found is like being a kid again when you are retired. I can enjoy it for what it is. As for the birds, always have been fond of things that fly and they really put on the air show here.

I am planning to make a trip to the National Museum of the US Air Force soon, for one its nearby and for another they have a major Space exhibit there for the next few months. A favorite place of mine, if you have never been its highly recommended. If you can not go will be bringing photos here on my next post.

Thank you for visiting my page and have a great day!

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

First Snow of Fall, 2020 (November 30, 2020)

Just a few days ago this week, I was out riding the motorcycle. Late fall though normally gives the area snow and this season is no exception. Had rain followed by many hours of snow on November 30. As I went out on this first day of December to get these photos there is still some light snow falling and some bone chilling temperatures (below freezing) as I went out. Still, its a beautiful sight to see. I used to dislike snow as an adult as I had to drive in it, being retired, that is no longer an issue. Can almost be a kid again and just enjoy its beauty.

Sunday, November 8, 2020

Pandemic Adventures (November 4-6, 2020)

Got out on a short trip to Rocky Gap, Maryland. Beautiful drive to the mountains there. Went with my wonderful wife Debbie. We stayed at Rocky Gap (at left) and toured Cumberland, Maryland first two photos below). On the 5th we drove to Wheeling, West Virginia (bottom two photos). Thought of staying an extra day but was concerned. In Maryland the social distancing and mask wearing was really common. Not so much in West Virginia so we decided as planned to return to Ohio. While relaxing on the 7th Joe Biden won the election for President of the United States. Debbie and me both are very, very pleased.

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Return to the USAF Museum (October 25, 2020)

Saw Endeavour today (Aka Apollo 15) at the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton. Remarkable place and a favorite place to visit. Saw quite a few things from the extensive collection, but have a few things of the items below. Thank you for visiting this page.