Dayton Air Show Practice (July 9, 2021)

Rode out to Vandalia, Ohio yesterday, where the Dayton Airport is, with my wife and we visited Hairless Hair Brewing. It is directly across from the airport and a great place to enjoy not only a very tasty beer, but also the air show practice.

The Thunderbirds were flying and enjoyed some really cool flying from those amazing professionals. They can be seen in the first and the last photo below. 

In addition saw a US Navy FA-18 flying with a World War 2 F4U Corsair. You can see the two in the two photos below, and the FA-18 in the photos below that. 

It was fun to watch this show, and enjoyed the visit. As those who visit this page know I am a huge fan of aviation, and enjoy watching them fly. Unlike the museum (which I also love) you get the sound and fury plus get to see some amazing flying.     

 

Dayton Highlights, (Riverside) July 4, Part 3 (July 6, 2021)

Finally on Sunday July 4 visited the River park in downtown Dayton. For the first time this year saw the fountains running. It is a really beautiful thing to see, and in fact came back that same night with my wife to see it again, and to share the view with her. 

I also made a walk (it was not far) to see the Day Air Ballpark which is the home of the Dayton Dragons baseball team. I have been to that just a few weeks ago. All in all it was a remarkable day in the city and I hope you have enjoyed this small look at just a few of the sights that Dayton has to show. There is much more to see and certainly will be looking again in the future. Thank you for visiting my page.   

 

Dayton Highlights (Wright-Dunbar Center) July 4, Part 2 (July5, 2021)

 

First time visit to the very interesting (and free I might add) look at the work of the Wright brothers  (aviation, bicycles and printing), plus the life of their friend and noted author/poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar. As an added bonus the museum also has the Parachute Museum. I have photos from all three sights there. The glider is a replica but the items of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the printing equipment (which is mostly Wright owned and used) and the items from the Parachute Museum are all authentic. 

The Wrights did some printing in the museum very building, and their 4th bicycle shop is right next to this building. That will be for another time, that time being...tomorrow. Thank you for visiting.    

Dayton Highlights (Oregon District) - July 4 visit, Part 1(July 4, 2021)

Very interesting Sunday, wandered around Dayton, Ohio on this Independence Day Sunday. First stop was the Oregon District which is the entertainment center of Dayton (one of them anyhow). Quiet on a Sunday but opens later in the day. It is famous as the place where  people got got killed by the nutbag shooter last year. Lots of old interesting buildings and some great places to eat and drink. Told some really good bands play there. 

Enjoyed wandering around the town, and there is a lot of things to see and do. So many that I will be posting some more photos of the city here over the next few days. I hope you enjoy the look and thank you for visiting my page.      

 

Airport Cafe, Urbana, Ohio (July 2, 2021)

Took a motorcycle ride this fine day to Urbana, Ohio. Nice after days of rain and heat. It was a very comfortable 70 degrees and fantastic riding. Covered some 65 miles this morning out in the breeze. 

Made a stop to get the photo at left, and then got the photos below at the Airport Cafe. Very nice "brunch" with good food, excellent coffee and friendly people. Enjoyed watching the airplanes take off and land, frequent visitors to this site know I am a big fan of aviation. 

While it was not yet open, there is also an aviation museum at the airport which is restoring a Boeing B-17 World War 2 bomber. I have not visited the museum, but it on my list of future events. I will be back there in the future and next time will bring my wife. The restaurant rates a return visit. 

I have some more photos posted on my "Racing with the Wind" motorcycle blog page. Thank you for visiting my site(s) and hope you have a very good day!   
  

 

Return to Rising Sun Indiana (June 21-24, 2021)

Great time and fantastic weather in Rising Sun during our four day visit. Took the photo at left during a morning walk, its a beautiful area to explore and enjoy seeing all the sights there. My wife and I are frequent visitors. 

We were joined on this trip by Fred and Chris. Took them around town where we saw the speed boat (that is Chris in the foreground, Fred behind her) and the famous two headed cow (cow lived for 15 minutes according to the sign there) with Fred beside it as the local history museum. We enjoyed some good meals together and some quality time in the casino and the pool located there. 

As always, beautiful sights on the river. Fun to see the barges rolling up and down the river, and nice to enjoy the town. Took them to Rockies for dinners (great BBQ)  and the Main Street Diner for lunch. 

Weather was in the 70's and humidity was real low. Could not have asked for better times with better people.    

 

Wheeling, WVA (June 17-18, 2021)

Made an overnight stop in Wheeling, WVA. At the time we were there, some serious road construction going on in that area. Can be difficult to get around. 

We stayed at the Wheeling Island Casino. It is currently due to the pandemic only open for a few days, but we really enjoyed our room. I have photos of it in the last two pictures below. I also made a trip to the arena where the Wheeling hockey team plays in a quick trip downtown.     

This photo and the three directly below are of the Wheeling Island Bridge. It was built in the mid 1800's and at the time was the largest suspension bridge in the world. It is really amazing to check out and even better because due to vehicle damage it is closed to vehicle traffic. 

I got a photo from the deck of the bridge, one of the Ohio River and one of the bridge from outside. It is really a remarkable thing to see and enjoyed it, and the stay at Wheeling Island Casino. As previously mentioned in the prior blog, a visit to Coleman's Fish Market is always worthwhile.