Return to Rising Sun (March 13-15, 2023)

We returned to Rising Sun, Indiana for two days (drove back on the 15th). Had a great time, though was firmly in the grip of winter. Temperatures were in the 20's most of the time, the best day weather wise was the day we left. Only blue skies of the trip, and even warmer in the 40's. I took the helicopter photo in Aurora, Indiana which is just down the road from Rising Sun. Took one walk to the river, but did not stay long due to temperature. 

That said, always a fun place and some nice towns, and we had a great time there. Looking forward to the next visit

Rising Sun Indiana (March 4-5, 2023)

First trip of 2023 with my wife and her friend to Rising Sun, Indiana which is a favorite place of ours. Saw my first "Hoosier bunny" of the year there, and in fact saw a couple more a few hours later. Wandered around the town viewing the river, the aircraft (flew once on the center one). Saturday had breakfast at the Main Street Diner which is in downtown Rising Sun and enjoyed an excellent meal. Nice relaxing town to visit and we had a great time under blue skies.

 

Since Christmas (January 16, 2023)

A few post Christmas photos. My decorations are all put away (as of yesterday) and the lights at other places are going out (although not all). Been enjoying the usual winter activities and the sights. Been to the Air Force Museum a couple of times, the usual air operations at the lakes and even checked out some motorcycles at the bike shop in Dayton. Went to the Elvis Tribute Show in Dayton a few days ago with my wife and some friends and we had a great time. He did a very good job and enjoyed the show. Snow other than the Christmas storm has been a no show so far . Going to be a great 2023. 

 

Next to Last Day of 2022 (December 30, 2022)

Wonderful change the past couple of days here. Over the days just before and after Christmas, we had the monster storm to deal with. Sure a White Christmas is beautiful but with wind chills down to -39 , the massive problems it caused with power outages and travel on a national level it was quite the adventure. Luckily here the lights stayed on, and we stayed home. 

Still, last couple of days and thankfully for a few more days it is almost springlike. Temperatures are in the 60's which is great for this time of year, the snow is melted for the most part and get to walk and awake to views like these here around the lakes at my house. The rainbow was a really pleasant surprise. Comes with some rain but even that is a blessing as it washes the salt from the streets and as we are in a drought is a real bonus. 

Sure there will be some more winter, hopefully more calm than the storms of the past few days, but days like this here in Ohio are a real blessing!   

 

Christmas Sights (December 30, 2022)

One of our favorite things to do during Christmas time is to drive around listening to Christmas music and look at the lights. Seen below are two sights in downtown Dayton, followed by two houses in Huber Heights (three photos though) and finally the 151 foot tree in Carillon Park in Dayton. We did that a few times this year and really enjoyed those drives. Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas 

 

First Snowstorm of Winter 2022/2023) December 22, 2022

Last night the big snowstorm hit, have been expecting it for the past few days. Came with a fury including high winds and the biggest snow since, well, since last winter. Hard to tell how much as with the 40-50 mph winds its hard to measure. Much of the snow has been blowing. 

Did get out this morning though, and walked down to the lake to check out the snowfall, visit with the Canadian Geese, and just look it over. I do find snow beautiful and it was fun to get out for a bit. That bit was not long though with a temperature outside of -9 degrees at the time.  

 

Christmas Displays at Rising Sun Casino (November 15-17, 2022)

One of our favorite things to do during Christmas season is the annual displays at Rising Sun Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana. It is for us a great way to kick off the holiday season. Yes, I am very fond of Thanksgiving too (a great food holiday indeed!) and yes, it is early though Christmas is one of the holidays that I feel the longer the better. 

However, hearing the Christmas music, seeing the animated displays, all the decorations, the Christmas music and having a few Christmas themed drinks all makes for a wonderful time. They even have Christmas lights outside and lit up. The towns nearby don't turn their lights on till after the Thanksgiving holiday though they look to have them up and ready to go. 

At any case, it was a magical two and a half days for me, and we enjoyed the visit. I hope you enjoy this early kick off to what I hope will be a magical Christmas season for all of you as this season kicks off !