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.     

 

Louisville/Rising Sun (August 25-29, 2024)

After a couple of days at home, got back out on the road and visited friends and family in Louisville, Kentucky. Saw some of the sights there. Louisville is a very beautiful city with a lot to see and do, and to the best of our ability and in the short time we had of a couple of days, we did it. 

Lots of history in Louisville, and many things to see. We explored the historic Cave Hill Cemetery, went by the Louisville Slugger factory and saw some of the sights all over town. Even enjoyed a few good meals. It was a great time and looking forward to our next visit. 

Just have one photo from Rising Sun, a very early morning photo taken of the Ohio River. Had a great time there though for three days as it is one of our favorite places in Indiana. 

Thanks for visiting my pages.     

 

Exploring West Virginia (August 19-22, 2024)

Sights this week as we visited Wheeling, Cumberland, and Chester, West Virginia. Had fantastic weather and a great time. It was almost Fall like and not a drop of rain the entire trip. 

Lots of great times. Good eats too with the visit to Curtiss Famous Weiners in Cumberland, and multiple visits to Coleman's Fish Market for the most amazing fish sandwich I have EVER had.

Fun state to visit, and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to returning in the near future, 

  

   

 

Wandering Dayton (August 5, 2024)

Beautiful day to explore Dayton with my wife. Went a number of places, but started with the fountains at Deeds Park. Always cool seeing these  (and mist from them felt cool too on a hot summer day. 

Went to visit the Wrights and checked out the view from the cemetery in Dayton. Beautiful place. 

Threw in the KC-135 which I watched flying over our house last night. Always cool to see the planes!