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 !      

 

Lawrenceburg and Aurora, Indiana (October 16-18, 2022)

Made a three day trip with my wonderful wife to some of our favorite cities in Southern Indiana. We have been there a number of times and felt like this was a good time to visit. 

Took the first three photos at Lawrenceburg which is a fun town to explore. In the first two you can see some views of the Ohio River, and a few interesting sights. It was a beautiful fall day. During the three days in the area the temperature started out warm and then quickly cooled with nights at freezing. 

Last two photos I took in Aurora, Indiana. The house is very old and can be toured, and the helicopter is fairly new. I have posted photos of that before but damn, as most of you probably know I have a thing for flying machines as well as birds too for that matter.

We had a wonderful time there, and look forward to our next visit. As always, thank you for visiting my pages!   

 

Maryland and West Virginia (October 12-14, 2022)

Short road trip with my wife to Cumberland, Maryland (where I took the first three photos) and to Wheeling, WV (where I took the last three. Had a great time at both places, enjoying fantastic weather and beautiful fall color. We really like going to those places and especially during the fall. Nothing like the mountains this time of year. Really nice people except for the Trumpers who are as we all know fucking assholes. 

Still, despite those morons, it was nice to get out and explore the sights to see in those states! 

 

Mt. Pleasant, MIchigan (October 2-4, 2022)

A relaxing trip, stayed at Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. Had a great time, as its a very nice place. I enjoyed checking out the local area, though to be honest its out in basically its own little area. Did enjoy seeing the Fall color starting to happen during the trip.

Got a kick out of the "windmills" in Michigan, there are many in Ohio, but a lot in Michigan. Neat way to generate power and contrary to the rantings of the former moron President...no noise pollution.

 

Festival of Flight in New Carlisle, Ohio (October 1, 2022)

Good start to the first day of October, Debbie and me went to New Carlisle, Ohio for the "Festival of Flight". Have been before, but still very cool to see airplanes rolling down the road, and also some great good food (brats and sauerkraut) as well as refreshing frosty cold beverages. 

Always a great time, just about the perfect small town festival. They look forward to this every year and frankly..so do we!   

 

Keith Urban Concert in Columbus, Ohio (September 23, 2022)

Debbie and me headed out on a beautiful Friday to Columbus, Ohio where we headed to see the Keith Urban concert. When we left Virginia as a newly married couple after the house sale, we saw Keith in Charlottesville, Virginia. That was a remarkable show. So remarkable that when we saw he was coming to Ohio we made the drive (a few years later now) to see him once again. 

As before a remarkable show, which we both greatly enjoyed. The man and his band were on fire, and it was two hours that seemed to pass much faster than that. If you ever get to see him, don't miss the opportunity    

 

Last Day of Summer 2022 (September 21, 2022)

Just a quick post, on what is the last day of Summer. Took a motorcycle ride this morning  which can be seen on my "Racing with the Wind" page. 

Took these two photos on a walk this morning. Bunny was in my yard, and the flying geese with friends in the water around them in the photo below. Will feel like Summer today with temperatures in the 90's but the first day of Fall will feel like it with highs in the 60's. That is pretty wild, and looking forward to Fall. Like the cooler temperatures and the events that are coming up in the next few weeks. As always, thank you for visiting my pages!