Monthly Archives: July 2015

More views of Alum Creek State Park

When we first moved to central Ohio something I noticed was the many parks here.  It felt like there was one around every corner.  Of course that wasn’t true but there are a lot of local and state parks around … Continue reading

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It’s water over the dam…

Alum Creek State Park in Delaware, Ohio has a 3,387-acre reservoir and 4,630-acres of fields and woodlands which provide areas for fishing, boating, swimming, mountain biking, a park for you and your dog, picnic areas and more.  Part of the … Continue reading

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Wordless Wednesday – Mom is going to carry my bike up and down 127 steps

F 8.0 – 1/400 – ISO 100 – 24mm – Tamron 15-30mm lens – Canon 5D M3

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Red Barn

There was a burger joint near my Jr high school that was named Red Barn and we used to sneak off campus to walk the three blocks to get burgers there for lunch instead of school food or whatever our … Continue reading

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Monochrome(ish) Monday after the partying

Let me first say thank you so very much to all of you from near and far who wished me a happy birthday. Thank you for making me feel extra special.  So what all did I do? Or should I … Continue reading

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Taking a break…

A lot has been going on around these here parts and I am in sore need of a break and besides this weekend….. No idea what’s going to happen other than a romantic dinner where I will actually wear heels … Continue reading

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Words on Wednesday – Dashboards

When attending a car show your eyes will immediately be drawn to the outside of the auto; the body, the wheels and maybe even the hood ornament.  There are also many who will be drawn to the engines which I … Continue reading

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Street Rods and Customs – Part 1

There’s shiny and then there’s colorful shiny and these were just that.  A frustrating thing for me when attending car shows is that I want to either ride in or drive (Drive? I don’t know how to drive a stick … Continue reading

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Monochrome Monday with the little car show fan…

Happiness is a corn dog, your favorite tee shirt and hat, and your own little car (in his hand) while visiting the classic car show with your parents.  He has the sweetest little crumb covered face and a serious grip … Continue reading

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Doc Brown is that you?

A little Back to the Future moment for you this Sunday.  You just never know who or what you might see at a car show 😉  

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