Saturday, January 29, 2011

Marcellus Shale & Gas Drilling In Ohio

IN OHIO PARK LANDS??????????

JOETODDSAYS210 What got me interested in this was the news article concerning Gov. Kasich proposed drilling for natural gas “Fracking” in the Ohio State Park system( I really like our parks) For the past few days I have been researching what this might mean for the state of Ohio. Initially, I was aghast this might happen. Let me say I am all for “energy independence” and responsible “economic growth”. Lack of jobs,government deficits,and the recession sure hasn’t been a picnic. If you are at all interested watch this 60 minutes program. (There is some balance to the presentation.)

The statement I liked and my opinion at this time; “Promote natural gas but hold the industry accountable to higher standards.”

Oklahoma City-based Chesapeake Energy Corp., a leading U.S. producer of natural gas and would probably be the company to take the lead in developing this natural resource. From what I have read this would be the best company for the job

400px-Roulette,PA Drill rig , drilling a Marcellus Shale well in the State Game Lands. Located in Roulette, Pennsylvania. Photo from WikiMedia

“Kasich says Marcellus Shale could be ‘godsend’ for Ohio” John Kasich on Dec. 30 said natural gas drilling in a geological formation that stretches into Ohio could boost the state’s economy by attracting businesses and helping to put skilled workers back on the job.

2006 map of Marcellus Shale from United States Geological Survey

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‘FRACKING” CAN BE PRETTY SCARY. DO YOUR OWN GOOGLE//YOUTUBE SEARCHES AND SEE WHAT I MEAN. IF OHIO APPROVES THIS AND THE DRILLING GOES AHEAD WE JUST NEED TO PRAY IT IS DONE RIGHT WITH THE PROPER OVERSIGHT. AT LEAST MR. MUSTINE THE NEW HEAD OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS AN ORDAINED MINISTER. LOL

mypictr_Facebook As always thanks for stopping by. Sorry, I haven’t posted in awhile. I do have a couple stories in the “works” Recently, I did a post on Mott’s Military Museum (logo upper right sidebar) Well I liked the place so much I now volunteer their on Fridays 1:00 to 5:00. Mike the other volunteer in this time slot likes to travel as much as I do and has given me a lot of new ideas/places to visit.

Forcing Gas Out of Rock With Water NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Road Trip

 

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Friday, January 14, 2011

In Honor Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A trip to the Kennedy Museum Of Art on the campus of Ohio University in Athens,Ohio

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“Dr.King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977 and Congressional Gold Medal in 2004; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was established as a U.S. federal holiday in 1986.” Read More CLICK

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s last speech

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 MONTPELIER TRAIN DEPOT

ROSA PARKS

SEGREGATION(A PREVIOUS POST)

“Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913 in Tuskegee, Alabama. Today marks the 55th anniversary of the civil disobedience on December 1, 1955 when the seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, became a pivotal symbol in America's civil rights movement.” READ MORE. So for today a visit to the  Montpelier train station, which sits on the grounds of James Madison's Montpelier estate. The train station is now a small museum that depicts the era of segregation. READ MORE

seg8  Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 – October 24, 2005) was an African American civil rights activist, whom the U.S. Congress later called "the first lady of civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom movement".READ MORE

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There is a ROSA PARKS MUSEUM on the campus of Troy University Montgomery campus CLICK

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It wasn't until the 1964 Civil Rights Act that all public accommodations nationwide were desegregated. 1964 was the year I graduated from high school. Today I find it hard to imagine.

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There is an  International Civil Rights Center and Museum that uses the former F.W. Woolworth store in downtown Greensboro to remind people what segregation was like and how change was wrought in the way African-Americans were treated every day of their lives. READ MORE

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You can also tour the JIM CROW MUSEUM at Ferris State University. CLICK.

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Then just across the road from the train depot you have::::

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mypictr_Facebook Thanks for stopping by and THANK YOU ROSA PARKS and DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

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VISIT MONTPELIER THE HOME OF JAMES MADISON

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The Kennedy Museum Of Art.. Athens,Ohio

Sunday, January 09, 2011

Ohio RV and Boat Show 2011 Just a short trip from Lancaster to Columbus,Ohio

A THAT’S MY WORLD POST ON HOW TO AVOID CABIN FEVER IF YOU LIVE IN SNOWY OHIO

SNOW ON THE GROUND –5 DEGREES FARENHEIT THIS MORNING. I SAY; THINK SPRING,SUMMER,FALL AND CAMPING BOATING AND ENJOYING QUALITY TIME IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS.. SO::::::::

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There are incredible deals to be found everywhere from campers and RVs, to boats and Jet Skis. There are incredible offers from campgrounds, cabins and other vendors throughout the show. CLICK to read more. The collage below will give you a quick idea of just a few exhibits at the show.

framedcollage1  Linda and I along with my sister Sara when I claim her and her husband Larry have been talking about taking a major trip/tour of the West sometime in the next year or two. Well a couple weeks ago “someone” bought a camping trailer and it wasn’t Linda or I. Sara keeps telling me “YOU BETTER GET READY.” Well I spent Saturday at ”The Show” and I may have found what I’m looking for.

The Sportsmen Classic (Amish built) by KZ Recreational Vehicles.

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We have been looking at smaller units (light weight) & (Economical) that have everything we need. Yet this unit is big enough for 2 adults and in our case some GRAND CHILDREN.

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AMPLE WINDOWS AND AN AWNING

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A SPECIAL THANKS TO PHIL AND KERMIT FROM POST’S TRAVELAND FOR TAKING THE TIME TO EXPLAIN THE MANY FEATURES OF THE SPORTSMEN CLASSIC. ( KERMIT IS THE “OLDER” DISTINGUISHED LOOKING GUY) lol

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 OH and this is IMPORTANT the PRICE was under $9000.00 dollars. Now I call that a great price. As I went around to see some of the other units at other dealers I found “pop ups” that are priced higher. There was one problem; I explained to Phil that I was the proud owner of five tents and I wondered if they would take them in on “trade”. Phil said,”Sorry we don’t take “tents” on trade.” Maybe when I head back up to Westerville to the dealership I’ll see what Kermit says. LOL 

JOETODDSAYS210 As always thanks for stopping by and let’s think “ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS” P.S. remember next Sat. is the Winter Hike in the Hocking Hills

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Friday, January 07, 2011

Some Of The Roads Weren’t Paved

Just a few back roads near Lancaster,Ohio for My Quality Time and Scenic Sunday

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mypictr_FacebookMay the road rise to meet you
May the sun shine warmth upon your land
May the rain fall soft upon your face until we meet again”

Quote from Roger McGuinn:

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