HOT GIRLS YES, BEACHES NO, PUMPKINS NO, BAR HARBOR YES, FOUR MASTED SCHOONER YES.

PUMPKIN AND BEACH POSTS LATER THIS MONTH PLUS MORE OF THE FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIR IN LANCASTER OHIO.

Had to go to the archives for pictures of the SCHOONER MARGARET TODD for this weeks SKY WATCH FRIDAY (ENJOY)

SKIES ARE CLOUDY IN LANCASTER, OHIO

The Afternoon Sail at 2:00 p.m. is generally a livelier, more exhilarating sail among the islands of Frenchman Bay, because of the stronger afternoon sea breezes. Relax, have a picnic or help us hoist the sails!

For a little history of THE SCHOONER MARGARET TODD just click.

The women raising the sails. That is my wife Linda (A VERY HOT WOMAN) on the left. She actually sprained her back doing this chore.

“The Margaret Todd carries nine sails on her four masts. The large sails are called, from front to back, the foresail, mainsail, mizzensail, and spankersail. (These sails are named after the mast which carries it). The five smaller sails are the jib topsail, inner and outer jibs, staysail and the spanker topsail.”

If you look closely there are some skies in the photos. Make sure to go to SKY WATCH FRIDAY for great photos from all over the world. Thanks for stopping by Joe Todd

For a YOUTUBE video of Bar Harbor and Acadia National park CLICK

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FAIRFIELD COUNTY FAIR 2009

Fairfield County Fair one of the last county fairs of the year.

     What I am thinking is FOOD :: Oyster sandwich, cotton candy,elephant ears and maybe a steak on a stick. 

     A little cloudy today but I’m off to the fair will be back with more pictures and a story or two to tell.

Love those fall colors.

Thanks. JOE TODD

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THAT’S MY WORLD TUESDAY A TRIP TO GERMAN VILLAGE COLUMBUS,OHIO

German Village consists of 233 acres and is a preeminent historic district. Schiller Park was originally known as Stewart’s Grove and today is the home of Oktoberfest, family reunions, and Sanger fests.

You will have to go to Schiller Park in person to see the statue of The umbrella girl.

I stopped by the Meeting Haus and had a chat with Norm Burns a retired dentist and Ohio State University alumni. Norm suggested I watch the following video narrated by Andrea Cambern. Norm enrolled at OSU the same year Woody Hayes became football coach at OSU.

From there I was off to the book loft and a unique bookstore it is.

One could easily spend many hours just at the bookstore but as usual I’m getting hungry so a short trip thru the neighborhood and

Love the village architecture  wrought iron fences and extensive use of brick are hallmarks of the area. It’s time to eat..

A stop at Max and Erma’s  739 S. Third St. or if you are not all that hungry and just need some caffeine.

  Then I discovered the old school house that is now home for “craft’s for sale” made by senior citizens.

That’s Velma sitting at the desk. She let me know there were crafts upstairs,downstairs,on the stairs,in the principals office and in the coat room. ( I’m here to tell you the prices are “right”)

My favorite:  

This very unique place is run under the auspices of The Columbus Dept. of Recreation. ( Let’s give them a big thanks)

I’ll bet you can’t tell what I went home with? Just a little present for my wife Linda.

  Well German Village is a great place to visit and I certainly didn’t have enough time to spend exploring everything. So I will be going back. One place Norm suggested checking out both inside and out is:

  Norm said they have some magnificent frescos inside.

 Thanks for stopping by and check out more great places in this world of ours by going to: That's My World Tuesday

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TIL NEXT TIME HAVE A GREAT DAY

JOE TODD

DISCOVER OHIO “THE WAHKEENA NATURE PRESERVE”

WAHKEENA NATURE PRESERVE IN THE HOCKING HILLS NEAR LANCASTER,OHIO

This is a Scenic Sunday Post Click on this link and discover the world.

Wahkeena Preserve
2200 Pump Station Road
Sugar Grove, OH 43155  Sometimes one misses what is closest to home. This was my first time to visit Wahkeena.

Several Hiking Trails and a Nature Center

My kind of place but guess who lives in the quiet area.

Next a stop inside the Nature Center

In closing I would like to mention two things:

1. To learn a little more about Wahkeena check out  BEING A HOMETOWN TOURIST BY Kathy Kirk.

2. With the government cutbacks Wahkeena could use our help. If you're interested in helping support the Wahkeena Nature Preserve on a local or personal level, you can contact Mr. Shisler at 740-746-8695 or 1-800-297-1883 (toll free). Mr. Shisler is the naturalist for Wahkeena.

What I like to do best is take a nap out in the woods and this is the spot. (other than eating)

THANKS FOR VISITING        JOE TODD

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SKYWATCH FRIDAY ( SOME NEW YORK STATE SKIES TODAY)

Made a recent rip to Wellsville New York . Was a little chilly and cloudy but as always there were some neat skies.

For more great Skies from all over the world stop by SkyWatch Friday.

My featured Sky Watcher and blogger of the day is:: A Full-Time Life . Stop by and say Hi to Sallie.

Thanks for stopping by asklwersa

Joe Todd

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 BONUS PHOTOS: I arrived home yesterday and my neighbor was having his tree taken down. I thought it made for “interesting” photos.

I could have named this post “Naked in Lancaster,Ohio” (The tree is naked)

QUICK VISIT TO THE NORTH MARKET COLUMBUS,OHIO

Just north of Vine St.  you will find the North Market. I found it to be a great place to explore and have a great lunch.

I recently visit Julie's blog and had a chance to visit Pikes Market in Seattle via the internet and thought, “there is a market in Columbus,Ohio.” ( I will get to Pikes Market in person)

 You can follow what’s going on at the market on Twitter,Facebook, or their very own Blog .

I arrived just after they opened and was surprised to find several bicycles in the parking lot. Actually, there were more bicycles than cars to start with.

All around the market are some great places to eat. I have yet to check them all out but will make it a priority.

Leaving the North Market behind and heading south on High Street I find myself in downtown Columbus.

Next stop German Village but that will be another post.

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THANKS FOR STOPPING BY, JOE TODD