Friday, October 09, 2009

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.

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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.

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Several Hiking Trails and a Nature Center

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Next a stop inside the Nature Center

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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)

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clip2 THANKS FOR VISITING        JOE TODD

Thursday, October 08, 2009

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.

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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

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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.

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

Wednesday, October 07, 2009

QUICK VISIT TO THE NORTH MARKET COLUMBUS,OHIO

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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.

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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)

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

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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.

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

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

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Next stop German Village but that will be another post.

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Monday, October 05, 2009

TROUT FISHING GENESSE RIVER WELLSVILLE NEW YORK NEAR ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST

Linda and I are back from New York and we had a great time. In the next couple days hope to get caught up with all my blogging friends.

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There had been a lot of rain so the river was relatively high ( and cold ) and not as clear as usual. After a couple hours of fishing the score was Chuck four Todd zero. Chuck caught three trout and one smallmouth bass.

Linda had a great time to. She met some new bears.

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Visiting Sprague's Maple Farms

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Thanks Ginny and Chuck for a great visit. You should really turn your place into a Bed and Breakfast.

Thursday, October 01, 2009

SKY WATCH FRIDAY A GOOD DAY FOR SHOPPING IN OHIO

Leaving Lancaster,Ohio for a short trip to Pickerington and Columbus.

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So I ate a cookie and the skies cleared some:

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SKIES OVER PICKERINGTON.OHIO

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Important to follow directions:

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To view skies from all over the world go to SkyWatch Friday

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TAKING A COUPLE DAYS OFF TO GO A WANDERING.