Thursday, March 15, 2012

Being an Epicurean Plebian I though I would go to the Museum. I wonder is that Protean? The Fire Museum

A short drive from Lancaster,Ohio to Columbus,Ohio and the Ohio Fire Museum. A MY QUALITY TIME POST and A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME.

JUST TRYING TO FIND SOME WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MUSEUM…LOL..

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ANYWAY: THE CENTRAL OHIO FIRE MUSEUM & LEARNING CENTER

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The Central Ohio Fire Museum and it's so much more than just a museum. There are artifacts and objects from days long past that showcase the early days of the station and city's history but the Learning Center is what really makes this place special….. I wonder if they are open……….

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Located in the heart of Downtown Columbus 260 N. Fourth Street Columbus, Ohio 43215…………..

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“Fire and Ice: Some say the world will end in fire,Some say in ice.”

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“From what I've tasted of desire.I hold with those who favor fire.”

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“But if it had to perish twice,I think I know enough of hate”….THE STATION BEFORE RENOVATION

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“To say that for destruction ice Is also great
And would suffice.”
Robert Frost… NOW A LOOK INSIDE THE BELL TOWER

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You can’t store a fire hose if it’s wet so they would hang them in the bell tower to dry.

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The photo on the right shows where the horses  kicked the door.

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Central Ohio paranormal research group was given the privilege of being the
first paranormal team to investigate engine house #16 Click to find out what they found

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Depicts the fire at the old Ohio pen on April 21,1930…A fire at an Ohio prison kills 320 inmates

Now:: The Lancaster,Ohio Connection::

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A specific area has been put aside for the “kids” to have some hands on experience: “In the play area kids can:: Slide the fire pole and respond to a fire..Dress up in a fire coat,boots and helmet..Drive a real fire truck with lights and siren..Put out the mural fire with a real fire hose.”

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With all the bells,whistles,and lights.

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A LITTLE HISTORY::The first Roman fire brigade of which we have any substantial history was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. Marcus Licinius Crassus was born into a wealthy Roman family around the year 115 BC, and acquired an enormous fortune through (in the words of Plutarch) "fire and rapine." One of his most lucrative schemes took advantage of the fact that Rome had no fire department. Crassus filled this void by creating his own brigade—500 men strong. CLICK to find out the interesting way he made money on this “scheme”

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BE SAFE & PREPARED

HARD AT WORK

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DID YOU KNOW::Thanks to the matchless (NO PUN INTENDED) leadership of Benjamin Franklin, the dire fear of fires expired in Philadelphia which became one of safest city's in the world in terms of fire damage.CLICK to read more.

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All men are created equal, then a few become firemen.

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If you think it's tough being a firefighter, try being a firefighter's wife.

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You might be a firefighter if "climbing the corporate ladder" has nothing to do with career advancement.

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You know you're a firefighter when you really think that rusty old hydrant looks good in the garden. (never thought of that)

 Fire Hydrant Bird House for Gardens

 A fireman doesn't preach the brotherhood of man.He lives it.

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Firefighting - one of the few professions left that still makes house calls.

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Real life learning in the “LEARNING CENTER”..

     You will be able to walk through actual burned rooms.View a full size childs’s bedroom,shown during and after a fire. (smells like smoke). No photos of learning center in this post. You will just have to go to the museum yourself.

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JOETODDSAYS210 Thanks for stopping by and remember:Have cognition before ignition.

Have you ever read about Mose the fireman? Click on the photo …Might be for kids but I enjoyed the tale/tales myself. If your really interested and want to read for free CLICK

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A short drive from Lancaster,Ohio to Columbus,Ohio and the Ohio Fire Museum. A MY QUALITY TIME POST and A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND SOME QUALITY TIME. I DIDN’T GET ANY STRANGE PARANORMAL VIBES WHILE I WAS THERE.

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Central Ohio Fire Museum..A quick 2 minute video
 
 

Thursday, March 08, 2012

Copper Country,Copper Mining & The Quincy Mine

A MY QUALITY TIME POST FROM LANCASTER,OHIO LINKING TO OUR WORLD AND SCENIC SUNDAY. Keweenaw Heritage Site IS A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON.THEN HEAD ON UP TO COPPER HARBOR

DSC_0309Today we are going to visit Quincy Mine  a popular Keweenaw tourist attraction. The Quincy Mine Hoist Association maintains the buildings and grounds, and provides guided tours of the Number 2 Hoist House and the 7th level of the mine during the summer. Tourists are transported to the 7th level by the Quincy and Torch Lake Cog Railway. There are museum-style exhibits within many buildings. The mine and surrounding areas are part of Keweenaw National Historical Park. All Aboard:

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Ready to enter the mine on the 7th level:

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I have one photo from inside the mine and it’s not very good.. flash didn’t work and no tripod to use…just unsteady hands.. but I think you will get the idea.

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COPPER BRACELET FROM AMAZON WILL WARD OFF ILLNESS I’VE BEEN TOLD.

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Check out this site::North America's First Metal Miners & Metal Artisans…or..MINING ARTIFACTS & HISTORY..Some really neat old photos…………After leaving the 7th level we had a look around.

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What was the purpose of the above machinery?HINT: When the mine ceased production in 1945, the Quincy Number 2 shaft was the world's deepest shaft, at 9,260 feet (2.82 km or 1.75 miles) along the dip of the deposit. To raise and lower ore and workers into this shaft, the world's largest steam-driven mine hoist was built in 1918 and housed in the Quincy Number 2 Hoist House.

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A couple modern day miners enjoying the sights

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In 1931, low copper prices lead to the closure—
but not the dissolution—of the Quincy
Mining Company. Reopening in 1940 for war
efforts, the smelting works was closed permanently
in 1972.

YOU KNOW YOU NEED ONE

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An iron bucket used in wells or mines for hoisting water, ore, or refuse to the surface.

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After a rough day at the mine time to head home. Hope the car starts.

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A MY QUALITY TIME POST FROM LANCASTER,OHIO LINKING TO OUR WORLD & SCENIC SUNDAY THE QUINCY MINE A Keweenaw Heritage Site IS A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND AN AFTERNOON.

THAT’S ALL FOLKS…………GO AHEAD COMMENT/SHARE 

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OR BUY SOME COPPER

More on mines at My Quality Time read about the Millfield Coal Mine Disaster

Preview upcoming post::

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Wednesday, March 07, 2012

STORMY SKIES

Make sure to visit SkyWatch Friday










                     Hear the thunder rumble, a sound from miles away
Is it getting nearer, or over for today











                         A flash of blinding light, electric in the skies
Looking out the window, it really hurts my eyes














                     After comes the rumble, the clash of cloud on cloud
Feel the floor vibrating, that one was really loud













Still more lightning flashes, it hit's the old oak tree
Lightning in the garden, now that's too close for me


The Storm By Dean Thorpe.



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