Saturday, May 02, 2015

“The Stairs” in the Hocking Hills of Ohio

MQTlogoa For a Spiritual start to the day “The Stairs” by T.D. Garrison and a couple photos of mine taken in the Hocking Hills of Ohio.

DSC_0017

Oh long and dark the stairs I trod,
with stumbling feet to find my God,
Gaining a foothold bit by bit
Then slipping back and losing it.

DSC_0074

There came a certain time when I
Loosened my hold and fell thereby,
Down to the lowest step my fall
As if I had not climbed at all.

DSC_0071

And as I lay despairing there,
there came a footfall on the stairs
And 'lo' when hope had ceased to be
My God came down the stairs to me.

jtf1 Hope everyone has a great day. Linda and I certainly enjoyed hiking in The Hocking Hills of Ohio.

 

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Ready To Roll With Our T@B Trailer

MQTlogoa As some of you know Linda and I have always enjoyed camping/traveling. We decided to trade in our tent and get a small camping trailer. The T@B Q Max is what we decided on. T@B is manufactured right here in Ohio by Little Guy Worldwide: 4122 Erie Ave. S.W., Massillon, Ohio 44646

DSC_0006 A big thanks to Bruce Miller RV Specialist at Haydocy RV on West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. When we pulled out of the lot (thanks to Bruce ) all our questions about the T@B had been answered and we were Ready to Roll.

So for our “shake down” trip::

DSC_0053 You can’t beat a trip to Old Man’s Cave Camp Ground in the Hocking Hills of Ohio.

DSC_0027DSC_0028

DSC_0030

T@B M@x Q Features lots of counter space and a large bed. Let’s take a look inside.

DSC_0041DSC_0040

DSC_0038

DSC_0042

Linda and I spent four days and three nights at the campground and had a wonderful/comfortable time. In the evenings it was a little chilly but with the Alde heating system we were as warm as toast.

DSC_0033DSC_0036

DSC_0045 I found the T@B very easy to tow with my Trail Blazer.

DSC_0191DSC_0088

We had the opportunity for many campfires and a lot of hiking which will be the topic of some upcoming posts.

 

DSC_0043 As always, thanks for stopping by and have a great day.. Oh the teddy bears enjoyed the trip also..LOL 

 

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Happy Birthday John Muir and while your at it Have a Great Earth Day

THANKS WIKIPEDIA/WIKIMEDIA/YouTube

John Muir (1838-1914) was America's most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club. This website, known as the "John Muir Exhibit" features his life and contributions.

  In his life, Muir published six volumes of writings, all describing explorations of natural settings. Four additional books were published posthumously. Several books were subsequently published that collected essays and articles from various sources.

Ted R & In Have a great day

Technorati Tags: ,

Monday, April 20, 2015

More about Steps

MQTlogoa You know not much rhymes with steps. So no real “catchy” title ..sorry

But we do have: Life Steps, Capitol Steps, The Twelve Steps and more…

DSC_0009

Life Steps By Catherine Pulsifer, © 2007

“Our entire life is made up of choices,
What we decide,
the action we take,
the attitude we display
All represent the steps of life.

Sometimes we take two steps forward
And one-step back.
Some of us take baby steps
Some of us take giant steps

But the secret is not to let that
one step back turn into a failure.
Learn from backward steps

And keep on stepping forward in this dance
Called Life!”

DSC_0048

Capitol Steps: “The Capitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.” Read More

There are all kinds of STEPS

DSC_0049

The Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous::

1. We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable.

2. Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.

3. Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

4. Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

5. Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs.

6. Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.

7. Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.

8. Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all.

9. Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.

10. Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it.

11. Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.

12. Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics and to practice these principles in all our affairs.

DSC_0008

I wonder who engineered these steps?

The steps of the engineering design process are to:

  • Define the Problem
  • Do Background Research
  • Specify Requirements
  • Brainstorm Solutions
  • Choose the Best Solution
  • Do Development Work
  • Build a Prototype
  • Test and Redesign

DSC_0008a

The Ten Steps/Reasons for not washing:

1. I was forced to wash as a child. 2. People who wash are hypocrites - they think they're cleaner than others. 3. There are so many kinds of soap I could never decide which was right. 4. I used to wash, but it got boring. 5. I only wash on Christmas and Easter. 6. None of my friends wash. 7. I'll start washing when I'm older. 8. I really don't have the time. 9. The bathroom isn't warm enough. 10. People who make soap are only after your money.

DSC_0003 If your next step isn’t to leave a comment LOL..

MQTlogoaNote:: All the step photos are from the state parks in the Hocking Hills of Ohio..

Technorati Tags:

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Watch Your Step

MQTlogoa The Photos below are from our hike to Spruce Flats Waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains.

DSC_0095

Watch where you step
                            For where you step
                                      May lie
                            In the circle of danger
                                  Or friendship
                                  Or happiness
                                  Or goodness

                           Watch where you step
                     Watch where your mind wanders
                        Watch what you think about
                               Watch your future
                             Because it will help you
                 Become the person you dream of being

                            Watch where you step
                             It changes your future
                               It changes your fate
                                 Listen to others
                          They will guide your walk
                              Like signs on a road
                        They will tell you where to go
                                   Where to step

                            Watch where you step
                    In order to achieve your dreams
                   And make the impossible possible

                           Watch where you step
                                  Be cautious
                             It'll help you prosper
                        In the future of your dreams

                          Watch your step closely
                       Like a hawk eyeing it's prey
               One moment your mind will be aware
                           Of what you're doing
                          And the next moment
                                     It will not

                              Watch where you step
                              That's the only way
                            You'll get what you want
                           If you're nice to somebody
                                       If you care
                                If you respect others
                               It all revolves in a circle

                             So watch where you step
                                To have a happy life
                                Think before you act
                                   And you'll always
                                           Prosper”
Anika, 10

DSC_0157

Have a Great Day….

DSC_0110

Spruce Flats Falls… Spruce Flats Falls is a beautiful waterfall located in the Tremont section of the Great Smoky Mountains. The trail to reach the falls begins at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont Read More

jtf1 OK.. one last thought from an email. Thanks Charlie

pooh

Watch Your Step #Watch Your Step Watch Your Step

Friday, April 17, 2015

Thought For Today

MQTlogoa Hope you have a “Quality Time” day.. This photo came to me in in an email and I like it.

COWBOYUP

joetodd2021_thumb I should have been wearing a cowboy hat and belt buckle.. LOL

Technorati Tags:

Link Horse Trader On Line