Friday, August 22 — As predicted, the hurricane passed on Wednesday night/Thursday early morning with little effect on Baltimore. Conditions were more severe in Norfolk, so we were glad we’d moved. Yesterday was another cool day, with 10-knots of sustained … Continue reading →
The Turkey Hill Experience in Columbia, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 — The hurricane was still south of us and was supposed to pass our latitude in the wee hours of the morning. There was also a cold front from the north, which was keeping the hurricane offshore. … Continue reading →
Life in Lighthouse Marina and More Exploring Canton
Tuesday, August 19 – There was a hurricane coming. We’d expected the weather to be hot and humid, but it wasn’t; the temperatures outside were idyllic. The hurricane was causing giant waves at the beaches. Baltimore was a good hour … Continue reading →
Replacing Anchor Chain Markers and Exploring Fell’s Point, Baltimore, Maryland
Monday, August 18 — Today there was no rain in forecast, but it was ominous outside. It was 73-degrees Fahrenheit, a strong, cool wind and very grey skies. Eric decided it was a good day to redo the chain markers. … Continue reading →
Adirondack Fall Colors
“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a Summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown
The colors are just beginning to change on the lake in New York and at our home in Lewisburg….but the colors were fantastic in the Adirondacks. Every day we could see how much they were changing. It was absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful time to be in the mountains.
“When everything looks like a magical oil painting, you know you are in Autumn!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
Adirondack Fall Colors
“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a Summer’s wave goodbye.” – Unknown
The colors are just beginning to change on the lake in New York and at our home in Lewisburg….but the colors were fantastic in the Adirondacks. Every day we could see how much they were changing. It was absolutely gorgeous. What a wonderful time to be in the mountains.
“When everything looks like a magical oil painting, you know you are in Autumn!” – Mehmet Murat Ildan
Medieval Times in Hanover, Maryland
Dawn on Sunday, August 17 Today it was going to be in the low 90s and humid with a chance of rain, so we did not want to walk around. We also wanted to use the car since we were … Continue reading →
Sept. 21-27 Adirondacks Vacation Part II
“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir
We spent a wonderful week in the Adirondacks. We had a great mixture of sunny days and rain. Just a few days of rain gave us a chance to take it easy and enjoy the house. Sunny days gave us time to hike and explore. There is never enough time in the Adirondack to do everything. So many great places to hike, towns to visit, views to see and out of the way places to explore.
The Star Spangled Banner Flag Museum in Baltimore, MD
Saturday, August 16 — When we’d looked at tourist attractions in Baltimore, the one we wanted to see the most was the Phoenix Shot Tower. Per what we read online, instead of using molds, molten lead was dropped from a platform … Continue reading →
Sept. 21-27 Adirondacks Vacation Part II
“And into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir
We spent a wonderful week in the Adirondacks. We had a great mixture of sunny days and rain. Just a few days of rain gave us a chance to take it easy and enjoy the house. Sunny days gave us time to hike and explore. There is never enough time in the Adirondack to do everything. So many great places to hike, towns to visit, views to see and out of the way places to explore.
The house
The living area
The kitchen
The bedrooms
The basement and second floor study
This is the same view just a few days apart. We were here at the perfect time to watch the foliage change color.
Just a few photos of some of the fun we had at the house.
We enjoyed eating outside about half the time…rain kept us in the other days.
On those rainy days we played games, worked on puzzles, watched movies and painted.
The view of the house from the fire pit.
Having fun with the clean up app on my phone…one touch removed the bike. So fun.
Fun around the campfire.
Fun in the house.
One morning we had family photos taken at the Jay Covered Bridge. While we were waiting for the photographer we took a few of our own photos.
Just a few of the amazing photos the photographer took.
One afternoon we went to the Experience Outdoors. Kyle, Bryt and Graham had a blast on the zipline. Here they are getting fitted for their safety gear.
I went along to take pictures. The views and colors were spectacular.
The girls had fun playing on the adventure center’s rope course and small zipline.
On another pretty day we hiked along the Ausable River to the Wilmington Flume Falls.
That same afternoon we played in the water near the Jay Covered Bridge. I think this was our favorite place.
Graham and Hattie didn’t mind the cold water.
Everyone had fun climbing over the rocks.
And playing in the water.
After getting wet the kids rode their bike around the park and played in the leaves.
On our way home Stan and I stopped at Split Rock Falls. What an incredible place. Just one more place in the Adirondack that you could spend the day exploring.
So many place to swim and relax.
