continued… Next was a narrow hallway with a string of tiny rooms. The sign said that the other battery was under this set of rooms. Two rooms were offices. Four were staterooms. Even the officer’s were crammed into unbelievably tight … Continue reading →
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The USS Torsk Submarine Museum in Baltimore, Maryland
Friday, August 15, 2025 – The plan was to get to the submarine museum as soon as it opened. We’d been thwarted the last two times we’d tried to go, so we were hoping that the adage “three times a … Continue reading →
A Little Exploring in Canton and Lunch at C &M
The sunrise on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 was glorious. Even the west side of the sky lit up with color Tuesday was a mellow day. It was hotter and more humid than Monday was, and the sky was ominously grey. … Continue reading →
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine, Part 2
continued…. Going clockwise, the next building (the one near the flag and entrance), was a casemate (fortified chamber) and was used as a prison. The prison had three cells. According to the sign, there was a mattress that was leaned … Continue reading →
Fall Has Arrived
“A lie doesn’t become truth wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.”– Booker T Washington
Cooler nights, crisp mornings and golden afternoons mean one thing…fall has arrived. The leaves are beginning to change from green to hues of red, orange and gold. It’s time to open the windows and take in the wonderful smells of fall. It also means it’s Stan’s birthday and time for us to take a fall trip. This year we are spending a few days in the 1000 Islands and then moving on to Montreal for a little visit.
Fall Has Arrived
“A lie doesn’t become truth wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it’s accepted by a majority.”– Booker T Washington
Cooler nights, crisp mornings and golden afternoons mean one thing…fall has arrived. The leaves are beginning to change from green to hues of red, orange and gold. It’s time to open the windows and take in the wonderful smells of fall. It also means it’s Stan’s birthday and time for us to take a fall trip. This year we are spending a few days in the 1000 Islands and then moving on to Montreal for a little visit.
The 1000 Islands is one of our favorite places to visit whether by land or by water. Clayton is a great little town and we always enjoy our time there.
Fall also means road side stands with fall veggies and lots of pumpkins. It’s an awesome time of year and we love it.
Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland, Part 1
continued… After the film, we pursued the small exhibit area in the visitor’s center. They had a timeline of events that occurred between 1777 and 2014. Many of the events they chose to highlight were tied to the American flag … Continue reading →
Eating our Way South – Port McNeill to Bainbridge Island
Port McNeill continues to be a great place to transition from the relatively quiet North Coast of British Columbia and the very busy South Coast. In recent years, several new eateries (e.g., Devils’ Bath Brewing, Lata’s Kitchen) have added to its…
Eating our Way South – Port McNeill to Bainbridge Island
Port McNeill continues to be a great place to transition from the relatively quiet North Coast of British Columbia and the very busy South Coast. In recent years, several new eateries (e.g., Devils’ Bath Brewing, Lata’s Kitchen) have added to its…
The Trek to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Monday, August 11, 2025 — In the early morning, the weather was great and there were lots of people out. Eric and Keith started the day out with a 1.4 mile walk, heading west along the waterfront towards downtown. Directly next … Continue reading →
