We had to take advantage of the great September weather and head out for a few pictures on the NS Railroad. It was requested by Daniel. I am not going to bore you with pictures of trains, but a few from the day.
The newly renovated Valley Forge station. This is the former Reading Railroad station. It will be rededicated to the public on 9/23/2009. Daniel posing as a coal train rumbles by.
Trying to be a bit artistic.
Enjoy and have a great week.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
September Weather
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
1st Grade - Here we come
Today is the first day of First Grade for Daniel. Not too much drama getting him ready. A few pictures.
A new level of enthusiasm for school.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Colors of Yellowstone
A few photos taken in May 2009 from various thermals located in Yellowstone National Park. The color is determined by the temperature of the water. Enjoy.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Lenape Pow Wow
Another weekend, another trip/history lesson. This weeks adventure was to the Lenape Powwow held at Core Creek Park near Langhorne, PA. This annual event is sponsored by the Churchville Nature Center. A few photos from the day.
Let's begin with the task of creating fire the traditional way, bow and spindle.
Daniel is modeling one of the Lenape headpieces. I'm not sure PETA would approve.
A most impressive dance piece of the Lenape tribe.
Onto some body art. The person from the Nature Center was great and took a great deal of care and interest in each of the paintings. Daniel added a new food to his limited diet - Bison Hot Dogs. Of course, I did not tell him until he ate it in about 10 seconds.
All this history is tiring. Enjoy.
East Broad Top Railroad
Part two of our history weekend takes Daniel and I to the East Broad Top Railroad. This is a narrow gauge railroad built between Orbisonia, PA and Mount Union, PA to move coal. The railroad has been well preserved since the early 1960's between a local benefactor and a preservation foundation. More information on the railroad can be found at www.ebtrr.com. I would strongly recommend a visit to this great treasure.
Some one is getting the holiday coal out of the picture early this year as well as my budding assistant photographer.
Our transportation for the day. The railroad has several steam engines in storage but at this time, #15 is the only one operational.
Our view from the caboose.
Daniel in the top of the caboose.
In addition to the hour long train ride, they have work car rides as well as the PA Trolley Museum. A view of the yard from the work car.
Again, this a great day trip that may not be along for much longer. It was a very inexpensive day and a great place to visit. Go before it is too late.
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