Your kayak must have been a little low in the water after landing those......................but anyway, what time should I be over, I'll bring the fresh tacos
Picked my first head of cauliflower today. I planted 6 plants but so far the other 5 are still smaller and need a bit more growing time........almost 12" across and a beautiful bouncing baby at 7pounds, 10oz.......
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
That looks like the Kremlin Armoury located in Moscow. Fascinating collection of Faberge Eggs located there as well. My favorite was the egg with the miniature train inside that actually worked with a clock like mechanism. It honored the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and was displayed at the World's Fair held in Paris the following year.
Friday has arrived.
For this week's feature, a photo visit to Hokkaido's southern most city of Hakodate is offered. One of the longest undersea railroad tunnels connects the two Japanese islands with Hakodate being Hokkaido's welcoming city. It also played an important historical role as the site in 1869 of the last battle between the feudal Tokugawa Shogunate forces and the newly established Imperial forces that coincided with the opening of Japan that began with Admiral Perry's Black Ships in 1853 sailing into what is now known as Tokyo Bay. The Battle of Hakodate is better known in Japan as the Battle of Goryokaku and brought to an end the Boshin War, Japan's Civil War.
Today, as pictured below, a remnant of that war still stands in the form of a star shaped fortress known as Fort Goryokaku.
Atop the Hakodate Tower which overlooks the star shaped fort is a cafe where one can enjoy famous Hokkaido soft ice cream, one of many dairy products for which Hokkaido with its plethora of dairy cattle is well known.
The gardens and grounds between the tower and the fort also merit exploring. Here a Sound of Music setting and angel wings are discovered in the locale:
Then it is off to the main train station where a unique shrimp or squid cracker (ebi senbei) can be had fresh off the "grill" at the mini food court there:
Then there is the fresh seafood market just blocks from the train station. Here is a favorite, a featured hairy leg Hokkaido Crab for sale:
Pictured here is the Physician Magician as he incorporates his magic skills into a bedside manner that brings patients from across Hakodate:
A Japanese grown treat available in Hakodate are these huge grapes.
Not to be missed is an onsen experience with its mineral baths and Japanese delicacies at meal times. This one is located in the heart of Hakodate:
Even shopping can be part of the Hakodate experience as we encountered Shikoku originated Anpanman in a Hakodate department store. (As a side note, the originator of the children's super hero, Takashi Yanase, extended the role of Anpanman in providing comfort to the children impacted by Japan's 2011 earthquake/tsunami despite his having been ready to retire due to his advanced age.)
And no, Anpanman is this character and not the above included doppelgänger:
East Longmeadow Massachusetts used to have 100 stone quarries.
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Brownstone and redstone from more than 100 East Longmeadow quarries were used for the elegantly carved exterior of Boston's historic Trinity Church and brownstone residential properties throughout the Northeast,
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"At one time, East Longmeadow was the only brownstone quarry in the United States,"
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I just completed a sale for 40 of my paintings, which will be used to decorate a new vintage apparel store in Ventura. A small sample.
A really bad Polaroid but as far as I know, the only surviving image of 17 year old me after my HS graduation in 1981 standing in front of my first car. 1963 Thunderbird black hardtop, rare optional 428 engine. My friends called it the Batmobile. My original cost? $125. Had to have it towed home after buying it. Put on a new (rebuilt) carb, brakes, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, cobbled together my own exhaust system, did some body work including using pop rivets and an old realty sign to replace a portion of the driver's side floor pan, saved up the money for a paint refresh courtesy of the local Earl Scheib, and drove it all through HS and my first two years of college. Paid for it all via lawn mowing, snow shoveling and helping out at the local coin shop when able. Good times.
10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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2. We host the oldest continuously running marathon in the world.
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The Boston Marathon, which first took place in 1897, is held on Patriot’s Day. A scant 15 people competed in that first race, with only 10 completing the full distance!
In addition to being historic, the race is also prestigious since it’s one of the World Marathon Majors. Boston was also the first significant marathon to add a wheelchair division competition in 1975.
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10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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3. We’re not just brawny, we’re also bright.
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According to U.S. News & World Report, colleges in Boston proper and its suburbs dominate the top 50 spots in college rankings.
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10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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4. We did everything first.
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While ideas born in Boston have since spread around the world, the fact that our city had the first school, public beach, public garden, subway system - the list goes on - in the nation supports our nickname as The Hub.
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Your kayak must have been a little low in the water after landing those......................but anyway, what time should I be over, I'll bring the fresh tacos
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Neuschwanstein
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A flock of birds........
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Picked my first head of cauliflower today. I planted 6 plants but so far the other 5 are still smaller and need a bit more growing time........almost 12" across and a beautiful bouncing baby at 7pounds, 10oz.......
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
We finally have babies. Lol
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You just gotta love steamboat willie
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Spiderman does exist!
"When they can't find anything wrong with you, they create it!"
Poker table in LA casino yesterday
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That looks like the Kremlin Armoury located in Moscow. Fascinating collection of Faberge Eggs located there as well. My favorite was the egg with the miniature train inside that actually worked with a clock like mechanism. It honored the completion of the Trans-Siberian Railroad and was displayed at the World's Fair held in Paris the following year.
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Cool (in more ways than one).
I was there on New Year's morning one year and to see Neuschwanstein Castle through the ice fog mist was surreal.
Friday has arrived.
For this week's feature, a photo visit to Hokkaido's southern most city of Hakodate is offered. One of the longest undersea railroad tunnels connects the two Japanese islands with Hakodate being Hokkaido's welcoming city. It also played an important historical role as the site in 1869 of the last battle between the feudal Tokugawa Shogunate forces and the newly established Imperial forces that coincided with the opening of Japan that began with Admiral Perry's Black Ships in 1853 sailing into what is now known as Tokyo Bay. The Battle of Hakodate is better known in Japan as the Battle of Goryokaku and brought to an end the Boshin War, Japan's Civil War.
Today, as pictured below, a remnant of that war still stands in the form of a star shaped fortress known as Fort Goryokaku.
Atop the Hakodate Tower which overlooks the star shaped fort is a cafe where one can enjoy famous Hokkaido soft ice cream, one of many dairy products for which Hokkaido with its plethora of dairy cattle is well known.
The gardens and grounds between the tower and the fort also merit exploring. Here a Sound of Music setting and angel wings are discovered in the locale:
Then it is off to the main train station where a unique shrimp or squid cracker (ebi senbei) can be had fresh off the "grill" at the mini food court there:
Then there is the fresh seafood market just blocks from the train station. Here is a favorite, a featured hairy leg Hokkaido Crab for sale:
Pictured here is the Physician Magician as he incorporates his magic skills into a bedside manner that brings patients from across Hakodate:
A Japanese grown treat available in Hakodate are these huge grapes.
Not to be missed is an onsen experience with its mineral baths and Japanese delicacies at meal times. This one is located in the heart of Hakodate:
Even shopping can be part of the Hakodate experience as we encountered Shikoku originated Anpanman in a Hakodate department store. (As a side note, the originator of the children's super hero, Takashi Yanase, extended the role of Anpanman in providing comfort to the children impacted by Japan's 2011 earthquake/tsunami despite his having been ready to retire due to his advanced age.)
And no, Anpanman is this character and not the above included doppelgänger:
Came across some fresh bear tracks on my ride, got the spray from the backpack. Hit 8000 miles on my 2020 Trek Rail 7 in 24 months.
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Rode my mountain bike to the top of Bennet Gap in Pisgah National Forest. You're seeing Looking Glass Rock here, a plutonic granite dome.
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East Longmeadow Massachusetts used to have 100 stone quarries.
.
Brownstone and redstone from more than 100 East Longmeadow quarries were used for the elegantly carved exterior of Boston's historic Trinity Church and brownstone residential properties throughout the Northeast,
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"At one time, East Longmeadow was the only brownstone quarry in the United States,"
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Sandstone Quarrying in East Longmeadow
https://youtu.be/A96SOKvv7wk
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I just completed a sale for 40 of my paintings, which will be used to decorate a new vintage apparel store in Ventura. A small sample.
Thank you Throwback Junction
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Congrats @Aspie_Rocco
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Thank you @1630Boston
I am very excited to have a public display of my works, first time ever.
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.Who know's @Aspie_Rocco
perhaps the store will become a venue to sell them to the public
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Is this the Visible gas Pump collector look for
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My YouTube Channel
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USS Constitution: How the Navy trains sailors aboard its oldest ship
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10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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1. We win…
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An Andy Warhol Bank Find
5 Water damaged and Artificially Toned, but
Beautiful!
Along, with some Proofs.
"Jesus died for you and for me, Thank you,Jesus"!!!
--- If it should happen I die and leave this world and you want to remember me. Please only remember my opening Sig Line.A really bad Polaroid but as far as I know, the only surviving image of 17 year old me after my HS graduation in 1981 standing in front of my first car. 1963 Thunderbird black hardtop, rare optional 428 engine. My friends called it the Batmobile. My original cost? $125. Had to have it towed home after buying it. Put on a new (rebuilt) carb, brakes, plugs, wires, cap/rotor, cobbled together my own exhaust system, did some body work including using pop rivets and an old realty sign to replace a portion of the driver's side floor pan, saved up the money for a paint refresh courtesy of the local Earl Scheib, and drove it all through HS and my first two years of college. Paid for it all via lawn mowing, snow shoveling and helping out at the local coin shop when able. Good times.
RIP Mom- 1932-2012
10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
.
2. We host the oldest continuously running marathon in the world.
.
The Boston Marathon, which first took place in 1897, is held on Patriot’s Day. A scant 15 people competed in that first race, with only 10 completing the full distance!
In addition to being historic, the race is also prestigious since it’s one of the World Marathon Majors. Boston was also the first significant marathon to add a wheelchair division competition in 1975.
.
.
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10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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3. We’re not just brawny, we’re also bright.
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According to U.S. News & World Report, colleges in Boston proper and its suburbs dominate the top 50 spots in college rankings.
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.
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Custom album maker and numismatic photographer, see my portfolio here: (http://www.donahuenumismatics.com/).
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Mobile Art.
Seeing a supercar on the street is like visiting a sculpture garden outside of an art museum.
10 Reasons Why Boston Is The Most Unique City In America
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4. We did everything first.
.
While ideas born in Boston have since spread around the world, the fact that our city had the first school, public beach, public garden, subway system - the list goes on - in the nation supports our nickname as The Hub.
.
.
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