August 5, 2019: Janet was able to celebrate her birthday (over the course of several days) with family and friends. A good time was had by one and all.
read moreRoyal Melbourne - Site of the 2019 President's Cup to be contested in December
July 30, 2019: Charles and Tessa traveled to Australia for vacation and conference in July. As part of their trip, I asked if they wouldn't mind stopping at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club and pick up a score card. Which they were able to do!
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July 18, 2019: Critters that I've trapped and relocated to parts elsewhere over the course of the year. Okay, so I didn't relocate the turtle or the deer.
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January 15, 2019: Field Survey of house in Bloomington, IN
722 W 6th St. Bloomington Canon Photos
read moreJingle Rails
January 9, 2019: We visited the Eiteljorg Museum to see the Jingle Rails holiday exhibit.
read moreWinterthur & Mystic 2018
Oct 2018 - Winterthur & Mystic: Janet and I drove to the Wilmington, DE area for a very special occasion. Janet's first embroidered casket was part of a special exhibit at Winterthur -- museum of decorative arts.
Oct 17th, Wednesday, Day 1: Visited Gettysburg & then drove to Wilmington, DE
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Day 1 - Gettysburg Canon …New Mexico - Sept 2018
Sept 8th-15th: From Missions to Monuments, Museums, Fort Marcy and even Meow Wolf .... mmmm, mmmm, good! .... it is truly the Land of Enchantment (New Mexico slogan)!! Janet and I spent a wonderful week in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area along with our daughter, Jane, who was able to schedule …
read moreDave Brandt 80th Birthday Celebration
CID/NRMA Spring Layout Tour
April 7, 2018 CID/NMRA Spring Layout Tour: I was able to visit five incredible model train layouts in the Indianapolis area as part of a Spring Layout Tour.
1. CID/NRMA Spring Layout Tour: Red Mountain Northern Railroad
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Red Mountain Northern Railroad (8:27 min.)Charles - Tucson
Charles & Tessa visited Tom & Jackie in Tucson over spring break.
Tucson 1 (3:10 min.)
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Tucson 2 (5:57 min.)
Tucson 3 (2:56 min.)Winter Lights at Newfields
December 19th, 2017: We went to see the new seasonal art installation at the Indianapolis Museum of Arts, called "Winter Lights." We were impressed and enjoyed the presentation.
Winter Lights - Clip 1 2:46 min.
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Winter Lights - Clip 2 6:02 min.Eastburn Farm - Oct 26, 2017
Mystic, CT and New England 2017
Sept 6th to Sept 17th, 2017: Janet and I drove to Mystic, CT for Noah and Tammy's wedding. Then stayed on in the area for several meet-ups that included the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the fabulous Franklin and South Manchester train layout. Total mileage: 2,230 miles.
Pictures …
read moreCalifornia 2017
AUGUST 2017 TRIP TO THE SIERRAS: We traveled with good friends Don and Julie from August 5th (Janet's Birthday) thru August 16th, visiting several of our great National Parks including Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon in California. We were most fortunate to be able to visit Yosemite Valley between bouts …
read moreBNO - Red River Gorge 2017
Ron, Jim, Arthur and I traveled to the Red River Gorge area of Kentucky to celebrate the 4th of July and spend a couple of days playing cards and hiking around. I think a good time was had by one and all.
BNO 2017 Red River Gorge Arthur's Photos
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BNO …Colorado 2017
June 19th to June 30th, 2017: Eleven days total. Drove to Colorado. First, took a stroll through downtown cultural area of Denver. Visited the Colorado Railroad Museum on the west side of Denver. Then headed for the mountains and point west. Rode 6 1/2 trains (more on that later …
read moreBMW Championship at Crooked Stick - 09/2016
Sept. 6th & 9th - Arthur and I went to see a Practice Round on Tuesday and the 2nd round of the Tournament on Friday. Two great days of golf action.
read moreGardens & Bees
August 10, 2016: This section is dedicated to gardens and bees. I'm in the process of completely redoing my vegetable garden at home, which has taken all summer. Due to the heat, I can only work for a short period before retreating to the AC inside.
Janet and I toured …
read moreRed River Gorge & Lexington 2016
June 22nd thru 25th: Red River Gorge & Lexington, Kentucky. Janet and I traveled to Kentucky for a few days of recreation and relaxation to see some of what that state has to offer. First, we stayed within the Natural Bridge State Park at Hemlock Lodge for a couple of nights …
read moreFlorida Trip - Spring 2016
We got to spend a few weeks of late winter, early spring in Naples, Florida at a house that Virginia had leased. This area is extremely beautiful and has many fond memories to me. Now-a-day, money seems to be no object, as small jets are constantly coming and going from …
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