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Over 150 yrs. ago, this field was full of dead & wounded Soldiers from both sides of the Civil War.  There is a sign behind me that said “No Relic Hunting.” Fences of the Battlefield.  For this shot, I had to “sneak in” on a dirt road that normal traffic was not allowed by the

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This is a cement monument to the 90th Pennsylvania Regiment that was in action here on the morning of July 1st, 1863. During the fight on the 1st day, this area was once a wooded section.  Most of the trees were blown away from musket & cannon fire.  When I looked more closely at the “tree” there

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THE STORY OF IVERSON’S PITS. On July 1, 1863, the men of Alfred Iverson’s North Carolina Brigade had arrived at Gettysburg and were preparing to outflank the Union First Corps at Oak Hill. This spot was the northernmost point of Seminary Ridge. They were formed into their line of battle and advanced towards a line

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  Yesterday was going to be such a beautiful day, I thought that this is the day to make a 3 hr. road trip to Historic Gettysburg.  Was glad that I did.  It was just a perfect day for this.  Clear skies & warm temperatures made for a great time to walk around with my

AT SEA

Steering Course 180, speed 12 knots.  Steady as she goes.

THE STORY BEHIND THIS IMAGE.

If I must “toot my own horn” this Image that I took while in Nassau is one of my much better ones!  So, there is just a small story that goes along with this. We had taken a Cruise aboard the Carnival Ship Pride and one of the Ports of Call was Nassau.  In route

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Entering Port Canaveral, FL. When our ship entered Port Canaveral, FL I expected to see a Port that was filled with Cruise Ships of all kinds.  To my disbelief, there was only 1 other ship in Port.  I also expected to see lot’s of places to see and places to do some sightseeing and shopping.  

A GET AWAY

Spent some time down in Florida.  This is Key Largo, FL

GETTSYBURG TOUR

  About a 4 hr. drive from here is the Historic Town of Gettysburg, PA where one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War took place on July 1 – 3, 1863.  The Town still remains much as it did back in the day’s of the big fight between the Northern & Southern Armies. 

THE LIGHTS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON

  WELCOME TO KOSIERS CHRISTMAS VILLAGE Not far from my home, is a once plain ole’ Diary Farm that is owned by Samuel Kosier, and his Wife.  Back about 30 yrs. ago, Sam started decorating his home and the Dairy Barn with Christmas lights.  Just adding a few strings of lights here and there to