~~Mosaic Monday~Macro Monday~~

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Have waited for most of the summer for the first water lily blossom...It was well worth it.

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Thanks be to God!

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Haiku My Heart

On the road again

Montana, Colorado

Happy on the road

Antelope and deer

Bid Sky, Rocky Mountain High

Happy on the road

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Begin trip to visit family on Wednesday.  The annual pilgrimage to the mountains brings joy and rejuvenation!  It is much anticipated and thoroughly enjoyed!

Thanks be to God!

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

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A League of Their Own

Bosse Field, is a baseball stadium located in Evansville, Indiana. Built in 1915, it is the third oldest ballpark used for professional baseball on a regular basis in the country, surpassed only by Fenway Park (1912) in Boston and Wrigley Field (1914) in Chicago.  (Wikipedia)

It's a grand adventure when you can travel to the local ball park and watch a baseball game with family.  It's grander yet when we all could sit in the same stand and watch this game where it was played nearly 100 years ago.  I have only a few memories of the this park and all are fond.

It's most recent claim to fame was the field used in the movie, A League of Their Own.  Bosse  Field is a hometown treasure.

My first was when we took the kid to an Evansville Triplets ball game in 1983.  At that time they were the farm club for the Detroit Tigers.  They became the Otters in 1995 and in 1997 our son, Wes, was the trainer for the team two years.

Last night though it was just a "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" night.  Great fun including catching that elusive ball in the stand!!!  Way to go, Dave!!!  Caught bare-handed!  Singing, clapping, cheering, and just plain having a ball!  Last night was a treasured memory.

 Ben holding the ball Dad caught!

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Thank be to God!

Please join now and offer one of your adventures and allow us to travel with you on your tour!

All Aboard!!!

Mosaic Monday/Macro Monday

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.   ~Luther Burbank~

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Isn't she beautiful? And what gorgeous eyes!

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Thanks be to God! 

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Remember the Adventure Tour Express will be running again this Wednesday, 7/6/2011  I will be happy to be the tour guide for all who wish to share their adventures.  The train is running each Wednesday during the summer.  Any and all adventures are welcome, from the weekend jaunt,  a day at the park, to the wonderful vacation adventure!  Please come and join the fun! 

Welcome Aboard!!!

~~Haiku My Heart~~

Happy 4th of July

Company's coming

Salads and burgers ready

The weekend is near

The Lawn is mowed

Preparing for the family

Begin the PARTY

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

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Thanks be to God!

Visit also Rebecca at recuerda mi corazon for Haiku My Heart.

Please remember to mark your calendar for this week's  Adventure Tour Express.  It this Wednesday July 6, 2011.

Welcome Aboard!!!! 

~Tea Talk~&~Share the Joy~

Sometimes, during my hours of prayer, I picture myself as a piece of stone before a sculpture who intends to make a statue our of it.  Presenting myself like this before the Lord, I beg him to form form in my soul his perfect image and make me wholly like Christ.  ~Brother Lawrence~

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I'm having...Brown Palace Crown Jewel Tea.

My teacup...is a plain white mug.

I'm feeling...Refreshed.  Well rested and looking forward to this new day.

On my mind...is The weekend celebration and the arrival of the kids and their families!  Oh what fun we will have!!

Wishing all a most enjoyable and happy 4th of July!!!!

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Thanks be to God!

Wishing all a wonderful day and plans for a beautiful weekend!  And won't you please join Ruth at Tea Talk today.

Today I also join Meri for Share the Joy Thursday.   For I believe I need to find in my life every day no matter the realities in which we live.  God is Good in so many ways even in times of trial so today this is my joy!

The joy of the first dance.  Oh, how it fills the heart with excitement and happiness for the young couple as they begin this new adventures.

Please remember to mark your calendar for this year's Adventure Tour Express.  It begins again next Wednesday! 

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

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City on the Mississippi

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

From this magnificent old live oak tree on the campus of LSU...

to the lawns of the Old Louisiana's State Capitol  the city of Baton Rouge is a lovely place to visit and the people we met are courteous,  friendly and helpful.  The reason we visited Baton Rouge was to attend the wedding of my nephew and this allotted us the opportunity of sightseeing on a limited basis as visiting with family was such a treasured time!

The Shaw Center for the Arts is a wonderful place to visit with a wonderful view of the Mississippi River.

The view from the museum allows a perfect view of the river and it's vistas.  The barges moving up and down the river, the Louisiana Art and Science Museum and the destroyer USS Kidd in the background

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But I think best of all was the food!  Yest indeed!  From Chimes Restaurant and Tap Room to Raising Canes Chicken Fingers there is nothing like the "flavor of Baton Rouge" unless it's the "flavor of New Orleans."  But since New Orleans was not on the menu this visit to Louisiana I can only speak to the foods I savored in this fine city.

Chicken and Asparagus at Sarop's Cafe.

Wedding, family, food and new adventures, it doesn't get any better than that!  Wishing all a week of your own grand adventures and  all they have to offer.

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Thanks be to God!

Please join now and offer one of your adventures and allow us to travel with you on your tour!

All Aboard!!!

~Mosaic/Macro Monday

Bluebonnet Swamp

Baton Rouge, LA

Sir Egret and his companion Master Turtle

I wish I knew what the name of this bush is.  It's beautiful and exotic and the bees seemed to love the blossoms.  For 3 days we were able to find adventure in the South and appreciate all it has to offer.  

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Thanks be to God! 

Now please visit Mary at The Little Red House and share in the beauty offered there.   Lisa at  Macro Monday  also has much to offer.  The pictures are grand.

Remember the Adventure Tour Express will be running again this Wednesday, 6/29/2011  I will be happy to be the tour guide for all who wish to share their adventures.  The train is running each Wednesday during the summer.  Any and all adventures are welcome, from the weekend jaunt,  a day at the park, to the wonderful vacation adventure!  Please come and join the fun! 

Welcome Aboard!!!

~~Baton Rouge~~

So the 12-hour trip to Baton Rough waw uneventful except for the torrential rain.  The rain was so heavy at pointswe couldn't see the car in front of us.  Rain forcasted for the rest of the week so we'll be running between th rain drops.  Makes no difference.  It's a time for family and celebration!

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Thanks be to God

Cathy

~~Adventure Tour Express~~

“A man practices the art of adventure when he breaks the chain of routine and renews his life through reading new books, traveling to new places, making new friends, taking up new hobbies and adopting new viewpoints” ~Wilfred Peterson

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Today is a repeat tour.  I'm on the road to Baton Rouge, LA today to visit family and attend a wedding.  Please enjoy and take us along on your tour by linking below!  Wishing all a Grand Adventure!

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Central City, Colorado

Gold found there in May, 1859 caused it to be

called The Richest Square Mile on Earth.

Saint James United Methodist Church

One of the oldest churches in the state.

Central City Opera House

Built in 1879 by Welsh and Cornish Miners.

Carriage House Sign

Store Fronts

A journey to Central City is step back in time.  Though gold mining is no longer the main source of income, it is grand to walk the streets and wonder what thrilling events took place here.  There is a wonderful book written by Caroline Bancroft about the history of Central City called Gulch of Gold.  I highly recommend it.

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Thanks be to God!

Please join now and offer one of your adventures and allow us to travel with you on your tour!

All Aboard!!!