Category: Pondering

Reflections – Sunset from Sunrise, Forked River, NJ and Kennebunkport, Maine

On By mvschulzeIn Photo, Photography, Pondering, Remembering A First Lady, Travel1 Comment
Above: Peace and tranquility at sunset off Sunrise (Blvd.) 11/11/10
What is this? I’m not sure. But it was in  mirror calm harbor in Kennebunkport, Maine ,7/16 /10

As usual, thanks for viewing, zoom in for a closer look, and comments are always welcome. M 🙂

                                                         and….for Danny!

The Tower Above Oakland, New Jersey

On By mvschulzeIn Hiking, Photography, Pondering, Uncategorized6 Comments

 

Through the trees from our backyard, about 1.35 miles (2.17 km) to the west,  the “Oakland” tower is  seen a few minutes after sunset. 

In a slightly zoomed-in view, heading west and south along Rt 208/I 287, the tower is an easy mark on top of the mountain.
A short 3/4 mile (1.2 km) hike from Skyline Drive brought me to its base this afternoon, Tuesday 4/9/18

For fascinating historical information, please see Kevin Heffernan’s excellent article via this link,  here, 

As usual click to zoom in, and thanks for viewing. Comments are always welcomed. M 🙂

Crooked Tracks – Englewood, N.J.

On By mvschulzeIn History, New Jersey, Photography, Pondering, Railroad, Trains5 Comments

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This former passenger line, crossing Palisades Ave, in Englewood, NJ and adequately guarded by flashing lights and long crossing gates, would not be a comfortable ride today. Still used for limited light freight, it was originally opened in 1859, providing passenger service for 107 years, till 1966. The re-purposed original station still stands aside the right of way, just behind me in this photograph. Many would welcome the conversion to modernized “Light Rail” for connections to Manhattan, via Hoboken, NJ.

As usual, thanks for viewing. Comments are always welcome.  M 🙂

Golfing in Snow – at Zero (F.) Degrees!

On By mvschulzeIn Adventure, humor, Photography, Pondering, Vacation5 Comments

25 years ago this week, in 1993, we came across this guy at the Sagamore Resort above Lake George, New York. We were sledding and cross-country skiing (or at least trying,) and HE….was apparently frozen stiff!

The wind-chill temperature on the mountain above Lake George was 0 (F,) (-18C.)!

As always, click on the image for a closer look and if you see his golf ball, contact The Samaore Resort, Bolton Landing, N.Y.                Comments are encouraged…