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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am happy to be back this week for Tom's fun meme <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-weekend-roundup-q.html"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>. The 17th letter takes a little bit of work to locate, but I did find a few...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My first example of beginning with <i><span style="color: blue;">'Q'</span></i> is the is the province and City of <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Quebec</span></i>. This is Grandpa below the classic <span style="background-color: white;"><i>Château Frontenac</i>, I believe in 1966 or 1967. What a classic building - and guy!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Obviously, <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">'Q'</span></i> works for <i><span style="color: blue;">Quackers</span></i>. Alas, it is not a <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Quartet</span></i> nor <i><span style="color: blue;">Quintet</span></i>, but instead a sextet paddling down the Housatonic River</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">A Favorite</span></i>. Without a deep frost so far this autumn, the foliage color is not at all vibrant - this is the subtle color on Wednesday at Osbornedale StatePark in Derby CT. Have a great week!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is a rainy and raw Saturday - and a perfect time to write a post for Tom's fun meme, </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-weekend-roundup-o.html"><i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. The fourth vowel is featured this week and matching it took some time...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My father is older here, then in the US Army Air Forces in either 1946 or 1947. He is with Aunt Terry in Steubenville Ohio, under the Market Street Bridge that crosses the <i><span style="color: #38761d;">Ohio River.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Then there is Dodge<i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> Omni</span></i>. My then toddler nephew Matt is running by my dad's 1979 Omni <i><span style="color: blue;">O24</span></i>, my 1979 Omni (R) and if you look closely past my teal Dodge is the backside of my sister's '79 Omni O24. A trifecta of sorts...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And here is the <i><span style="color: #a64d79;">Olympia Diner</span></i> on the Berlin Turnpike in Newington, CT. Best corned beef hash I've had anywhere!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Lots of work (and all volunteer), but with the magnificent sunny and warm (68°F / 20°C) day, it was a success! 'Harvey' was our mascot, the kids magic act had bubbles and the music selection was nice, the shadows a stylish byproduct...see the slideshow for more: </span><br />
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com6Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-57519508442219148142018-10-05T20:00:00.000-04:002018-10-06T10:51:59.761-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'N'<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I am back this week and ready for Tom's fun meme </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/10/the-weekend-roundup-n.html"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>The Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. The letter this week allows for an eclectic selection of unique and different views. As the Great One said, <i>'and away we go'...</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: blue;">Begins with 'N'</span></i> offers a view of Manhattan in <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">New York City</span></i>. My daughter took the photo with her phone as I was driving (always a good idea :) on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway northbound. Although a bit pixelated, the expansive skyline and Brooklyn Bridge let us out-of-towners know just where we are...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sticking with New York City, this is Grandpa on <i><span style="color: blue;">New Year's Eve </span></i>1963 (I think) in Times Square. Those of a certain age might remember the BOAC reference...I do!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: blue;">Lake.</span></i> This old print is the end of day at <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Big Stony Lake</span></i> in Minnesota. One of over 13000 lakes in the Gopher state, it is about four hours northwest of the Twin Cities - a world away!</span></div>
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com4Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-47795472509168013782018-09-14T20:00:00.000-04:002018-09-14T20:11:32.391-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'K'<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is Friday and time for Tom's fun meme </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-weekend-roundup-k.html"><i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Today's letter created an interesting challenge which prompted a look into the past at another eclectic collection of shots...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Begins with 'K' gave me a chance to showcase our then non-grownup <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Kids</span></i>. This is the first day of school in August 1997, with Allegra and Cameron beginning the fourth and second grade her. </span></div>
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com6Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-34887522391962421522018-09-07T19:31:00.004-04:002018-09-07T19:33:10.174-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'J'<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ah, a refreshingly cool and <i>way</i> less humid Friday has arrived so it's time for Tom's fun meme, <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/09/the-weekend-roundup-j.html"><i><span style="color: #990000;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>. The eighth letter of the alphabet is featured this week, and an subjects are in order...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'll start with 'J' by showcasing <i><span style="color: blue;">January</span></i>. I chose the top example as <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">January, 1959</span></i> as the print is date stamped. L-R, Aunt Terry, Dad and big sis Michele are an ice rink in St. Paul, Minnesota.</span></div>
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Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com1Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-13003390615963006282018-09-01T14:00:00.000-04:002018-09-01T14:05:41.492-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'I'<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is Saturday in the lead-up to Labor / Labour Day, so it's time for Tom's fun meme, </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-weekend-roundup-i.html"><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>The Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">. Given the many days of heat and humidity in Southern New England (well, not nearly as hot as Phoenix nor as humid as Houston), the first photos take us away from Summer for a bit...</span><br />
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com2Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-53212108083235934012018-08-24T23:10:00.000-04:002018-08-25T17:29:34.097-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'H'<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is time again for Tom's fun meme, </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-weekend-roundup-h.html"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>The Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. The letter 'H' is featured and I am ready! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Starts with 'G'. This is Patti's mom as a <i><span style="color: #e06666;">Grandmother</span></i> to her <i><span style="color: blue;">Grandkids</span></i>, Cam (almost 4) and Allegra (almost 6). Taken in </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">1994, all look happy :)</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Does anyone remember the <i><span style="color: #b45f06;">AMC Gremlin</span></i>? These pics were taken in March 1978 at the family's East Hartford CT domicile. The car was a 1974 in copper with Gold stripes. Kinda clunky, but the 232 six and TorqueFlite automatic were great. I also like the 1960-70s neighborhood vibe! </span></div>
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com6Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-5260552368952338892018-08-11T21:50:00.000-04:002018-08-11T21:58:37.366-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - Cocktail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The weekend has arrived, so I am ready for Tom's meme </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-weekend-roundup-f.html">The <span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">. The sixth letter of the alphabet is featured and this was easy this week :)</span></div>
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com4Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-38133106643941345262018-08-05T13:45:00.000-04:002018-08-05T14:03:03.124-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'E'<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333;">It's still the weekend so here are my views for Tom's always fun meme </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-weekend-roundup-e.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>The Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="color: #333333;">. And away we go!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #333333;">Starts with </span><i><span style="color: blue;">'E'</span></i><span style="color: #333333;"> this week starts with the iconic </span><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Eiffel Tower</span></i><span style="color: #333333;"> in Paris. This was captured through a bus window by our daughter on a school trip.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This was my second wheelchair van, a Ford <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">E-150</span></i>. This pic was taken recently after I took delivery in 1998. Cameron is impressed...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The always lovely Patti captured these early Thursday, a beautiful morning of brilliant sun and yet modest temps (66°F / 19°C) and low humidity. And of course, shadows! Which makes them perfect for <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2018/07/21/shadow-shot-sunday-2-gate/"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">Shadow Shot Sunday 2</span></i></a>! Have a great week hopefully full of sun and shadow!</span>Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com3Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-32391860780054631052018-07-20T21:00:00.000-04:002018-07-20T21:37:45.829-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'C'<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is Friday so time for another round of a favorite meme, <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-weekend-roundup-c.html"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>, hosted by Tom. We are working with the third letter of the alphabet this week as I offer a varied look...</span><br />
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Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com3Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-81226079913290192632018-07-13T22:00:00.000-04:002018-07-14T11:09:41.731-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'B'<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It is Friday so time for another round of a favorite meme, </span><a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-weekend-roundup-b.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><i>The Weekend Roundup</i></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, hosted by Tom. We are working with the second letter of the alphabet this week and we traverse a bit of history while doing so...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another 'B' takes me back to when I was small and my dad was a travel writer for UPI in New York. An exciting job that paid little alas. However, I'm looking back to 1962 at the <i><span style="color: blue;">Berlin Wall</span></i>, on the <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">West Berlin</span></i> side. My father looks so grim in these scenes. Look at the buildings flanking the wall - the windows were walled off so no East Berliner could jump to freedom in the West. A terrible era...
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">However, <i><span style="color: blue;">Berlin</span></i> was reunified and in 1991, this sign says so. The American, British and French sectors were West Berlin (the Soviets had East Berlin). Can you guess who took this pic? It was my <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Brother</span></i> CP! Have a great week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is Friday so time for another round of a favored meme, <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/07/the-weekend-roundup-a.html"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>, hosted by Tom. The alphabet begins anew this week and here is mine...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Beginning with <i><span style="color: blue;">'A'</span></i> is easy to start with as our firstborn is named <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Allegra</span></i>. This was taken in 1991 when she was 2 years old and posing in her grandmother' sunglasses. Yes, she has grown up but we know she was little once...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To start with 'Z', I have chosen <i><span style="color: blue;">Zois Pizza</span></i> in Seymour , CT.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A 'Z' located within is the Leonard P. <a href="http://www.bostonroads.com/crossings/zakim/"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Zakim</span></i></a> Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge in Boston. I love the wishbone towers and its style is amazing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">And buried further within, I chose <i><span style="color: blue;">Blizzard</span></i>. This was the biggest I've ever seen in Southern CT and here is the aftermath of the Feb. 8, 2013 storm. The kids were ready for a few sleepy <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Zzz's</span></i> after clearing 40 inches of snow...</span></div>
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Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com3Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-25399081162259093852018-06-24T11:00:00.000-04:002018-06-24T11:16:28.264-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'Y'<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I'm a day late, but that means it is Sunday - and still time for Tom's fun meme <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-weekend-roundup-y.html"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>. The 25th letter of the alphabet is featured this week, so here goes... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Beginning with <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">'Y'</span></i> is <i><span style="color: blue;">Yale-New Haven Hospital</span></i>. Patti captured this view of more hospital buildings across the street while recuperating after her kidney transplant last year. Her room was on the top floor, so now we joke that she was in the penthouse concierge level of Hotel Yale-New Haven :)
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since we live about 9 miles away from <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Yale</span></i> University, I have show two buildings there, both taken from wheelchair height. I like the architecture of the old buildings at Yale.
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: blue;">A favorite</span></i>. Our daughter met her brother in Brooklyn Thursday to participate in the <a href="https://improveverywhere.com/2018/05/08/the-mp3-experiment-fifteen-save-the-date-2018/"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">MP3 Experiment</span></i></a>. I like this view of the old brownstones that are dwarfed by the tower of the 1909 Manhattan Bridge. It feels like a throwback to a century ago...</span></div>
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Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com1Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-91512300400397138442018-06-16T12:00:00.000-04:002018-06-16T12:13:02.520-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - Cabernet by Candlelight<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-38086768462527882622018-06-16T11:45:00.000-04:002018-06-16T11:56:53.841-04:00The Weekend Roundup, 'X'<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Well, it is Saturday and time for Tom's fun meme <a href="http://backroadstraveller.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-weekend-roundup-x.html"><i><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Weekend Roundup</span></i></a>. This week's letter is a tough one, but I can find it buried within a few things, so here goes...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There are stunt bicyclists referred to as <i><span style="color: blue;">BMX</span></i>. Patti captured these at a school demonstration in Seymour. They are <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">Extreme</span></i> riders indeed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i><span style="color: #38761d;">A favorite</span></i> and my choice is this crow, taken on Thursday in our mulberry tree in our front yard. This big bird is also beautiful!</span></div>
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<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com3Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2927967600702854750.post-11927432479656720592018-06-09T13:30:00.000-04:002018-06-09T13:41:47.030-04:00Shadow Shot Sunday 2 - Stately Sterling at Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The end of the day is nearing the stately Sterling Opera House in Derby CT. The sun and shade offer a nice accent to this <span style="background-color: white;">Italianate Victorian</span><span style="background-color: white;"> edifice. Stylish and shadowy work well in adding a quiet dignity for <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2018/06/09/shadow-shot-sunday-2-after-the-storm/"><i><span style="color: red;">Shadow Shot Sunday 2</span></i></a>, kindly hosted by <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/"><i><span style="color: blue;">MMT</span></i></a>.</span></span></div>
<br />Ralphhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09330927601223362873noreply@blogger.com0Ansonia, CT 06401, USA41.3427765 -73.07004210000002341.295093 -73.150723100000022 41.39046 -72.989361100000025