Oops!

You may have seen this one on the news last week. Last week 2 planes collided at the Northwest Regional Airport in Roanoke, TX. The white plane was attempting to land while the red plane was taking off. The white plane landed on the red one. No one was injured in collision. I used to … Continue reading Oops!

Solution to High Gas Price

High school senior Brad Walker from Rockwood, TN has found a solution to high gas prices. He has decided to ride his horse, Pumpkin, to school. It takes him about 45 minutes to make the four mile trek from his home to school. The cost is about $1 a day. His "green" plan may come … Continue reading Solution to High Gas Price

Sky Watch Friday: EPCOT at Night

No trip to Disney would be complete without a fireworks show. Somewhere I heard or read that Disney uses more fireworks per year than the rest of the world. At Walt Disney World all of the parks except Animal Kingdom close with fireworks. These shots were taken at EPCOT's Illumataion. Nightly fireworks display at EPCOT. … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: EPCOT at Night

Wonders of America

Last week Good Morning America began a series about the 7 Wonders of America. Last Monday and Tuesday, I wrote about the 1st wonder: The National Mall and the 2nd wonder: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Things just got busy and I didn't have time to follow up on the others. 3rd American Wonder: The Grand … Continue reading Wonders of America

Ormond Beach & Daytona Beach Trip

This past weekend The Big Guy and I took a mini-vacation. He will be teaching summer school and this is only break for the next 12 weeks or so we decided to use the time to get away. We went to Ormond Beach and Daytona Beach. It was a fun but quick trip. We drove … Continue reading Ormond Beach & Daytona Beach Trip

Sky Watch Friday: San Augustine Lighthouse

The Big Guy loves lighthouses. On one our trips to San Augustine we decided to check out the lighthouse. Looking up from the lightkeepers house. View from the top of the lighthouse. The Big Guy and I at the top of the lighthouse. For More Sky Watch Friday visit Tom.

Wonders of America: 2nd Wonder

This morning Good Morning America unveiled the 2nd Wonder in the series 7 Wonders of America. Sam Champion was the adventurer/host for today's segment. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge was designated the 2nd wonder. It featured some amazing scenery. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is on my list of places to visit someday. One day … Continue reading Wonders of America: 2nd Wonder