We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
Friday, February 03, 2017
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
How Do You Like Your Coffee?
COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE
LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE LIFE
ENJOY YOUR COFFEE
“A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups – porcelain, plastic, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite – telling them to help themselves to the coffee. When all the students had a cup of coffee in hand, the professor said: “If you noticed, all the nice looking expensive cups were taken up, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones. While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourselves, that is also the source of your problems and stress. Be assured that the cup itself adds no quality to the coffee. In most cases it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink. What all of you really wanted was coffee, not the cup, but you consciously went for the best cups. And then you began eyeing each other’s cups. Life is the coffee. Your jobs, money and positions in society are the cups. They are just tools to hold and contain life. The type of cup we have does not define, nor change the quality of life we live. Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we fail to enjoy our coffee.” The happiest people don’t have the best of everything.”
Came in an email so I don’t know who the author is. So, I say, “have a cup of coffee and a great day.”
A “Quality time Day”
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Monday, January 09, 2017
Garden Garden Garden Garden
Any time you are in the garden it is “Quality Time”
I start all my vegetable plants from seeds and really enjoy the whole process….
Now for a few Misc. garden photos:::
Any time you are in the garden it is “Quality Time”
Thursday, January 05, 2017
Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve & the Jacobs Ladder Trail
Another virtual hike at “My Quality Time.”Middle top of Google earth view: The most spectacular feature at Christmas Rocks is the scenic vista from the top of the formation known as Jacob’s Ladder.
Orange: Jacobs Ladder Trail. The “r” in the word Ladder is about the top of the formation.
Start of the trail. The southerly loop has one climb called climbing Jacobs Ladder. It is not for the faint of heart but is worth the climb. The top holds a wonderful view of the entire valley. The entrance to Christmas Rocks is along a gravel access road.
At this point the trail veers right into the woods.
looking back at the barn..
Kiwanis building on the hill. Don’t know if it is still used or what.
Above photo: Arney Run is in the Streams category for Fairfield County in the state of Ohio. Arney Run is displayed on the Clearport USGS quad topo map. The approximate elevation is 820 feet (250 meters) above sea level.
Getting ready to start the Jacobs ladder loop trail.
The Jacobs Ladder rock formation sits about 200 feet above Arney Run. I would guess the rock formation itself is 60 to 70 feet tall.
Steepest part of trail. Stopped and took a break on the way up.
The top of that rock formation is where we are headed. this is a typical Hocking Hills Blackhand sandstone outcropping.
Just about there…
The top… Yea……
Then the clouds came in to make for a little drama.
Read about Christmas Rocks at Moderately Active Ohio….. Time to head back down..
Some top hikes in Ohio:
1. The 2-mile loop at Mill Creek Park in Youngstown
2. Lamping Homestead Trail in Graysville
3. Ash Cave at Hocking Hills State Park
4. Gorge Trail Metropark in Cuyahoga Falls
5. Lake Trail at Clear Creek Metropark in Franklin County
6. Monroe Overlook Trail at Wayne National Forest
7. Quail Hollow State Park Trail in Hartville
8. Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve in Lancaster
Coming down was a lot easier than going up.
Heading back to the truck and heading home. Was a great hike. The temp was mid 40’s and I didn’t meet another sole on the trail.
The sun comes out when the hike is over… Go figure………..
Not to bad for an “old man”Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve & the Jacobs Ladder Trail