Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween

Juniata Valley Ambulance Services

Juniata Valley Ambulance Services, 7571 Bridge Street, Alexandria, Pa. Huntingdon County Company 100.

Pack Out

Pack out was a bit different this year. We actually packed into the neighboring outfitters barn. It made the ride a little longer but a lot flatter. Still, flatlanders like me only have so much built in saddle toleration time. This ride surpassed that time frame. It's been a week now, I think I'll survive.

Picking Up What They're Putting Down

And by "picking up what they're putting down" I don't mean Rocky Mountain chocolate drops. I'm talking shed antlers. These three were found 10 feet, 50 yards and 75 yards from the stand I sat all week. Yep, I don't know where the elk are in mid-October but I know where the hang out in late winter.

High Country Sunset

The sunsets in the high country can be incredible. The odd part is camp was on the east side of the mountain so the sun set early. Then wait a half hour or so, until the sun hit the real horizon, and the colors would then pop.

Elk Camp 2016

This was Elk Camp 2016. A quiet little bowl in the Flat Tops Wilderness Area of the White River National Forest in north central Colorado. A 2 hour horseback ride from the pack station. Elevation 9782'

Early Morning at the Pack Station

I'm just back from another trip to Colorado. This one included horses and tents and lots of warm weather. Our week started out early on the morning after arriving in town. A 6:30 AM meet up with the outfitter and packers had us astride saddles and gaining elevations before the sunlight was shining on this part of the drainage.

Alexandria Volunteer Fire Company

Alexandria Volunteer Fire Company, 302 Hartslog Street, Alexandria, Pa. Huntingdon County Station 1. AFC is an all volunteer fire company serving Alexandria Borough, and Morris, Porter and Spruce Creek Townships.

Just Add Foam

Firefighting  a truck fire along the Interstate. Just add foam.

Southampton Township, Franklin County. July 2016

Leadville IOOF

Call it what you will, The old Feller Furniture Store, the old Odd Fellows Building or the Mule Kick. This is Painted Gentleman No. 213.  Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado. September 2015.

Welcome to Yeehaw Junction

Welcome to Yeehaw Junction, Florida. Yes, there really is such a place.

September 2016

Sunlight

California sunlight,

Sweet Calcutta rain,

Honolulu starbright,

The song remains the same.

The Song Remains the Same, Led Zeppelin (Page/Plant), 1973

Ramey United Methodist Church

Ramey United Methodist Church, 401 Main Street, Ramey, Pa.

Ramey Fire Engine Company No. 1

Ramey Fire Engine Company No. 1, 161 Market Street, Ramey, Pa. Clearfield County Station 24. Organized in 1910, Ramey Fire runs 80 to 100 calls a year. Apparatus includes a Rescue/Engine an Engine/Tanker and a Brush truck.

The Forest and the Leaves

Autumn aspen. Nearing the top of the mountain. Telluride, Colorado. September 2015

Cork 'n Bottle

The Cork n' Bottle on East Main Street in Cortez, Colorado.

Under Red Skies

The eastern sunset. Lumberdale, Pa. November 2015

Ruddy Turnstone

An immature Ruddy Turnstone walking the trash line with me on Florida's Treasure Coast. September 2016

First Presbyterian Church, Alexandria, Pa

First Presbyterian Church, 311 Shelton Avenue, Alexandria, Pa.

Mifflin Fire Company No. 2

Mifflin Fire Company No. 2, 408 Juniata Street, Mifflin, Pa. Juniata County Company 3. Organized in 1926.

Richmond 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

While traveling back home we stopped in Richmond, Virginia for one purpose but happened into their 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at SunTrust Center in downtown. Very cool. We listened to the speeches and watched the firefighters enter the building before continuing on our way.