Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department

Buchanan Valley Volunteer Fire Department. 1180 Buchanan Valley Road, Orrtanna, Pa. Adams County company 27. Founded in 1979, it would be years of hoops and red tape until the would go in service. They finally went into service on March 1, 1985, the same year they moved into their newly built station. In 2001 an activities center was added. Although they have only been serving a short time they suffered a line of duty death on October 4, 2007 when Firefighter/EMT Adam Cole died as a result of  an auto accident while responding to a fire call.

Lesser Yellowleg

Yesterday evening while traveling along the Big Spring I caught this Lesser Yellowleg surveying the water. As I drove by after taking his picture, he was out in the water looking for a snack. You just never know what you will run into along the Spring.

Massey's

Massey's Frozen Custard on West High Street in Carlisle. Massey's means ice cream. Or milkshakes. Teaberry milkshakes. Or birch beer milkshakes. Or...

The Sparrow and the Hummingbird

Found these two at my in-laws Sunday afternoon. A House Sparrow and a Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Both males.

Grapes

You know what? I think instead of boring you this summer every time I post a flower picture I'll just just show you the posey and leave you with a couple lines from some random song. Lets try...

Home is where the heart is.

That's what somebody once said.

I think your heart is where your love is;

All the rest, baby, the rest is all in your head.

Sick and Tired, Cross Canadian Ragweed, 2004

Apple Blossoms

The future looks bright in Adams County. The spring trees are full of blossoms which will lead to the fall trees full of fruit.

Green Heron

Several hours after spotting the Osprey along the Big Spring, while passing back through, I saw this Green Heron standing on the cress. He actually let me get fairly close before relocating. I included the second picture even though it was a bit blurry to give you a look at this guy's escape.