The Plight of the PA Brown Bat
Back in June of 2003 I constructed a "Rocket" style Bat House at our cottage along the Juniata River. Almost immediately Brown Bats took up residence and began to build a thriving…
Cot-taj-mahal – July 4th 2011
Just back from another great July 4th celebration at the cottage with family and friends. Friday night we partied round the campfire until the wee hours of the morning. Saturday we did the “Three Hour” river-tube float. On Sunday we kayaked and canoed 14 miles to The Land Before Time. We had plenty of good food and spirits. New this year, a mysterious “Mad Cow” wine made an appearance. (more…)
The Parkedge Road Kids
I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA in the borough of Greentree. I lived on Parkedge Road (Google Maps). Unfortunately I do not get back to visit as much as…
How many launch permits do you need today..?
PA Fish & Boat Commission I've been to the PA Fish and Game Commission building twice over the last two days to buy canoe/kayak launch permits. Yes, in Pennsylvania you…
July 4th Celebration At The Cot-taj-mahal
Things are shaping up for the July 4th celebration at the cottage. We had two productive weekends gettin 'er ready. Two weeks ago, Lumber Jack Matt and his assistant Brendoodee…
Upcoming Photo Op’s…
Here are two, upcoming adventure/obstacle race events that I plan on photographing. The first is on Saturday, 7/9/2011, in New Jersey at Raceway Park in Englishtown. It is called "Rugged Maniac"…