Cape May 2008

Daniela and I made another trip to Cape May, NJ in June. We stayed at the Seacrest Inn, which faces the ocean. We did some new things this time such as visiting a bird sanctuary for a quick hike, going to Morey's Pier in Wildwood, NJ and taking a trip on the ferris wheel, watched the sunset, and made a trip to Historic Cold Spring Village within Cape May.

















This is the ferris wheel at Morey's Pier in Wildwood, NJ which sits right at the ocean's front.

I didn't realize how high the ferris wheel was until we reached the top. I think I could see Atlantic City from up there.

















An actor show us how a musket was fired at Cold Springs Village.

















Many of the dwelling at Cold Spring Village are over 200 years old and were moved here by truck from their original locations.
















Daniela and I at sunset in Cape May. Right before we took this picture a wedding party was wrapping up their photo shoot.

Daniela is now visiting relatives in the Czech Republic. I'll be headed there in a few weeks. I've been working hard in the garden and I'll be sure to post a few pictures at the end of the summer.

In May the Architectural Heritage Association of Scranton recognized our home for the "significant contribution to the preservation of the architectural heritage of Northeastern Pennsylvania." Their website is still under construction, however, some of the previous winners can be found here: http://www.preservationscranton.org/awards.htm

KANSAS!

After 11 years I made it back to Kansas to see friends. I stayed with Brent and Molly in Kansas City, and Ted and Justin came into town. The first order of business was barbecue. I ate so much barbecue I almost got the meat sweats that weekend.
















Brent has 4 kids, Maggie - 8, Rosie - 5, Will - 3, and Jimmy (not pictured)6 months.

In order to earn my keep Brent had me mow the lawn. Here Rosie shows me how it's done.

Will and I are bringing plaid shorts back into style.



We had a look at the newly renovated Union Station in downtown Kansas City.










Ted and I at Union Station






We also had a burger at Fritz's, where a train delivers your food to the table. First Brent makes the order as Will looks on.















Here comes our grub...






...and the elevator lowers our food.










On the wrapper of my burger there was a disclaimer stating Fritz's was not responsible for any tingling in the extremities, pain in jaw, tightness in chest, lightheadedness etc. while consuming their burgers.




Jimmy gets in a quick swing before lunch. Just maybe the happiest baby on the planet.




Justin was able to escape before I could snap a picture of him. Shortly after I left a tornado hit Kansas State University causing $20 million in damage.