Sound Travels

Saying Goodbye on the Fourth of July

2009-07-04T20:57:00.002-04:00

Thank you everyone who has stopped by to look

at the pics. taken while I traveled across this great

country of ours.

This is the end of the road for this blog.

God Bless You and God Bless America!

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2009-06-25T22:50:00.002-04:00

This is a blog written by the books author, David S. Brody. The book is called: Cabal of the Westford Knight Templars of the Newport Tower.
If you like reading about the Knights Templar, you will enjoy this book.

Nice kitty kitty

2009-06-21T17:21:00.001-04:00

New York Skyline from Central Park

2009-06-14T22:07:00.002-04:00

Gina and I decided to spend my birthday weekend
in one of our favorite cities.

Merlin Moose was seen out and about in Bennington

2009-06-10T18:12:00.002-04:00

Vermont Covered Bridges

2009-06-09T20:23:00.003-04:00

Brattleboro, Vt.

Hey Smokey - the Bandit is in Bennington, Vt.

2009-06-07T20:05:00.003-04:00

While out looking for covered bridges in Bennington, Vt.

we found the Bandit's car at "Big Boys Toys".

I would love to one of these!

This is the barn across the road from Mom's

2009-06-03T21:52:00.001-04:00

I thought I would try a little night photography

while visiting home in May.

Back yard flowers in bloom

2009-05-31T09:47:00.003-04:00

Papaw tree and it's fruit

2009-05-30T11:54:00.002-04:00

This is the first of my papaw trees to produce
fruit. It is about 3.5 yrs. old. These trees usually
do not produce fruit until the fourth or fifth year.
The tree is about six - seven feet tall and was planted
from seed that I got from my Uncle Paul who has
Papaw trees on his property in Eastern Ky.

This is the fruit in it's infant stage. There will be seven
pieces of fruit on this one pod if they all survive and grow.
The tree is covered with pods just like this one.
The fruit of the papaw tree is not much bigger than an
average size potato and tastes somewhat like bananas.
It is the closest thing that Ky. has to a tropical tasting
fruit. Most prefer to eat the fruit when the skin has turned
black, which indicates the fruit is fully ripened. There are
several seeds in each fruit that are about the size of the end
of the index finger.
The fruit should be ready for harvest in late summer/early fall.

Home Sweet Home Sunset

2009-05-29T21:08:00.003-04:00

Familiar NYC Scene

2009-05-14T22:37:00.002-04:00

Goliath's chair

2009-05-12T22:06:00.001-04:00

Have you ever seen your name on a billboard in NYC?

2009-05-10T11:22:00.001-04:00

Macy's from above

2009-05-10T09:43:00.002-04:00

Park St. Cemetery, Boston, Ma.

2009-05-08T08:25:00.001-04:00

White Dogwood

Chrysler Building

2009-05-07T21:37:00.003-04:00

These pictures are courtesy of MLK, my momma-in-law.

My Favorite Pizza..............Again! Lombardi's

2009-05-05T19:36:00.003-04:00

Last weekend we ate at Lombardi's AGAIN!!!
Gina's Mom and Sister came to visit for a few days
so we went to NYC for a couple days. I can't go
to NYC and not eat at Lombardi's. My mother-in-law
and sister-in-law both agree, that Lombardi's pizza
is the best pizza they have ever had.

Italian Sausage and Pepperoni with Mozzeralla
Cheese.

Meatballs and Prosciutto with Mozzeralla Cheese.

We really enjoyed having family visit us.

Sandwich, Ma. Heritage Museums and Gardens

2009-04-26T20:15:00.004-04:00

The Rhodendrum's are starting to bloom in Cape
Cod.

Swan Boats at Boston Public Garden Pond

2009-04-26T10:19:00.001-04:00

Gina and I in Boston Common

2009-04-25T21:16:00.004-04:00

Gina is the one on left. When I saw this picture

on the computer screen, it reminded me of us.

The answer to name this flower is................

2009-04-23T08:30:00.001-04:00

Clematis

Cactus Flower

2009-04-20T20:02:00.001-04:00

New Piece for this blog.

2009-04-19T22:04:00.002-04:00

I have added a comment box that you can use to make comments on the blog. It is called a C-box and all you have to do is create an account and then log in to the C-box on my site and post your comment. Hope this makes it easier for you to comment on the postings.

Name this flower.

2009-04-19T10:20:00.001-04:00

My Name is Tom.

2009-04-18T16:55:00.001-04:00

The Great White Peacock

2009-04-17T22:07:00.002-04:00

Al Bino Wallaby and his brother Iwannabe

2009-04-16T20:08:00.002-04:00

Open Wide and Say Ahhhhhhhhh!

2009-04-14T18:33:00.003-04:00

Southwick Zoo, Mendon, Mass.

Verrazzano Narrows Bridge, NYC

2009-04-13T17:56:00.005-04:00

The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is a double-decked suspension bridge that connects the boroughs of Staten Island and Brooklyn on Long Island in New York City at the Narrows, the reach connecting the relatively protected upper bay with the larger lower bay.
The bridge is named for Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano, the first known European navigator to enter New York Harbor and the Hudson River, while crossing The Narrows. It has a center span of 4,260 feet (1,298 m) and was the largest suspension bridge in the world at the time of its completion in 1964, until it was surpassed by the Humber Bridge in the United Kingdom in 1981. It now has the eighth longest center span in the world, and is the largest suspension bridge in the United States. Its massive towers can be seen throughout a good part of the New York metropolitan area, including from spots in all five boroughs of New York City.

Information gathered from Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verrazano-Narrows_Bridge

Ellis Island

2009-04-12T19:30:00.002-04:00

Red Steps in Times Square

2009-04-11T12:39:00.002-04:00

The red steps are part of Duffy Square's TKTS booth
where Broadway Theater goers can buy tickets at
half price.
There are 27. They seat up to 500 people. Like much else of the structure, they are made of layers of thick glass, together with a red inlay to create the color. The steps are flecked with little silver bits called frets. These prevent a person from slipping, even when the steps are wet. The staircase will likely be lit at all times, but the red glow is not perceptible during the daylight hours, unless it is an overcast or misty day. The steps, using geothermal-based heating and cooling technology, will be slightly warmed during the winter months, to prevent the surface from icing over, and cooled in the summer so that the stairs don't become unbearably hot from constant exposure to the sun's rays.

Information obtained from: http://www.playbill.com/features/article/122366.html

Keep our Beaches Clean

2009-04-08T17:23:00.003-04:00

Lower Manhattan

2009-04-07T21:38:00.004-04:00

The big gaping hole in the skyline is where the

Twin Towers used to be. Notice the crane.

Rebuilding has started.

Saint Paul's Chapel

2009-04-06T22:10:00.003-04:00

Saint Patrick Cathedral

2009-04-05T10:13:00.002-04:00

Layered

2009-04-04T10:37:00.002-04:00

No, this is not an advertisement for AT&T

2009-04-03T20:58:00.002-04:00

I see the Brooklyn Bridge

2009-04-01T19:58:00.001-04:00

Lombardi's - A Slice of Heaven - Not Really, But Tasty

2009-03-31T11:09:00.002-04:00

Toppings: Pancetta, Meatballs, Mozzarela and
Romano Cheese, Sliced Tomatoes and Fresh Basil

Every time I look at this picture my mouth waters

Coal Fired Oven (Gives crust a great flavor)

Hurry up and take the picture, we're hungry!

Lombardi's Lady (Mural on inside wall)

Beautiful Blonde in Central Park

2009-03-30T18:11:00.003-04:00

Elvis and Einstein - Seen Hanging in the Same Neighborhood at Times Square

2009-03-29T23:13:00.002-04:00

Sunrise in Arches National Park

2009-03-25T09:25:00.001-04:00

A Grouper and his Groupies

2009-03-23T17:48:00.000-04:00

You talkin' to us?

2009-03-22T11:49:00.001-04:00

Rupp Arena

2009-03-21T09:59:00.002-04:00

This is the home court of the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
The cat's season is over and so the KHSAA Sweet 16 has taken
over. My home county of Elliott won their game last night and
will play in the final four today on this very court. This is the
first time for ECHS to be in the final four. There have been record
crowds for the tournament this year.
Good Luck ECHS - you have already made your hometown and those
of us scattered about the country very proud to have been a part of
ECHS.

Happy Spring !!! Thank You God !!!

2009-03-20T13:26:00.002-04:00

Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester, Ma.

2009-03-18T17:23:00.003-04:00

Originally dedicated in 1893, Our Lady of Good Voyage was built for the Portuguese community in Gloucester, after they petitioned the Roman Catholic Church for the establishment of a place to worship dedicated to the Madonna. Large numbers of Portuguese immigrants migrated from the rugged Azores Islands and began settling around Gloucester's Inner Harbor as early as 1829 to work in the city's active fishing industry. By 1888, approximately 200 Portuguese families lived in Gloucester making it the largest Portuguese colony on the East Coast. According to the story of Our Lady of Good Voyage, a stranded fisherman in the rough Atlantic Ocean broke one of his oars and could not return to his homeport. He sought help from the Madonna and the sea miraculously calmed allowing him to reach port safely.
A fire destroyed the original church in 1914. Prominent architect Halfdan M. Hanson designed and immediately began building the existing, unique Mission style church, which replaced the earlier church. It is the only Mission style church in Gloucester. Modeled after a church in the Azores, Our Lady of Good Voyage consists of two distinct sections: the two-story main worship space that is of a cruciform plan and an L-shaped rectory that extends from the northwest corner of the main worship space. The rectory, which was built between 1872 and 1884 as a separate building, was incorporated into the new church. Resting on a granite foundation, the building is covered in a buff-colored stucco. Flanked by two identical bell towers, the central bay of the façade is pierced by the main entrance at the first level. A rose window adorns the second level, above which rises an ogee pediment supporting a pedestal and a statue of Our Lady of Good Voyage, who holds a boat in her left hand as a symbol of a safe voyage. In 1922, bells were installed in the towers. These bells, still in place today, were cast by John Taylor & Company of England-the same foundry that cast Phildelphia's Liberty Bell.
Our Lady of Good Voyage is located at 142 Prospect St. in Gloucester and is an active church. For further information, call Our Lady of Good Voyage Parish at 978-283-1490.

Maritime MA Home List of Sites Maps Learn More Itineraries NR Home Next SiteEssays: Lighthouses & Lifesaving Stations U.S. Navy Ships & Shipbuilding Maritime Commerce
Comments or Questions

Information gathered from the National Park service: http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/travel/maritime/lad.htm

Indian Shores Beach, Florida

2009-03-17T22:41:00.001-04:00

Harmony on the Lake

2009-03-16T22:17:00.000-04:00

Spring thaw has begun........Goose walking on water

2009-03-15T19:55:00.002-04:00

Catholic Church Building, Hingham, Ma.

2009-03-15T11:12:00.001-04:00

Hingham, Ma. Historical Society

2009-03-14T20:14:00.000-04:00

Pronouced by the Locals as "Hahbah" -- Rockport Harbor

2009-03-14T10:07:00.002-04:00

Rockport Floats

2009-03-12T08:24:00.000-04:00

Beach Glass from a Gloucester Beach

2009-03-11T12:30:00.002-04:00

Turtle, Turtle

2009-02-25T19:39:00.002-05:00

Gina and I went to the New England Aquarium in Boston today.
This is Gina's birthday so we decided to have some fun in town today.
We saw a 3-D movie at the IMAX next door to the aquarium.
Lunch was at the Black Rose. We topped off lunch with a canolli from
Quincy Market.

Correction on the Correction !

2009-02-23T21:15:00.001-05:00

The date should have been 02-22-09.

Correction on previous post dated 11-21-09.

2009-02-23T20:45:00.003-05:00

The picture of the bridge that was posted was mislabeled as
the Jamestown Bridge. This is actually the Newport Bridge.
The picture was taken from Jamestown.

Rose Island Light

2009-02-23T20:26:00.003-05:00

This lighthouse is no longer used. The Newport bridge was
completed in 1969 and has very high towers and bright
lights. The Coast Guard discontinued the lighthouse in 1971.
The lighthouse on Rose Island has been refurbished and was relit
and is now used as a private aid to navigation.

Rhode Island

2009-02-22T19:46:00.000-05:00

I could see me driving this !

2009-02-18T22:02:00.001-05:00

Happy President's Day

2009-02-16T20:08:00.002-05:00

A Nice Florida Sunset

2009-02-14T19:52:00.000-05:00

Book em' Dan-o

2009-02-12T21:04:00.001-05:00

Buddy and the Dog Show

2009-02-10T20:32:00.004-05:00

Buddy really liked the dog show. He
watched it for about 15 minutes
without moving.

No, I haven't quit...........Just nothing but snow to post!

2009-02-08T10:37:00.002-05:00

This is how I feel about the snow, closed in.

Gina took this picture last year when we visited

Arches National Park near Moab, Utah.

I am sorry that I have not been posting daily.

The weather has been so that we are not venturing out

on the weekends. Yesterday and today it has sounded like

rain, but it is from the water running off the roof from the melting

snow. Yea!

We will be in New England into May, so as soon as we can we will be back

out there checking things out.

I will try to do better and post more often from the archives.

We have seen robins in the area so spring must be close by.

Stay tuned.......................

Wabbit Twacks

2009-01-25T19:41:00.002-05:00

Courtesy of Buggs Bunny, the wasckly wabbit

Lighthouse in the snow

2009-01-24T21:32:00.001-05:00

Scituate Light House

For those back home..........mountains of snow in the parking lot

2009-01-23T18:04:00.003-05:00

I will never complain about the snow we get in Ky. again.
This is snow that was scraped of the parking lot at a mall.
There are walls of snow along all the roads and streets.

Cheeto's First Snow Safari

2009-01-22T20:35:00.002-05:00

More snow overnight

2009-01-19T19:16:00.004-05:00

Aprx. 6 inches of snow yesterday and another 6 inches overnight.
When I left for work about 8:30 this morning the roads were nearly clear
just slushy. If this had happened at home in Ky. the state would have
shut down.

Today's Forecast 4-8 inches of snow

2009-01-18T11:42:00.005-05:00

This is our parking lot.

Sunshine...........Please send some to Boston!

2009-01-14T22:03:00.001-05:00

Back Home

2009-01-11T21:47:00.002-05:00

If I could find a spot to land !

2009-01-09T20:34:00.002-05:00

I really don't like early mornings! Cheetoh

2009-01-08T20:25:00.001-05:00

Smile

2009-01-07T20:08:00.000-05:00

Sharing

2009-01-06T18:53:00.002-05:00

Balance

2009-01-05T19:43:00.002-05:00

Community

2009-01-04T10:51:00.002-05:00

Focus

2009-01-03T07:31:00.003-05:00

Believe it can be done.

2009-01-01T15:28:00.004-05:00

2009 - May it bring blessings to all of you.

2008-12-31T19:52:00.005-05:00

Thank you for following along since May. I hope to continue the blog into the new year and bring many new pictures to life here on the blog. As for our travels only God knows where we will go in 2009. My current contract ends on Feb. 13. I have been asked if I would like to extend again and I have agreed. I am not sure if the hospital will allocate the money to actually extend my contract with all the cutbacks and layoffs in the area at different hospitals. There have not been any layoffs at the hospital where I am now.

Not Moving to NE - Final Answer !

2008-12-31T19:48:00.003-05:00

Aprx. 8 inches of snow today with high winds and snow drifts.
So, if I had any thoughts of moving to NE they are gone now.
I used to like the snow when I was a kid, but not now.
So, after making it home today from work, I told Gina that
there is no way we are moving here.

Have a Great Day !

2008-12-30T22:16:00.002-05:00

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results." Willie Nelson

2008-12-30T19:36:00.006-05:00

Sycamore - More Pretty Naked

2008-12-29T21:14:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas from Lexington, Ky.

2008-12-25T20:01:00.002-05:00

Writing a Comment

2008-12-23T10:00:00.002-05:00

To make a comment on a post on this blog you can click on the "comment" tab at the bottom of the picture. This will take you to another page where you can make your comment. You will need a google account which is easy to set up. Just go over to the right side of the page and click on the tab to set up an account or you can email the comment directly to me, cgibsonrvt@yahoo.com.

I have not posted in several days. I have not had the best access to the internet. Rest assured, I will be back to posting on a more regular basis after the holidays.

I hope that all have a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, or Happy Kwanza whatever holiday that you celebrate at this time of the year and a great 2009.

Now, to elaborate a little about everyone feeling afraid to say "Merry Christmas" and feeling like they have to say Happy Holiday. There is nothing wrong with saying "Happy Holiday" and I say that alot myself. It is not because I am afraid of offending someone. I celebrate Christmas because it is the birth of Jesus Christ who is the son of God and the Savior that was sent into this world to live as a human being knowing the sin of this world but remaining sinless and ultimately paying the price of death on the cross. Thus, paving the way for all to have a hope for a home in heaven for eternity.

Feelin' Warm

2008-12-17T08:27:00.003-05:00

Gina and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

2008-12-15T21:21:00.003-05:00

Bridge over Cold Water

2008-12-11T22:14:00.001-05:00

Picnic Anyone?

2008-12-11T07:27:00.003-05:00

Cold Hearted

2008-12-10T08:09:00.001-05:00

See you next Spring

2008-12-09T09:03:00.000-05:00

Pearl Harbor... In Honor of Those Who Were There

2008-12-07T12:09:00.003-05:00

USS Hornet

USS Hornet now a museum docked at Alameda, Ca.

First Snowfall

2008-12-07T09:55:00.006-05:00

More Sea Glass

2008-12-04T19:57:00.002-05:00

What type tree bloom is this?

2008-12-03T19:49:00.001-05:00

Hint: Don't let George Washington near it!