Starring Hugh O’Brian. No romance featured in the story plot line to spoil the action adventure drama. At least, that’s what my younger brother used to bemoan when reviewing TV action back then. “No girls! Yeach.” I’ve returned to this Western, via Netflix DVD, to absorb the 1950’s attitudes on honor, morals, ethics — oh yeah and for the wild frontier gun slinging. “Strong courageous and bold…” Capella singing music accompaniment lends to the period quaintness. Hey waidaminute. There ARE scarcely any females in this series. This handsome star isn’t another Rock Hudson kind of fellow, is he?
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Montour Trail
Today’s quest: The Montour Trail which follows the Montour Run beginning at the confluence of the Ohio River. I sampled a section between the 5 and 2 mile markers. The trail project is well documented with a map: here and many photos: here. It is well traveled with folks on foot and bicycle although I did see a fellow on a unicycle ?! with big rim and knobby off road tire. What next!
Walking tour of Historic Lewisburg
Not to blow their horn but their map makes claims: one of the… 100 Best Small Arts Towns and one of 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die… My early Sunday morning walk route proved a nice small town escape. There are many preserved historical home sites framed in lush greenery. I ventured off of tourist main street for some quiet Greenbrier County lane.
North Little Rock
Crossing the river was the objective and the pedestrian bridge project spied almost two years ago is STILL unfinished. In fact much of the River Trail, hailed as complete, — isn’t. But it is possible to navigate via the River Rd. and due to the Arkansas River being in flood stage this day, staying high and dry was the only option. Paved greenway. [Gmaps Pedometer]
Dont try this at home
The only way in is with the cutting wheel or chisel pry tool or hacksaw. The Apple power adapter (brick) wasn’t intended to be disassembled. The case is glue bonded. However with the power supply inop due to a separated output wire, what was there to lose by attempting a repair. A simple splice and solder could make it serviceable once the dead section was cut out. So S’man with the Dremel Tool split the sealed case and from there the job was easy to complete. Of course the re-assembled package looks a bit ghetto.
Bermuda Railway Trail
 | Last visited this site 2 years ago and at last got the chance to return and explore this very scenic but unfinished trail to rails system. The Bermuda Railway is an interesting history story. It was the most expensive (cost per mile) track system in the world. As many track sections were constructed on trestle bridges over bays and over rocky shoreline much is missing today. Detour excursions on narrow paved roads are necessary for these areas. These streets are not for the faint of heart. They lack sidewalks in many places and one must thread between traffic and knee high stone retaining barriers. Be prepared to jump and straddle these walls should rather large muni buses and even an occasional semi squeeze close. Traffic does let up some following rush hour. Finally, all vehicles are right hand drive and therefore on the “wrong” side of the road. Being on foot you have to anticipate how the cars are going to come at you. The actual trail route segments from Bailey’s Bay to Shelley Bay are positioned next to the sea with unobstructed views of the North Atlantic. There are not any dull moments. Bring camera for captures like this one, this one, and also this one. Crushed rock and grass at 2.8 miles. |
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On location with Jeff and Alison at their beautiful Atlanta home for the filming of a music video which will complement the soon to be released album by star Algernon. Jason of BunkleyTV is producing and Dray, of Orphanage Filmz is directing. It’s thrilling to be behind the scenes during the shoot and for the “making of” documentary too. Thank you cast, crew and gracious hosts for sharing their afternoon!
Livingroom demolition
Pulling up 17 year old carpet and padding reveals original pristine hardwood flooring. Suddenly, the perfectly good furniture “needs” changing. Uh oh. Maybe I shoulda sat in the big chair and switched on to This Old House instead of messing.
Old Black and White
Playing now, early episodes of a English Go-Go Spy genre: The Avengers. Undecided if these episodes were filmed on a limited budget or more likely; the Brits were waaaaay behind Hollywood. In fact, the DVD re-master(ers) allow a disclaimer/apology for the primitive sound stage and video output. This is an early (1962) series pre Dianna Rigg (Emma Peel) featuring Honor Blackman. The socially incorrect acting dialog give historical insight into a classy era sans action stunts and fight scenes.
Road hazards
A flying rock chipped the glass leaving a starburst. The expert with a battery powered resin pump and UV light to cure the catalyst sealed the fissure insuring continued happy motoring on the OEM windshield. Apart from this pure magic repair the amazing thing was that the total elapsed time from Insurance Co. phone call claim to job completion. 2 hours