Richardson Family Headquarters

Fowler's Interiors

2010-05-28T23:56:00.002-04:00

We left the Airstream here all winter, and when we picked it up, it was all new inside. New upholstry, drapes, mini-blinds, etc, etc. Beautiful!!!

Sure looks like it won't fit thru the path of trees, but it does... just!

Woodpeckers and Beavers!!

2010-05-28T22:52:00.002-04:00

Look what some woodpecker has done to a tree at Goo's!!

These woodpecker holes were in a tree at Presque Isle, Erie, PA

The rest of these are beaver markings on Presque Isle

Will Spring ever come to Northeast Ohio??

2010-03-11T23:19:00.003-05:00

Ice Waves on Lake Erie from Highland Beach

Needed a picture of Washington School before it's torn down. It is empty now.... I attended here from K thru 3rd grade.

Ice, or rather, wade-ers...fishermen. Toooo cold! Even if it was almost 50!

Late afternoon on Lake Erie at Presque Isle, PA

My mantle in Egyptian Mode.

Our Snowfall!

2010-01-14T11:58:00.004-05:00

This was taken last fall, see the 3 rails on the fence?

Now there are only 2, and the snow is all the way up to the bottom of the second rail.

Another view in the summer.

Again, the deep snow. Someone said they had 40 inches, but it wasn't really that much. The huge piles in the large parking lots are at least 15 feet high. I really should get a picture of that, sometime.

A rare picture of me... wearing my new hat.

The bird feeders at Goo's

Gotta dress warm to feed the birds... no not the dog. He did get a treat, tho. Naturally.

Notice how deep the snow is on the base of the feeders.

This Year's Deco's, 2009

2009-12-14T16:11:00.001-05:00

Guess we've been busy! Here's this years mantle and shelf.

Brandon and Laedyn

2009-10-05T12:33:00.003-04:00

Airstream guests!!

Goo's 95th Birthday Party

2009-10-05T12:11:00.002-04:00

Goo and Brandy

Goo, Haley, Brandy, Stephanie and Danny

Goo and Haley

Goo blowing out the candles. Good Job!!

Dan and Rick.

The picture of Eric and Cheryl was too bad to post! :-(

New Treasures at Home

2009-10-05T11:39:00.004-04:00

I can't believe I haven't posted anything since June. Life does get in the way of play, doesn't it!!

The new TV is in place.

Now everything is arranged. Notice that there are now 6 little pictures. It does look good, and the TV isn't tooo big. 52" The 6 drawers are great for the DVD's.

The fall mantle.

Halloween- ers.

Indians and a turkey with a scarecrow.

My favorite ghost and magicians with a black cat, frog and a pumpkin.

T- Ball

2009-06-01T03:11:00.005-04:00

My Favorite Friend: Bunny Bear

I love PaPa!!

Brandon at Bat!

Brandon the catcher!!

Where's the ice cream!!!

The Road will soon disappear!

2009-06-01T02:58:00.002-04:00

View from the road to the river.

Where is the post that used to be under the corner of the garage??? Gone in the spring floods!!

The road is getting narrower. More of the bank is falling in the river.

SPRING!!! Time for a Bike Ride!

2009-06-01T02:51:00.002-04:00

A Ride in the Cleveland Metroparks.

Pictures for Flickr

2009-03-30T00:24:00.003-04:00

A couple of the pictures that I took for Flickr this week.

I was driving to Giant Eagle and found 11 of these turkey vultures in the trees. I just had to stop and take their pictures. They were huge!

Warner Road Covered Bridge

2009-03-24T13:56:00.002-04:00

In the furthest south-west corner of Ashtabula County is this little beauty. Sometimes called Warner Hollow Bridge. We'd never seen it before. We were on our way to Cleveland and went through the country. Sure get tired of I90!

I was pointing the camera into the sun, but kind of like the sunbeams. Yes, that's Rick at the other end.

View through one of the side windows.

Rick driving the Prius through the bridge.

Nestled in the trees and a long way above the river.

Very nice spot.

Visiting Erie, PA

2009-03-24T13:31:00.002-04:00

This huge barge was tied up on the pier. It said "American Waterways Wind Orchestra" on the side. When we got home, Rick looked it up on the Internet and found out it has traveled all over the world over the last 50 years. This is at least the third barge. We'd never heard of it. Interesting.

One man was feeding the seagulls and the other taking their pictures.

Tower at the end of the pier in Erie. See... no buds on the tree, yet. Brr.

When we came out of Wegman's (grocery store), these amazing clouds were lit by the sun, and it looked like each cloud was raining. Very unusual.

About 5 minutes later they had changed, but a pretty sunset. See the remaining ice piles in the parking lot?

Shadows and Ice in the Sand

2009-03-18T13:17:00.004-04:00

It was a beautiful day at Presque Isle, PA.

Seashells in the sand.

Sand Art someone left to share.

These are ice piles on the shore of Lake Erie. Winter is almost gone, but a little ice is still spotted once in awhile.

Going on a walk with Bodacious.

2009-03-11T19:55:00.003-04:00

Peek-a-boo!

I hear and smell something in here! See my tail wag??

It's hard work digging in the twigs.

What was that loud crack I just heard??

My back yard is all flooded! I really barked at those kayaks going down the river!

Good thing it's not picnic time yet.

2009-03-11T19:40:00.002-04:00

Bonfire on the river.

Rick says he remembers building these tables with his Dad in the 1950's.

Lakari and Reiner Family in Portland, ME

2009-02-16T19:16:00.003-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Pam, David and Christy at Susan and Ted's

Susan and Ted

Susan, Samantha and Lily

Sula, Jordan and Zoe

Todd, Samantha and Pam

Luka

4th Album, 4th Picture

2009-02-04T22:07:00.002-05:00

Tagged by Valerie

Our "Dining for the Arts" dinner table at Markko Vineyard in June 2008. We served various forms of lamb. Great time was had by all, about 30 people.

Here's what you are supposed to do:

1. Go to your fourth folder where you store your photos.

2. Select the 4th photo (no exceptions)

3. Post the pic with an explanation and a link back to your tagger.

4. Tag 4 people to do the same!

Home for the Holidays

2009-02-02T22:51:00.009-05:00

Elaine in the kitchen as usual, this time cutting up an apple.

Laedyn getting into the chili-con-queso.

Eric and Brandon watching a movie.

Laedyn and Papa checking out the pie.

Nick and Phil ready for the pie.

Christmas Morning.

Checking out the stockings.

OMG!! Where's the tree?

Time to start opening the loot.

This has been thirsty work!

December and January snow

2009-01-12T17:29:00.003-05:00

Before Christmas we had a nice snow.

Lights look good this year.

The birds like my feeders.

Where is my deck?

Can you read that? 13 1/2 inches!

Riding the Lion King car

2008-11-18T13:41:00.001-05:00

Brandon loves to push me.

I love to ride the car.

Maybe the horn will work?

Help! Mommy!

2008-11-18T13:33:00.002-05:00

Mommy, save me!!!

Oh, it's only Mamo and Papa!! I haven't seen them for awhile.

Ashtabula State Scenic River

2008-11-18T13:19:00.003-05:00

The Ashtabula River was designated as a State Scenic River in October. This is the third river in Ashtabula County to be so dedicated. The other two are the Conneaut Creek and the Grand River. We're the only county in the state to have more than one, and we have three!! That's really green!!

Notice the longest covered bridge in the US up above us!

Bascule Bridge/ Lift Bridge needs repair

2008-10-28T23:59:00.005-04:00

The bridge will be closed for ??? months.

Before it's closed. May 2008

Cover over bridge. June 2008

October 2008.

Same day...cover has a problem.... very windy...

This is what happened to the 2 buildings below the bridge after the high winds this summer.

View from the marina.

Scaffolding was swinging in and out and banging on the bridge. Haven't heard about it yet... Due to open again before Thanksgiving.

Lake Erie ready to ROAR!! Come on..WINTER!!

2008-10-28T23:14:00.004-04:00

See the lighthouse? Winter will come soon. (Enlarge... it's way out there)

Our winds are from the west...

Perry Nuclear as we usually see it in the distance. And the waves...

Tonight the waves are even higher!!

The Longest Covered Bridge in the USA

2008-10-21T13:20:00.009-04:00

The bridge is now officially open. I think is also the highest covered bridge.

We followed the progress. This was last July, 2007.

Down into the gulf.

By May 1, 2008, some of the bridge had been constructed on site and was ready to move out onto the supports. See Rick standing on the right?

This is the future walkway.

By May 30, 2008, the roof was going up.

Here's the walkway, again.

We returned from our trip and the bridge had been dedicated, but not yet opened.

It was named the Smolen-Gulf bridge and was to be opened the second week-end of October during the Covered Bridge Festival.

The finished walkway.

This is a new and modern covered bridge.

It couldn't have solid walls because of the wind.

It has a metal roof.

The river below.

Indian Trails Park below the bridge.

Come and visit our beautiful bridge. There's a parking lot that now always has cars in it. Must get some pictures of that, also.

New Pets

2008-10-21T12:51:00.004-04:00

This is kitty, who has no name. Someone dropped him off, and his sister,too. Sis is all gray, and very skittish. Won't come near anyone. There was a black one also, but haven't seen it in ages.

Be my friend. But if he scratches you, it gets infected.

Pet me.

Maybe I'll stay outside.... here birdy, birdy.. Elaine just hung the new birdfeeders for the coming winter season. Wonder how long it will take the birds to find them.

Hi! I'm Bodacious. I, too, was dropped off out here in the country. I'm living with Eric, but I'm going to stay outside. I'm trying real hard to learn not to jump on people.

His left ear doesn't go up straight, like Tazz's ear. Gives him more personality.

He really is a sweetie.

Join us in a campfire.

2008-10-14T20:38:00.002-04:00

Pull up your chair or stool (we used our tripod stools tonight) and choice of beverage and relax.....

Almost the end of our trip. Whidby Island, Washington, Deception Pass State Park

Sunset

2008-10-14T20:07:00.002-04:00

We really missed the beautiful sunsets over Lake Erie when we were gone. We walked to Highland to see another one with Kitty, our next door neighbor last night, but didn't bring the camera. Sun sets at 6:50pm right now.

Tunnel on the Greenway Trail is done

2008-10-14T19:46:00.002-04:00

This tunnel under Route 84 was done when we returned home from our Alaska trip. I'm so glad we don't have to go up the trail to the right and cross Rt.84 anymore.

South entrance

Walking thru the tunnel.

North entrance.

And back through again. Nice. We'll try and bike thru it before winter sets in.

Interesting

2008-10-09T00:58:00.002-04:00

My Prius is red, but this smile face is a fact when I get at least 45mpg! :-)

We ate at this Crow's Nest... in Healy, the town outside of Denali National Park.

Icy clothes

2008-10-07T20:37:00.001-04:00

Thought you might like to see us in our eskimo gear!

It was cold in there!!

Gordon and Coco

2008-10-07T20:21:00.001-04:00

Let me introduce Gordon and his new buddy, Coco. She loves to be a lap dog!

Dessert!

2008-07-11T00:19:00.005-04:00

Here are the 3 (well...there were 3!) apple pies made by Rick. With all those people, there was even some left! I left it for Arnie.

Dining for the Arts at Markko Vineyard

2008-07-09T00:27:00.005-04:00

Arnie Esterer asked if we'd join him and Dave and Nancy Genger to host a Dining for the Arts, the largest fund raiser for the Ashtabula Arts Center. The hosts provide all the food and wine, the guests pay $75 per person. The Arts Center gets it all. We had 20 guests plus the 6 "workers".The theme was Spring Lamb. We'd never cook lamb. We served leg of lamb, shoulder roasts and chops. All had different seasonings for cooking...they all were great!! One of the guests even provided live music.

It's going to be awhile before I get all the wax off of the placemats.

Spring Flowers in our Yard

2008-06-28T13:01:00.003-04:00

After our cold and snowy winters up here in the snow belt, these spring flowers are very welcome. These are in our yard, we don't have the magnolias, forsythia, dogwood, but I couldn't find the daffodyl picture..hmm..

The rhododendron blossomed when I went to Little Rock for Laedyn's birthday.

Messy Birthday

2008-06-28T12:31:00.004-04:00

Requesting the messy pictures?? OK, here they are. The ones of Valerie, Eric and Mark...which I do have, are well buried in old photo albums and probably in slides. Someday.... first I need the copier that will convert slides and negatives... A good winter job...

I like the way Valerie takes pictures...

Almost a baby frown..

Her hat stayed on the whole time. Prime interest was only in the cupcake, and then the yellow cake.

Bath time. She loved the hose!!

Laedyn is now One

2008-06-27T01:14:00.004-04:00

OK, I'm ONE year old now!!

My birthday cake. Brandon chose the theme. A Flower!!

I'm a big girl now..

I play with the big kids..

My Big/Little Brother, Tyrus. He was so excited to come to my Birthday Party!!

I'm trying to charm everyone!!

Favorite Lake Erie Views

2008-06-27T00:56:00.002-04:00

This one is at Presque Isle, Erie, PA

Brandon

2008-06-27T00:46:00.000-04:00

Now I ask you...how can you resist this little one???

But what a fake smile....

Baby Laedyn

2008-06-27T00:40:00.003-04:00

Such a sweet baby..

Another similar to this is on Flickr

Class

2008-06-27T00:10:00.004-04:00

Last June, when I stayed in Little Rock for almost 3 months... I took a class on Photography. How to do Portraits was part of it. Right. Just try that with a 3 1/2 year old wiggling around and a cat, too... dad was great!!

Mark's move to Little Rock

2008-06-15T16:11:00.005-04:00

Good thing we had the Suburban to haul the U-Haul to Little Rock. Both were full to the top, as was Mark's car... he had the company of Tazz.

His rental house.

Front yard and steps to street.

These are self explanatory.

Oh, oh... that might be for me... says Tazz.

I'm going to miss my life in the country on the river....

Tazz has managed to get out of this kennel several times already!! He's bent the bottom of it.

Couple of trips to Little Rock

2008-06-15T15:33:00.004-04:00

Boy, am I glad to have my new Nikon Camera! These old Olympus digital were sooo slow! Natural color was all yellow. But I just can't throw out the old pictures, now can I??

At the restaurant.

Papa really was not mad.. just not good picture.

A great way to watch TV on those beautiful blankets Lori made.

Look what I picked up... it was moving on the track.

"She's NOT allowed to touch MY train/bus!!

Cleveland Botanical Gardens

2008-05-23T12:55:00.003-04:00

Rick and I went to the Cleveland Botanical Gardens last September, 2007. The 2 gardens under glass are a desert and a rain forest. There are some animals in each: lizards, bugs, butterflies and birds. Many acres of outdoor gardens and it's right downtown Cleveland.

The first 3 pictures are from the rainforest.

A really interesting lily.

There are a couple more of these pictures that I posted on Flickr.

Summer fun in Ashtabula

2008-05-22T13:58:00.003-04:00

Ashtabula is very nice in the summer and fall.

Great sky over the lake.

At the MVOU Ashtabula Tour, Rick had fun pushing Goo and her wheelchair thru the water over the ford on the Ashtabula River. Click on this to enlarge and look at Goo's expression. :-)

This is the view at the ford.

View of the Ashtabula River behind Goo's house.

Back to Ashtabula during the Heat Wave

2008-05-22T13:32:00.002-04:00

Since the temperature was 100 and above, it's a really good thing that the air conditioner worked on the Airstream. I know, I'm putting the SuperTent in here, but this doesn't really fit in the other blog, either.

State Park in Tennessee.

Tennessee River, Corps of Engineers Campground where we stayed when the radiator needed to be replaced in the Suburban.

This is our campsite.

Covered Bridges with Judy and John

2008-05-19T22:45:00.000-04:00

Here's 3 of our real Ashtabula County Covered Bridges.

State Road.

State Road

Root Road

Caine Road

A Trip to Holden Arboretum

2008-05-19T13:59:00.001-04:00

When my cousin Judy and her husband John came to Ashtabula last summer, our sightseeing included a trip to Holden Arboretum. It was my first visit, too. Using Rick's little camera to take these pictures, I discussed new cameras with John. I do love my new Nikon!!

Everywhere you looked, was a great photo op!

Ponds all over.

Waterfalls.

These miniture trains were neat. I think there were about 7 of them on all the tracks.

Mixed in with the trains were models of the Covered Bridges of Ashtabula County. This one is the Harpersfield Bridge.

Flowers of all kinds:

Lots of wildlife: Bees

Butterflies, too.

The Joys of Willow Beach

2008-05-15T18:29:00.000-04:00

I stayed at Willow Beach for 6, or was it 8, weeks last summer. Basically, it's a really nice place. I have to say, these bugs....I really got fed up with them. They landed all over me when I walked outside. And the spot that we parked, had them the worst. They were supposed to be gone after a couple of days, but just for me, they hung around (literally) for 2 months!!

On the Airstream...

On the wind chimes, on the satellite dish, etc...

Several branches came down in the windy rainstorms we had.

Puddles never dried up.

The mushroom fairy rings were kind of neat, though. There were several of them.

Our New Family Blog

2008-05-15T12:38:00.000-04:00

I'll start with these older pictures from almost a year ago when Laedyn was first born.

Brandon

Laedyn

Rick and me at Capers Restaurant. It's out by Maumelle.

Valerie and Laedyn

Nick and Brandon