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Farming with the Big Red Tractor

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

There are many places in the world where farming is a way of life. It is not uncommon to see farmers up before the crack of dawn, plowing fields and tending to their crops. To an outsider it may look like hard work and not much fun, but when you've been farming since you were just a tyke, it becomes ...

Paying Attention to Life’s Signs

Saturday, July 2nd, 2011

Sometimes life gives you signs. But the question is, are you paying attention to life's signs? In this day and age, we all seem to be so busy trying to get to our intended destinations that we forget to stop and enjoy life itself. As we speed along life's highway, we must remember it's okay to take it slow. To ...

Summoning Ghostly Visitors

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

To most people it's a simple structure that somehow appeals to their inner child. To others it's a reminder that there might actually be intelligent life out there. But to a select few, who know its true purpose, it's a beacon and transporter. Summoning ghostly visitors from other worlds and bringing them to Earth in the early hours of the ...

Comic Book Style Church Street Homes

Friday, May 27th, 2011

Not sure if you are familiar with the classic Georgian homes found in Whitehaven. They are a beautiful site in themselves, but in this particular section of Church Street, the homes have taken on a whole new feeling. It appears as if new neighbors have moved in and have begun a little comic book style transformation of the Church Street ...

Stepping Into Great Comp Garden In Kent England

Tuesday, May 17th, 2011

As you walk down the steps towards the brick arch, a picturesque landscape all but mesmerizes you and draws you forward. As beautiful as a painting, there is nothing one dimensional about the Great Comp Garden in Kent, England. The garden adds a air of elegance to the 17th century home it surrounds. Vibrant colors brighten the entire garden helping ...

Enjoying The Natural Beauty of a Cottage Garden In Tissington, England

Sunday, March 6th, 2011

I haven't been to England yet. But I'll tell you, one of the things I'm really looking forward to is enjoying the natural beauty of a cottage garden in Tissington. Why Tissington? Well, I'm sure many cottages in England have beautiful gardens, but just take a look at this one. It's peaceful, inviting and you can almost smell the fragrant ...

Riding the Tube, London Underground

Friday, February 25th, 2011

Many cities have subways and underground public transportation geared to take locals and tourists alike rapidly around the city. However, there's something different about riding "The Tube", the London Underground. It may not look different, but the historical value of one of England's most popular forms of transportation is enough to make riding the Tube a must when visiting London. ...

The Thrill of Lighthouse Diving At Dovercourt in Essex England

Thursday, January 27th, 2011

One of the reasons we love lighthouse diving at Dovercourt in Essex England is the pure adrenaline rush. It thrills you to the very bone to be able to fly off that lighthouse into the chilly water below. There is nothing quite like it. Each jump almost feels like it is going in slow motion until the very second you ...

Join Me For a Little Bungee (Bungy) Jumping

Tuesday, October 26th, 2010

Why don't you join me for a little bungee (bungy) jumping. It'll be fun! Alright, truth be told, I'm probably not the most courageous when it comes to extreme sports. And when it comes to bungee jumping you definitely need some serious guts to try a sport like that. But I have to say, it does look pretty awesome! So...you ...

Electrifying London’s Tower Bridge

Monday, October 25th, 2010

It was really overcast that day. To be honest, it was kind of creepy. The air was still, no breeze at all, but it seemed to have a kind of electric feeling to it. I could tell something was up. We had intended on visiting the Tower Bridge on our tour of London that day but decided to stop and ...

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