Lake Erie 2023-07
Klein Cohen Family Reunion
Float trip on the Grand River - very relaxing - quiet and shady
Chris, with arm in sling due to shoulder injury, rides the river powered by SuperHubbie DAVID!
We followed the marked route for THE COVERED BRIDGES AND BARN QUILTS TOUR
The covered bridges were built in the later half of the 19th century. They have received extensive restoration.
BARN QUILTS are decorative patterns painted on barns and other buildings. Some of these served to alert Underground Railroad fugitives to the presence of a Safe House
This bridge over the Grand River is the largest covered bridge in Ohio
The bridge has its own quilt
Across the road from the bridge is the Grand River Manor, established in 1847
Some local flora - Thistle and Queen Ann's Lace
More BARN QUILTS
A covered bridge built by students at the local Technical College
He has Superman Logos on his plumbing service truck
THE ASHTABULA MUSEM OF MARITIME AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION
Located in the lighthouse keepers' residence, the museum features exhibits on Great Lakes industry and transportation, especially lake freighters.
A FRESNELL LENS -- SURROUNDING AN ARC LAMP, THIS FOCUSES THE LIGHT INTO AN EFFECTIVE BEACON FOR A LIGHTHOUSE
The Ashtabula Harbor Lighthouse
The Christmas Menu from a Lake Freighter mess hall
An impressive piece of BEACH GLASS, apparently lost from a lake freighter
The DRAWBRIDGE over the Ashtabula River opens every half hour
Our front yard at Geneva-on-the-Lake, with lovely sunset views, views of boats on the lake, and a giant chess set (note the Ruy Lopez opening)
A KETCH - note the small sail on the aft missen-mast, the main sail, and the attachment lines for the jib and spinaker (not deployed)
