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May, 2008

Ernie Tyler

Corresponding Photographer Bryan offers us this picture or Ernie Tyler, seen at the tenth anniversary of the 2131 game. Ernie is the official ball boy for the Orioles and runs the the Umpire’s Room in the clubhouse. With the exception of the games during and before Cal’s induction, he hasn’t missed a game since the 50’s. The ‘60 season was his first as ball boy, though he served as an usher in prior seasons.

He’s certainly tough. In some of the footage that they run now between innings (you know like when they aren’t doing the hat game/crab shuffle) there is a blooper reel where Ernie takes a hit from a player going after a ball and is apparently unfazed.

Prince Georges — 3 Comments
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May 08

Why was he on that ship?

Did you ever ask why Francis Scott Key was on a British ship? The answer is in this tomb, which holds the remains of William Beanes. Beanes was a friend of Key and he had been arrested/detained/made prisoner by the British for him self “instigating the arrest of marauders” from England. So he was arrested for helping arrest others. I guess that’s not too different from shooting people for having shot other people, or from any other sort of “eye for an eye” justice.

Regardless Key made his way abord the British ship, or was rather forced to stay with the british ship as there was a bombardment going on after he had gone there to secure the release of his friend Beanes.

You might notice that there are two tombs here. Any thoughts?

Today, this site can be found on the site of Beane’s home, which was later demolished and became the grounds for the Marlboro school in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Montgomery County — 1 Comment
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May 08

Bethesday Penthouse

From my perch in the parking garage on Sunday I looked out to notice this apartment with its gardens and balconys. I thought it was an interesting mix of the residential and commercial mix that makes Bethesda what it is.

Montgomery County — 1 Comment
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May 08

Happy Mothers Day

This picture has nothing to do with Mother’s Day, other than being taken yesterday. I tried to go out an take some shots for this week in bethesda, but it started raining and I had nothing to covermyself, so I took this from a parking garage, whose top floor offered some shelter. I can’t tell you what store has this decoration on its wall, but I liked it a lot, and though you might too.

Washington County — 2 Comments
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May 08

Hagerstown PD

Saturday (tomorrow) is national train day, so stations and museums across the country will be having special train-related events; good for kids, good for adults, good for adults that act like kids. Just don’t act too much like a kid in Hagerstown, or you might end up in this building.

You know this is a police department because of the police cars strewn out about the lot in front. However, you can probably guess the former purpose of this building. Built in 1912, this was the Western Maryland Railroad’s Hagerstown train station. As the WM stopped serving passengers here, it became administrative offices for the railroad. After the consolidation of the WM into the Chessie System, with the merged B&O and C&O (the latter of which was sadly based out of Virginia) the building fell out of use. In the ‘70’s the town of Hagerstown renovated it (obviously pulling up any remaining tracks) and it later became the Police Department headquarters. Like so many historic buildings that have recently seen a new life, I suppose we have to be grateful that it is still standing, even if not for its original purpose. In this case, I am happy that they retained features like the platform and overhang, which retain a taste of the building’s railroad heritage.

Baltimore City — 2 Comments
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May 08

Woah there

How much does it take to climb up onto the rigging of a ship while its pulling out and to unfurl the sails. It takes more than I got. However, for these two it’s their job. I’m sure that once you get the “hang” of it, it’s somewhat easier. I took this shot when I looked out my window and saw that the pride of Baltimore was leaving the harbor, so I ran down the stairs and across some streets and, with the highest zoom I could, I took this picture. You can click on the link here for the full ship.

Harford County — 2 Comments
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May 08

HDG Bridges

We all know what HDG is famous for, other than the light house, Cal Ripken, and the decoy museum…….Bridges. Here’s a view from just north of the passenger railroad bridge, looking out towards the rt. 40 bridge.

Also, this post has made me especially aware of the wishlist request for a map on wach post showing its location. That’s in the works, so don’t worry.

Worcester County — 5 Comments
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May 08

Seabird

Well its summer and people will be going to the beach in droves again. Who wants to name this commony found sea bird, which was captured in Havre De Grace? I meant the type of bird, as I’ve already named him, “The one who watches but who does not belong.”

Baltimore City — 2 Comments
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May 08

Kinetic Sculpture Race

The kinetic sculpture race is an annual event in Baltimore, sponsored by the American Visionary Arts Museum. The idea is to creat a piece of art that you can not only power by man, but which can also float. This year, MDP corresponding photographer Lauren was on location to capture a few of the entrants. Believe it or not, the race actually lasts 15 miles, and does in fact invovle a bit of time on the water. Go here for more information. http://www.kineticbaltimore.com/

Yes, that means that these people biked/walked this elephant for 15 miles and the put it in the water. You can see the padle on the right side of the picture.

Baltimore City — 2 Comments
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May 08

Back to the Trains

Back in the day, Pullman cars were the unequaled standard of luxury in the railroad industry. The spots of rust behind peeling paint give away the condition of this car, but I think the B&W photo gives it back a little bit of its former class.

Next week, we’ll have fewer train pictures. I promise. Have good weekend.

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