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June, 2008

Baltimore City — 2 Comments
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Jun 08

Tall Ships

All summer, a series of ships will be coming into the Baltimore harbor. Many of them are training vessels, such as this one; Juan Sebastian de Elcano the sailing training vessel of the Spanish navy, which came to port around a month ago. (sorry for the delay). With four masts, a crew of more than 200, and more than 300 feet in length (113 Meters) it is one of the largest vessels that will visit this year. Of course there are other, mechanically driven vessels, such as a US Navy Destroyer coming soon and a Coast Guard cutter coming later which be much larger. However, for a sailing ship its quite a site. It’s namesake Juan Sebastian de Elcano was captain of one of five ships in a 1519 expedition led by Magellan to find a new route to the “Islands of Spices.” However, the four ships and Magellan himself were lost in the expedition. The sole surviving ship, Victoria was led by Elcano and returned to port in 1522, after sailing around the world.

Harford County — 2 Comments
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Jun 08

Bay Wheat? Bay Reeds? 100 of them?

I’m unsure what I should call these plants on the side of the bay. Suggestions?

I was really just looking for a neat picture. This one was taken at the same time as the celebration swim.

Prince Georges — 3 Comments
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Jun 08

His Lordship’s Kindness

I realized the other day that I never gave another full shot of His Lordship’s Kindness, which was the site of this picture.

You can click below for some history.

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Howard County — 1 Comment
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Jun 08

First Water Co

Here is a house that is standing on the grounds of Maryland’s first water company. Where? Well in the same place as the stancion of mystery: The building is currently used as an information stand, but the grounds still have traces of the reserviors that used to be next to it.

Harford County — 5 Comments
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Jun 08

Celebration Swim?

How did you celebrate MDP’s 100th post? (which was yesterday by the way)

I hope you did it in a safer manner than this fool.

Thanks to everyone who visits for making MDP a real pleasure to create.

Also, very special thanks to everyone who has contributed over the last few months, in either pictures or comments you all are very appreciated.

Washington County — 1 Comment
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Jun 08

Boonsboro

Here’s Boonsboro, MD. Founded in, as you can see in the sign, 1792. I thought it was a nice town when I drove through. However, after some research on the internet, I’ve confirmed it is not only a nice town but also an interesting town. You can read more here, but two intersting claims to fame include: the town’s having built the first monument to George Washington and the fact that the town was named after two Boones who were cousins of Daniel Boone.

Baltimore City — 8 Comments
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Jun 08

Penguins

It’s been pretty cool outside lately huh? I’m sure these guys have been enjoying it.

Plus, who doesn’t like a good penguin photo?

I don’t know much about penguins. I can tell you that the penguins at the Baltimore Zoo will entertain you for hours on end. They take your attention and don’t give it back.

Allegany — 2 Comments
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Jun 08

Paw Paw Tunnel

The PawPaw tunnel.
Well yesterday’s picture came from above this tunnel. You might not know about the PawPaw tunnel, so I’ll tell you about it. The C&O canal stretches from Washington DC to Cumberland, MD. It pretty much follows the Potomac river the entire way. However, the canal builders had a problem when they reached the mountain from which yesterday’s picture was taken. The solution to their problem was to build this tunnel through it. The tunnel goes on for half a mile. There’s never been car or buggy or any other kind of traffic throguh it. There’s just the canal and the towpath, which was used by the mules dragging the canal boats. You can walk through the canal, but there are a few things to consider when doing this. The most important thing to consider is if you want to bring a flashlight. The answer is yes.
You see that tiny speck of light at the end of the tunnel? It stays a little speck for 90% of the trip. A speck of light half a mile away or a quarter mile on either side actually, offers you NO assistance. There’s no asphault and there are puddles and mud and drips.
So, yes you should go through the tunnel. However, you should be prepared. Otherwise you might find yourself climbing back over the mountain to get to your car.

Allegany — 1 Comment
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Jun 08

Potomac River

Here’s the Potomac river as seen from the top of a small, but very inconveniently placed, mountain. This mountain wasn’t just a nuisance to me, but has been a nuisance for more than a century. Why is this such a nuisance? Well I’ll tell you tomorrow because I have a great picture to go with the story. However, I need to scan the picture, and I’m hoping that if I create a deadline for myself by writing this today, that I’ll force myself to scan the picture today.

Baltimore City — 1 Comment
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Jun 08

HonFest2

Here’s another bit of honfest for you: the trophies. I’m not sure if those boxes are part of the trophy or not.

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