Friday Foto for Fun

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I had some time to kill before I had to pick up my daughter for soccer practice earlier this week. I pass by the signs on Alternate Route 40 all the time. “Washington Monument State Park” But isn’t the Monument in DC? This monument was erected long before the National Washington Monument and, in my opinion, offers a much more pleasant experience. The entrance is across the street from the historic South Mountain Inn and right next to the Dahlgren Chapel.

The Washington Monument State Park sits along the Appalachian Trail and peacefully a top one of the high points on South Mountain. I think I found my “happy” place with this park. The views are wonderful and the history is intriguing. I can only imagine what took place on that mountain during the Civil War times. I am sure the rocks tell a story…I just haven’t heard them yet.

One thing that really draws me to this location is the fact they see Bald Eagles on a regular basis. I would love to photograph a Bald Eagle majestically flying across the ridge line. They are such an awesome species…maybe its just my patriotism that favors this bird of prey.

Have a great week…if you are looking for something to do, stop by The Washington Monument State Park.

March 28, 2008 · Filed Under Frederick Events, Frederick Misc, Friday, Fun

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Friday Foto for Fairy Tales

Yesterday was our friends first trip to see the Easter Bunny with their newborn baby. Of course as any proud parents, you need photos and more photos and then a few more. There wasn’t any tears or screaming at all…mom held it together pretty well.

After pictures at the FSK Mall, we headed over to Applebee’s for some grub. While we were there, in walk a few familiar faces. Not only did she get to see the Easter Bunny, she also got to see Santa. Not just one Santa but two Santas. They must of had a Tweetup, Sledup or Meetup or something. We thought we were being invaded by the Salvation Army bell ringers union. OK photo op with the working camera the Fuji s5200. (They had business cards and everything.) I knew they were the real Santa Doubles.

So when we left the restaurant…there it was — his sleigh!! …and that my friends is your Friday Foto in Frederick.

You can visit this Santa on his website MustangSanta.com. This is some serious biz. They even have their own fraternity.

Have a great weekend. (remember, he know if you’ve been bad or good.)

March 20, 2008 · Filed Under Frederick Misc, Friday, Fun

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Friday Foto for Fiduciary

This photo only represents on thing for me right now…Fiduciary. I am now able to cross the Mason-Dixon Line to assist buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. I am a licensed real estate agent in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

There have been times that I had worked with buyers and sellers that needed an agent that could handle both the purchase of a new home and the sale of an existing home, but had to refer them to a Pennsylvania Licensed agent, because one of the homes were located in another state. This can be frustrating at times if you have a home to sell contingency on your replacement home. Coordinating the transaction can be a nightmare with multiple agents… Being licensed in both states will help alleviate that problem. With Frederick only about a half hour ride from the Pennsylvania state line, I thought this would be a wise choice to assist my clients.

Have a great weekend

March 14, 2008 · Filed Under Frederick MD Real Estate, Frederick Misc, Friday

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Friday’s Foto around Frederick

I went out the other night to kill some time before picking the wife up at work. I took a ride through Jefferson, MD. It’s not too far outside of Frederick. (Just down route 15 south) It’s a little quiet town with one stop light. Almost reminded me of home, because on one block there were three churches. I grew up in a town east of Pittsburgh called New Kensington. It was in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most Churches and Bars on the same street. I didn’t notice any bars, but I did notice Hemp’s Meats. I love Hemp’s Meats especially during the Frederick Fair. They have great roast beef sandwiches (and ham, and pitbeef and…)

Well onto today’s photo. Jefferson is surrounded by farm land. As I was coming up Route 180, this tree caught my eye and then this song popped in my head…

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