Friday Frederick Foto for Ice Cream

This week has been one of the warmer weeks of the summer.  I’m not complaining, just sayin’.  One of my favorite past times when it’s hot (or cold out) is visiting local ice cream establishments.

Orange-Pineapple is favorite of mine

Here are a few places around Frederick County and surrounding areas that you might find me enjoying a cone.

• Jami’s out on Route 40.  The best (and least expensive) soft serve around.  Love the flavor of the week.
• Ben & Jerry’s on Carroll Creek.  Always has a flavor for your mood.  Plus, people watch is always the best along the creek.
• Jimmie Cone off 144 in Mt Airy.  This is a local icon.
• Nutter’s in Sharpsburg next to the Library.
• Maggie Moos has some of the tastiest creation as well in Westview plaza.
• Bruster’s on Crestwood and New Design.
• Rita’s Ice on South St.
• Dairy Queen of course.
• RIP – FreezKing  It was one of my favorites

So, tell me where is your ice cream place?

Friday Foto is Freezing

The area was coated in a small layer of ice this week.  It was wonderful to see such a magnificent site of trees and shrubs covered by a crystal clear coat of ice.  The ice was a little bit more prominent in the mountains that border Frederick.  On the way home from work, I took a detour through Gambrill State Park.  It was like a whole new world.  The ice was thicker and covered everything from top to bottom.   The wind was blowing and breaking chunks of ice and branches off of the trees.  It sounded like rocks hitting the car.  I tried to get back to the Tea Room for some pictures from the Middletown and Frederick Overlook but there was a tree down at the entrance (and the gate was closed.)  So I made it over to the other overlook.  It was locked as well but it close to the road.  I managed to skate over and take some photos without sliding over the hill.

The low lying clouds covered all of Frederick like a blanket. While all you could see were tree tops covered in ice. The picture truly doesn’t do the view any justice. (click here to see the next day)

If you are looking for something to do around Frederick, consider Gambrill State Park. It is located just off of Route 40 past the Golden Mile. It has hiking and biking paths for the adventurous and picnic areas for the not so adventurous.

Have a great weekend.

Friday Foto for FCC

It’s no secret that I enjoy photography.  I am always looking for ways to improve my skills and increase my lens inventory.  Of course they always say, to be successful take something you love doing and make money at it.  So that is what I am slowly doing.  I am working on a photos for a friend that works closely with the Frederick Community College Basketball teams.  You can click on the photo below and navagate through a few of the shots on my Flickr account.

But the other part of this post is to open your eyes to something local and inexpensive to do one evening.  FCC offers a wide variety of classes for those that looking to enhance their education. But more importantly they offer sporting events for a very reasonable price. North Frederick Elementary has been taken under the basketball players wings. They invite them to watch the games on a regular basis. These kids think they are watching a professional game and completely enjoying it. For a few bucks you can come out and escape the daily grind and entertain the kids.  And if it’s not basketball that interest you check out their events calendar for other reasons to visit the campus.

Have a great weekend.