Roebling On The River

John A Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Spanning the Ohio River between Cincinatti, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky, the John A Roebling Suspension bridge was at one time the longest suspension bridge in the world. 

John A Roebling may not be a household name, but a more famous bridge he made in Brooklyn demonstrates the quality and longevity of his work.

Rite of Spring

Fountain, Burnet Woods, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

This beautiful fountain greets visitors to Burnet Woods Park in Cincinnati.  The scene reminds us of a mild spring day.  The weather in the photo and the sculpture's ballet-like pose gave us inspiration for today's photo title.

Fuel Wright Now

Fuel Truck, Dayton International Airport, Dayton, Ohio, USA

We have no idea if this company has any real ties to Orville and Wilbur, but it was cool to see this fuel truck at Dayton International Airport (DAY).

If you're ever in the area, there are several aviation museums nearby and even some cool exhibits in the James M. Cox Dayton International Airport.

A Taxi Longer Than A Flight

Patterson Field, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Greene County, Ohio, USA

The first manned airplane flight by Orville Wright was just 120 feet.  The taxiways at Patterson field, which is part of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, are certainly longer than that.

Wright-Patterson has two airfields, Patterson and Wright.  Wright Field was originally named for Wilbur Wright (the 2nd man to fly, shortly after brother Orville), whose first flight was 175 feet.  Again, not only do the taxiways exceed that length, but so do many airplanes which visit these fields.

Dream Lines?

Grocery Checkouts, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Wouldn't it be nice if there were always this many checkouts awaiting your buggy?  Of course, without cashiers, these lines are useless.  We probably don't want to be shopping at Jungle Jim's when all 34 lines are staffed and in use.

Quick, It's the Trouble Alert

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

For those of us from a certain generation, Saturday mornings were spent watching the Super Friends (Superman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and their sidekicks) save the world.  Based at the Hall of Justice, the Super Friends used their superhero powers for the good of all.  In the Hall of Justice, the Trouble Alert notified the Super Friends of the latest threats to mankind.

The fictional Hall of Justice was based on Cincinnati's Union Terminal (now the Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal) and it was thrill to see a fond memory of childhood fiction come to life.

It's all a Blur

Spence Bridge Over Ohio River, Kentucky and Ohio,USA

We snapped this shot while crossing the Spence Bridge into Cincinnati.  Everything but the US 50 badge is blurry in this picture.  We have no idea how or why the 50 is clear, but it makes for a fascinating picture.

Packaged Packo's

Pickles, Peppers, and more, Tony Packo's, Toledo, Ohio, USA
Tony Packo's has been keeping folks in Toledo supplied with Hungarian-style comfort food since 1932. His hot dogs, fried pickles, peppers, and chili are world famous, in no small part thanks to the television show M*A*S*H. We've eaten there and can assure you the food is really good, especially their fried pickles!