Tuesday, April 9, 2013

OH NO! SPRING IS HERE!

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"OH NO!  SPRING IS HERE" said the surprised snowman in the garbage...

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Sunday breakfast with my wife at Riki's Family Restaurant (http://www.rikisfamilyrestaurant.com/) on Main St in Fairport.  A "Riki Omelet" with Italian sausage, cream and cheddar cheese.  Don't mind if I do!

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Megan's Frittata.  We've been fortunate at finding some good diners around our new home lately.

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After a hearty breakfast, thought we'd walk it off checking out the Village of Fairport.

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The Erie Canal

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The one-lane Parker Street Bridge

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First Congressional United Church of Fairport (http://www.fairportucc.org/).  Unfortunate that they couldn't put the power lines underground...

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Another beautiful church with power lines on, appropriately enough, Church Street.  This is Fairport Community Baptist Church (http://www.fairportcommunity.org/)
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The Green Lantern Inn (http://www.thegreenlanterninn.com/) in the Henry DeLand House (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_DeLand_House)

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Old gas station at Church and Main Streets

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First Baptist Church of Fairport (http://www.fairportbaptistchurch.org/)

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Town Hall

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The true Stairway To Heaven.  To know more than you even wanted to know about the Fairport Life Bridge go to: http://www.eriecanal.org/Fairport.html

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MOUSE PAINT!

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Not bad looking for an 188 year old...

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I didn't know they had a charging station at the Penfield Library.  What a happy little Nissan Leaf.

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Even in death, John Nichols wants to remind everyone that he's #1. 

Since it was old and close, Megan and I decided to check out the Oakwood Cemetery at Baird Road and Whalen Road next to the library in Penfield.

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Being from the Midwest, it still amazes me that people were doing anything around here in 1829.  My home state of Michigan didn't join the Union until 1837.

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"I'd like to introduce you to my daughter; the lovely Delight Goats..."

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Irondequoit Creek in Spring Lake Park.  Why is it called Spring Lake Park when there's no lake?  Well, there use to be a dam on Irondequoit Creek near about where East Linden Avenue crosses and created a lake.  The dam broke, I believe, sometime in the 1940s and most of the area that use to be underwater is now a park.

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A couple of kittens in the new clinic at Lollypop Farm

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Our new holding area for cats receiving medical treatment.  And that light coming from the back of the cages is the windows so they can look at all the birds and goats outside.  Pretty swanky.

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Prep area


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This explains some of the phone calls I've been getting...

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I believe this cat was pondering the meaning of life when I took this picture.  He seemed very deep in thought.

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The construction continues, as this guy dragracing his Skyjack in parking lot shows.

Enjoy the nice weather and I'll see you next time!

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

APRIL FOOLS!

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Seriously, this is the worst April Fools joke ever...

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What a weird day for weather.  Half the day sunny and beautiful.  The other half was a blizzard.  In between was whatever this is.

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It's a good thing Karen didn't see this guy.  Look at his sad little face.  He wants to eat my sandwich so bad.  

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"Do de do de do...  Wonder what they are going to do in here next?" About 20 minutes later...

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"GOODBYE WALL!"  Who knew making a waiting room for admissions would look so destructively fun?  You never know what will be built or demolished when you walk around Lollypop Farm these days.  Kinda fun

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Prince Fielder looks really cozy wearing his snowmobile suit under his uniform during Opening Day up in Minneapolis.  It could be a good year for them.  Just another 161 games to go to see how it ends up.

Went to Sinbad's Restaurant (http://mysinbads.com/) over on Park Ave. this weekend.  Pretty good food.  Probably the quickest food service we've ever received (including fast food places).  It was as if they knew we were coming and what we were going to order.  No pics though, sorry.  No pics of the other fun activities with our friends either.  What a slacker/not allowed.  You poor blog readers have been ripped off...
Hope everyone had a good Easter.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

New Digs

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Here's "Call Me Maebe," a newborn horse at Lollypop Farm.  She was less than 24 hours old when this was taken.  What a great event to have around the office!

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Speaking of events, here's the new wall that went up in the lobby to protect visitors, staff, and volunteers from the construction.

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ATTENTION!  New cat sanctuary being built behind this wall!!!

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It's been a long time since this office was this spotless.  Our old workspace will be a good space for others in the near future.

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Goodbye old friend!

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Hello new friend.  Here's my new workspace.  Still waiting for some new supplies to come in and complete the space.  But, it's shaping up and it's very exciting to see some of this renovation and expansion at Lollypop Farm come to completion!
That's all going on right now.  Been very, very busy lately with all kinds of projects.  So, it will be nice to watch some Modern Family (and possibly Lincoln) tonight.  Adios!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Turn It Off... Like a Light Switch...

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This classic art piece is more well travelled than I am.  It has sat above many TVs, couches and who knows what else.  

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While we're at it, here's a funny little thing I made for my co-workers at the children's hospital for christmas.  The theme was 12 Days of Christmas and I had "6 Geese-A-Laying."  Laying what?  Egg McMuffins of course...

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MMMMmmmm...  Banana Nut Rum French Toast from the New Yorker Pancake and Grill at 165 W. Commercial St in East Rochester.  Possibly the best french toast I've ever had and it was Megan's meal.  The syrup was so good I would have used a straw if available...

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Sorry Denver, I've upgraded to the Pittsburgh Omelette...

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Here's a gem from the local thrift store.  Why have leather shoes when you can have the fur?
That's all for now.  Not been too exciting around here with the cold miserable weather lately.  Just a lot of watching movies and bumming around the house.  

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Historic Four Corners of Penfield

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These are some sketches of the Historic Four Corners of Penfield, which is where I live near the intersection of Penfield Rd and Five Mile Line Rd.  It's a place rich in history (which there is more detail about at: http://www.penfield.org/index.php?pr=dpt-historian-past) and a great place to walk with lots of small businesses and access to parks and trails.

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An interesting blog about the Historic Four Corners of Penfield is: http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/penfield/?p=2437.

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One of my favorite buildings in the area is the iconic Wakan-Hubbard Masonic Temple (http://www.wakanhubbard.org/).  It's such a stately building.  

Thanks for letting me share my neighborhood and sketches.

UPDATE:
3/21/2013 - Board approves new Italian cafe, Rosey's expansion in Penfield from Penfield Post
http://www.penfieldpost.com/latestnews/x898152403/Board-approves-new-Italian-cafe-Roseys-expansion-in-Penfield

3/21/2013 - Landscaping office, cafe (5 Mile Cafe) proposals for Four Corners from Penfield Post

3/19/2013 - New Traffic Signals Planned For Four Corners Intersection from Penfield Post: http://www.penfieldpost.com/features/x766882924/Update-New-traffic-signals-planned-for-Four-Corners-intersection

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