Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean (Second on top row) at the WV State Fair in Fairlea, WV.

Oh Deer

This delightfully decorated deer adorns the decor at Hillbilly Hotdogs in downtown Huntington, WV.

Lunch At Peaches Corner

The Gay Dolphin

The infamous Gay Doplhin Gift Cove sign overlooks North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Let The Sun Shine In

A look beneath the 2nd Avenue Fishing Pier in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Pour me something...

tall and strong, make it a "hurricane", before I go insane. I had this delicious "hurricane" at "The Original Benjamin's" on restaraunt row in Myrtle Beach, SC. Okay, it was more than one.

Abandoned Post

An empty lifeguard chair at North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

A Myrtle Beach Wedding

We recently had the privlidge of attending the Myrtle Beach wedding of Mr. & Mrs. Josh (Hope) Pate. We had a great time there and the venue was perfect.

Where are you from?

Saw this jersey barrier across an abandoned highway bridge this weekend while in Logan County. Yes, Logan County. Not sure where the Boone County part of it came in.

Riverfest Fireworks

Fireworks at the St. Albans Riverfest.

Guggisberg Baby Swiss

Large rolls of baby swiss cheese from the Guggisberg Cheese Factory in Millersburg, Ohio.

Chalet In the Valley

We recently had lunch at a restaurant in Millersburg, Ohio named Chalet in the Valley. It offers Swiss Austrian cuisine which is very similar to German cuisine. The plate above has bratwurst, steak wurst, sauerkraut, noodles, Swedish meatballs,spatzel, mashed potatoes, and a pretzel bread stick. It was very delicious and I could recommend it to anyone that near Amish Country (its about the only place open on Sunday).

Trail Bologna

Many people call horse manure found on the side of the road in Amish Country "Trail Bologna". Trail Bologna also has another meaning, its a meat product that tastes like smoked bologna but is in the familiar shape of kielbasa or bratwurst. Either way, here is a photo of trail bologna in the edible fashion.

Amish Buggy

Der Dutchman Pie

We recently ate lunch at the Der Dutchman restaurant in Walnut Creek, Ohio. Accompanying our family style dinner was a piece of pie of your choice. Above are photos of the Peanut Butter Pie and Banana Cream Pie.

Beef Lo Mein

My wife loves to eat at the Peking Chinese Restaurant in Danville, WV. She calls it "Boone County Chinese". It is actually very good if your ever in the area.

The Burger Carte's Al Burger

The Burger Carte restaurant on Rt. 60 in Smithers, WV has been an area landmark for many decades. We recently visited the Burger Carte to take on their version of the famous Al Burger. Priced at $6.50 each, this three meat sandwich was top notch. It was great to taste this timeless local classic once again. Kudo's to Doug and Debbie Divita for keeping the Burger Carte experience alive.

Mother Mary

This old statue of Mother Mary was in an old cemetery in Logan County, WV.

Don't Forget

I'm not sure what problem was at this cemetery that led to this sign being posted at the gate. This photo was taken in Lake, WV (Logan County).

Watermelon

This tasty looking platter of watermelon was available at the WV State University graduation reception this past weekend.

Zing Zang Zoom

The Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus performed this past weekend at the Charleston Civic Center in Charleston, WV.

Patient Pachyderms

The Show Must Go On...

The Red Edition of the Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Circus arrived in Charleston, WV today. Elephant handlers unloaded the massive pachyderms from the trains and then paraded them to the Charleston Civic Center to prepare for the shows this weekend.

Daddy Stop....

Saw this sign at the Dairy Queen in Danville, WV over the weekend.

Sweet and Sour

John 15:13

John 15:13 "Greater love hath no man that this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".

Amazing Grace

Day is Done, Gone the Sun

The Kanawha Co. Sheriff's Office Honor Guard stands at rest as a lone trumpeter plays Taps during the funeral of Firefighter Donnie Adkins.

Fallen Brother

I attended funeral services for fallen firefighter Donald "Donnie" Adkins with the Glasgow Volunteer Fire Department today. Donnie gave his life in the line of duty on Saturday March 13, 2010 while performing swiftwater rescues in Raleigh County, WV.

Speed Trap

Disney on Ice

Coldstone Cake

We recently had a cake from Coldstone Creamery for my father and sisters' birthday. It had to be the best cake that I had ever eaten. It was strawberry ice cream layered with red velvet cake and covered with vanilla ice cream and frozen strawberries.

Tepee

We saw this massive tepee at an Indian Store along Interstate 81 in Virginia.

A Rough Knight

This massive stone statue of a medieval knight was built into a pillar inside the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md.

King Sized Drink

This Strawberry Daiquiri at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament was a treat fit for a king (no pun intended). Measuring about 16 inches tall by eight inches in diameter, this drink was well worth the $20.00 paid for it.

Going Medieval On You...

We recently visited Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Hanover, Md. It was a great show that incorporated live entertainment (including sword fights and jousting) with your dinner. The food was pretty good, but be prepared to eat with your hands.

Hold On Or.....

A photo of the store sign at the Lego Outlet in the Arundel Mills Mall in Hanover, Md. The mall there was probably the biggest mall I had ever been in. It had every store you could imagine and then some.