52 Rising Delaware - Thursday, February 21th, 2008
February 21, 2008
When rains come,
these tides will rise.
As days pass,
these will subside.
51 Afro Duck Stare Down - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008
February 20, 2008
I’ve seen this guy several times while strolling the canal path and it’s always the same deal. I took this shot at my own peril.
“You lookin’ at me?” Swimming closer to the shore, he says, flicking his beek up and down.
“No, I’m just walking on the canal, pal. Take it easy.” I reply, hesitating a bit.
“No… I SAID - are you lookin’ at ME!?” He says with those beady, squinted duck eyes.
“No,” I say, backing up. “Uh… I’m … just walking on the canal buddy… Minding my own business.”
Then there’s usually this uncomfortable silent stare down thing before I have to yield the path or just keep walking.
A little touchy about the bad hair day thing, perhaps?
50 Log Jam on the Delaware - Tuesday, February 19th, 2008
February 19, 2008
Lifeless trees on holiday
basking in the sun.
On risen tide they float away
until their journey’s done.
49 Duck on the Canal - Monday, February 18th, 2008
February 18, 2008
It was a perfect day for a walk on the canal. I found this duck checking out the northern view of the canal. I’m not sure what species he is but he definitely looked worse for wear. I decided to take him home and clean him up while he recuperates. I’m thinking he may be able to help out with photo shoots in the future.
48 Patterson Farm - Sunday, February 17th, 2008
February 17, 2008
The Patterson Farm will be a permanently protected, sustainable resource that will provide agricultural, open space, historic and educational benefits to the citizens of Lower Makefield Township. The ultimate use of the farm will be determined by the township in collaboration with farmers, non-governmental organizations and citizens.
The farm will provide present and future generations education on how food is grown, encourage access to fresh, healthy produce and provide a place for residents to appreciate the open space and beauty of a working farm.
- From the Patterson Farm Strategic Vision - Final Report, prepared by:
Jeffrey L. Marshall
47 Deep Red Shed - Saturday, February 16th, 2008
February 16, 2008
Protect my tools
from Summer’s rain
and guard my feed
from sleet’s refrain.
Light my way
when darkness falls
and store my gear
’til duty calls.
46 The New Continental Tavern - Friday, February 15th, 2008
February 15, 2008
Good Food, Good Fellowship - these are some of the goals Frank Lyons (pictured here) has for the New Continental Tavern. As promised, I’m posting more photos from my visit to the unfinished Tavern. A bit of a twist however, as I’m posting them in slide show / movie format. I’ve compiled the photos from my visit with Frank and Pat into a video and posted it on YouTube.
Enjoy your Friday!
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Note: Click the YouTube link to view a larger version of the video.
45 Glass from the Past - Thursday, February 14th
February 14, 2008
These bottles were unearthed from a small room under the first floor of the Continental Tavern. The room doesn’t appear to have any door and was most likely accessed through a trap door in the floor. Most of the bottles found are prohibition era and tell an amazing story about the building’s history.
Pat Brennan of PMB Contracting is the lead contractor on the Continental Inn construction project and introduced me to the new Proprietor, Frank Lyons. Frank and Pat were kind enough to give me a tour of the new establishment. While we toured, Frank provided some fantastic stories and insight into the buildings past and his exciting vision of its future.
I’m going to post a gallery of some of the photos later this week as well as sharing with you what I learned while talking with Frank and Pat.
Stay Tuned…
