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Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)

Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)

Oxford, Chester County [38-15-22]

After more time driving, I saw this LONG bridge!!

Long View Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)
Long View Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)

There was also a waterfall that had geese swimming around, and I had sure that Daddy took a picture for Mommy!

Pump House & Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)
Pump House & Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)

He also found a way to get under the bridge to take this picture:

Looking Underneath Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)
Looking Underneath Pine Grove Covered Bridge (1864)

He is CRAZY!

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Updates

10/18/2012 –Ā Notes from a talk given at the Citadel Credit Union about the Covered Bridges of the Oxford area.

After my presentation, I met many folks and one of those folks was Randy Teel ofĀ RNJ Plaques & Engravings, who had a story about Pine Grove bridge from 1973.

He told me, that he and a friendĀ wereĀ driving home, and as they approached the bridge, they noticed some flames inside the bridge, and as they got closer, it was burning oil rags.

Because there were no cell phones, they had no way to quickly contact any additional help, but were able to use the available 10 gal “Indian” water tanks to put out the fire, then driving on to find a phone to report the incident to the police.

Randy and his friend, continued to drive home, and found another small fire on Ā Bell Bank Bridge, and were able to put this fire out, butĀ decidedĀ not to report it, because it might not look very good.

– Andrew

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Covered Bridges HDR Lancaster County Photo Journal Photography Projects

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (1849)

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (1849)

Kirkwood, Lancaster County [38-36-18]

After stopping at Wawa to get something to drink and eat, we got into the car, and started to drive and drive and drive.

At first we were going fast, because we were on the highway, but after a long time, we turned and turned on to smaller and smaller roads.

Some times it smelled like poop. Yucky!

Finally, we got there, this what I saw…

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Exterior Long View) hdr 01
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Exterior Long View) hdr 01

and Daddy let me help with these…

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Long Interior View) hdr 05
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Long Interior View) hdr 05

and…

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Road Ahead) hdr 11
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Road Ahead) hdr 11

but I did NOT go with him to take this!

White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Underneath) hdr 06
White Rock Forge Covered Bridge (Underneath) hdr 06

then we got back in the car and drove to the next bridge…

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September 3, 2010 – visitPA’s Friday Foto –Ā (Underneath) hdr 06

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What I did on Summer Vacation by Madison

This is my last day of summer vacation, and on Monday, I start the Second grade.

Daddy talked me into driving around to take pictures of Covered Bridges.

They are kinda neat.

– Madison
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Chester County Events Photo Journal Photography Sadsburyville

2010 Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast (Black Walnut Winery)

This started as a typical summer Saturday morning… What are we going to do…

I happen to be on my Facebook wall, when I noticed that the “2010 Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast” was being held today!

So I started to plot out the various Chester County wineries, and decided on trying the Black Walnut Winery in Sadsburyville.

I called an old friend, Ben, to see what he was doing, and he agreed that it would be fun to join us.

Madison, Logan and I got to Black Walnut Winery around 3pm, checked in, got some snacks and drinks and easily found a table near the front of the stage with some live music.

Black Walnut Winery (002) - Live Music

Black Walnut Winery (002) – Live Music

Slowly more people arrived, and some started to dance…

Black Walnut Winery (049) - Dancing and Music

Black Walnut Winery (049) – Dancing and Music

Black Walnut Winery (054) - Dancing and Music

Black Walnut Winery (054) – Dancing and Music

When the Official time approached, Lance Castle (Owner), got up on the stage and started the proceedings…

Black Walnut Winery (083) - Toast from Lance Castle (Owner)

Black Walnut Winery (083) – Toast from Lance Castle (Owner)

the view from backstage…

Black Walnut Winery (088) - Backstage View

Black Walnut Winery (088) – Backstage View

and onto the “Formal” group picture!

Black Walnut Winery (090) - On stage View

Black Walnut Winery (090) – On stage View

and finally the “money maker” shot!

Black Walnut Winery panorama Group 02

Black Walnut Winery panorama Group 02

Don’t let this “thumbnail” image deceive.

The original image is 8525 x 2849 pixels (or approximately 118 inches by 39 inches), and used three different images “stitched” together in a panorama!

Thanks to all the Folks at Black Walnut for the GREAT time!

– Andrew
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Black Walnut Winery – World Record?

I had never beenĀ to Black Walnut Winery before, but after reading about the attempt on the Guinness Book of World Record online, I thought it might be kind of fun to check out.

It was a sunny day and a perfect temperature of this outdoor event, and as you can see, there was a good crowd earlyĀ on, and it grewĀ during the afternoon!

Black Walnut Winery - Guinness Book of World Record Attempt - "Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting" - Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast
Some of the folks at Black Walnut Winery for the Guinness Book of World Record Attempt – “Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting” – Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast

Plus there was music…

Dancing…

And at the appointed time, Co-Owner, Lance Castle, announced the Record Breaking (?) Toast at 4:00 pm…

Black Walnut Winery - Guinness Book of World Record Attempt - "Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting" - Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast
Lance Castle announcing the Toast for the Guinness Book of World Record Attempt for “Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting” during the Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast

And here is our Contribution/Documentation forĀ the Record Breaking (?) Event!

Black Walnut Winery - Guinness Book of World Record Attempt - "Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting"
Be sure to Click on the Image to get the BIG PICTURE! (8528×2849)

with MOREĀ images!

Black Walnut Winery - Guinness Book of World Record Attempt - "Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting" - Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast
More Documentation of the crowd!
Black Walnut Winery - Guinness Book of World Record Attempt - "Largest ever simultaneous wine tasting" - Great Pennsylvania Wine Toast
Lance Castle at his best!

As you can see, everyone is having a good time!

But did we set a Record?

If you have info, PLEASE let me know!

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