About this blog
We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: October 2007
Happy Dia de los Muertos!
OK, so I know I promised orb pictures for Halloween today, but after going through my photo files, I realize that I must have taken those three years ago — before I was organized with my pictures — and so … Continue reading
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Spook-tacular spots to visit
It’s the time of year when everyone wants to be scared. For wimps like me, the local haunted house is more than enough fright for one season. But those with a little more courage, time and money might want to … Continue reading
Welcome to York…
… but don’t come in! Jack Dyson of Spring Garden Township took this photograph heading west on East Market Street in York at his wife’s urging. “She loves the irony of the signs,” he wrote.
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Trip to the Marine Corps Museum
The Hanover YMCA is sponsoring a bus trip to the National Marine Corps Museum in Virginia on Nov. 8th. The bus will leave the Value City Parking lot at 6:45 a.m. Participants will be on their own to tour the … Continue reading
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Does Ellen read this blog?
So, Ellen DeGeneres is challenging her viewers to convince her to visit and broadcast live from their town. What’s she calling the program? Wish You Were Here. Hmmm. Sounds familiar… Anyway, here’s how it works. Viewers go online at http://ellen.aol.com … Continue reading
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Mowing over their customers
Virginia Gibson of Fawn Township spotted this lawn mower on top of a country store in Fawn Grove earlier this month. Seen a funny/odd/unusual/witty sign? Send it to jvogelsong@ydr.com along with your name, the municipality you live in, and when … Continue reading
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Visiting York’s sister cities
Larry Mitzel poses for a photo with a Smart car in Frankfurt, Germany, during a European trip in July. He and Norma Jean Mitzel, both of York Township, enjoyed an 18-day trip to Germany and France, during which they visited … Continue reading
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It sure is!
Mike Maloney of Windsor Township snapped this photo a couple of years ago behind the Queensgate shopping center in York Township. That’s some serious rust on there! Send us a photo of a sign you’ve spotted that made you do … Continue reading
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Life’s nice in Nice
Sherri Snyder, vice president of Bailey Travel in York, poses for a photo on a hilltop above the port of Nice, France, while on a Royal Caribbean cruise in September. In addition to the stop in France, the cruise ship … Continue reading
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No worried wildlife here
Michael Russo of York Township snapped a picture of this sign in London’s Hyde Park in June.
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