9/17/2009 3:30 pm
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Today I took my bicycle ride around Presque Isle State Park. I left from my house and rode down the hill to the park. The round trip is nearly 17 miles.
For the first time all summer I had to wear a light jacket. It was cool with an Easterly breeze. When I reached the 5.5 mile marker on the all purpose trail I looked to my right and saw the Flagship Niagara sailing with about half of her sails open.
The Niagara was heading towards the channel that separates the Presque Isle Bay from Lake Erie. I was getting near the turn off to the channel so I started to ride fast. The trail took me away from the Niagara's sight but I knew she was out there.
As I rode up to the channel I saw the brig heading out to the East on Erie. I missed her but I didn't miss her majestic sight.
It was nearly 200 years ago that the Brig Niagara helped Oliver Hazard Perry defeat the British in the Battle of Lake Erie during the war of 1812.
I came home and walked down to the beach for a walk and to enjoy the bright sun. By now I could remove the jacket, shirt and T shirt. I looked for the brig but she didn't venture to the West.
Not a sight that I see everyday. It was truly a glorious day.

it's Bob
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9/18/2009 8:13 am |
you are lucky to get a glimpse of what is was like in the past of a majestic ship. very awesome indeed.
stop and smell the flowers along your way. take your shoes off and walk in the grass.
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943 posts 9/18/2009 9:43 am |
Quoting Lornas_back: you are lucky to get a glimpse of what is was like in the past of a majestic ship. very awesome indeed.
It was the first time I've seen her under sail. Absolutely breath taking. I'm proud of my city and the area I call home.
it's Bob
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1810 posts 9/18/2009 11:33 am |
great and very awesome...
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9/18/2009 1:44 pm |
Cool 
A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
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105 posts 9/18/2009 4:27 pm |
Awesome!
strange word in a bizarre world
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7288 posts 9/18/2009 9:41 pm |
truly a gorgeous day! thanks for sharing Bob.
"Running In Heels..."
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943 posts 9/19/2009 3:34 am |
Quoting roshni70: great and very awesome...
Thank you for commenting.
it's Bob
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943 posts 9/19/2009 3:35 am |
Very cool, every time I ride around the peninsula I've looked for the Niagara and finally I got to see her.
it's Bob
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943 posts 9/19/2009 3:36 am |
Hello and welcome to my blog.
it's Bob
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943 posts 9/19/2009 3:37 am |
Thank you for commenting. Today is going to be a cool day but by tomorrow things will heat back up. Autumn is knocking on our doors.
it's Bob
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27221 posts 9/22/2009 12:42 am |
wow 
the most beautiful view is the one I share with you
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943 posts 9/22/2009 5:14 am |
The Niagara is one of what is called Tall ships. From the ground view they appear to stand very tall. It's exciting.
it's Bob
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10/2/2009 5:43 pm |
Happy moon holiday in China today
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5810 posts 10/2/2009 9:46 pm |
WOW!!
She is a beauty 
Wouldn't mind playing skipper on her 
It's nice to be insane when No one is watching
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10/4/2009 5:33 am |
Sounds like an awesome day!
DONNA THE LOVEBUG IN CONNECTICUT
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943 posts 10/4/2009 3:35 pm |
Quoting _Poetdancer_: WOW!!
She is a beauty 
Wouldn't mind playing skipper on her 
Sadly they've taken down her sails and masts for the season. It'll be a while before she sails again.
it's Bob
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943 posts 10/4/2009 3:37 pm |
It was Donna. Things have changed weather wise though. Much like fall here for over a week now.
it's Bob
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4 posts 10/27/2009 5:48 pm |
So beautiful! I have downloaded the picture.Thanks Bob.
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943 posts 10/28/2009 5:21 am |
Quoting Shelly9905: So beautiful! I have downloaded the picture.Thanks Bob.
Thank you Shelly for thinking so. I am using the photo as my desktop theme. It is a lovely picture.
it's Bob
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