Applefest 2009 Part IV (Apple Frogs and More)

I thought this Apple and Peanut Butter Frog craft and snack was a pretty nifty idea. My grandsons sure liked them.



Here they are working on one of the many free crafts they had for the kids.



There is always plenty to see and do at the Applefest.



There was even a Kiddie Tractor Pull.



My favorite Marshmallow Gun Vendor (son Tyler and his friend Ryan) were back at it.



I lost track on how many pictures I took for this next one, trying to capture a marshmallow coming out of the gun. As you can see I was unsuccessful.



The woodcarvers and their carvings are always interesting. I found this beaver quite funny.



My favorite picture of the day were these Honey Bears.



And yes there are still more Applefest pictures to come.

Applefest 2009 Part III (Car Show)

The annual car show was just getting underway while I was there.



Of course Betty Boop was in attendance. It's hard to pass on taking her picture whenever I find her. I promise the next time to do a full feature and to include the truck and trailer



I just love shooting old hood ornaments.



This car had a very interesting story.

Applefest 2009 Part II (People)

While attending this years Applefest, I took a few people pictures some candid and some not so candid. Pictured above are Mitchell, my nephew's son and my son Tony and his girlfriend Ashley.



Here's another one of Tony helping out at the Dunk-Tank.



I just love the blue eyes of Trinity, My nephews daughter, peaking out from behind the mask she made.

I missed the contest but caught this young man still hula-hooping afterwards.



I thought this picture of the vendor standing in her sea of mums made for colorful shot.



This one I will simply title King of the Skateboard.



I'm not sure what this guys story is, but I guess he didn't what his picture taken in all his fancy dress.



My favorite picture of the day was this one I captured of a UC Bearcat Fan.



The crops are little tighter than I like on some of these but I was walking around with my Canon 100mm lens.

Applefest 2009 Part 1

Here are some pictures from Sidney's 2009 Applefest. This is Part One of probably a Three Part post.



Of course you can't have an Applefest without apples. There were these and plenty of apple pies and dumplings. And of course apple butter and apple cider.



There was a corn-hole tournament in progress while I was there.





I don't know why but I take a picture like this every year. Must be a Fall thing.



This guy looks a little corn-fused.



More pictures to come in my next post.

Moulton Days

The following post was given to me by Lee Miller.



Trinity Lutheran Church, Moulton, OH is a friendly place to worship.





This year, rather than the traditional bible school, it was decided to have a two-day experience of worship, learning, fun and food.





There was something for everyone, from the very oldest to the youngest member. A good time was had by all, as was attested to by a little fellow that, whenever he saw me with my camera, he posed. The last time I saw him, he didn’t, and I asked him why not. “Because I am tired out”, was the answer. The inflatable obstruction course, which was a hit for all, had gotten the best of him.







I think we all came away with a greater sense of community and are looking forward to next year.

Celina Lake Festival

This post was submitted by Lee Miller.

Celina, Ohio hosts the Celina Lake Festival the later part of July. Held on the banks of Grand Lake St.Marys, it is attended by people from Celina and the surrounding area, as well as people from out of state.



Food, rides and visiting with old friends along the lake is a pleasant attraction for a weekend. Throw in an auto show, home town parade and the amphibian cars and a wonderful weekend can be held by all.