tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.comments2023-08-28T12:06:40.665-04:00Black Swamp CornucopiaBuzz Lightyearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comBlogger459125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-75038732609175641922022-07-26T02:29:32.382-04:002022-07-26T02:29:32.382-04:00Thanks for sharing a Knowledgeable blog,
If you a...Thanks for sharing a Knowledgeable blog,<br /><br />If you are planning a tour with comfort and safety in our private yacht, charter, and sailing catamaran. We are popular for the <strong><a href="https://www.bajawhaleshark.com" rel="nofollow">best whale shark tour cabo</a></strong>. We plan each tour with full dedication and effort. baja whale sharkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388756181230364872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-31547855070991237002016-04-11T20:23:23.801-04:002016-04-11T20:23:23.801-04:00Hello Gary,
Thank you for stopping by my blog, an...Hello Gary,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog, and especially for setting the record straight on this important part of our history. I'm honored that someone who knows the facts took the time to correct me, and I thank you for the time in your comment, which I found very interesting (I love history, and especially the timeframe from the Revolution through about 1840). I will try in the near future, when time permits, to correct the post accordingly.<br /><br />You've shed light on some really interesting topics, and I had not known that L'Enfant was fired from the project of platting D.C. for refusing to modify his plat plans to fit the budget. The list of towns you mentioned as being platted by the Federal Government is of great interest also, and I will have to look up the BLM Records you cited (is it available on the internet?). I wonder why the Federal Gov't platted Croghansville (modern-day Fremont) and Upper Sandusky, but skipped Tiffin (Fort Ball), my home town, at the time circa 1817. Was the platting of Sandusky, OH (not Upper Sandusky) also a Federal Government survey? I've heard about the Kilbourn plat and the street layout/design that has a Masonic square and compass imposed on the plat, but I didn't know if this was also a Federal survey. Thanks in advance if you're able to answer these questions.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-37593436985028592242016-04-11T09:42:57.589-04:002016-04-11T09:42:57.589-04:00Contrary to the "conventional wisdom", C...Contrary to the "conventional wisdom", Charles Pierre L'Enfant did NOT plat the town of Perrysburg, OH. The survey was performed ca. July 1816 by Joseph Wampler and William Brookfield, Deputy United States Surveyors. The location was chosen by Alexander Bourne, through his appointment by Edward Tiffin, Surveyor General of the United States. At this time, L'Enfant was a professor at West Point (NY), was NOT a US Deputy Surveyor, and there is no known documentation to support the claim that he platted Perrysburg. In addition, the Federal Government surveyed many more towns than just two; e.g., Shawneetown, IL; Port Angleles, WA; Juneau, AK; Anchorage, AK; Fort Washington, OH; Upper Sandusky, OH; Croghansville, OH; and many more as documented in the Records of the Bureau of Land Management Section 49.3.6 Records of Surveying Division. L'Enfant was fired from the project of platting Washington DC by the US Congress after refusing to modify it to fit the budget. US Deputy Surveyor Andrew Ellicott was then hired to complete the work of surveying the city and modifying L'Enfant's original design which he had to do from memory as L'Enfant refused to give his plans to the commissioners.Gary L. Frankshttp://engineer9.com/HOME/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-67466181133480742202016-03-28T11:10:42.063-04:002016-03-28T11:10:42.063-04:00Hi cheekeegirl,
Thanks for visiting my blog as we...Hi cheekeegirl,<br /><br />Thanks for visiting my blog as well! Yes, she is our daughter; she is now 12 years old but was 11 when this photo was taken. This was her first experience of Pasko in the Philippines, as well as mine!Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-38592103122820354172016-03-28T02:07:35.619-04:002016-03-28T02:07:35.619-04:00Is she your daughter? pretty girl. Thanks for visi...Is she your daughter? pretty girl. Thanks for visiting my blog site...cheekeegirlhttp://cheekeegirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-11714258533428726852016-03-22T13:46:47.269-04:002016-03-22T13:46:47.269-04:00Dear Teacher Jo,
I apologize that somehow I negle...Dear Teacher Jo,<br /><br />I apologize that somehow I neglected to respond to your comment -- I didn't catch it until today; sorry I've been so late. <br /><br />I can't even begin to imagine how rewarding it would be to be a teacher, especially in the public school setting. There are many things I wanted to say about these kids, and one little girl in particular, in terms of her family's economic hardship in simply permitting her to get an education rather than staying at home to work on the farm. This was a very valuable lesson for all of us, and for our daughter especially. Yes, we truly do care about you there, and I hope that in some way my post can at least illustrate the impact that teachers can have on children even under adverse economic situation (i.e., government doesn't provide enough money for school supplies etc., so teachers often have to supply it out of their own pockets). I salute you and have the utmost respect for you doing what you are doing now and making an impact in the lives of little ones and sacrificing a more lucrative former career - you are right, money cannot compensate for that. I wish for all the best for you and your students; keep up the wonderful work! Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-53320772996333890842016-01-21T23:44:34.380-05:002016-01-21T23:44:34.380-05:00Kumusta Joan, thanks for stopping by my blog! LO...Kumusta Joan, thanks for stopping by my blog! LOL I am glad that you found my little humorous quip there! :-) I look forward to visiting your blog soon. Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-82675855706650831452016-01-21T23:21:57.801-05:002016-01-21T23:21:57.801-05:00That's Ms Universe Gloria Diaz - the "lar...That's Ms Universe Gloria Diaz - the "large woman looking at the elevator attendant!" :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973240773960813306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-65161961482473320042015-12-10T18:07:02.143-05:002015-12-10T18:07:02.143-05:00Hey there! I found your article a really interesti...Hey there! I found your article a really interesting read and i'm glad you mentioned the rules and regulations. The protection of these magical animals really must be the priority of this tourist project. I'm not against the activity, but i definitely think that the regulations need to be tightened to ensure the longevity of the whale sharks. I've written something that might clash a little with what you think, but i'd be interested in your opinion :) http://dontforgettomove.com/swim-with-whale-sharks-in-cebu-oslob/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130550522731142380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-63168388304787052952015-10-29T20:02:33.868-04:002015-10-29T20:02:33.868-04:00Hi Pinay Ramblings,
Great to see you here, thanks...Hi Pinay Ramblings,<br /><br />Great to see you here, thanks for commenting and your kind compliment about the post! I hope to come visit your blog again soon! I hope that next time you go to swim with whale sharks you will have good weather. Hope you'll also go to Oslob in the near future. I would like to go to Bicol sometime and do the same. Take care and best regards.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-23832119425959154992015-10-29T19:59:07.030-04:002015-10-29T19:59:07.030-04:00Hi Kristel,
Thank you for stopping by my blog and...Hi Kristel,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by my blog and your kind comments! That's a great question... since we had a fairly large group, we hired a driver in Cebu City to take us there in a large van, and he watched over our stuff (in the locked van) while we were gone. The small beach-area parking lot at the whale watching tours place was an area that seemed to be quite secure - a number of nearby small restaurants and souvenir shops, so if anyone wanted to break into a car to steal something, he or she would be noticed by a lot of people, but yet it was not crowded with people at all. It was adjacent to a nice little beach resort, so the parking situation was good. I think that if you drove there and locked anything of value in the trunk of your car, it would most likely be fine. If you used motorcycle or pedicab or public transportation to get there, you could probably secure your important stuff in a waterproof container on an around-the-neck lanyard or just use a good ziplock bag.<br /><br />I aim to come check out your blog(s) soon. Take care!Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-73049695683213427582015-10-29T17:32:57.763-04:002015-10-29T17:32:57.763-04:00Sounds like you are good to go then, Victoria, as ...Sounds like you are good to go then, Victoria, as long as it looks good and performs well or requires minimal repair. You're lucky that your husband is mechanically inclined - that is a bit of a learning curve for me. I got mine in I think 2010, and it was already about 22 or 23 years old at that point. 5 years later it is still going strong (knock on wood), and I have done nothing to it other than change the oil, change a belt, drain the fuel at end of season, and clean and lubricate parts. Probably could use a good carburetor cleaning but I haven't had the need to bother with that yet, and I will probably also replace the spark plug. I keep mine in an attached garage, which doesn't get below about 50 degrees F, though. Keep me posted, and I hope it is in good working condition!Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-56287588424590704882015-10-29T14:58:42.930-04:002015-10-29T14:58:42.930-04:00Thanks for your quick reply!! My husband will most...Thanks for your quick reply!! My husband will most certainly want to start her up, and see how she runs before buying her, as he is in the auto industry, and NEVER buys ANYTHING without looking under the hood, and taking it out for a test drive!! He is also very mechanically inclined, so has always serviced and repaired all of our vehicles, snowblower, lawnmower, and other miscellaneous mechanical tools! We will be visiting the snowblower this coming weekend, and if she is cooperative, we'll be bringing her home!! Thanks so much for your advice, and I'm so glad you concur that it could be a very worthwhile purchase!!! I'll keep you posted!!! Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627577386944670206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-36744236211142825012015-10-29T12:27:25.773-04:002015-10-29T12:27:25.773-04:00Hi Nathelie,
Thank you for stopping by to read my...Hi Nathelie,<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by to read my blog, and thanks also for your kind compliment about our daughter! I will have to ask my wife the model of the camera that she used underwater to take these pictures -- I will get back to you and let you know. Yes, this is also the same camera that she used for the entire trip. Wishing you all the best too; I will stop by your blog sometime in the future.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-55002992688322833262015-10-29T12:24:49.253-04:002015-10-29T12:24:49.253-04:00Hi Sheena,
Thanks for stopping by. Unfortunatel...Hi Sheena, <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. Unfortunately I can't get the link to your blog to work... maybe you can post again.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-65715242345520103422015-10-29T12:23:57.869-04:002015-10-29T12:23:57.869-04:00Hi Anne,
Thanks for commenting. I can't reme...Hi Anne,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. I can't remember the name of the restaurant we ate at near the boat departure ramp, but it may have been yours.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-31614408106814875962015-10-29T12:21:20.077-04:002015-10-29T12:21:20.077-04:00Hi Sandy,
Thanks for commenting. I think the Sum...Hi Sandy,<br /><br />Thanks for commenting. I think the Summit Circle Hotel would be about 3 hours away; you should try Oslob!Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-53479908978258193142015-10-29T10:49:25.358-04:002015-10-29T10:49:25.358-04:00PS If indeed it does work, then proceed to get W...PS If indeed it does work, then proceed to get WD40 or an old-fashioned style oil can with machinery oil, and lubricate everything you can get to. Can even access some YouTube videos to see what points should be oiled "under the hood" (can take off a few screws and bolts to take off panels & housing to access places if necessary). Lots of videos on YouTube about how to change belts etc. on Honda HS55 and other relatively minor maintenance.Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-594106430695660092015-10-29T10:40:24.612-04:002015-10-29T10:40:24.612-04:00Hi Victoria! Thanks for stopping by. My immediat...Hi Victoria! Thanks for stopping by. My immediate gut reaction is that $400 is a very good price for such an awesome, quality-built, dependable snow blower, even if it takes a little bit of work to keep it going. So if I were in your shoes and the market for one, I think you couldn't go wrong with the HS55. That being said, I think it would be worthwhile for you ask your neighbors "do you mind if I start it up and give it a try?", then buy some 5W30 oil, a gallon of gas, and fill up the oil properly as well as the gas tank, and give it a try before you purchase it (at least start it up and drive it around a bit without engaging the auger). You can find the owner's manual on line quite easily if you Google it, which will show you how to fill up the oil. It would also be worth the very modest investment ($2.50 at Autozone etc.) to buy the same sparkplug as what is already in the blower; if you don't need it now, you will have a spare. Look inside the gas tank to see that it is not too corroded (a little bit of rust won't hurt). See how it runs and get a feel for how to start it up and work the choke/throttle etc (the instructions are nicely printed on the plate between the handlebars). Note that there is a "foot pedal" to raise the auger up several inches off the ground or go close to the ground for close scraping of snow on asphalt or concrete surfaces -- if you raise it up, you can probably safely test the auger even if there's not snow on the ground. Finally, if everything is a "go" and you do decide to buy the blower (yes, I do think it would be a wise purchase and I do recommend it at that price, as long as it is in good working condition or with minimal repairs needed), you will want to have a spare belt which drives the auger from the engine. Just follow all of the safety advice regarding keeping your limbs etc. away from the auger at all times, and if ever your hubby works on it, always disconnect the spark plug for safety. <br /><br />I'd say that if you could put $0 to less than $150 in any parts or repairs for now, then you will have a much higher quality blower than most on the market today. The new Honda tracked snowblowers easily retail for about $2500 now. <br /><br />All the best of luck with this; keep me posted!Buzz Lightyearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16308241458313232014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-49708552016860684582015-10-29T09:48:12.736-04:002015-10-29T09:48:12.736-04:00Hi Buzz Lightyear!! I am considering buying a more...Hi Buzz Lightyear!! I am considering buying a more powerful snowblower for my husband, and after last winter/early spring, and the almost 4' of snow in a week, I'm sure we really need something bigger than the one we have. It's great for 4-6", but WAY too small for what we dealt with earlier this year. A friend of mine has a Honda HS55, that has not been used in a very long time, was drained of all fluids prior to storage, and has been outside, but carefully covered for a couple of years. She only wants $400.00 for it, and when we uncovered it, it looked like new!! I believe the blower was a bit much for both her and her hubby, as they are both in their 80s, and shouldn't be taxing themselves with a big snow removal job, regardless of the equipment at hand!! Luckily, they have spectacular neighbors who are generous enough to take care of the snow for them!! Do you think this would be a wise purchase?? Everything I've seen about it tells me it's a powerhouse, and I'm sure my hubby would be happy to have it! We also have a big slope for a driveway, and my hubby also likes to take care of some of our neighbor's driveways and walks when there has been a big snowfall. Any tips, concerns, or advice would be greatly appreciated!!! Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627577386944670206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-24825769531349230552015-10-17T20:09:05.665-04:002015-10-17T20:09:05.665-04:00Hi I'm Anne of Tan-awan Oslob Cebu....I wanna ...Hi I'm Anne of Tan-awan Oslob Cebu....I wanna offer my boat after whale watching here in tan-awan, the anadale boat rental services is a pioneering boat rental services in town will serve for your side trip to sumilon island, panglao island, siquijor and apo island.....aside from that we also have our own food house the anadale food corner serving you a delicious filipino foods.<br /><br />for inquiries just text or call at 0932-737-5972 (Anne)<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />AnneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431368361085654271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-51040834473639580272015-09-19T13:43:57.411-04:002015-09-19T13:43:57.411-04:00Awww I wanna try that too! I went to Bicol in hope...Awww I wanna try that too! I went to Bicol in hopes of swimming with the whale sharks but the weather was so bad. Maybe next time I'll go to Oslob instead. Great post by the way! Pinay Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709601500611896925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-42034185448655837702015-09-08T07:29:05.258-04:002015-09-08T07:29:05.258-04:00hello! May I know where you left your personal bel...hello! May I know where you left your personal belongings while doing the whaleshark experience? Thank you! Great post very helpful! <3Tala Valinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327757825004237739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-36766181137670523612015-08-14T10:55:49.200-04:002015-08-14T10:55:49.200-04:00We certainly had a blast there, and you're pro...We certainly had a blast there, and you're proper, we truely did not need to depart the area (as well as the Philippines in popular). There are nevertheless some of components of Boracay that we did not get a risk to explore. I can see why you like Boracay, we sure do too. The seashores are high-quality, and we took a boat to 1 seaside on a aspect of the island that become stunning however now not touristy... Providers were there promoting quite red coral and mother-of-pearl necklaces and capiz crafts...<br /><a href="http://www.jetski-dubai.com/" rel="nofollow">Jet ski</a><br />Lisa Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147609172145692138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4470702409155512628.post-79391715753433654252015-06-22T23:32:57.550-04:002015-06-22T23:32:57.550-04:00Hi Buzz, my first time here to read your blog! Thi...Hi Buzz, my first time here to read your blog! This place is amazing and you have a gorgeous daughter! If you don't mind, can I know what is the model of camera that you used under water? It's the same camera you used for the entire trip? I wish you all the best!Natheliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06014056000046253128noreply@blogger.com