Duffy's Spring-ish Voyage: Part 30

Some fun random things from Ohio.

Duffy at Tim Horton's! DONUT

These old factory-looking buildings are common in Ohio.

Then we went back to my aunt's beautiful house.

Which has a lot of things made out of metal!
 

"Look at the foliage!" said Shellie May.

 She enjoyed swinging from the light fixture.

"You are a modern-day Tarzan," I said.

"I do not know what that means," she replied.

Shellie May brings love too!

She has a bit of musical talent, actually..the bear in the background doesn't seem to mind her playing, anyway!

Duffy's Spring-ish Voyage - Part 27

Tiny Duffy and I are still on the then-101-year-old Great Lakes Freighter the James M. Schoonmaker!

From the guide: "You are now viewing the ship's navigational space known as the Pilothouse. This space was manned by a navigational officer and wheelsman, as well as the Captain at any given time. Upon her launching this vessel was the platform for many industry "firsts" which included her being the first Great Lakes vessel to have: wireless telegraph, dual steering gear systems, a general alarm system, and an engine direction indicator.

"Whee, I'm a captain!" said Tiny Duffy.

Outside, Tiny Duffy's magnets again came in very handy in the wind.

So Titanic-y.

The scenery was pretty, too.

"SAVE ME!"

"See you next time!"

Duffy's Spring-ish Voyage - Part 26

Tiny Duffy and I are still on the then-101-year-old Great Lakes Freighter the James M. Schoonmaker!

"There sure are a lot of bathrooms on this ship!" said Tiny Duffy.

"Wow! So pretty down there!"

Tiny Duffy grunted. "Don't worry! I will open the door for you!"

A placard read, "You are  now in the Observation Room on the 'Texas Deck.' This room was designed to resemble the round room at the forward end of the Mississippi River steamers called the 'Texas Room.' This space was strictly  for passenger relaxation and offered a 360 degree view. The Schoonmaker and her sister ship the William P. Snyder Jr. were the only two ships in Great Lakes history to have such a room which was often referred to as the 'passenger's pilothouse.'"

 "Wow! This is a fancy place!"

 I do believe we were looking out at downtown Toledo.

We could have had even more fun if it weren't so windy! But Tiny Duffy was a very good companion to bring.

Since there are magnets in his paws.

Looking back at the Observation Room!

My parents' roof has one of those turbine things! It is shorter, though, and not green.

I'm not sure what the signal flags say. If Tiny Duffy knew, he didn't tell me.

This is one of my favorite photos of Tiny Duffy.

Duffy's Spring-ish Voyage - Part 25

Tiny Duffy and I are still on the 101-year-old Great Lakes Freighter the James M. Schoonmaker!

Sometimes it is very handy to have magnets in your paws.

This looks like some kind of clock and/or radio...

It was a fairly small space, so basically you'd explore a few rooms, then go up a steep flight of stairs!

From the guide signs (except my photo had a glare):

The Captain's Cabin was one of the finest spaces aboard the ship as it offered an exceptional deck view in addition to its luxury. Also, note the (illegible) unique dresser. If you were to (illegible) on your floor at home it would lean to one side. Each piece of furniture woodwork aboard the vessel was custom crafted to the exact curvature of the ship.

"Wow!" said Tiny Duffy.

One of the neatest things was that since it was a work-in-progress, the drawers tended to open. And tended to be stocked with necessary supplies for restoration, like light bulbs (if I recall correctly). I assume when it opens with the maritime museum in the area, it will be a bit more secured.

For some unknown reason I felt compelled to take a picture of this.