Northern Kentucky Invasion

I suppose it was bound to happen but it seems Northern Kentucky has been invaded by the Segways. Wish I could say this was the only time I saw them here over the weekend but it was not.

Cincinnati Reds Fireworks 25-Jul-14

Another good weekend so far. last night my daughters perfect timing to visit led us to Riverside Drive to watch the Reds fireworks, another fabulous event. Thank you Cincinnati Reds and sponsors.

2014 Kenton County Demolition Derby

Let me start out by saying the demolition derby was a good time, I would recommend it. The only down side to it all is that it only had one main event. I will still go next year and hope the other county fairs have them as well. The rides were lacking although not for the little kiddies, I didn't even bother with any nighttime photography, food was good and the prices were extremely reasonable, I had 2 hot dogs, onion rings, chocolate fudge and a soft pretzel, Greg had pulled pork sandwich, some kind of chips that were excellent, of course I had to try one, he had fudge too and later on a burger, my suggestion would be to walk around completely before choosing, I missed the rib eye sandwich stand. The price to get in was $10.00 which in my opinion is a little pricey.So my rating on a scale of 1-5? 3.50. Better rides more derbies, bring the price down to $8.00 and for the love of God if any from the event who may be a volunteer, or committee member is reading is this...please have recycle containers, I couldn't find any, after all that I will gladly give it a 5. So far Boone County has the lead in county fairs, next one is the Campbell County Fair which is July 28th-Aug. 4th.

Never heard of City Nights TV but apparently this guy is doing some commentary about the fair from that show. 

 These rides were basically it for the adults.

 I'm all for golf carts but don't you think it's a little embarrassing to have a blue light on top of it officers

 These little guys started the derby, the first 3 minutes were cute then it was....zzzzzzzzzzzzz.

 Yay let the derby begin!!!

 Somebody lose an axle?

Greg picked the winner. He said it was going to be hard to beat a station wagon, he was right. I really thought the DRD car was going to win, I think he ended up in 4th.

Kenton County Fair

Kenton County Fair is being held this week, tonight I'm heading to the Demolition Derby so stay tune for upcoming photos and if you get a chance bring the family out one day this week, I'm sure everyone will have a good time.

Off of Locust Pike Visited Late Winter 2014

If you head on down RT. 177 not to far after the 275 underpass will you find a road on the left called Locust Pike. It is actually a road to discover with many little roads that will take you to the top of the hill. Locust Pike also follows the Licking River,a little park and boat ramp allows you to get up close and personal with the Licking. Not a bad little spot for a picnic. Eventually Locust Pike comes to an end but an easy turn around gets you heading back. 

On my way back up on an incline, I passed this oh so adorable ready to sell home. Yes I am being facetious, With the amount of over grown um weeds you can tell it has been abandoned for some time.

Looking at the inside and what I think is wall paper I am hoping this house has been abandoned for decades. You get another clue by the old tv set. See all the garbage bags? I was afraid to look in any of them, the reality is I couldn't get myself to even go in. I always made a promise to myself that if I am going to explore the inside of any abandoned building I would have boots and gloves on. Okay what can I say I'm a little wimpy.

I really can't imagine why a house would be left in this condition as this one has, clearly the previous occupant had some major issues, or the house has become a dumping ground and a place to vandalize.

Stewartsville Revisited

Back in March of 2013 I visited a small town that my GPS couldn't even find. Stewartsville, KY, as far as I can tell doesn't have its' own town, I believe technically they are considered a part of Williamstown. which has a much larger population with a town that is full of history. Stewartsville is your typical farming community, very few houses with lots and lots of land, sometimes as far as the eye can see. In 2013 I remember passing this house several times before I actually had the nerve to stop, when I finally did I met the new owner Eugene. The previous owner died and had absolutely no family, Eugene became the lucky owner of his estate. The house for those of you that do not remember did not have an indoor bathroom,  what the estate did have was a lot of acreage, I'm hoping Eugene has been able to pay the property taxes I would hate to have this beautiful piece of land own by the county, that would be such a waste.

At the time I took this photo Eugene didn't wish to be photographed, I managed to shoot one from the hip, gotcha anyway Eugene.

The house below I photographed again in March of 2013, I thought it was pretty beat up back then....

 ...but now with no one keeping it up which includes the grass, it is really falling apart.

I never could understand the reason why the porch swing was so high...

 ...I think Eugene must have thought the same thing and had it removed.

During the winter months this is where the previous owner stored his food...

...what a difference 16 months make.

Cincinnati Reds Fireworks 11-Jul-14

I tried a different location again, these photos were taken on Riverside Dr. This might be my location for the rest of the season. Hope you enjoy. Looks like this could be another busy weekend with the Kenton County Fair as the main event. I just love fried dough and soft pretzels oh and of course photographing the rides. Oops just checked the dates for the fair and it looks like it doesn't start until the 14th.