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Dedicated To The Memory Of Reverdy Lewin Orrell, Jr. (1920 - 2006) |
Vacation 2008 – Photos #11
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
Here's your answer from yesterday. It's a whale. In these 3 photos you'll see the whale starting a head first dive for fish. However, in yesterday's photos you'll notice that they come back to the surface on their back with their mouths open. The seagulls are there just waiting for a few fish to pop out of the whale's mouth
Stations of the Cross – # 15 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 15 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
The 15th Station of the Cross is rarely found on display in most churches. It is considered the completeness for the stations. There are also other variiations of the stations of the cross, which I will be writting about when time permits.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #10
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
Do you know what the following photos are of? Answer will be posted tomorrow.
Stations of the Cross – # 14 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 14 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Tomorrow there will be a rare treat. St. Jude Shrine had a 15th Station of the Cross. The 15th station is the resurrection, but is rarely put up in churches.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #9
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
These 3 photos were taken at the entrance to the castle.
Stations of the Cross – # 13 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 13 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #8
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
One of the main reasons the castle was built was that John Jay Hammond, Jr. loved organs and wanted a house large enough to have a room where he could have a huge organ. No, it's not a 'Hammond Organ' and he is not related to that branch of the Hammond family according to a tour guide.
Stations of the Cross – # 12 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 12 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Chocolate Mousse Improvements - #4
We've had some improvements done to Chocolate Mousse in West Virginia. Here is a photo.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #7
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
The Hammond Castle is located in Gloucester, MA. It was one of the highlights of the trip. I really enjoyed touring this medieval castle (although built in the 1900's).
John Jay Hammond, Jr. built the castle and had a fantastic background as the second most prolific inventor (behind Thomas Edison). I don't have any direct line Hammonds in my genealogy database, although I have several in my collateral lines (cousins, etc).
In one of the rooms there was a pedigree of both John & his wife. I noticed that his ancestry went back through Anne Arundel County, Maryland, which was of the larger populations of the Hammond family. I have not yet located an online pedigree of John to determine if we tie in as cousins.
Stations of the Cross – # 11 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 11 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #6
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
Here is a close-up of the tree pressing against the house, that was talked about in yesterday's blog entry.
Here's something you don't see today. It's called a 'Gentleman's Door'. Notice how thin it is.
By the same token, you won't see a door like this today either. It's called a 'Lady's Door' and is much wider than the gentlemen's door. No, it has nothing to do with women being 'wider' than men. In early America, women wore large hoop skirts. Therefore, they needed a larger door.
Stations of the Cross – # 10 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 10 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #5
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
We stayed at the Fairfield Inn in Glouchester. This house was built in 1790.
Take a close look at this photo. The tree has grown out of the foundation and is pressing against (and supporting) the second floor.
Stations of the Cross – # 9 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 9 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #4
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
One of the real highlights of the trip was visiting with some of Nora's relatives.
Bill Skerry, George Skerry, Joe Skerry, Mary Fontaine (all brothers & sister). Only Fr. Don is missing from this photo.
Joe Skerry, Monica Skerry (Bill's wife), Bill Skerry, George Skerry, Nora, Reb. Seated is Mary Fontaine.
Fr. Don Skerry, Joe Skerry, George Skerry.
Nora comes from a wonderful family. It was a pleasure to see everyone again!
Stations of the Cross – # 8 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 8 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
A fawn followed this beagle home -- right through the doggie door -- in the Bittinger, MD area. The owner came home to find the visitor had made himself right at home. This hit the 6 o'clock news big time.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #3
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
Nora, her Dad, and I, in front of the U.S.S. Constitution.
Here is the famous 'Old North Bridge' in Concord, MA.
Stations of the Cross – # 7 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 1 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #2
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
Naturally I had to stop at Cheers and have a beer with Norm.
Here is a nice photo of the U.S.S. Constitution.
Stations of the Cross – # 6 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 6 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Vacation 2008 – Photos #1
In July, 2008, Nora, her father (George Skerry) and I took a week and a half vacation to the northeast. Here are a few photos.
I like this photo I took looking up at the mast of the Constitution.
Here's Nora, her Dad (George Skerry) and I at the U.S.S. Constitution
Stations of the Cross – # 5 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 5 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Stations of the Cross – # 4 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 4 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Stations of the Cross – # 3 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 3 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Stations of the Cross – # 2 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 2 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Stations of the Cross – # 1 St. Jude Shrine
Here is Station of the Cross # 1 from the St. Jude Shrine on Paca Street in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 16th to September 30th.
Nora and I attended their Saturday Noon Mass in May. The church itself isn’t very large; however, it is beautiful.
Stations of the Cross – # 14 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 14 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 13 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 13 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 12 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 12 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 11 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 11 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 10 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 10 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 9 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 9 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 8 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 8 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 7 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 7 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 6 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 6 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Here's a photo and Jackson and his Daddy feeding the deer at the West Virginia White House.
Stations of the Cross – # 5 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 5 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 4 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 4 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 3 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 3 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 2 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 2 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Stations of the Cross – # 1 Sacred Heart of Jesus
Here is Station of the Cross # 1 from Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church on Conkling Avenue in Baltimore City, Maryland. This series will run from September 2nd to September 15th.
I photographed a wedding at this church somewhere around 1978-1981. I remember at the time being struck by its beauty.
Here's another photo of Jackson Reverdy Orrell showing off his hat.
Stations of the Cross – # 14 Roman Catholic Church of the Crucifixion
Here is Station of the Cross # 14 from the Roman Catholic Church of the Crucifixion – Scott Street Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This series will run from August 19th to September 1st.
This is our home church. Nora is already a member and I will be starting catechism class soon.
