OK, so it’s not exactly as big a deal as the Chunnel, the Boston Tunnel or the Wilson Bridge, but in my neck of the woods this is newsworthy. I haven’t seen anything in the FNP about it, so I though I would provide my version of a photojournalistic update for anyone who might be interested.
In mid-July signs were posted along both ends of Ball Road announcing the road would be closed from 7/24 to 8/24 for construction.
Ball Road is a popular cut through from the Target/FSK Mall area to points east like New Market, Green Valley and Lake Linganore.
East bound traffic on Ball Road can proceed as normal if heading to destinations on Reels Mill Rd, but the road is closed immediately east of Reels Mill.
West bound Ball Road traffic can by-pass Ball Road and stay on Ijamsville Road to Route 80 (Fingerboard) or detour on Tabler Road to 355 just north of the Urbana city.
This what the Big Dig looked like yesterday:
Although the project was inconvenient for us personally, the delay has caused a lot of problems with school bus service. It was supposed to be done before school started, but word from the bus drivers (the three our kids have used thus far as the transportation department tries to figure out routes to get around the detour) is that it’s at least another 30 days.I would concur with that assessment.
Although this creek is usually just a trickle, it can be a problem in storms. I also think it’s necessary in anticipation of continued sprawl development in Urbana.
Categories: Growth · News · Photos
Categories: People · Photos
Here is another e-mail forward mentioning Frederick that I received. I’m not sure if it’s true, but it sure is weird.
Bill owns a company that manufactures and installs car wash systems. (Magic Wand Car Wash Systems, just in case you want to buy one.) Bill’s company installed a car wash system in Frederick, Md. Now understand that these are complete systems, including the money changer and money taking machines. The problem started when the new owner complained to Bill that he was losing significant amounts of money from his coin machines each week. He went as far as to accuse Bill’s employees of having a key to the boxes and ripping him off. Bill just couldn’t believe that his people would do that, so they setup a camera to catch the thief in action. Well, they did catch him on film!
That’s a bird sitting on the change slot of the machine
The bird had to go down into the machine, and back up inside to get to the money!
That’s three quarters he has in his beak! Another amazing thing is that it was not just one bird — there were several working together. Once they identified the thieves, they found over $4000 in quarters on the roof of the car wash and more under a nearby tree.
And you thought you heard of everything by now!!!
Can you confirm or deny this forward? If so leave a comment.
Categories: Photos · Weird
Here are some pictures of the aftermath from the fire in Dearbought last week.
If you want to make a donation to the families affected by the fire send them to the address in the picture above.
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My postings to FredNet have been sporadic lately. The reason being I recently became a daddy.
Our son, Liam, was born five weeks early. So between doctor ordered bed rest, the birth, and countless visits to the Special Care Nursery we basically lived in Frederick Memorial Hospital for three weeks straight. During those three weeks the staff at FMH was great to us and our son.
Liam is home now and doing great and we have FMH to thank. So to the nurses and doctors of the birthing center, family center, and the Special Care Nursery my family is truly grateful for all you have done.
Thank You!
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According to WBAL:
The National Weather Service said minor flooding is occurring in western Maryland and moderate flooding is expected later Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Monocacy river near Frederick is expected to rise above flood stage Tuesday morning and continue to rise through noon. The level will fall below flood stage late Tuesday afternoon.
I walked down to the Monocacy river this morning and took some pictures, see below.
Here is a picture of the same spot last September.
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This past Sunday me and my posse went to the 35th Annual Maple Syrup Making Demonstration at Cunningham Falls State Park. We gobbled down pancakes with maple syrup (of course) while listening to a bluegrass band (yee-haw). We also watched a maple syrup making demo until the rain started. I was able to snap this picture before we got washed out.
Even without maple syrup Cunningham Falls State Park is a pretty cool place to go. Check it out on a sunny day.
Categories: Photos · Things To Do
