Mahoning Valley Race Course - Steel Valley Sprint Day!

Too Much Kiki coming back to get her picture taken. After winning Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Distaff Stakes Race. Her jockey was Irad Ortiz Jr. My brother and I got to attend the races at Mahonng Valley Race Course, on Monday November 24th. We had a good day trip to enjoy the best race card run at the Mahonning Valley meet. The feature race was the $300,000 Steel Valley Sprint. This race was won by Faster Gator, who was ridden by jcokey Jevian Toledo. Faster Gator had won his prep race at Mahonning Valley, and it was a big advantage for him, on winning this very prestigious race! Here are some more photos I took during our visit enjoying the racing at Mahoning Valley Race Course!

Master Stakes event at Presque Isle Downs

 The Friday night during our mini vacation in Erie PA. Was to enjoy the Master Stakes night at Presque Isle Downs, Racetrack. 

We enjoyed the races Presque Isle Downs, however we could not come up the winner of the Master Stakes won by Gal In A Rush, ridden by Joel Rosario. 

Youalmosthadme ridden to victory by Flavien Prat

 Leftnateawalkin winner of the 3rd race ridden to victory by Rosario Montanez

The hard working pony outriders. The beginning of the 2nd race.

The winner of the 2nd race Prince of Ayrshire ridden by Scott Spieth

 

Winner of the 4th race Starship Empire ridden by Pablo Morales

The Erie Zoo

 

The city of Erie, PA has a very nice small zoo. We did pay the zoo a nice visit. The admission cost for seniors is $10. A bargain at today's inflated prices. I have included my photos from our enjoyed visit, of the very nice Erie Zoo!

Presque Isle State Park

 My brother and I enjoyed a short trip to visit Erie PA. One of the highlights of the trip. Was our visits to the unique and very beauitful Presque Isle State Park. This scenic and very beauitful place. Is a perfect place to enjoy nature. It is a perfect place to hike, or ride your bike. As the park juts out into Lake Erie. I have included some of my best photos.

Vermont- A Very Special State of Mind!

I'm home now from getting the chance to enjoy another week. Enjoying living my life in the State of Vermont. This special location has become a very happy part of enjoying my life. Since my very first visit to Vermont. During the first week of October 2007. As the problems of our human world continue to become more complicated. As the governments of the so called democracies. Are not taking any of the problems that plague mankind. Very seriously. All of the democratic governments of today. Seem to care about. Is there benefits and pay they receive. For contributing nothing to protect and preserve our human society. All the governments seem to care about is creating more division among us human beings. And at the same time, trying to remain in political power. Enough of writing negative thoughts. I'm so pleased and thankful. I got the chance to enjoy Vermont again. I would like to thank friend and fellow traveller Steve for being apart of this journey. I would to also thank my very reliable and very durable 2008 Toyota Corolla for being our transportation for this great trip! I would like to thank my two Peugeot mountain bikes for being fun to ride during this holiday. I have enjoyed so much fun and pleasure enjoying the State of Vermont. For once you arrive in the Green Mountain State. You get to hid away from all of the problems that are now getting worse in our human society. The beauty of Vermont and tranquility created by all of the Green Beauty. Will relax your mind and spirt. Breathing in all of the clean air, during your visit. Will help you feel better, and renew your spirt to continue to enjoy your life. Steve and I completed 5 bike rides during our holiday in Vermont. Three 8 mile bikes ride on VT. Route 100, we got to ride the 10.6 mile Rec Path in Stove, and enjoyed a 13 miles ride on the Burington Bike Path, located on Lake Champlain. I enjoyed my idyllic swim in very beautiful and special Blueberry Lake. Being in love with the State of Vermont. Is similar to having a loving and special relationship with a very nice and very beautiful woman. Treat her well and she will always remain beautiful and treat you back with lots of love and respect. I have included some photos from my recent holiday in the Land of Green. The very beautiful and very special State of Vermont. Always remember. Yes Vermont is a USA State. But in getting the chance to enjoy being and living in Vermont. Will always help to create. You being in a Very Special State of Mind!

Quechee Gorge

The White River

The Warren Store

The Rec Path Stove

Biking Vt. Route 100

Lake Champlain

The Burlington Bike Path