tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51522882012-02-18T17:25:41.247-05:00Marshall Karp's BlogMy Corner of this UniverseMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.comBlogger4751100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-69928536242689235882011-12-26T08:20:00.000-05:002011-12-26T08:24:42.973-05:00Christmas Day 2011Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-38527832841946722672011-12-25T09:05:00.002-05:002011-12-25T09:09:39.317-05:00Merry Christmas and God Bless Us EveryoneMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-62553082431077441062011-12-25T08:57:00.001-05:002011-12-25T09:05:26.583-05:00Christmas Eve 2011Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-1064649067099566232011-12-07T07:34:00.002-05:002011-12-07T07:41:13.129-05:00Pearl Harbor Day 2011My father was in the military and stationed at Pearl Harbor during World War II. Here is my father's incredible eyewitness testimony of the events of December 7, 1941.Sadly, my father passed away August 7, 2011. I will never forget him as he was the greatest man that I ever knew. We must never forget the event that led to the United States involvement in World War II. GodMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-75142471452562379302011-12-01T15:47:00.001-05:002011-12-01T15:47:47.561-05:00Christmas Tree at Akron Canton AirportMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-22417642357700221352011-11-24T09:53:00.000-05:002011-11-24T09:55:16.583-05:00Thanksgiving 2011Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-30256777628714314232011-11-11T07:54:00.001-05:002011-11-11T07:56:16.094-05:00Veterans Day 2011Honoring the memory of my father and all who serve.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-2895954589072109862011-10-01T10:47:00.002-04:002011-10-01T11:01:47.254-04:00Vicki Lawrence and Mama - A Two Woman ShowElaine and I went to the Palace theater last night to watch Vicki Lawrence and Mama. Vicki is a real entertainer, she tells funny stories, really funny one-liners, and sings and dances. We laughed and laughed and enjoyed ourselves immensely for a fun night out.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-87584277420659788902011-09-11T17:05:00.001-04:002011-09-11T17:29:08.366-04:00Elaine and I at the Cleveland ZooMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-15151735999575957242011-09-11T16:57:00.000-04:002011-09-11T17:05:18.159-04:00Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-53837242416047137342011-09-11T16:46:00.001-04:002011-09-11T16:57:26.437-04:00Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-28690837149874783132011-09-11T16:36:00.001-04:002011-09-11T16:46:13.955-04:00Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-72569257447466542052011-09-01T10:02:00.002-04:002011-09-01T10:05:44.141-04:00Another Fort Lauderdale Photo
This is taken by one of my dive buddies, Michelle from Canada. You can see me with my underwater videocamera and I am holding the dive flag rope. Oh, also you can see my Sears Craftsman Dive Gloves.
Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-13163413166774380812011-08-14T09:06:00.001-04:002011-08-14T09:10:11.867-04:00Perfect Day at Gilboa Quarry
August 80 degree day, what could be better? Here are my dive buddies from my second dive of the day, Victor, Vitali, and Nick
Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-87139887291846974582011-08-06T20:27:00.002-04:002011-08-06T20:42:26.629-04:00August 7, 2010 - My Father Passed Away One Year AgoIt's been too long since we last talked. Too long since I told him how we all were, as he cared so much for us. Every time I called, I would tell him Elaine and I were fine and the kids were fine. Too long since we talked about the Steelers and the Panthers. We miss you so much and you are still the greatest man that I ever knew.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-28087500086849215962011-07-24T13:20:00.000-04:002011-07-24T13:21:09.103-04:00100th Scuba Dive Video MilestoneMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-13834438901302949252011-07-15T21:03:00.003-04:002011-07-15T21:18:54.665-04:00Final Reef Dive in Fort LauderdaleAll good things must come to an end. I guess I shouldn't say that. Vacations never end, they just change locations. Or, something like that. Anyway, this was the last dive that I got in and it was a reef dive. I will start out with the last first because it was the best of all the dives.Huge Sea Turtle. I chased this sea turtle for quite some time. As you Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-1513639798533186212011-07-15T20:56:00.002-04:002011-07-15T21:00:11.801-04:00Little Surprise Waiting for Us at the SurfaceThere we were hanging on the ascent rope for our safety stop at 15 after the Tracy Wreck Dive and I see this swimming around us. First, I thought it was a baby shark, but I thought that it sure has a flat head. When we were on the boat and heading to the next dive site, one of the divers said it was a remora. These fish travel around with sharks Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-49943520436416454942011-07-15T20:24:00.002-04:002011-07-15T20:56:42.396-04:00The Wreck of the TracyThe Tracy was sunk in 1998 in 70 feet of water. It was a very enjoyable dive. Water was warm, visibility was good, and I always like exploring wrecks. I just think they are interesting.Here we are arriving at the wreckHere we are exploring the inside stern endAnd, swimming around the outside. Amazing number of fishEven took a look under the boatHere's the bridgeTime to goMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-25670090848826837092011-07-13T21:04:00.003-04:002011-07-14T08:08:43.599-04:00The SS Copenhagen Wreck Dive VideoHere I am among the wreckageThe Steam Ship Copenhagen ran aground on the reef off Pompano. I understand that for years it was visible above water and the Navy torpedoed it during World War II so as not to allow enemy subs to hide behind it. As you can see, it was a mess down there with debris strewn anywhere.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-84758530386766263372011-07-13T20:57:00.002-04:002011-07-13T21:03:54.921-04:00Fort Lauderdale First Reef Dive Video ClipsMy Dive Buddies Michelle, Pastor Mike, and SherrySea Turtle Swims ByA couple of big angel fishBig Angel FishMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-32269704635623449912011-07-11T19:52:00.005-04:002011-07-12T12:59:19.025-04:00My First Fort Lauderdale Shore Dive ExperienceI wanted to post about the first dive of the vacation, so here goes.Elaine and I were in Fort Lauderdale four years ago and I did boat diving everyday. Everyday, the water was a smooth as glass and visibility was so crystal clear you could see Mars. As boat diving is expensive, I looked into shore diving on the Scuba Board and contacted Steve at Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-25286761714358829802011-07-11T19:22:00.001-04:002011-07-11T19:24:13.004-04:00Turtle BeachMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-37128648340096273212011-07-11T19:11:00.003-04:002011-07-11T19:21:32.577-04:00Beach Place and RestaurantsMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-85783903251053532652011-07-11T19:02:00.002-04:002011-07-11T19:11:32.936-04:00Fort Lauderdale Vacation VideoThe Food Court at the Galleria MallThis video starts off like we are in some really high class fancy restaurant, but as I pan around, you see that it is the most upscale food court we were ever in at the most upscale mall we have ever been.Just a typical guy washing off his parrot, Dudley, at Lauderdale by the Sea. Nothing unusual to see here4th of July VideosMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-49039835860621894642011-07-10T18:20:00.000-04:002011-07-10T18:23:51.940-04:00Saying Good Bye to Fort LauderdaleMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-12824416808850016142011-07-10T18:17:00.001-04:002011-07-10T18:20:38.069-04:00Scarface Movie LocationI found this interesting. This was in South Beach and this stairwell was used for a shooting location for the Al Pacino Scarface movie or so the plaque says.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-2861242350046112652011-07-10T18:08:00.002-04:002011-07-10T18:17:09.577-04:00Miami South Beach TripElaine and I drove down to Miami to say we did the South Beach Experience. It was an experience. This is a trendy shopping, eating, and drinking area, especially suited for young people. It was very busy and you could feel the energy.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-74418834303987839462011-07-10T17:57:00.003-04:002011-07-10T18:25:22.810-04:00Fort Lauderdale PhotosWe arrived July 2nd and came home July 9th. The 4th of July was Monday and they had a spectacular fireworks show. I will have more of that when I post the videos.This store was down by Beach Place, which a few blocks south of the Hilton. It is a tourist shopping and dining area. We were down here almost everynight as people walk up and own the street eating and drinking Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-66755046346988782522011-07-10T17:46:00.002-04:002011-07-10T17:57:30.737-04:00Fort Lauderdale VacationSummer vacation finally arrived for Elaine and me and we went to Fort Lauderdale where we vacationed four years ago. Here I am on the AirTran jet waiting to take off from Akron Canton Airport.Here is our first view out the balcony of our room. What a gorgeous sight.We stayed at the Hilton Beach Resort, right across from the beach on A1A. There are so many wonderful Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-67320864200989630672011-06-19T11:39:00.003-04:002011-06-19T12:11:16.299-04:00Gilboa Quarry Dive 2011Yesterday, I went diving at Gilboa Quarry in northwest Ohio.The weather was hot and sunny to start, but really poured rain as we came out after the second dive. Getting ready for our Fort Lauderdale trip in two weeks, I took my underwater video camera along to make sure it was good to go. Even though there were quite a few divers and student divers there, the visibility Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-24032349808745288092011-06-15T10:43:00.001-04:002011-06-15T10:51:30.826-04:00Started My Garden From Seed May 28Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-76661620489716045682011-06-13T10:40:00.002-04:002011-06-13T10:41:55.225-04:00Update on the AppI talked to the software developer last week and they are working on programming the App. No need to meet and I haven't seen what they are up to. I will keep everyone posted.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-46392813112890038972011-05-24T21:17:00.002-04:002011-05-24T21:29:05.579-04:00Marshall's IPhone AppI thought I would chronicle my adventure and see where it ends up. As some of you may know, IPhones and Android phones have apps or mini application which do things. Some apps track time, mileage, where you parked your car, picture editing, oh, you just think it and there is a phone app for it.Well, I thought of one for job hunting. In my research there is none like it on Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-34732997462973407792011-04-14T14:21:00.002-04:002011-04-14T14:24:01.202-04:00Rant about Cisco Dropping Flip Video CameraReally upsetting tech news that I read yesterday about the Cisco Company dropping their Flip camera division. I really like these cameras as I own two of them and recommend them to people. Just a shame.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-46680472782151971802011-04-11T17:35:00.002-04:002011-04-11T17:39:15.559-04:00More Falls VideoMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-24322257407184791312011-04-11T17:31:00.000-04:002011-04-11T17:34:46.172-04:00Clifton Hill Entertainment District VideoMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-2909421088872999882011-04-11T13:10:00.002-04:002011-04-11T13:14:11.124-04:00Our First Trip to The FallsMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-27529151474198458022011-04-11T12:25:00.001-04:002011-04-11T12:27:23.970-04:00Niagara Falls Casino VideoMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-32140082813044182882011-04-10T21:50:00.000-04:002011-04-10T21:56:44.841-04:00More Falls PhotosMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-81018172764871304322011-04-10T21:32:00.003-04:002011-04-10T21:50:39.470-04:00The Greg Frewin Magic ShowElaine and I went to see Master Magician Greg Frewin. I have seen Greg on NBC and Fox Specials, such as World's Greatest Magic and World's Greatest Magicians and he has won Magician of the Year.We went for the dinner and the show. The dinner was very good buffet style and our seats were right in front of the stage. The show consisted of Greg's amazing magic, Las VegasMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-5529932607466915172011-04-10T21:21:00.002-04:002011-04-10T21:32:23.613-04:00Outing One DayWe made a half hour trip to St. Catherines to go to what was billed as the fourth largest mall in Canada, Pencentre. It was very big with many American chain stores, as well as Canadian brand chains.On the way back, we went to the Clifton Hill District. Elaine described this as the craziest street she was every on. It appeared that over by our end of town was the more adult Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-12235789161462437712011-04-10T21:14:00.002-04:002011-04-10T21:21:05.312-04:00Elaine and I at the IMAX TheaterHere we are at the IMAX Niagara Falls: Legends and Daredevils. The movie does a pretty good job telling the history and eventful highlights of the Falls.After, we toured the Museum where they have the actual barrels of people who went over the Falls. Some survived to fame, fortune, and infamy, while sadly, others did not.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-21194705607394217342011-04-10T20:44:00.003-04:002011-04-10T21:08:26.941-04:00Niagara CasinoThis was across the street from the Hilton and we spent time here everyday, not gambling, but just going to eating places or passing through.I was told that the rich and famous come here. Certainly, professional hockey, baseball, and football athletes, as well as the performing celebrities, such as Robin Williams.It was amazing to walk through the vast Casino. Several times, we Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-62407774572123855862011-04-10T20:09:00.007-04:002011-04-10T22:03:19.683-04:00Elaine and I went to Niagara FallsNeeding a little R & R after the tough winter, Elaine and I took a long weekend, drove five hours, and went to Niagara Falls. We stayed at the Hilton on the Canadian side and had a wonderful trip.We could not wait to see the Falls, so on the first day, we walked through the Casino, along the path walkway, and took the cable car down to the Falls building.Out theMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-19870741982224179352011-04-02T10:19:00.006-04:002011-04-02T13:05:36.214-04:00Review of Ron White ShowElaine and I went to the Canton Palace Theater last night, April Fools Day, to watch comedian Ron White.This was our first trip to the Palace Theater and we were looking forward to it as Aaron (or Matt as some of you(?) may know him) has worked their since November. Aaron was very busy working in the box office, so we just gave him a quick wave hi, but did not get to talkMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-6313944457841210032011-04-01T07:58:00.000-04:002011-04-01T07:59:06.554-04:00Here's What the Twin Babies are SayingMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-8639728615961351722011-03-31T12:50:00.002-04:002011-03-31T12:51:24.596-04:00Ron White Show April Fools DayElaine and I will be going to see comedian Ron White at the Canton Palace Theater tomorrow.Jokes.comRon White - No Dogscomedians.comedycentral.comRon White BiographyJokesJoke of the DayMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-61716915421276895292011-03-29T12:14:00.002-04:002011-03-29T12:26:04.316-04:00Elaine's Birthday 2011
Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-75696659668930548512011-03-08T14:05:00.001-05:002011-03-08T14:07:09.367-05:00Disney's "Up" House Really FliesGood by Mr. Fredrickson and RussellMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-17888854074745884942011-03-07T07:29:00.001-05:002011-03-07T07:32:25.229-05:00Elaine's New Car2011 Dodge Journey Mainstreet AWDMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-47654109416012278122011-02-28T19:31:00.003-05:002011-02-28T19:39:30.043-05:00Frank Buckles Passed AwayAmerica's last surviving World War I veteran. He died February 27, 2011 at 110 years of age. My condolences to his family in this time of sorrow. These are Library of Congress photos of him. According to Wikipedia, there are two surviving veterans of World War I left.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-57475476088536433552011-02-27T18:37:00.001-05:002011-02-27T18:39:38.548-05:00The Life Flight HelicopterElaine and I went to Buehler's in Dover and we saw the helicopter land. The Dover Emergency Squad was waiting for it and they took someone away.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-68853053266637629582011-02-21T20:55:00.000-05:002011-02-21T20:57:05.312-05:00Happy Birthday MarshallMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-10753349174451740132011-02-21T11:19:00.001-05:002011-02-21T11:21:07.758-05:00Ryan in North CarolinaRyan went to the ocean to spend a few days with her friends. She called last night and is having a lovely time. She flies back home today.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-573415065910340742011-01-27T12:55:00.003-05:002011-01-27T12:58:38.314-05:00Star Wars Re-Enactment Scene in Reign of FireI saw this movie a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and kind of forgot about it. Just happened to catch this part of the movie last night and it is a highly creative scene and probably the best part of the movie. Watch the kids react, they are priceless.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-43579684941792452422011-01-18T14:08:00.001-05:002011-01-18T14:10:03.175-05:00The Man in the MuffinElaine made muffins last night and this one reminded me of the Man in the Moon.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-44974557799691708612010-12-25T08:38:00.005-05:002010-12-25T10:00:14.070-05:00Christmas Eve 2010Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-34861471428126438502010-12-23T09:28:00.002-05:002010-12-23T09:32:13.361-05:00Ryan Interviews Santa at the AirportSanta is correct. Area Code 99705 is for North Pole, Alaska.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-7884209585504770462010-12-21T09:05:00.001-05:002010-12-21T09:05:45.949-05:00In Case You Missed It Last NightMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-65893269465483620112010-12-19T12:55:00.000-05:002010-12-19T12:57:09.548-05:00Merry ChristmasFrom these beautiful young children at First Baptist Church.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-89901271707041992010-12-06T19:41:00.002-05:002010-12-06T19:45:07.344-05:00Pearl Harbor DayThis is a very different Pearl Harbor Day than any in my life as my father passed away August 7. Every year and later on in life, when his health allowed him, he participated in the local Pearl Harbor Day commemorative events and I would always call him in the evening to see how his day went. I will think of him often today. God bless all our veterans and once again, it is timeMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-77978310831468201912010-11-26T22:02:00.002-05:002010-11-26T22:05:39.348-05:00Thanksgiving 2010Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-8763656440630620112010-11-25T08:28:00.001-05:002010-11-25T08:28:59.777-05:00Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-36696239630918928062010-11-01T13:08:00.004-04:002010-11-02T12:09:24.426-04:00Robin Swoboda Show at Akron Canton Airport Kristie gave Ryan a shout-out towards the end for their Social Media management. We are so proud of her.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-50884985959713991082010-10-29T15:46:00.000-04:002010-10-29T15:48:18.771-04:00The Employment Source Halloween FridayMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-35395264690006250902010-10-25T14:44:00.002-04:002010-10-25T14:56:15.257-04:00Review of DirectvHere I am a displaced Steelers fan. Up to two years ago, Elaine, Aaron, and I would have to make an occasional Sunday lunch to Damon's Restaurant to watch the Steelers game. The conflicts with the Browns games were not that many times. That all changed two years ago when Time Warner Cable took WTRF Channel 7 in Weirton West Virginia off their line-up as WTRF was in the Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-21645054561545915712010-10-20T20:09:00.001-04:002010-10-20T20:11:29.104-04:00ESPN Mark Schlereth on James HarrisonCouldn't have said it better myselfMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-39641580624965892832010-10-13T12:56:00.001-04:002010-10-13T12:57:58.077-04:00Twenty-Five Year Tribute to Back to The Futureand, the originalMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-64432686103920738712010-09-27T08:38:00.003-04:002010-09-27T08:52:13.050-04:00Geekiest Thing I Ever Did IIRyan's laptop wasn't working, so I took a look at it. It would start to power on, stop, start to power on, stop, start to power on, etc. Looking around on the Wide World of Web, it seemed like the motherboard was the problem. I could not locate any replacement motherboards for her four year old model, but I did find a possible solution at this website:http://Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-38379493995468587422010-09-23T09:15:00.002-04:002010-09-23T09:25:39.181-04:00Cedar Point Labor Day 2010Elaine and I took the holiday weekend and went to Sandusky Ohio and to Cedar Point, The Amazement Park. We did not ride this.No one can beat Elaine with the water pistol game at the MidwayEnd of a long fun dayMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-36118211804855507292010-08-30T16:05:00.003-04:002010-08-30T16:15:38.788-04:00Belize Shark DiveThis is the final video from our vacation and I made a mini-documentary out of it with narration and music. I dove the Esmeralda dive site towards San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. This was a great dive with the nurse sharks, moray eel, sting ray, and sea turtle. Enjoy.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-9215021249288468642010-08-28T18:17:00.002-04:002010-08-28T18:28:26.057-04:00Elaine and I At the Akron ZooPenguins are coolThese are Asian Carp Fish, they look like huge mutant gold fishLlama or alpacaKomodo dragon sure is an ugly cussSymbol of our country, the bald eagleMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-90254848774269257322010-08-26T11:07:00.001-04:002010-08-26T11:15:35.497-04:00Marshall's Flower GardenMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-76420194049789454682010-08-23T09:06:00.002-04:002010-08-23T09:11:44.545-04:00Greek Festival in CantonSaturday, Elaine, Ryan, Brian, and Aaron went to the the Canton Greek Festival at the Civic Center. The food, entertainment, and atmosphere was wonderful and it brought back many, many pleasant memories for Elaine.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-55822085400771034622010-08-21T09:53:00.002-04:002010-08-21T09:58:34.225-04:00Email and Photos From Our Friend PhengWe took a look at your videos on your blog and thought they were awesome! We enjoyed our time in Belize and saw that you also enjoyed yours. We just thought of you guys and decided to send you some snapshots we got from Belize and if you could please forward them to Lois also. We miss everyone and hope all is well!Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-8756176016524904652010-08-08T12:30:00.004-04:002010-08-09T20:53:10.226-04:00My Father Passed Away Friday August 6, 2010My father's 88th birthday was July 23. I went to Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to see him the week before he died as he had fallen down and broke his ankle. In talking to my mother, she said the he did not seem right for the past few weeks. I had never seen my father like this before, he seemed very confused and Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-502647110168031082010-08-02T14:48:00.002-04:002010-08-02T15:18:00.559-04:00Incredible Underwater Ambergris Caye HD Video Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-11379911238102597002010-08-02T11:25:00.002-04:002010-08-02T11:29:14.728-04:00Biker Sunday 2010 at First Baptist ChurchGrace painted this beautiful image in a few minutes, just like she did last year.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-53185384037387742532010-07-30T09:09:00.002-04:002010-07-30T09:12:42.348-04:00Dive of the Dolphins VideoMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-64827577626349754822010-07-29T20:48:00.005-04:002010-07-29T21:15:57.839-04:00The Day of the DolphinThis was a life changing event. It was on Bruce and my second dive of the second day where this school of five dolphins swam in on our group.People pay for special dive with the dolphin dives and this was just an extraordinary unforeseen divine occurrenceThe dolphins stayed and played with us the entire diveThey clicked and whistled around us and I could feel them sonaring Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-58657226610582911432010-07-28T20:15:00.002-04:002010-07-28T20:22:58.477-04:00Ambergris Caye VideoMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-55944742184017130242010-07-28T19:41:00.004-04:002010-07-28T20:15:17.230-04:00Ambergris Caye VideoHere were two people fishing at the end of the Resort pier using only an Off can with line wrapped around it and a hook.Must have worked they caught some fishHere we are walking down the main street late at night and you can see the active night life.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-72524865263370869412010-07-26T20:27:00.001-04:002010-07-26T20:36:29.950-04:00More Elaine's PicturesMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-65302067202145948612010-07-26T20:13:00.003-04:002010-07-26T20:27:32.274-04:00More Elaine's PicturesMore sights around San PedroThis is the tour company that we took the Manatee Tour throughThis is where we ate dinner in our fitst excursion into San Pedro. The food was excellent.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-22379897251131125112010-07-26T19:57:00.002-04:002010-07-26T20:13:02.729-04:00Elaine's PicturesThis was downtown San Pedro and this woman was making tortillas right there on the streetThis was the big night hotspot downtownWe were quite impressed with this lady, carrying a bundle on her head and her child in her armsMore scenes from our Goff's Caye Island lunch adventureThis is where we caught the water taxiTo be continuedMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-24098866378701830172010-07-26T19:47:00.002-04:002010-07-26T19:52:32.502-04:00Kayaking at Costa Maya ResortOn the last day, we decided to kayak around the resort.Nothing to worry about, I passed advanced canoeing at YMCA Camp. Lois wanted to go for a ride, too.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-28850718055712753002010-07-26T19:38:00.001-04:002010-07-26T19:46:54.331-04:00Last Stop on the Tour - Caye CaulkerThe end of our big adventure day was a stop at this island. It is much more primitive than Ambergris Caye as AC has brick paved streets and these are all dirt roads. Took a quick walk down Main Street Caye Caulker, then headed for the boat dock.Our last site of the day was to play with the sea horses from the mangroves. Did you know that the male sea horse Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-89671814453680847892010-07-26T19:06:00.004-04:002010-07-26T19:38:38.184-04:00Snorkling With Stingray and Nurse SharkTwo Fish Two Beer. Our tour guide bartered the fish to use a chum when we got to the snorkling spot.Here is the guide holding up one of the raysGeranimo! And in I goWow, here comes the nurse shark my wayAnd right past meReally, time for me to get outQuite an experienceTo be continued.Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-91119887769485421532010-07-26T18:38:00.004-04:002010-07-26T19:23:42.078-04:00Lunch at Goff's Caye IslandAfter seeing the manatee, we traveled to this little gem, a beautiful pristine little island for lunch. Looks like something out of a commercial, doesn't it?Before our chicken, potato, vegetables, and cupcake lunch, we snorkled around the islandGood snorkling, too. Here is a flounder.Lois waves hi.To be continuedMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-55373590135083861892010-07-25T19:49:00.002-04:002010-07-25T20:10:15.554-04:00The Manatee WatchOur all day tour started at the Marine Reserve where we watched for manatees. The water is very shallow and the manatees feed off the roots of the sea grass. The only way to find them is look for the discarded sea grass floating on the surface. While they are feeding, they surface for air about every minute.This is all you see of them, just their snout coming out of the water, Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-7437549696266894692010-07-25T19:28:00.002-04:002010-07-25T19:40:54.447-04:00Our First Excursion Into San PedroWas in the evening for dinner and to walk around town. It was too hot to go during the day, so we went in the late afternoon and it was still plenty hot. This headboard was inside one of the shops that we visited. Woodworking seems to be a living for a number of people and they really do seem to be artistsThis is at the restaurant and Lois is showing off her Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-3809107519376453582010-07-25T19:12:00.002-04:002010-07-25T19:28:32.451-04:00Central America TravelsThe puddle jumper airplane that I co-piloted was this oneAfter we landed, we took a taxi to the super market in San Pedro. We had to get groceries for the week along the way to the motel as there were no grocery stores or Circle K's around the resort. We bought only American food and lots of Coke Light, which is what they call diet thereWe then took the auto taxi to the Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-68578436241546527872010-07-25T17:51:00.002-04:002010-07-25T18:01:43.918-04:00Marshall Co-Pilots the Puddle JumperFrom Belize City Airport, you can get to the island of Ambergris Caye by boat or puddle jumper, which is a little cramped airplane. With seating full, I got to ride in the co-pilot seat and did my best to keep my hands off everything and generally stay out of trouble.Here was the instruments in front of meThis is the Belize Rain Forest that we flew overI guessMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-67481127320825618522010-07-25T17:34:00.003-04:002010-07-25T17:51:11.630-04:00Touchdown in Belize City AirportWe went from Akron Canton to Charlotte NC to Belize City. We were not in the airport very long as we had one more flight, but more about that in a minute. Here are the beautiful ladies, tired, but happy that the long flight was over.Here was my first glance outside at BelizeAnd, here I am chillin' with the Big KahunaTo be continuedMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-71082883417849190862010-07-25T16:43:00.003-04:002010-07-25T16:53:55.945-04:00Ambergris Caye, Belize, Central America AdventureHere we are very, very early at Akron Canton Airport last Saturday to board our plane. We look pretty good for being up at 3:00 in the morning.Here is what we arrived to, a tropical paradise. This was the view outside our balcony deckThis is the view outside the restaurant deckHere we are getting ready to leave paradise and come back to OhioHere Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-4764047486062210112010-07-15T08:12:00.001-04:002010-07-15T08:22:39.060-04:00Marshall's Flower GardenMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-37585520401487932612010-07-09T13:53:00.002-04:002010-07-09T13:58:29.477-04:00Parsing Dan Gilbert’s Mr. James LetterOpen Letter to Fans from Cavaliers Majority Owner Dan GilbertDear Cleveland, All Of Northeast Ohio and Cleveland Cavaliers Supporters Wherever You May Be Tonight; As you now know, our former hero, who grew up in the very region that he deserted this evening,A jab at Mr. James, from the get go is no longer a Cleveland Cavalier. This was announced with a Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-76194273506742073062010-07-04T21:09:00.000-04:002010-07-04T21:10:14.286-04:00Ryan and SliderMarshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152288.post-2840602344726449312010-07-04T20:41:00.004-04:002010-07-04T21:06:02.381-04:00Fourth of July 2010Elaine had a great idea of us going to the Cleveland Indian game, so we did. It was eighty-three miles from home, up I-77 and off on E 9th Street Exit, easy drive. Pulled in the first parking lot that we came to, right across the street from the Stadium.On the way up, we saw these Lebron James Please Stay signs driving up the interstate and in town here.When we go in the Marshall Karphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09207408874884230751noreply@blogger.com0