[2009 to 2018] Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon."

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Bawlmer, "Hon."

*That is the catch phrase that you may hear local Baltimore
residents use as their way of saying, "Welcome to Baltimore."

Today we spent the day in Baltimore, Maryland
We visited East Baltimore, Historic Canton, Historic Fells Point,
Downtown, Inner Harbor and Baltimore Washington BWI Airport.

Baltimore City is rebuilding its East Side with new home communities
new street lights and new traffic lights, near John Hopkins Hospital.
JHH campus looks so different with all the new buildings & crosswalk.
Wish a timeshare developer like Marriott or Wyndham would see
the potential for a resort and build a timeshare in Baltimore, MD.

We seen.. an arabber with his horse drawn cart (wagon)
filled with fruits and vegetables working along Broadway.
Arabbers, are also known as hucksters and entrepreneurs, and are
usually black males. Their wagons are painted bright red and yellow
and the horses are adorned with “Baltimore harnesses.” black with
gold trim. Many years ago we would get our fruits & vegetable from
Baltimore Arabbers. Now days Arabbers are an Endangered Species.

We seen.. Ladies from the Red Hat Society - shopping in Fells Points.
United States Coast Guard Cutter Taney, the last ship floating after the
attack on Pearl Harbor (now a museum ship in Baltimore's Inner Harbor).

New buildings are going up everywhere especially in the Inner Harbor
area next to the Marriott Waterfront Hotel along Aliceanna Street
There is also a new Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites in downtown
and another one just opened out near BWI Airport/Arundel Mills area.

There is a nice CVS Drug Store downtown near the Inner Harbor where
we stopped at and got a new shredder and some Baltimore Post Cards.

It was a warm day with some sun and a few clouds but all in
all everyone was out enjoying Preakness Saturday in the city.

The incredible filly Rachel Alexandra
won the 134th running of the Preakness Stakes Saturday at Pimlico,
becoming the first female horse to win the Preakness since 1924.
No Triple Crown winner this year!

Don`t forget The dates for Baltimore
HonFest 2009 are June 13-14, 2009.

 

[pgnewarkboy]

Baltimore has always been known for its slightly off beat character. It has much to offer and is easily accessible via rail or plane. I think it would be a great location for timeshares.

 

[Miss Marty]

Patapsco Valley - Historic Site - South of Baltimore


Thomas Viaduct

Was completed in 1835 and is the world's largest
multiple arched stone railroad bridge with an arc.


The Thomas Viaduct was the largest bridge in the nation in its day &
today it remains the world's largest bridge of its kind, (704 foot long)
as well as the world's oldest multiple arched stone railroad bridge.


The Thomas Viaduct spans the Patapsco River and the
Patapsco Valley between Relay & Elkridge, Maryland, USA.


From Baltimore, take I-95 south
Take the I-195 exit towards the BWI airport (east).
Take Route 1 south.
Turn right at the first light on Levering Ave.
Travel until you pass under a large stone arch, that's the viaduct.


In 1964
The Thomas Viaduct was named a National Historic Landmark.

 

[Miss Marty]

Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine


Fort McHenry - Flag Day - June 14

This star-shaped fort held the defense against the British attack on
Baltimore during the War of 1812. It was here that Francis Scott Key
observed the battle and was inspired to write the national anthem.

Getting There

The park is three miles southeast of the Baltimore Inner Harbor
just off I-95. Follow the brown Fort McHenry directional signs
along all major routes to the park.

Water transportation is provided from various locations
to Fort McHenry via Ed Kane's Water Taxi Service

* The Fort McHenry Tunnel is the 7,200 foot-long 8-lane tunnel
complex that carries Interstate I-95 under Baltimore Harbor, in
Baltimore, Maryland.

 

[Miss Marty]

Baltimore - Fort McHenry - New Visitor Center - Fall 2010

Fort McHenry’s 5,700 square-foot visitor center in Baltimore
was built in 1964 to accommodate 250,000 visitors annually.

Plans for a new Visitor Center at Ft McHenry are underway
The new facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2010
to Commemorate the Bi-Centennial of the War of 1812.

Entrance fee to the historic area of the park is $7.00 for adults
16 years of age and older; children 15 and younger are free.

This fee provides the visitor with a 7-day entrance permit
to Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine.

You must keep your entrance receipt
to re-enter the park in the 7-day time period

Fee-Free Weekend:
August 15-16, 2009

 

[Miss Marty]

U.S. National Register of Historic Places


Corbett Historic District - Monkton - Baltimore County, Maryland

The Corbett Historic District is a group of 20 dwellings, a doctor’s office, a former store/post office, and a school (the latter two buildings have been converted to residences) comprising the village of Corbett in rural northern Baltimore County, Maryland. Most of the buildings date from c. 1880 through c. 1920, reflecting the period of Corbett’s development as a stop on the Northern Central railroad, and a local commercial, industrial, and transportation center for the surrounding farms

The district retains its turn-of-the-20th-century character, with few insensitive alterations and little recent construction.

http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust....ROM=NRCountyList.aspx?COUNTY=Baltimore County

 

[shagnut]

Where are your pics? Sounds like you are having a great time. shaggy

 

[silentg]

Hey Shaggy!
Where are the Sunday night chats? Everytime I go to see who is there, I am the only one. I hope all is well with you? TerryC

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore, Hon - Disney Event


Coming to Baltimore - Disney`s A Christmas Carol Train Tour

Baltimore`s B & O Train Museum - 3 days - October 2-3-4, 2009
Experience a Disney Family Attraction - and it's All for Free!

christmascaroltraintour .com

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon"


Free Admission in October

Free Fall Baltimore events Each fall, the culturally curious are afforded an opportunity to get their fill of arts for free. Venues across Baltimore, in conjunction with Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts, present exhibits and host events that include a wide variety of museum visits, film screenings, historic tours, musical performances, family-friendly excursions and more.

For a complete list of the season's offerings, go to

freefallbaltimore.com

 

[Miss Marty]

Nevermore - No mystery visitor on Edgar Allan Poe birthday!


Baltimore, Maryland - Tuesday - January 19, 2010 - Poe`s Birthday

For first time in 60 years,
no one leaves roses and cognac at writer’s grave.

A mysterious visitor who each year leaves roses and cognac at the grave
of Edgar Allan Poe on the writer's birthday failed to show early Tuesday,
breaking with a ritual that began in 1949 - more than sixty years ago.

 

[shagnut]

Hey Terry!! Long time no hear from!! There are no regular chats scheduled anymore. We need to get that started again.

Kelli & I will be in Orlando in Feb. We will be going to the Daytona 500 and staying at Village on the Parkway. Why don't we try to get together while I'm there. There will be other tuggers there at the same time frame. I'm going to start a thread on a tug get together. Hope to finally meet you!! shaggy

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore ~ "Hon" ~ Enjoy you day at Old Hilltop ~ preakness .com


May 15, 2010

135th Preakness and InfieldFest ~ Black Eye Susan
Pimlico Race Course 5201 Park Heights Ave Baltimore, MD 21215

The Contenders PP Silk Horse Owner Trainer Jockey Breeder

1 Aikenite Dogwood Stable Todd Pletcher Javier Castellano Brylynn Farm
2 Schoolyard Dreams Eric Fein & Anthony Mitola Derek S. Ryan Eibar Coa John E. Little
3 Pleasant Prince Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey Wesley Ward Julien Leparoux Adena Springs
4 Northern Giant Westrock Stables D. Wayne Lukas Terry Thompson Dell Ridge Farm & Ashford Stud
5 Yawanna Twist Steel Your Face Stable Rick Dutrow Edgar Prado Steel Your Face Stable
6 Jackson Bend Robert La Penta & Fred J. Brei Nick Zito Mike Smith Jacks or Better Farm

7 Lookin At Lucky Mike Pegram, Karl Watson, Paul Weitman Bob Baffert Martin Garcia Gulf Coast Farms
8 Super Saver WinStar Farms LLC Todd Pletcher Calvin Borel WinStar Farms LLC
9 Caracortado Blahut Racing & Hi Lo Racing Mike Machowsky Paul Atkinson Mike Machowsky
10 Paddy O'Prado Donegal Racing Dale Romans Kent Desormeaux Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC
11 First Dude Donald R. Dizney Dale Romans Ramon Dominguez Donald R. Dizney
12 Dublin Robert Baker & William Mac D. Wayne Lukas Garrett Gomez Peter Blum & Gary Dilger

 

[Kona Lovers]

Go Ravens!!

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore "Hon" Maryland


Maryland Welcome Passport Card

www. marylandwelcomepassport .com

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore "Hon" - Maryland


Penn National Gaming Inc.'s
Hollywood Casino at Perryville

Maryland's first casino opened ahead of schedule in Sept about 40 miles
north of Baltimore next to Interstate 95, nearly two years after voters
approved a constitutional amendment legalizing slot machines.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Voters approve casino near Arundel Mills Mall
Just Minutes from BWI Airport and Baltimore.

 

[Miss Marty]

New Year Wishes


Welcome to Baltimore "Hon"

When the clock strikes twelve on December 31st, people all over the world cheer and wish each other a very Happy New Year. For some, this event is no more than a change of a calendar. For others, the New Year symbolizes the beginning of a better tomorrow. So, if you look forward to a good year ahead, spread happiness with these wonderful New Year wishes.

Happy New Year "Hon"

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Historic Baltimore, "Hon."


George A Frederick
Prominent Baltimore Architect

Baltimore: the Monumental City

Click on link below to see Historic Baltimore photos
Then select menu items to view along the left side

http://georgeafrederick.com/baltimore.html

 

[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon."

Power Plant Live! will get two new entertainment tenants in March, with country-themed bar PBR Baltimore and the Baltimore Comedy Factory planning to open over the next two weekends. PBR, which stands for Professional Bull Riders.

 

[Miss Marty]

William Donald Schaefer - Baltimore - Nov 2, 1921 - April 18, 2011


William Donald Schaefer

who served 15 years as the 52nd Mayor of Baltimore, 1971 to 1987,
eight years as the 58th Governor of Maryland, and eight years as the
32nd Comptroller of the State, passed away on April 18, 2011 at age 89.

Governor O'Malley has ordered the Maryland State Flag flown at half staff effective immediately. Plans call for Schaefer, to lie in state Easter Monday and Tuesday in the rotundas of the State House in Annapolis and City Hall in Baltimore Maryland. Funeral services are scheduled for next Wednesday.

William Donald Schaefer, who will be remembered for his larger-than-life personality, will arguably get the grandest send-off of any Maryland politician in history.
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[Miss Marty]

Welcome to Baltimore, "Hon"


July 23, 2011

Another record-hot day in Central Maryland.

Saturday's high at BWI-Marshall Airport was 102 degrees.
That tied the record set for this date in 1991.
The downtown high looks like it was 103 degrees.

The high temperatures on Friday at both BWI and in downtown
Baltimore were the highest ever recorded at either location.

It was 108 downtown and 106 at the airport.
But neither one stands as a new record.

That's because the official station of record for Baltimore moved from downtown to the airport in 1950. So the 108-degree reading at the Inner Harbor on Friday doesn't qualify as an official record for the city. And the 106-degree reading at BWI, while an official new record for the date, is NOT an official all-time record for the city, because there was that 107-degree reading downtown in 1936, when that was the station of record.

 

[MOXJO7282]

Please allow me to resurface this thread to ask a question about Baltimore while the topic is fresh.

We're heading down to HHI end of August and on the way down we're stopping to catch a Yankee-Orioles game Friday 8/26.

We're leaving Long Island at 4am so we should get to Baltimore early, so we're looking for a few can miss things and a good place to eat before the game.

Any suggestions from my TUG friends?, whose opinions I value more than anyone's.

 

[joycapecod]

For awesome crab cakes stop at Steve's Rt 40 Resturant:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-12556967-steve-s-40-east-restaurant-white-marsh

Walk along the waterfront. The Pavillions have some interesting shops and food vendors. The Maryland Science Center is also along the waterfront, as is the World Trade Center and the USS Constellation. Go to "the top of the world" for excellent views all over B'more. See the visionary art show, "what makes you smile". Its a lot of fun!

BTW, I am originally from the B'more area; I have never called anyone "hun" (other than maybe my husband).

Joy

 

[shagnut]

Looks like my kinda place!! shaggy

 

[DavidnJudy]

As much as I HATE absolutely HATE yankee fans invading our stadium - it is sad how far the Orioles have fallen. Anyway I digress...

If you can go to the National Aquarium. It is a wonderful Aquarium in the inner harbor. Also Fort McHenry (which is on the other side of the harbor) is a great historical site worth visiting. The inner harbor of our great city is so much fun - you will love it there.

We like to eat at Phillips on the water or McCormick and Schmick's - we like seafood. But you can walk around and choose a restauarant you like.

Have fun! (But I hope your stankees lose.)