Friday, November 9, 2012

Five on Friday

 
 
It's back...!!!  Five Fact Friday!  A feature inspired from Kim and Xanthe's site.  But it has taken on a twist...it can be 5 anything (not just facts)...whatever rocks your boat.
 
So, today, it is five photos of a very special place...that has been on my mind the past week or so...
 
Here's the story...
 
 
 
I've written about my wonderful son, Caleb.  I "Googled" his full name one day ... about 8 years ago.  Just curious.
 
"C-A-L-E-B S-M-I-T-H" then hit "ENTER"...
 
Wow!  I couldn't believe it...there was a "Caleb Smith State Park."  I vowed if ever it became possible, if I was even remotely close, I would visit there.
 
In 2009, when Edster and I married...we honeymooned in Maine.  I had never been to Maine. 
 
This was my chance...
 
These photos were taken back in my point and shoot days...the park was beautiful, as I knew it would be.  I made quite a collection to make some photos to mount on the walls of Caleb's room at the group home.
 
But I've been concerned...
 
You see, Caleb Smith State Park is on Long Island, New York...one of areas of major New York City devastated by Hurricane Sandy at the end of October...
 
How has the park fared?  Is it salvageable?  Will I ever be able to return?
 
Like the spirit of New Yorkers, I believe the park will rebuild...and I will return...and take glorious photos...new ones for the walls of Caleb's room.
 
 
 
 


12 comments:

  1. Denise lovely photos I hope the park survived unscathed ....

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    1. Thanks, Viv. Flooding and trees lost...but no damage to the historic buildings that are there. So...I'll go back.

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  2. Thank goodness you have these photos as a reminder. And to see how it has changed when you visit it again.

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    1. Sarah ~ I tried to couch my post leading people to think it was in Maine...but then throw the curve that it was on Long Island and tie it into Sandy...not making the story so predictable. Last word is there were no damage to the historic buildings, but a lot of trees down and flooding...stay tuned! I'll be back and post photos again!

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  3. hi Denise...what a wonderful post and such beautiful photos too! I was raised in that area out east and i just can not believe the damage there. My relatives still do not have power!

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    1. Hi Nancy ~ It is devastating...I don't know how people are dealing with the demand for just basic need to be met...let alone financial, personal, emotional losses.

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  4. Really nice post. I do hope the park was OK. So much destruction. My son lives in Astoria NY And thank God faired well.

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  5. Hi Denise,
    Such a wonderful coincidence that that park shared your son's name :) I really hope that you can go back one day to take more photographs. It's so sad about Sandy isn't it? I can't believe my eyes when I watch TV.
    I hope you have a relaxing and wonderful weekend.
    With love
    geetlee

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  6. What an amazing and fun find for your family! So happy your comment on Camper led me to your blog. What fun. I'll be back ...

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  7. A lovely set of photos! So glad the buildings are safe after the terrible storm.

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  8. What a fabulous opportunity! You know it was God!

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