It's been my pleasure to share my perspectives and enjoyment of our wonderful Creek. As my wife and I prepare to head to the southwest (where water is even more precious) I will be discontinuing activity on this site effective 11/1/10. The URL http://www.conodoguinetcreekcritter.com//) will cease to exist in the very near future. The content from this page will be available at http://creekcritterchronicle.blogspot.com/
for those who desire access for historical (or hysterical) purposes. Thanks for following...... /guy
Thursday
Our Life Along the Creek is Drawing to a Close
To the readers/followers of this blog/website - many may know - some may not - after nearly 26 years living along the Creek, my wife and I are preparing to move on. You may have noticed my postings to this site have come to a virtual standstill. Preparations are underway for our move to our next "great adventure" in Tucson, AZ - yes - virtually waterless Tucson. :)
Most of my attention has been focused on finding employment in Tucson and preparing our house on the Creek for sale. If you have any contacts in Tucson, please let me know (guybrunt@comcast.net) - I'm working hard at expanding my network of contacts in that area. Likewise - should you know of anyone interested in living in Pine Brook (Hampden Twp) on the Creek, tell them to be on the lookout for the "For Sale" signs which hopefully will be "popping up" sometime in November.
I have enjoyed sharing insights and photos of our Creek, it's "critters" and the surrounding area. We will miss the Creek, but also look forward to experiencing desert life in our future home.
Thanks to all who have contributed to our wonderful experience along the Creek. /guy
Most of my attention has been focused on finding employment in Tucson and preparing our house on the Creek for sale. If you have any contacts in Tucson, please let me know (guybrunt@comcast.net) - I'm working hard at expanding my network of contacts in that area. Likewise - should you know of anyone interested in living in Pine Brook (Hampden Twp) on the Creek, tell them to be on the lookout for the "For Sale" signs which hopefully will be "popping up" sometime in November.
I have enjoyed sharing insights and photos of our Creek, it's "critters" and the surrounding area. We will miss the Creek, but also look forward to experiencing desert life in our future home.
Thanks to all who have contributed to our wonderful experience along the Creek. /guy
Sunday
Postcard on ebay 8-1-10
Carlisle Pennsylvania 1949
Conodoguinet Creek
Great 1949 view of Conodoguinet Creek seen looking West from the top of Cave Hill, just north of Carlisle Pennsylvania.
Wednesday
Civil War-era Shell Found in Conodoguinet
Civil War-era shell causes lockdown at Army Heritage and Education Center
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 4:18 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:46 PM
MONICA VON DOBENECK, The Patriot-News
A Civil War-era shell which a man tried to donate to the Army Heritage and Education Center caused a lockdown of the facility for about an hour Monday when employees thought the shell might be live. Jack Giblin, education director, said the man was trying to donate the shell, which he found in the Conodoguinet Creek, but a security guard recognized that it could still be dangerous.
Employees cordoned off the area and called the Carlisle Army Barracks, which notified Pennsylvania State Police. The shell was taken to a bomb disposal unit in Maryland. Giblin said he did not know if the shell was live, but it was treated as such as a safety precaution.
It's not unusual for munitions that old to still have the potential to explode, Giblin said. "Shells found in Europe and Asia dating from the 13th or 14th centuries have been found to be live," he said. "As long as they don't get wet."
The shell was plugged, which means the powder inside could still be dry, Giblin said.
Published: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 4:18 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 27, 2010, 8:46 PM
MONICA VON DOBENECK, The Patriot-News
A Civil War-era shell which a man tried to donate to the Army Heritage and Education Center caused a lockdown of the facility for about an hour Monday when employees thought the shell might be live. Jack Giblin, education director, said the man was trying to donate the shell, which he found in the Conodoguinet Creek, but a security guard recognized that it could still be dangerous.
Employees cordoned off the area and called the Carlisle Army Barracks, which notified Pennsylvania State Police. The shell was taken to a bomb disposal unit in Maryland. Giblin said he did not know if the shell was live, but it was treated as such as a safety precaution.
It's not unusual for munitions that old to still have the potential to explode, Giblin said. "Shells found in Europe and Asia dating from the 13th or 14th centuries have been found to be live," he said. "As long as they don't get wet."
The shell was plugged, which means the powder inside could still be dry, Giblin said.
Monday
Creek Clean-Up July 17
Volunteers are needed for the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association and the Mechanicsburg Area Environmental Club’s creek cleanup from 8:45 a.m. to noon July 17.
Volunteers should assemble at the Willow Mill Park pavilion. A van will transport volunteers to the work site and back.
Sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Volunteers should assemble at the Willow Mill Park pavilion. A van will transport volunteers to the work site and back.
Sturdy shoes, sunscreen and a hat are recommended.
Friday
Thursday
Sunday
Gazing Ball Fascination
Rode back past the Memorial Garden again today and became fascinated by the great reflection in the gazing ball. Messed with this a little in Photoshop, but couldn't take myself out of the picture without totally destroying the great image of the garden along the creek in the background. If anyone has any gazing ball picture techniques that can avoid having the photographer or their camera in the picture, please share. Enjoy!
Saturday
Something Very Special Along Our Creek
If you've never visited the Rotary Club Park in Hampden Townsip along Orrs Bridge Rd., stop in sometime. Nestled in along the creek, this shaded area is great for relaxing or taking a stroll along the beautiful creek.
And now there's another reason to visit. A Memorial Garden has been created to honor loved ones who played important roles in our lives. The Garden is found a short walk downstream from the Rotary Park. Its beautiful setting along the creek is a fitting tribute.
More information about the Memorial Garden and the organization behind its creation can be found at http://www.passionformothersflowers.com/.
And now there's another reason to visit. A Memorial Garden has been created to honor loved ones who played important roles in our lives. The Garden is found a short walk downstream from the Rotary Park. Its beautiful setting along the creek is a fitting tribute.
More information about the Memorial Garden and the organization behind its creation can be found at http://www.passionformothersflowers.com/.
Monday
Sunday
Thursday
He's (she?) Back - Bald Eagle 8:30 am 6/17/10
Heard crazy bird noise out back this morning. Looked out to see two crows harrassing the bald eagle in flight. What can they be thinking? That bad boy is at least 3 to 4 times their size..........
Wednesday
Eagle's Dinner 6/16/10
Early evening sighting of younger bald eagle (some dark markings still evident on its head). Caught 3 fish and dined across the creek from my backyard on Lamp Post Lane (Hampden Twp - off Orrs Bridge Rd). 2nd sighting in the last couple of weeks. Quality of pic is a bit lacking - need a higher powered telephoto.
Friday
Bald Eagle Sighting
Yesterday (June 10) - in Hampden Township about 3/4 mile downstream from the Orrs Bridge. Hung out in the trees across the creek from my house for about 1/2 hour. Wish I had a super-telephoto to get pics, but just had to enjoy the view through binoculars. A beautiful white head and cape complemented by that distinctive hooked yellow beak. A sight to behold sitting amongst the trees and then in flight as it moved on.....
Monday
Thursday
Creek Clean-Up May 15
On, Saturday, May 15th, from 8:45 until noonish, the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association and the Mechanicsburg Area Environmental Club will be hosting their first creek cleanup of 2010.
Please mark your calendar. We need all of the help that we can get. Consider inviting your friends.
We will start off in 2010 by cleaning the section of the Conodoguinet Creek between a log cabin 100 yards downstream from the Rich Valley Golf/ I81Bridge. We will exit on Beechcliff Drive.
Before 8:45, we will park our vehicles and assemble by the Willow Mill Park pavilion. Vans will then transport all volunteers to the “entry point”. Upon completion, the vans will drive us back to our vehicles in Willow Mill Park.
Directions to the Willow Mill Park Pavilion: Take Route 114 north from the Carlisle Pike. After the first traffic light, get in the left lane. At the 2nd traffic light turn left onto Willow Mill Park Road. Proceed to the stop sign at the old mill. Keep right. After passing the mill, stay to your right. Enter the park. Continue staying to the right.
If the pavilion is rented that day, we will ask you to park beyond the pavilion in the grass.
Consider wearing sturdy creek shoes, sun block, a hat with a visor, and appropriate gloves. The objects in the water and the creek's shale bed can be dangerously sharp.
Please ask others to help out! This is a very worthwhile/satisfying way to spend your best Saturday morning, ever.
See you on May 15th in the creek.
Paul Garrett, creek cleanup leader; (h) 737-2554, (c) 514-3546, e-mail paulgarrett40@comcast.net.
Please mark your calendar. We need all of the help that we can get. Consider inviting your friends.
We will start off in 2010 by cleaning the section of the Conodoguinet Creek between a log cabin 100 yards downstream from the Rich Valley Golf/ I81Bridge. We will exit on Beechcliff Drive.
Before 8:45, we will park our vehicles and assemble by the Willow Mill Park pavilion. Vans will then transport all volunteers to the “entry point”. Upon completion, the vans will drive us back to our vehicles in Willow Mill Park.
Directions to the Willow Mill Park Pavilion: Take Route 114 north from the Carlisle Pike. After the first traffic light, get in the left lane. At the 2nd traffic light turn left onto Willow Mill Park Road. Proceed to the stop sign at the old mill. Keep right. After passing the mill, stay to your right. Enter the park. Continue staying to the right.
If the pavilion is rented that day, we will ask you to park beyond the pavilion in the grass.
Consider wearing sturdy creek shoes, sun block, a hat with a visor, and appropriate gloves. The objects in the water and the creek's shale bed can be dangerously sharp.
Please ask others to help out! This is a very worthwhile/satisfying way to spend your best Saturday morning, ever.
See you on May 15th in the creek.
Paul Garrett, creek cleanup leader; (h) 737-2554, (c) 514-3546, e-mail paulgarrett40@comcast.net.
Wednesday
The Colors of the Creek
An overcast "post-rain" spring morning makes the fresh colors "pop" along the creek. Other evidence that spring is well underway - the return and sighting of our first hummingbirds for 2010.
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