House on the Rock - Part One

 What would a trip to Wisconsin be without a trip to House on the Rock? 

As we headed home from our week in Oshkosh we sought out our last minute destination to add to the accomplished part of Corey and my Couple's To-Do -List. I had heard other people bring up the huge compound -  now museum in conversation once in awhile...Often with my mental note,"Sounds like a great place to stop and look around." Well, dare I say that day was that very day?

We headed out of Appleton one last time to begin our miles headed back in the direction of home.

 Our timing brought us to our tourist destination shortly after twelve o'clock noon. We turned to follow the signs, joining others headed on the same route into the parking area.

When we entered the gate we could tell there would be little surprises dispersed in natural cul-de-sacs along the way.

Large urns planted with summertime flowers dotted the landscape everywhere. Some were so secluded you needed to look quick or you might miss them.

 

It became apparent during our visit that Lizards, Snakes and Dragons were important to Alex Jordan builder of the House on the Rock over looking the Wyoming Valley ...the House being constructed on a rock formation known as Deer Shelter Rock. 

The original intent for the compound was to be a weekend retreat for Mr. Jordan and invited guests.

As we arrived it was decided that Corey and I ,two tired travelers after a full week of events would take a couples-selfie documenting our visit before entering the museum. It was then time to begin our stroll through the mind and design of  the architect.  

The setting was absolutely one that I would choose to place a private dwelling.  My personal opinion,I imagine that having to step away to gain financing at intervals may have taken away some of the enjoyment of having such a wonderful dwelling. I definitely would have missed the solitude and the space to ramble aimlessly out of the elements.

A large covered public entrance invited us into the tourist attraction.

By the time I finish sharing my thoughts about one of  Wisconsin's eclectic constructions,my hope would be to place enough interest so you too can see it as one of those out of the way places that might be put on your future "To -Do-List."

Please come back to visit soon to see some of the internal attractions I found to be of interest as we journeyed through the corridors,expansive rooms and intimate close quarters meant for the purpose of meditation...Always keeping the mind busy.

Have a great day!

Synopsis of AirVenture 2018 - Finale

This blogpost will be as we entered the final hours of our day on Friday, July 27,2018.

I wanted to take a few minutes to step away from the group after I had finished enjoying my meal. 

Excusing  myself , I picked up my camera and headed across the street. Corey was still sitting at the table conversing with businessman Sam Watrous and his son about their training trip to Brussels, Belgium for Verner Radial Engines.

 I had the opportunity to meet another advertiser to the Replica Fighters Magazine prior to the  award ceremony too, Len Bechtold and a few others from the Titan Aircraft Supply . They are the Manufacturers of the Replica T-51B / T-51D and the Tornado series of Ultra-Lights.

Great  to meet everyone  actively involved with furthering the aviation hobbyist in owning flying machines of their own.

One of the  reasons I’ve become acquainted with the Replica Fighters Association was due to someone close to me over 45 and a half years, my husband Corey.

The plans to build his World War l concept plane ,incorporating two versions , three and five of the French Voisin Bombers came at the end of 2003.

 I’ve been a part of his aviation enthusiasm ever since he decided to begin his aircraft  ownership with a couple of ultralights

Paul Poberezny founder of the Experimental Aircraft Association stopped by the Replica Fighter Association's Headquarters to address a  forum the year Corey took his plane to introduce  the World War l French Bomber design to other builders of like mind .

A definite highlight of  that trip for Corey so many years ago was being able to discuss the history of Aviation spanning Continents  with Mr. Poberezny.

Stepping back into my last visit to the Paul Poberezny Pavilion ,  and reflecting on what I had experienced at AirVenture 2018, all I could think was ,”One more picture…please.”

Thank you for taking time with me to reflect on those memories that I felt were important during our Journey to Oshkosh. Just a warning, it isn't to say I won't revisit some of the places I've spoken of in the last few days but there certainly has been a lot of life lived since that week away from home.

Until the next post...Have a great day!