Author Archives: Ron Haines

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About Ron Haines

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The town that can’t be licked

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Ron Haines

I usually take municipal slogans—the ones you see on the ‘Welcome To’ signs on the way into town—with a huge grain of salt, and rightly so. For example, I once found the Blueberry Capital of the World in Maine (Cherryfield)… … Continue reading →

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First paddle of my northeast season

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Ron Haines

With temps hovering just below 60 and bright sunny skies I bent my Northeast paddling standards (I generally stay inside until it gets way closer to 70) and spent a pleasant few hours with some friends from the Western Mass paddling group … Continue reading →

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Right under my nose

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Ron Haines

I’ve been all over the country the past few years photographing recycled gas stations, and those awaiting a new life.  And all along there was a really nice one I’d been overlooking, right here under my nose in West Palm … Continue reading →

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Pushing the season

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Ron Haines

Arrived in Connecticut this past weekend.  Mother Nature has a nasty way of letting me know if I get here too early.  The new canoe is tucked away safely in the garage.  The old Grumman is under the snow.

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When you’ve got an itch…Part 4

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Ron Haines

When you’ve got an itch…Part 4 The urge to itch struck this female anhinga as I was watching her and I couldn’t resist the urge to click. To see the others of this ilk, go here, here and here.  

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Wooing at Wakodahatchee

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Ron Haines

If you’re down my way a go-to spot for seeing Florida birds is the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, a man-made gathering, roosting and breeding spot for a variety of species. As this photo shows, nesting involves a bit of wooing. Derived from … Continue reading →

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Yeehaw Junction and Elvis

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Ron Haines

Since my last post about Yeehaw Junction I’ve run across a few more interesting bits, and even found an Elvis connection just a few miles away. The simple word ‘Yeehaw’ has always screamed out bluegrass to me.  I remember seeing … Continue reading →

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No more Yeehaw breakfast

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Ron Haines

A Haines tradition for years has been breakfast in Yeehaw Junction.  Notice I didn’t say Haines Family Tradition.  That would be incorrect.  It’s just me. It kicks in whenever I go north on the ‘turnpike’ (AKA Florida’s Turnpike, The LESS … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day (belated or way early, take your pick)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Ron Haines

Happy Valentine’s day (belated or way early, take your pick) This is a bit late, I know, and totally out of character for me.  I rarely acknowledge Valentine’s Day. In fact, the reason I got married on a Friday the … Continue reading →

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A green spot in Broward County

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Ron Haines

A green spot in Broward County Broward County is the second most dense county in Florida, runner-up to Pinellas (home to the cities of Tampa and St. Petersburg), but there are still places there to paddle among the flora and … Continue reading →

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