Last week as I made a trip through Frederick I encountered this road block. So I stopped and took a few photos before turning around and taking another path to my destination. They have been digging a hole at this site for several months, so I was not surprised to see above ground work beginning. 
The crane workmen were up top connecting the pieces as they were lifted in place. This is not a job I want to try. 
A few days later the crane was ready for heavy lifting.
Bridge from upstream
Looking south across bridge to Carroll County
Looking upstream
Side rail detail
Zoey is our furry, female Siamese mix who stays inside with us. And below is one of the several furry squirrels that feed on the acorns in our yard. He is having a snack as light snow fell.
Jan 23 - Late afternoon clouds
Jan 23 - Canada geese with clouds
Jan 24 - Sun behind the cloud
Jan 28 - Colorful clouds at dusk
Jan 29 - Early morning clouds
This weekend we had lots of Canada geese fly by, sometimes settling in the field for the night. Saturday afernoon two flocks appeared, honking and circling. The flock above flew off to the west while the smaller flock landed in a nearby field. (More photos on Lew's Pics.) Then Sunday with the sun low in the sky, the small flock (about 180) returned to the field behind or house. 
Monday brought the large flock of over 300 back to settle in for the night. Note the geese already in the field as more approach. Finally they all settled in for the night.
These photos were taken when we visited Gettysburg National Military Park with 2 of our grandsons in June 2004. It is the site of the July 1863 battle that is considered the turning point of the civil War. Above is the monument dedicated to the Pennsylvania soldiers who fought at Gettysburg. The next three views are from the top of the monument just below the dome. And the last view is from Little Round Top near the southern end of the battlefield.
