Daily Archives: September 6, 2010

Sep 06

Why labor sides with their own enemies

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tom

I’ve always wondered why people like my father, a staunch union member, was a Republican and not a Democrat. After all, the GOP is staunchly on the side of corporations and an enemy of organized labor. Author Jefferson Cowie’s new … Read More →

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Sep 06

Balloons in Dansville

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tom

We drove down to Dansville to the New York State Balloon Festival (held every Labor Day weekend) but due to weather there were no launches. To please the crowd, however, some of the balloons inflated so you could see what … Read More →

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Sep 06

Fishing

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tom

Near abandoned Lock 56 I found this guy, fishing in the canal.

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Sep 06

Canal Drydock

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tom

Next to Lock 28-A on the present route of the canal is a drydock facility, run by the Canal Authority.

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Sep 06

Old Erie Canal Locks 54 and 56

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Tom

I took the Bumblebeemer once again in search of abandoned Erie Canal locks. This trip took in Locks 54 and 56 near Lyons, NY. Lock 56 is not far from the present Lock 28-A while Lock 54 is a significant … Read More →