Prepped...

The soil is turned and fertilized. As soon as the 'lil ones are ready for planting we are ready to roll.

Memories of the '90s and my rocker youth...

Before I switched to hiking boots I enjoyed my paratrooper boots. And before those combat boots I rocked out with these chrome tipped, chain-strapped, flare-stitched cowboy sh*t-kickers.


They went well with my biker jacket; which,through the years, has been covered with paintings, lyrics and quite a few autographs.


I recently wore the boots with one of my old denim vests for Halloween. I sported a Mohawk for a very fun party. If we ever hit the Grand Ol' Opry (my wife is itchin' to go) I'll have to sport the 'ol sh*t-kickers again. ;)

Only two-hundred and some-odd days 'till beach weather...

Bring on the cold.
I loves me a brisk walk on a Fall beach.

The silent guru...

I've traveled over countless blades
(of grass) and stones :sigh: ok... pebbles

Through pits and valleys; even Hades
(that asphalt sure gets hot at noon)

You're mighty large. You must be old.
How did you get atop here?

You answer not. Oh, it must mean...
you want to know about me.

A shimmering speck; in the folds of a seat
Snatched up once seen; isn't that sweet?

Although I am small and cracked... and chipped
I'm not insignifi... insigni... insig... :sigh: I'm SOMEthing neat!




Click for the desktop sized image of the "speck" adventurer!

California... Day 4... Part 3 of 3...

We took a walk about a mile to Barker Dam. We had to! Chance is a barker and he wanted to see what all the fuss was about.


The dam was built in the 1800s to help local cattle men keep their livestock watered but the area proved to be too harsh and the cattle men moved on to other areas.


The dam has created an oasis in the middle of the desert where animals thrive and these green backed birds and fish were plentiful. There were quite a few of them darting about and one almost clipped me while I was snapping away with my camera.


I didn't see any vultures, but there were other scavengers about. This one is ready to watch over your desktop. The full sized image is just a click away.


Chance wasn't the only gazer at the dam.


Noah is going to be so jealous ;)


At first I wasn't too impressed... but it kinda grew on me.


Driving back I spotted this snailsquidmonstercloud attacking a mountain!


Chance decided it was time for a drink after that desert walk...


Followed by a much needed nap.


Over the next two days I will conclude my California trip. I hope you'll join me.

Maryland roadtrip...

We took a weekend trip to the Baltimore and surrounding areas of Maryland. On the way we saw a Mustang on a Yukon... ok it was a small mustang.


Then we saw a van converted into... something...


Heading into Baltimore...


I had to take a few shots in the tunnel.


We found the town of Ellicott and had a fantastic lunch. We found some small shops and antique dealers along the main road. I climbed a rock and named it my own!


Then climbed down when I realised it wasn't that stupendous. My wife took these shots.


Some of the buildings were built right over streams that run through the town.


Near a tattoo parlor we found this awesome ride.




The town is mountainous and most buildings had steep staircases up thin alleyways.


As we were leaving town my wife spotted this school.


It was not open but we were able to look around...


...and through the windows. There were wild raspberries everywhere and we helped ourselves to a few. They were a bit tart but tasty.


We went to "The Crab Shanty" and got the BEST crab cakes in Maryland.
On the way, we saw this deer getting a nosh on the side of the road. He would take a few mouthfuls then leap away. When it looked safe enough it would come back for more.




Why does youtube video look so crappy lately... when it finally uploads...?