Mourning dew...

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Down on two ducks...

Up top...

A little moist...

Pissed off...

...is better than being pissed on.

Remotely controlled...

While watching this R/C boat skitter across the pond at 65mph I wondered how someone would get it back if it ran out of fuel or flipped. A few moments later my question was answered. Taking a hard turn the boat flipped and stalled... and the owner took out his fishing pole to retrieve the boat for another run.

Just add salt...

Cold night at the lake...

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A different type of bird...

Long walk... short pier...

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Thanks...

On this day, I thank God for all that I have. A wonderful family, a loving wife, three great dogs and a bunch that have their own loving owners. I thank God for the roof over my head. I thank God for my job and my health.

Most of all I thank all the men and women that are serving this country so that we can be safe with our families on this Thanksgiving. God bless each and every one of them.


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Ripples...

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Autumn incarnate...

From roots to branches...

...I find myself walking in the woods along the lake shore. Sunlight filtering through the canopy of autumn hued leaves above. A light breeze off the water cooling my body as the setting sun battles to warm my face.

Something moves on the ground catching my attention. I think to myself, "Is that a snake up ahead? Why does it seem to be moving through the ground instead of above it?"

In the shadows more and more "snakes" appear... getting closer and closer every second.

Before I can move my legs are ensnared. I realize that the "snakes" are roots... wrapping up my ankles and tightening around my knees... forcing me to the ground... pulling me down under the surface of the earth.

I try to scream but only let out a gasp as their grip crushes my lungs. Soil covers my face... then darkness... and silence...

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Waiting at the bridge...

I found out today that my Uncle and Aunt's Yellow Lab was diagnosed with liver cancer and had to be put to sleep. The loss of a loved one (person or animal) is never easy. Sam will be missed, but he will be waiting with Rocky to greet you at the bridge.

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Just this side of heaven
is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

—Author unknown

Drained again...

Another day of running around...

Young, in love and looking to the future...

Great South Bay...

Where do we get our scrumptious clams for chowda' and baking? Right here.



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Ricketts Glen... post 5 of 5...

Blah... blah... blah... Ricketts Glen is a state park in PA that was well worth the trip and the hike. I'll definitely be going back. In the meantime (and over the next few days) I'll let my photos speak for me.

Waiting for the wubba...


Last one in is a stinky collie!


The rain and thunder rolled in to end the day of fun...

Ricketts Glen... post 4 of 5...

Did I happen to mention... Ricketts Glen is a state park in PA that was well worth the trip and the hike. I'll definitely be going back. In the meantime (and over the next few days) I'll let my photos speak for me.



Devon has mastered the spin cycle.


And Ella knows how to twist and shout...


Come on baby... let's do the twist...


She gets that "stare" from mama.