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Monthly Archives: February 2015

365 Day Photo Challenge 53/365 “Spring is Coming”

22 Sunday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bicycle, Bike, Botanical Gardens, Cabin Fever, Fishing, Flowers, Hiking, Photo, Photography, Spring

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I’m really trying to be positive and think that spring is just around the corner.  It’s hard to do these days when everyday you turn on the news to find that there is another round of cold arctic air with more potential freezing rain and/or snow on the way.

I am looking forward to the day when I can get outside and do some hiking and maybe wet the line of a fishing pole.  I’m looking forward to the day of riding by bicycle and getting some much needed exercise.  I’m an outdoor person and having to stay inside these past few months has given me a bad case of cabin fever.  When spring time finally shows her head, you’ll be hard press to find me inside.  Look for me in the woods or on the roadway on my bicycle.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 52/365 “Lazy Day”

21 Saturday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Cabin Fever, Deals Gap, Motorcycle, Photo, Photography, Rain, Weather

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Today I did absolutely nothing but sit in this recliner.  I did spend some time on the computer working on a powerpoint presentation that I have to have done in three weeks.  I think I have it about 95% done.

It’s raining here now and there is another possibility of some frozen stuff again early Monday morning.  I’ll have to go in to work regardless because I have no time left. Tomorrow I have a meeting in the afternoon so that at least will get me out of the house for an hour or so.

The above picture was taken while on a motorcycle trip to Deals Gap North Carolina.  I believe we were on our way back in this photo.  We left on a Wednesday and came back late the following Saturday night.  We had a wonderful time and I wish I could do this trip again.  I still have my motorcycle and I just may do the trip again in a year or so depending on my health.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  I’m hoping the weather makes up it’s mind to stay warm more than a day or two very soon.  I’m going nuts having to stay in the house.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 51/365 “Cast for Kids”

20 Friday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bass, Cast For Kids, Disabilities, Fishing, Kids, Photo, Photography

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Feeling much better today so but the weather here sucked.  We’re still under a weather advisory but nothing has happened but a little rain.  Tomorrow and Sunday it’s supposed to rain all day which makes for a lousy weekend.

Anyway, on a brighter note; I’m excited that I ran across a set of pictures today that I did for a great organization called Cast for Kids.  This group organizes an event every year that matches kids with disabilities with bass fishermen of the area and takes them fishing for the day.  Whether or not these kids catch anything, which many do not, they all receive a kids tackle box (Pictured here) a plaque which has a picture of them and the boat owner attached, a hat, a fishing rod and reel and an experience that will last a lifetime.

I was so honored to be asked to help with this event.  Their regular photographer had taken ill suddenly and someone suggested me.  I did it two years in a row when the local chairman quit and the new chairman had someone else in mind.  I think that was the last year our local group did the event.  Too bad for the kids though.DSC_0021 DSC_0065

365 Day Photo Challenge 50/365 “Dr. Visit”

19 Thursday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Doctor, Ft. Toulouse, Photo, Photography

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Today marks the 50th post in my 365 day photo challenge.  I wanted it to more spectacular than it is but with the weather being as cold as it has and the fact that I’ve been too sick to go anywhere but to the doctor’s office. I’m basically running out of material.

My daughter and I went back to the doctor today only to be told that whatever we have is just going to have to run it course.  I hate being told that.  I’m a very impatient man when it comes to me being sick. I hate being sick. I guess I’m not the only one.  I imagine everyone hates being sick.  And I want to write about something else besides the weather and me being sick.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 49/365 “Running Out of Time”

18 Wednesday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Cancer, CML, Dana Micael, Leukemia, Sick

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I’ve been sick since Sunday and so far I’ve missed two days of work.  I’ll be taking off again tomorrow to go back to the doctor to see if I can get another shot to hopefully finally get rid of this mess.  I’ve been sick more since I’ve been diagnosed with CML than in the past several years combined.  The doctor did say that my immune system will be low but I wasn’t really prepared for all the time off that I’ve had to take so far.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 48/365 “Miserable Day X Two”

17 Tuesday Feb 2015

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I spent the day at home sick today.  Not feeling well at all.  In fact, this is the first time I’ve been online since last night.  I wasn’t alone, one of my 17 year old daughters was home with the same crud.  I didn’t sleep much last night because of all the coughing I was doing. Looks like another day at home for me is in the future for tomorrow.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 47/365 “Sick/Work Day”

16 Monday Feb 2015

Posted by Tim Hughes Living with CML in Photography

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Cahaba Lilies, Cahaba River, Photo, Photography, Sick

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Regrettably, I went to work today. I should’ve stayed at home and rested.  Tomorrow may be the day I do stay home and see if I can’t get over this mess. I really can’t afford to take off from work but if I don’t feel any better than I do now my butt is not getting out of bed.

Pictured above is the infamous Cahaba Lilies.  They only grow in and around the Cahaba River here in Alabama.  Many photographers flock to this river to take pictures of these lilies.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 46/365 “Snow Day Cancelled”

15 Sunday Feb 2015

Posted by Tim Hughes Living with CML in Photography

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Photo, Photography, Sick, snow, Snow Day

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They have cancelled the winter storm watch for central Alabama.  I am relieved.  The company I work for does not pay me enough to purchase another vehicle if I wreck mine trying to get to work.  I would have taken off if there was ice on the roadways.  That within itself would have been bad because I really don’t have the time to take off.  But anyway, it’s all mute now.

I spent the better part of this afternoon in a doc in a box.  I have chest congestion and a sore throat.  They gave me a shot in the hip and gave me some antibiotics and cough syrup.  I got home and took me a three hour nap.  I feel better now but I’m not going to stay up much longer.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 45/365 “Happy Valentines Day”

14 Saturday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, 365 Photo Challenge, Alabama, Botanical, Botanical Gardens, Flowers, Photography, Roses

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Happy Valentines Day everyone!!!

365 Day Photo Challenge 44/365 “Night Out on the Town”

14 Saturday Feb 2015

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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Aniversery, Cancer, CML, Gymnastic, Leukemia, Pep Band, Photo, Photography

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Went to Tuscaloosa tonight to the Gymnastics meet and also spent a few minutes with my son who played in the pep band.  Please forgive the picture as I was way up in the stands with my 70-300mm zoom lense.  Our team one which is always a good thing.

Today marks the one year anniversary since my diagnosis of CML.  I’ve got an appointment to see my oncologist in just a little over a month.  I’m still waiting on the test results that state there are no traces of the cancer in my blood.  That day will come soon enough I hope.

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