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!!!
14 Saturday Feb 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Aniversery, Cancer, CML, Gymnastic, Leukemia, Pep Band, Photo, Photography
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.
12 Thursday Feb 2015
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Just one more day until Friday. I get to go see my son tomorrow night. He’ll be playing in the pep band during the gymnastic meet. So not only will we get tosee him we’ll be able to hear him play as well.
The weather people are still forecasting snow for Monday night into Tuesday and again Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. I really hope they’re making a big deal out of nothing. I can’t afford to be off from work so I’ll at least try to make it in if it does snow.
“Life Goes On”
11 Wednesday Feb 2015
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365 Photo Challenge, Alabama, Botanical Gardens, Flowers, Photo, Photography, Roses, snow, Weather
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The S word is in the forecast again and I’m not happy about it. I’m so over winter and I’m ready for spring time. This weekend was absolutely beautiful. With highs in the lower 60’s the parks were full of people enjoying the sunshine. Today was in the high 50’s but tomorrow it will start getting cold again and then by Sunday morning it will be back in the teens. To beat all, next Tuesday they have snow back in the forecast. Right now it’s too far away for them to make an accurate account as to how much snow we get. As it stands now the city will shut down for just a dusting.
“Life Goes On”
10 Tuesday Feb 2015
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Time to introduce another one of my hobbies. I love cooking in Dutch Ovens. I volunteer for the Boy Scouts and I teach these boys the art of cooking in these ovens. It’s a lost art and some people don’t even know how to cook in them. I was taught by one of the best and his tradition lives on through me. Pictured here are two main dishes, Easy Cheesy Meat and Potatoes (Top Left), Cowboy Stew (Bottom Center) and Bread (Top Right) I’ve done a few catering jobs which fed as many as 50 people. At last count I own 16 Dutch ovens and about a dozen different sizes of skillets.
You guys ready to eat yet?
“Life Goes On”
08 Sunday Feb 2015
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I’ve got two months to get in shape for a 46 mile bike ride and I should have already started the training. I keep finding stupid excuses as to not exercise. Today was too windy, yesterday the same and the last few days just plain too cold. I just don’t know what I need to do to get excited about getting back on track. Tomorrow is a brand new day so I guess I’ll start back on my diet but I won’t be able to do any major exercising until Tuesday eve due to a meeting tomorrow night.
On a different note, this morning while at a visiting church, I couldn’t keep my mind on the service because of what I was seeing. The church I visited today had a woman minister and she was a little short. So short that from where I was sitting only her head was showing above the pulpit. I guess it’s one of things where you had to be there to see the humor in it.
“Life Goes On!”
07 Saturday Feb 2015
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I had a shoot scheduled for today but I never heard from her. It upsets me that some people will talk and talk to you and then just vanish with no contact whatsoever. Won’t respond to emails, voicemail or even text messages. Go Figure! So what did I did I do today? I spent the afternoon with one of my daughters at Tannehill Historical Park.
I won’t post pictures of my daughter due to her privacy but this is a picture of the church that is there. I adore this place. In fact, I love to go to this park and spend the day taking pictures. As you can see, if you click the link, that this place has a lot to offer.
My daughter wants to be a model. I’m not going to deny her the opportunity but I’d rather her be something else. She’s still got a few more years before she has to decide and I will support her in whatever choice she decides to make.
I hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.
“Life Goes On”
06 Friday Feb 2015
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Well, we’ve made it to Friday. I spent the day doing what I had to do to get the job done. I’m 51 years old and I can retire with full post retirement benefits at age 55. The way things are going right now with my health you had better believe that I won’t let the door hit me on my way out. It hadn’t always been as stressful as it is now. I’ve been at this company 29 years and I used to love doing what I do. Now with new management with a different viewpoints make my job and everyone elses job a lot more stressful. I’ll be lucky to survive the 3 plus years I have left.
On a much brighter note, the above picture was taken in Chicago at the Giant Bean. I went on a band trip with my two daughters and we spent a few days there. We had a great time. I’ve never been to a city as large as Chicago before and unless something happens I guess I never will again. The architecture there was simply amazing.
As I said before, today is Friday. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend. I know I am.
“Life Goes On!”
04 Wednesday Feb 2015
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365 Photo Challenge, Alabama, Dutch Oven, Ft. Toulouse, Motorcycle, Photo, Photography, Wetumpka
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I took a trip during the summer to Ft. Toulouse for a Dutch Oven Gathering (DOG) during one of there weekend encampments. I had a great time and learned a lot. All the volunteers dressed in period clothes and answered any questions that anyone may have had. It was a long day because I rode my motorcycle down there. It took nearly three hours to get there from my house. The below is from their website.
Located just south of Wetumpka where the Coosa and Tallapoosa rivers meet to form the headwaters of the Alabama River, visitors will find over 6,000 years of history at Fort Toulouse-Jackson National Historic Park. One of the areas best tourist attractions, the park is open year round and everyone is invited to enjoy 165 acres of living history and natural beauty. Tour the French and American Forts, or the Mississipian Indian Mound site or just relax and take a walk along the William Bartram Arboretum trail, named for the famed 18th century botanist. 
Top off your trip with a visit to the Grave’s House where you’ll find a bookstore and museum featuring archaeological collections from French colonial, early American and prehistoric Indian items. The park also hosts a full service 39-site campground overlooking the Coosa River.
Most months visitors are able to be a part of living history weekends involving the French Marines at Fort Toulouse or the Tennessee Militia and the U.S. Army Regulars at Fort Jackson. In addition, visoriors will find historc black-smithing weekends as well as special events throughout the year such as Frontier Days in the Fall and the French and Indian Spring Encampment.
Most months visitors are able to be a part of living history weekends involving the French Marines at Fort Toulouse or the Tennessee Militia and the U.S. Army Regulars at Fort Jackson. In addition, visoriors will find historc black-smithing weekends as well as special events throughout the year such as Frontier Days in the Fall and the French and Indian Spring Encampment.
03 Tuesday Feb 2015
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365 Photo Challenge, Alabama, Birmingham, Cancer, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, CML, Oncologist, Photo, Photography, Railroad Park
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Good news to share tonight. I heard from my oncologist today. He said that things looked better this time around.
There are three tests that he performs. All three tests started off extremely high. Two of those test for the past few months have come back with no trace which is what we’re looking for but one of these test is being somewhat stubborn. Six weeks ago the results were .22 which had went up from .134. The last test showed .0015 which is excellent compared to 138 nearly a year ago (normal is between 5 and 10). We’re still looking for zero. I go back in 2 months for another round of tests. Thanks for all your prayers and support.
The above picture is from Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham, Alabama.
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