12/27/2006
Marine Drill Sargent
Marine Drill Sargent, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 21 Nov '06, 7.57am CST PST.
This stuffed toy was a lot cuter than many of the drill sargents.
Mom shopping at the base!
Flag is raised ...
Practice drill ..
Practice drill .., originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 21 Nov '06, 7.57am CST PST.
Thursday morning the family and friends are allowed on the base to watch the recruits practice. During the practice when music is suppose to be in the ceremony, they would say "the National Anthem ... first note, last note, ...." ! Then another time when a prayer was to be include the anouncer said "Let's pray"... 500 heads bowed in unison and imediately said 'Amen!" and 500 heads raised with head straight away. Fastest prayer I ever heard! The sun was really bright!
Downtown San Diego
Coranado bridge
Windmills
Mountains
We're off!
We're off!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 20 Nov '06, 6.57am CST PST.
The view from the plane. Our shadow is captured.
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Rachel
Rachel, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 20 Nov '06, 6.31am CST PST.
Wes's girl friend!
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Rachel and Mothers
Rachel and Mothers, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 20 Nov '06, 6.31am CST PST.
Rachel's mother, Rachel and Wes's mother.
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12/15/2006
Aunt Maureen
Aunt Maureen, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 20 Nov '06, 6.30am CST PST.
We five traveled to San Diego to celebrate my grandson's graduation from Marine boot camp.
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Coffee ... coffee ... gasp!
Coffee ... coffee ... gasp!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 15 Nov '06, 6.04am CST PST.
After a night with all that bubby ...
Should I get my act together, a bunch of us are heading for ca to aid my grandson celebrate his graduation from marine corp basic training. So I may not get to load any fotos for a couple of days.
George ...
George ..., originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 15 Nov '06, 6.03am CST PST.
George is ready to play!
Drink anyone?
A little bubbly?
Welcome!
Welcome!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 13 Nov '06, 6.53am CST PST.
Little cardinal showed up to welcome us to the park ... but never stayed around very long. My son grabbed my camera and got a couple of shots!
Missy waiting!
Missy waiting!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 13 Nov '06, 6.53am CST PST.
Missy loves the park!
George waiting!
George waiting!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 13 Nov '06, 6.53am CST PST.
George is already for a walk!
George & Missy
George & Missy, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 13 Nov '06, 6.53am CST PST.
The current activiy is winterize the RV ... you can see the tools for emptying the water tanks ... puppies have to wait for their walk, but they loved the RV ride!
12/11/2006
Window & Fall
Window & Fall, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 12 Nov '06, 6.52am CST PST.
George & Missy argue over the chair. George rarely wins unless Missy is not around.
George's new haircut!
George, the model!
George, the model!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 12 Nov '06, 6.51am CST PST.
No Smile, here!
George
George, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 12 Nov '06, 6.51am CST PST.
This is NOT george's favorite activiy!
Good Morning from Cookie Man!
Building painters
Building painters, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 11 Nov '06, 6.44am CST PST.
These painters are really hard working, but they don't get much done. They been in the same location for at least 5 years!
The extra ladder attracted my attention. I was passing by and saw them add the ladder ... hurried home, grabbed my camera, drove back and took the foto!
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Young Missy - A Story!
Young Missy - A Story!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 10 Nov '06, 9.48am CST PST.
I printed this 13x18 print on my snazzy epson printer a few years ago and was pleased with the photo of my new pup, Misssy. My son says,"Hey Dad, Let me borrow this picture to show my wife!" I was pleased that he enjoyed my work and wanted to show it off. About a month later, I asked where my picture was... he seemed perplexed but said "Oh, haven't I brought that back yet? I'll bring it over later"
So about a month later, Christmas was upon us, and I opened my present from my son and his family .... Missy was back with a super new FRAME!
New Gallery
New Gallery, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 10 Nov '06, 9.48am CST PST.
I attended a foto class recently and ended up with a bunch of large fotos and somewhat empty hallway. So I installed some molding on the wall and now I have a gallery!
Butterfly House
St Louis Zoo
12/10/2006
Bush
Neighbors trees in the fall
Fall
Fall in St Louis
Fall in St Louis, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 8 Nov '06, 8.28pm CST PST.
My RV in front of my house.
Pere Marquette Lodge
Pere Marquette Lodge, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 7 Nov '06, 11.49am CST PST.
The Wine room at the Pere Marquette Lodge in Pere Marquette State Park.
Piasa Bird
Piasa Bird, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 7 Nov '06, 11.48am CST PST.
The Piasa bird on the Great River road, a few miles north of Alton, IL . More information at here
Clark Bridge - Alton, IL
Clark Bridge - Alton, IL, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 7 Nov '06, 11.48am CST PST.
Scene is taken from the Missouri side of the Missippi river, across the river from Alton, IL.
Clark Bridge - Alton, IL
Clark Bridge - Alton, IL, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 6 Nov '06, 11.49pm CST PST.
Scene is taken from the Missouri side of the Missippi river, across the river from Alton, IL.
Really?
Really?, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 5 Nov '06, 6.43am CST PST.
Why would anyone want to fish here?
Happy Anticipation
Happy Anticipation, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 5 Nov '06, 6.43am CST PST.
Why are they so happy?
FOOD!
FOOD!, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 5 Nov '06, 6.43am CST PST.
Fantastic fried chicken ... All you can eat in New Baden, IL
12/09/2006
Walls Decorated
Walls Decorated, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 5 Nov '06, 6.43am CST PST.
All the walls were decorated with historic items. The waitress said that they could use some help dusting all the stuff on the wall...
My street in the fall
Fall is Elections
Tree across the Street
Fall Leaves
Tough job
Fall walk
Fall walk, originally uploaded by fotobydave
on 3 Nov '06, 2.03pm CST PST.
Missy and George enjoy there walk ...
Fall Colors
Missy walking!
