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Actually, these are two placemats on an outdoor table of a restaurant in Cambodia. The table was under lit thereby making the placemats look like they were floating.
One of my favorite movies as a kids was "The Great Mouse Detective" and "The Secret of Nimh"! I'm not sure what prompted the fascination for mice movies, but I was a kid and any Disney movie excited me!
I like this one of Samson because he's inspecting my camera. I cracked up after I took it and instantly thought of those two movies!
What a cute little toasted marshmallow!!!!!
Actually, it only looks like she's upset. She's really happily squealing, but it goes so well with the shirt!
This photo of Milo & me was taken at Christmastime 2005, our last one together, so it turned out. He was an amazing little dog....
Milo came into our family when he was 7 weeks old. I had no intentions of having a Jack Russell Terrier...I guess because it seemed to be the trendy or typical thing to do if you were an equestrian and I don't usually follow the crowd. My blacksmith told me one day when he was shoeing my horse, that his mother-in-law's JRT was due to have pups soon and he gave me her number to call. Not understanding why he insisted even after I told him I didn't want a pup...I held onto the number anyway.
So of course I called her eventually, when the pups were around 3 weeks old. There were 5 puppies, all of them mostly white with black markings on their heads/faces, except the largest one, who had beautiful caramel markings on his head/face and on his body. I brought my son Josh with me to see the puppies and he actually chose that one pup out of the 5 to be the one we would take, if we should decide to get one. The dogs' owner took note and tentatively held him for us in case we decided to add a JRT to our menagerie. A couple weeks later we went back to visit the pups again and the owner told us that another person wanted the same pup and offered her double the amount of money for him but she had refused the offer because she had been saving him for us. Good thing, because we had already fallen in love with him.
He was originally named "Frasier" by the breeder but Josh and I decided he should be either "Mickey" or "Milo". At that time there had recently been a movie released titled "The Adventures of Milo & Otis" which is how he thought of it, even though it was actually the cat in that film named Milo. It was shortly thereafter that someone brought to our attention the movie "The Mask" that had a JRT named Milo in it. No matter, most of our Milo's movie references were to "Wishbone" anyway. I'd no idea how popular the Jack Russell Terrier breed had become until then.
The next couple of weeks were hard to get through as we waited eagerly for the time to come and bring our new baby home. There, we had 2 horses, a Blue-Tick Coonhound, a cat, a guinea pig, a couple of chinchillas, a bird, and probably some other critters like mice or fish at the time. We always had pets of different sorts. Adding a puppy would surely be a challenge but wouldn't make that much difference in the scheme of things. Or so I thought.
Milo was from the start, a most endearing character. Full of life, personality, sense of humor, charisma, energy, loyalty, and compassion. I'd never known a dog so smart or so tuned in to the people around it before he came along. Our family went through a lot of major life changes during his lifetime. We moved far away from our home state, then again twice more. The kids grew up and left home, and he was with me through my empty nest syndrome. He really was my best friend. Ever the muse, he was the topic of a popular informative entertaining website "Magnificent Milo's Doghouse" for a few years and developed an online presence that brought him a bit of 'celebrity' status in real life dog circles.
When he was 9, he had his first grand mal seizure. I had told our local veterinarian a year prior to this event that Milo seemed to be acting 'off'. His head was tilting to the right, he was oddly twitching occasionally, his gait had become abnormal and he sometimes acted as if he had headaches. The vet didn't believe in my theory that he may have a brain tumor so he ignored it, even after that first seizure occurred. He said that it is highly unusual for a dog to have a brain tumor and that we should just wait it out and not go "chasing zebras".
One day when I was up in Gainesville, Florida to visit my daughter, I had driven by the Veterinary College there and got an idea to call them to ask for advice. I spoke to a neurologist there who after hearing me describe his symptoms for only a minute that she suspected Milo had a meningioma of his right forebrain. She told me that they could do an MRI to find out and if that he did have a meningioma that they could do a procedure called Stereotactic Cyberknife Brain Surgery to treat it. People also get meningiomas and have them treated this way but it was something new to offer it for treatment in animals.
The MRI proved her theory correct and we set him up for the pioneering treatment protocol that had only been used on about 60 animals in the world thus far. He had to go in for a CT scan as well pre treatment to set alignments on the equipment for the Cyberknife surgery. There were no incisions made. The procedure consisted of anesthesia so that Milo would not move during the treatment. The procedure is essentially a series of multiple thin and pointed rays of radiation that aim directly at the center of the tumor so that the radiation does not destroy any healthy, neighboring brain tissue.
Milo was given a timeline of 6 months' to 3 years' extension on his lifespan. He gained 9 more months. Even though meningiomas are not considered malignant, they can cause death because they put pressure on the brain, causing many other problems. A tumor on the meninges (which is the membrane around the brain that holds the cerebrospinal fluid in) grows in a spider legs like fashion which makes it difficult to eradicate completely. The thin extensions (legs) cannot be radiated successfully without damaging the meningeal tissue itself. Therefore, those parts of the tumor remain and enable the tumor to regrow after treatment.
Some patients are good candidates for secondary treatments of meningiomas but Milo was not. Even though he had the surgery, he had to remain on anti seizure meds. He had been on Phenobarbital for over a year to control his seizures and the medicine was taking its toll on his liver. The doctors switched him over to Potassium Bromide as an alternative method to control seizures, but this medicine gets processed through the kidneys. Milo had a mild chronic kidney disease since he was 2 that deteriorated further as he aged. He started on a special diet for his kidneys when he was 8, which helped him tremendously. However, the Potassium Bromide could only be a short term treatment for the seizures because of its ill effect on his kidneys. The only other option for the seizures was going back on Phenobarbital, despite the damage it had done to his liver. My hope is that there will one day be more options for treatment of seizures. Sadly, we ran out of choices for keeping Milo healthy and had to euthanize him during his last, fateful seizure.
Multiple organ failure due to the effects of the tumor as well as the medicines is what essentially claimed his physical being. But, it is his undying presence in spirit that keeps him alive in my heart. I feel so fortunate to have been blessed with him in my life for the time he could be here. He did have some times in his last year when he was not feeling well, but amazingly, considering his circumstances, he led a very active and happy life despite it all. He loved going for rides in the car, the dog parks, playing tennis, doing agility, walking, doing tricks, and having his photo taken. This photo is not the best quality, technically speaking and he wasn't giving his typical 'smile'...... but it is priceless in that Milo insisted on me picking him up to be in the photograph, even though I didn't want to on account of being in a hurry, and my dressy outfit. We were on our way out to see the Imperial Symphony Orchestra in their Christmas production when we decided to quickly snap a few photos of all of us in our fancy attire. I remember telling Milo to 'wait' while we got through the first images and then I caved in to his persistence, swept him up into my arms and got this memorable shot, thankfully.
I say, just enjoy every little aspect that you possibly can of each situation. It is true, you really never know what tomorrow brings. Don't be afraid to love completely, to give unselfishly, to be as true and real as you may be, to abandon your guard courageously, to "feel" honestly, or to be as human as maybe even your own little dog exemplifies. Life, for what it brings is perhaps bittersweet at times, but so worthy of the living! May you all be blessed at some point in your life with a grand friend like Milo :)
This is a photograph from the annual Na Fianna AC "Bob Heffernan" 5KM Road Race and Fun Run which was held in Johnstownbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland on Tuesday 19th May 2015 at 20:00. The race has gained a glowing reputation as being one of the fastest 5KM road races in Ireland. This race commemorates the years of work and volunteering that local man Bob Heffernan gave to Meath, Leinster, and Irish athletics from grass roots upwards and his work with the host club Na Fianna AC who have a catchment area in this part of rural North Kildare and South Meath. The race, known affectionately by club-members as simply "Bob's race" is a fitting tribute to commemorate his contribution to this sport. Today's race had another very large attendance with over 420 registered participants. There was a wonderful atmosphere as runners from all over Leinster gathered for a great night's racing. The very changeable and unseasonably weather of late made for an unpredictable night weather wise. A shower of hail fell on runners between 2KM and 3KM and yet this shower didn't fall on the finish area at the Hamlet Court Hotel.
This race is part of the annual Meath Road Race League despite the fact that the race is run completely in County Kildare. The Na Fianna club, who organise the race, have a catchment area of South Meath and North West Kildare. The current route for the race has stayed the same over the past few years. However previous to that the race was held in Enfield and also Rathmoylan in County Meath. This road race has grown from strength to strength year on year and is now one of the premier 5KM races in Ireland and one of the top club attended races in Leinster. The race starts on the busy Enfield to Endenderry road and this requires a big effort from stewards and marshalls. However, as always, the event was a resounding success with personal bests and great runs from many of the participants.
We have a large set of photographs from the finish of the race and they are available on our Flickr photostream at www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157653107820532
Timing and event management was provided by Precision Timing. Results are available on their website at www.precisiontiming.net/result.aspx?v=2648 with additional material available on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/davidprecisiontiming?fref=ts) See their promotional video on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-7_TUVwJ6Q
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For nostalgia - photographs of previous years
Our pictures from Na Fianna 2014: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157644763278914
Our pictures from Na Fianna 2013: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157633580992446/
Our pictures from Na Fianna 2012: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157629852959646/
Our Flickr set from Na Fianna 2011: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157626673634371/
Our Flickr set from Na Fianna 2010: www.flickr.com/photos/peterm7/sets/72157629852959646/
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Actually, they didn't turn into this driveway, they were from further up the road. I don't know exactly where, I passed them soon as I could.
It actually fits them correctly!
At the Geneva Public Library NILTC Lego Train display.
Built by Pepa Quin.
We hadn't sealed it earlier...so it tends to blacken in places where there is no overhang above during the monsoons. A pain it was to clean and seal - took 3 guys 6 days (there is more of it than in this picture)!
at last anti morlette got absolutely shocked anti nalissa was actually a nega frigost elf too revealed the true form was putine ancestor the external half earthling was revealed on tonian period it looks romusia on underwear too
Actually, this train was not running. The train everyone else got on is to my left. Normally, this track is where the trains come to unload and load up passengers for the daily commute. I caught it at the right moment, without any people around. I waited for my train, which came ten minutes later. It also stopped on the track to my left.
Actually it was sunset, but who's counting. Maybe I don't give lens flair enough credit, I always thought it was a nuisance, but this shot was too cool to throw out.
I actually have this unexplainable weakness for all things Kirby. There's just something so pure and innocent about his design, and truthfully, unless you screw it up royally, it's pretty hard to get a bad Character Good of the guy.
A few years back, the Nendoroid line introduced Kirby into it's lineup. There's been several releases in the line, including at least 3 different Kirby, a special Kirby with his Robobattle suit, a Waddle Dee, a Metaknight, and a King Dedede.
I've got maybe half of these, with the Robobattle set being the highlight.
So for the 30th Anniversary of the franchise, there was a special Nendoroid release of the base Kirtby with a special base, and different faces/accessories. Technically the Star Wand has made an appearance in the first set, but this one is coated with glitter, so there!
Like pretty much all other Nendoroids, Kirby requires his base to stand and pose. What makes this line of Nendoroids unique is that the body is basically one giant metal shell, and the limbs are magnets. So basically you can pose the arms and feet anywhere you want on the body. Like with the Windwaker Link, it was like the Nendoroid line was created just so a product like this could exist.. everything just works out so well.
Of the new expressions, it's hard to pick an absolute favourite, though it is nice admittedly nice to finally get a classic Kirby face into the mix. But in terms of sheer comedic value, you gotta give it to the the surprised face. It's really odd that this Kirby dfidn't come with an inhaling face, but I guess if they did that they wouldn't have included the dizzy face, or they'd have had to increase the price. Understandable, but unfortunate you'd have to own the first release to get that face when this is a special anniversary set.
Actually just south of Port Orford. This photo was taken about 10 feet off of the 101. I realized that it's kind of hard to tell, but this is the beach. I have to say that the Oregon coast has to be about the most beautiful landscape I have ever seen.
Or maybe she was picking flowers for mom! This little baby seemed fascinated with the clovers in the yard!
Hope I'm not boring everyone with my 'cooner pictures. They are growing so fast, and I want to get as many baby shots of them as I can!
Huang Shan (meaning "Yellow Mountain" in Chinese) is actually a series of 77 mountain peaks in eastern China's Anhui Province. Added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990, Huang Shan is generally regarded as China's most picturesque mountainous area, and it has captivated and inspired artists for hundreds of years. Huang Shan's panoramic clouds views, strangely-shaped rocks, distinctive pine trees, and bubbling hot springs now draw tourists from all over the world, eager to view the "loveliest mountain in China".
The Huang Shan mountains were formed in the Mesozoic era, about 100 million years ago, when an ancient sea disappeared. Later, in the Quaternary, the landscape was molded by glacial action. Although the mountains are not that high (the highest peak is 1873m / 6143ft), the peaks are often enshrouded in mist and fog, and covered in snow during winter months. Because the mountain tops are often above cloud level, they offer spectacular views of the clouds from above (the "cloudsea") and glorious lighting, and Huang Shan is renowned as a photographer's paradise. [Daniel Allen - www.beijing-visitor.com]
Was actually shooting rather randomly here, but it does show my young apprentice still retaining dryness. I'll cure him of that before long!
Actually just a young gull trying to land in strong winds near to where we were picnicking on the shores of Lake St. Louis, Quebec, so as to be handy to any freebies that might become available...
Actually just part of it but, ludicrously, their priority seems to be planting little bushes in front of their new plastic castle [on the left] An other gurt great lump is in the process of construction in front of the ex church - diversions and delays are expected until Summer 2021 ....
Actually he was almost against the fence and I did what I normally don't do, I removed the mesh with Photoshop! :p
Picture taken at the zoo of Basel.
actually, for all the silliness of the artificial heart-shape and the whole digital mirror thing, this picture actually looks kind of neat when viewed large
I do not plan to wallow in sadness for a full yr of deployment. So please allow a bit of talk and reflection at least for this week. For today I needed a smile and a giggle. What better place to find it then in the face of my youngest. This shot was actually taken by my dad when we were on one of our last outings before my husband left. Heading up to Pikes Peak on the train was the setting. Dad shot…I cropped..lol…so to speak. Anyway, when I look at this shot it cracks me up! Giggles galore at “Bob”. Bob the tomato is one of Jared favoritestestest hats and boy it was a topic around the train. With the shot, I can just “hear” dear-ol “Bob” carrying on a conversation with Mr.Moose who had jump on the train at the top of Pikes Peak. What a day…what smiles….what Joy. What a great BOB..lol! Blessings friends, Andrea
YOU NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG YOU ARE UNTIL BEING STRONG IS THE ONLY CHOICE YOU HAVE. :-)
Actually I did not plan to go to the Gay Pride in Amsterdam this year. Pink Saturday was already enough of the gay scene for me. But my friend Viet Ha from Antwerp asked me if we could meet in Amsterdam. I had planned to work in my house for the renovation works during the day but in the evening I managed to meet him along the canals in Amsterdam. He was with a friend (Benjamin) so we went with the three of us for a drink at cafe Prik. Then we went to the Westerplein. There was a dj, life singing, raps and a big stage where people could dance together. We also danced on the street and the atmospere was wonderful. We stayed until midnight, when we had to catch the last tram.
Actually my greatest fishing story is the end to a fishing day with my son. We arrived at Morehead City, NC for a weekend of fishing on our 18' CC boat. As we loaded the boat with all our gear I asked my son Eric to put the truck keys in the side zipper area of a leather tote and place under the console. We headed out for an all day fishing trip. We did okay, nothing really to brag about, couple small spanish, some blues and then headed back in that evening at dark. We unloaded the boat at the dock and I asked Eric for the truck keys. He could not find them. So we basically tore the boat completely apart, at least 3 times. No luck. We had docked the boat at a friends house and were staying at a motel about three miles away. My friend was not at the beach but at home in Durham. So after lingering for an hour or so hoping the keys would just jump out of the sky and land in my hands we decided to hoof it to the motel. Eric looked at me and said I'm sorry daddy, realizing that this would be a funny story (at a much later time!) I told him things happen don't worry about it, we had a good day together fishing and swimming, we didn't sink the boat and I still have a ridicules truck and boat payment. (Something my dad always told me when I complained about money). About the time he said at least its not raining we heard a clap of thunder. We tried flagging down a taxi that passed us by, I guess after a full day of fishing we probably looked pretty rough and he didn't want to take a chance on us. I had on wet Sperry's so by the time we had walked 3 miles I had some nice blisters on my feet. I did carry the leather tote bag with ! me to th e motel that still contained my wallet and money. I had put the motel keys on my truck key ring so we were locked out of the room also. After waking the motel owner we got back into our room, I reluctently called my girlfriend 200 miles away to bring my spare truck keys the next day, ordered a large pizza and we crashed for the night. The story doesn't end here. Remember the leather tote that I carried with me back to the motel. Three months later my girlfriend was packing my leather tote for a trip and found my truck keys in a hidden compartment inside the tote. I had them with me the whole time. I justify this by saying, if we had located the keys, we may have reached a terrible fate on our drive home. But what a wonderful father and son story later on in life sitting and watching the sun fade away.
Demonstrators shouted, waved flags, marched and also performed. All in all, the protests were very pacific.
Protest in San Francisco against the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China. Actually, there was a mix of people involved: pro-Tibet, pro-Darfur, pro-China, against China, ... (I didn't find anyone against video on Flickr, though) :-P
Fearing the thousands of protesters, the organization of the Olympic torch relay secretely changed the route though the city in the last moment.
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Protestantes gritavam, agitavam bandeiras, marchavam e também atuavam. No geral, o evento foi bem tranqüilo e civilizado.
Protesto realizado em São Francisco, Califórnia contra as Olimpíadas de 2008 na China. Na verdade, havia um amplo leque de causas sendo defendidas pelos diferentes grupos protestantes: pró-Tibet, pró-Darfur, pró-China, contra a China, ... (mas não vi ninguém protestando contra vídeos no Flickr, o que chega a surpreender um pouco) :-P
O protesto obrigou a coordenação do evento a mudar secretamente, no último momento, a rota da passagem da tocha Olímpica pela cidade.
Actually, true wheatgrass and tray wheatgrass are not in competition. Tray wheatgrass has its place. Although tray wheat grass is grown under unnatural conditions, it still provides an amazing amount of nutrition.
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