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Some people like their parties loud and boisterous, others like them small and intimate.
The contrast between the two boats is what caught my ear. the ladies on the little pink boat were singing, laughing, and yelling while those of the yacht were having polite conversations in small groups.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on a small adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group (and anyone else with a technical curiousity) you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used. One thing I've noticed is this lens has a lot of vignette to it at a distance, not a bad thing when you're shooting lightning at night!
We're looking at mid 70s to high 80s here in Tucson so you'd better find some shade!
It's Rodeo time in Tucson and as we have done in years before we're parking cars in our lodge parking lot. Since the lodge is directly across the street from the rodeo grounds there's no shortage of customers willing to take advantage of off street parking. The money we raise goes out to community projects we have like providing school supplies to South Tucson's community K-12 charter school.
I should clarify that Marty (one of my Lodge brothers) doesn't normally use an umbrella like this, in fact I'm pretty sure he doesn't even own one. A gust had come up and blew this umbrella across the street and he was kind enough to return it to it's rightful owner. It's also important to note that Marty looks nothing like Mary Poppins!
She's haze grey and underway!
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) is a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered supercarrier in the service of the United States Navy. The ninth ship of her class,[6] she is named in honor of Ronald W. Reagan, President of the United States from 1981 to 1989.
Thanks to Wikipedia for the above verbiage:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Ronald_Reagan
The USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) was heading out after a visit to San Diego.
Niccy and I were out for a walk on the waterfront and away from the campsite so this is the only shot I could get. Had we been back in camp I would've been able to get much more up close and personal with her!
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
Blühendes Geißblatt in pink - lonicera periclymenum belgica -
Lonicera , Geißblatt
Nachtschuß - darkest night! nightshot
Super Macro On (2) (0-10 cm distance)
TCM medicine
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lonicera_japonica
Flash Bits: E-TTL, 2nd-curtain sync used, Built-in
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Kriechpflanze, welche auf Zäune oder mit Stützhilfen auf Wände angesiedelt werden kann.
Die dichten Triebe des Strauch -Stocks können weit kriechen.
Diese Sorte wächst mittelschnell.
Der Blüten und des schönen Grüns wegen , wird der Strauch angepflanzt.
Grünes Laub.
Die Pflanze blüht rötlich orange - bis pink .
Sie blüht im ganzen Sommer (Juni-September).
The money changers in Herod's temple would be proud!
Funny thing we found this year was how many younger people wanted to use debit cards or an app on their phone and were shocked when we said no. We're a small organization and the fees they charge for using a card or app would really cut into the bottom line so we're a cash only operation.
Providing parking for the parade and rodeo patrons is our big moneymaker for the year, along with our semi-annual yard sales. Being right across from the rodeo grounds and parade grandstands means we tend to fill up pretty quick.
Just what you'd expect to see when you think about an old west Marshall....
While on the trip to the Grand Canyon I had an opportunity to talk with the Marshall for about 20 minutes (union break?) and found out he actually is a pretty interesting guy.
He goes by the nickname Dutch since he's an immigrant to the US from the Netherlands. He's a widower who has a 120 acre ranch that he runs by himself and he takes in abused and neglected wild mustangs. He told me he speaks 9 different languages which help him talk to tourists when he's playing the Marshall, something he's done for 9 years. He knows the Canyon real well and gave me a tip on where to get a shot that most people don't even notice.
For me, that was one of the best parts of this trip, getting to make a connection and learn a little bit about Dutch, the Marshall on the Grand Canyon Railway.
golden shimmering morning sun - a cold morning ! 12.2 °F // -8.8 °Ré
Continuous Drive: Continuous 4/s
Sharpness HI ISO 80, f/8
Canon Exposure Mode: Aperture-Priority AE
Manual AF point selection
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 27.6 mm ~ 155 mm analog
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: -2/3 EV
Seeing a Warthog (A10) flying overhead is nothing unusual if you live in Tucson!
Heritage Flight training out at Davis-Monthan AFB here in Tucson.
www.airforceheritageflight.org/about
The Air Force Heritage Flight Demo Team has been in town for a few days making some practice runs and getting ready for their 2024 season.
They've been buzzing the house all weekend so I decided to get out and (try to) get a couple of shots. Shooting planes really isn't my thing as you may know so any shots I did get weren't all that spectacular. Add pushing my lens out as far as it will go while trying to track a jet and you just have to accept what you get.
A plane silhouetted against the sky can be a bit boring and there just aren't many places where you can get a bit of background to go along with the planes to give them some sort of context.
If you're interested you can check out their website:
www.airforceheritageflight.org/about
to learn more about the foundation, their mission, planes, and pilots.
We've got an A10 squadron based here in Tucson at Davis-Monthan so we get to see them regularly flying above. They're easy to spot since they've got a real different sort of look to them. I might also add that the boots on the ground really appreciate the abilities the A10 has when it comes to taking out bad guys!
I would imagine that the real deal looks nothing like this!
One thing I've noticed is that Holland America seems to be right on top when it comes to safety. From what we've seen they're constantly drilling the crew in safety procedures, even when in port like this is.
When you take a cruise holiday your every need is catered to and you've got nothing to worry about.
Sometimes it's easy to forget that there are a LOT of people both in the front and back of the house that make things happen for your dream vacation. Folks that aren't on holiday, they're working at their jobs to provide for their families back home.
If you should ever go on a cruise I hope that you won't forget these folks and will let them know that you appreciate the hard work they put in to make things easy for you. They bust their butts so that you don't have to.
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I'm guessing that the Caribbean doesn't smell anything like Germany?
We were in St.Maarten when the AIDA Mein Schiff decided to pull in next to us. As they were tying up to the pier I caught a glimpse of these three fine folks on their back deck and they didn't look to excited to be there. Now bear in mind I have no idea what was going through their minds at the time, this is just the story I got from the looks on their faces!
This is a cropped shot to remove some fluff from the sides and to fill the shot a bit. I had my 18-200mm lens out as far as it would go for the reach.
The sun down in the Caribbean is sort of like the sun we get here in Arizona in the summer, very raw and bright, with a little flatness to it. Color shots seem to get a bit washed out, something that I need to work on but Black and White seems to work just fine.
So many different kinds!
Street lights, house lights, sun light, headlights, taillights, and of course lightning!
This is a shot from the storm that blew through on 31 August 2023. Wish I had something newer and more exciting to post but the monsoons have all but disappeared, at least for the time being. Hopefully they'll come back again to give us a Grand Finale show, I'd hate to think this was it!
Let me tell you, it gets DAMN HOT in St. George Utah!
Yes, you read the title right, it's the end of the road (for now at least). We were in St. George Utah when our rooftop AC decided that 100° F outside wasn't quite hot enough and decided to start pumping out hot air! When the temp inside the van was reading 115°F we decided that we needed to rethink our plan and make some modifications.
What this means is that we're currently back in Tucson for a couple of months. The plan is to take the van into the dealer and have some warranty work done to get everything shipshape. Once that's completed we'll probably take a short trip over to San Diego to see our friends Mike and Marie for a day or two, make sure EVERYTHING is working right. Come back to Tucson and hang out till September and then hit the road again. We're going to try and make North Carolina to see Rod and Danielle for a few days then make a beeline down to Georgia to see our friends Carole and Barb. Hang out with them for a few days then head back home along the Gulf Coast.
We've come to the realization that it's just too warm in June, July, and August to be traveling around in a big metal box that's something like a solar oven on wheels. We're lucky that we have the flexibility to come and go as we see fit, I feel bad for those folks who are stuck having only the Summer months to try and get away.
So, last picture from the road (for now) but don't worry. I've got a ton of ship shots from our Panama Canal cruise that I'll be posting, along with any lightning shots I might get. The monsoon season is just around the corner for AZ!
Do you really think these guys are interested in World Domination?
The Master of our Lodge:
www.facebook.com/nelsoncbledsoe74/
decided to get away from formality and decided to have a Hawaiian Shirt Night. Really nice to see everyone dressed casually.
It just so happened that we were going to be inducting a new member so adding a Hawaiian flair made the ceremony that much more enjoyable. Add in a very delicious dinner and you've got a great evening!
If you happen to be in Tucson why not stop by and say hello? We have dinner every Tuesday night @ 6PM (no charge) and along with a great meal you'll have the chance to meet some really great people.
To learn more about the Freemasons:
For those people who are looking for a cruise experience away from the "Hoi Polloi", at least while on the ship!
Hoi polloi (/ËŒhɔɪ pəˈlɔɪ/; from Ancient Greek οἱ πολλοί (hoi polloÃ) 'the many') is an expression from Greek that means "the many" or, in the strictest sense, "the people". In English, it has been given a negative connotation to signify the masses.
If you're looking for a cruise with the "right" kind of people you might consider a trip aboard the Windstar Star Pride. Carrying only 312 guests, Star Pride still tucks into small ports like Sanary-sur-Mer and Seville or narrow waterways like the Corinth and Keil Canal (and Antigua, with 3 other cruise ships)!.
www.windstarcruises.com/ships/star-pride/
Can you imagine....the fine folks on the Star Pride having to mingle with the commoners while in town? Well, that's exactly what happened when they decided that Antigua would be a good place to stop for a bit!
After looking at their website I can honestly tell you that their cruises are no more expensive than most premium cruise line cruises, dependent on the ship you choose to cruise on. Sounds to me like they're trying to cater to some fancy gits and when I say fancy gits I mean the Hyacinth Bucket variety!
For those who don't know Hyacinth Bucket:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances
An incredibly funny sitcom even to this day!
PS, my standard disclaimer:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
"Lunch was a vegetarian delight straight from the garden!
Another stop we made in La Crucecita was at a garden spot where pretty much everything was edible! I didn't get many shots of plants though since for the most part they looked pretty boring.
All the plants they were growing were used in some way, either medicinal, or as a a food source. At the end of the garden tour the folks had prepared a small spread made from the garden which was delicious!
Now I don't think I'd ever go full vegetarian since I do enjoy an occasional hunk-o-meat grilled over an open flame but it's pretty amazing what you can concoct when you've just got a handful of veg to choose from!
Sissy Jon wearing a vintage Sears Nuback All-In-One girdle with inner belt and 6 garters. 8 hooks fasten the inner belt. 22 hooks fasten the main garment. Allow plenty of time to dress/undress!
"I always wanted me one that was long and black..."
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uErKI0zWgjg
One of the many ways you can choose to get around in San Diego harbor. I'd be glad to take a trip on her but I'd hope she wasn't put together like Johnny Cash's car!
Want to rent her and take all your Flickr friends along? Only $1044 US for 2 hours!
PS:
For those in the Show Your EXIF group you should note that the actual lens used is a Tamron AF 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC All-in-One Zoom for Canon APS-C Digital SLR. For some crazy reason it always shows up as a Canon TS-E 90mm f/2.8, a lens I've never owned or used!
They were coming at us from all sides....
I think every bird knows that when a boat is headed back to the dock there's a good chance there's going to be a buffet just waiting to be eaten.
Niccy and I packed up the family (Tater Tot and Mushi-Mushi) and headed out on our first adventure!
We took the RV on a short shakedown cruise over to San Diego, specifically Point Loma Naval Base.
There's a nice camping spot on the base, right on the water. No electric, no water, but since we're self contained it wasn't a problem We spent a couple of days doing absolutely nothing except watching the world pass us by. Exactly the kind of experience we were looking for.