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week 32
Debating whether to crop this more or not...
I think what I miss most about my car is not being able to drive to my favorite locations. That's why I've been shooting inside so much. School has started and man I am busier than ever! But I'm making it my goal to get some shots outside next week :)
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Man it doesn't show signs of stoppin'
And I brought me some corn for poppin'
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss good-night
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm
And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing
But as long as you'd love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow...
(Frank Sinatra)
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This is a shot of Eagle Cap from the old part of the trail. This is right before we began ascending into the trees again for the last push to the Lakes Basin. We went to the left after crossing the bridge over the East Fork of the Lostine River. The trail is still in spotless condition even with a lowered number of hikers using it. I think it was a shorter and better route too.
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The Plan:
Ever since my 2009 trip to Eagle Cap and the Lakes Basin, I have wanted to go back. Finally my dad and I got a trip planned for the end of August 2011. It was going to be my dad, his friend Wade, and me. The plan was to drive up to the trailhead on August 25th, then camp there. On the morning of the 26th, we were to begin the hike to Mirror Lake, set up camp and relax. We would spend the night at the lake on the 26th. My dad and I were going to get up on the 27th to climb Eagle Cap while Wade relaxed and did some fishing. We would again camp at the lake on the night of the 27th. We would begin our journey out and home early on the morning of the 28th.
The Story:
Day One: It was about mid-afternoon on Thursday, August 25th, 2011 when my mom came and got me from the fairgrounds so that dad, Wade and I could begin our trip to Eagle Cap. I got home and dad and I packed up the Durango and went off to Wade’s house so he could pack his stuff in. From there, we headed off into the afternoon just like last time. This time was a little different though, because I was driving. :) I don’t know what it is, but I just love to drive everywhere. My parents hardly ever drive anymore because of me. :) We made good time and arrived in Lostine, Oregon late in the afternoon. We ate a big and delicious dinner at the Lostine Tavern and started up the road toward the trailhead. Let me tell you, that 11 miles of dirt road was just as rough as I remembered it. We arrived at the parking lot awhile after sunset, so it was getting dark fast. I scouted out a nice spot down on the East fork of the Lostine River…. Funny thing is, it was the same spot that we had intended to camp on last time… But don’t worry! This time we had the tent poles! :) We set up camp and I got a fire going… everything was a bit damp, so I had help from some lighter fluid. :) Before long, we were all tired and the fire was going out, so we hit the sack for the night.
Day Two: We were up bright and early on the 26th. It was time to begin the 7 and a half mile hike up the East fork of the Lostine River to the Lakes Basin. The hike started off pretty well. I’d say we were probably the first ones on the trail and were making good time. It seemed like no time and we were up into the meadow with Eagle Cap in our sights. We started to pass people who were on their way out. One lady we talked to had been up there for five days and she said she had had an interesting trip. She said that Wednesday night (the 24th) some massive thunderstorms had rolled in with tons of rain, lightning, thunder and howling winds. I remember that night I was at the fairgrounds and could see all the lightning to the south. It must have been quite a storm! We continued on and decided to take a lunch break at the little bridge that crosses the Lostine River, which at this point is little more than a creek. It is also at the fork of the trail. The old trail (which has big rocks and logs hastily thrown into it in attempt to keep hikers away) is to the right and the new one to the left. While eating our lunch, a group of friends from the Tri-Cities as well came up. It was a pretty cool surprise. After lunch, it was time for the final push. We decided that since we took the new trail last time, we would take the old one this time. Dad and Wade were slowing down, and I was given permission to go my own pace. So I started on up the trail and soon lost everyone behind me. It is quite something to be hiking alone down an old trail, eventually over a bunch a granite rocks, guessing where the trail goes over those rocks. I found it quite serene and enjoyable at that. It really puts life into perspective. I loved it and arrived at the lake about a half hour or so ahead of the others. I went and scouted out the camp we stayed at back in ’09 then went backwards on the trail until I met up with dad and Wade. We all went and set up camp, got the stove going and relaxed a bit. I was soon running to the outlet stream to go get water to clean. It was so clear. Not a single floater in sight. We used a UV filter and never got sick. While hanging out at camp, a forest ranger wandered into camp. He was a really nice guy. He was just making sure we were keeping our garbage and gear where it should be and making sure we had a stove and didn’t plan on have a fire close to the lake. We talked for about an hour just exchanging hiking stories and making fun of freeze dried meals. :) He soon had to move on and complete his rounds though. I then went down to the lake and broke out the camera. I love taking pictures. There are so many angles to take one from and each is so different. It is quite relaxing to me. It was soon sunset and Mirror Lake really took to its name and went glassy smooth. After the last glow faded, I went up to camp and make myself some hot chocolate and watched as the stars came out. The stars out there at 7200 feet, crystal clear night air, and no light pollution are indescribable. You really just have to see it to comprehend it. The pictures I have don’t do it justice. As night fell, I started clicking away. I did continuous shots for about 2 hours before calling it a night.
Day Three: The next morning (the 27th) was D-day. I got all set to head up the mountain early in the morning. My dad and I set off with light packs while Wade went down to the lake to try some fishing. I was feeling good with such a light load, which was still a lot more than anybody else we saw because I had four bottles of water, too many snacks and 8 or so pounds of camera gear, but it was still good for me. :) The climb up isn’t too bad. You start off with a lot of switchbacks up to the Horton Pass area where is flattens out a bit. Then you quickly start on up the back of Eagle Cap. By this point, I was ready to go for it, but dad wasn’t quite as ready. I was again given permission to go on up the mountain. I met up with a group of guys from Spokane and some of their friends from Georgia. They were a great group of guys and were moving at my pace so I climbed with them. The guy from Georgia was amazed at us crazy westerners climbing our crazy mountains. Apparently The Great Smoky Mountains aren’t very steep…. Haha I’m not a fan of much on the east coast. The Smokies failed to impress me on my visit entirely. Before long… okay, who am I kidding? It was a long haul… we summited. Let me tell you, the view from up there is incredible. You have a wonderful 360 degree view for miles and miles around. I started clicking off panoramas and everything else I felt necessary while munching on a Nature Valley bar. When my dad summited, he checked his phone to find that he had some service. So we both made calls and talked to my mom a bit. Then I decided to make a call to my girlfriend who was back in the Tri-Cities at the fair riding horses. Also, there are a ton of ground squirrels up at the summit….. They are cheap entertainment if you have a few almonds to spare. :) The hike back to camp actually wasn’t bad at all. And let me tell you, it was nice to go dip my feet in the freezing cold lake, seeing as it was in the mid 80’s or so the days we were there. It was good to be back at camp to relax again. After eating some dinner, I once again broke out the camera and spent the remaining daylight down by the lake. I was glad to have shot so many photos of the lake the previous night because the water was less smooth this time around. While I was shooting, Wade, who was about 70 feet down the shoreline from me, caught a fish. It was only about 6 or 7 inches long, but a cool catch nonetheless. When night fell, I was a little less enthusiastic about taking more night shots considering I had more than 250 of them from the previous night. But I still spent about an hour or so trying some light painting on the trees and stuff like that. After that, it was time to hit the sack.
Day Four: The next morning, the 28th, everybody was a bit slow to get up and pack up. I didn’t really want to leave such a wonderful place, but it was time to reunite with civilization. The hike out went pretty smoothly and we were back to the Durango by midday. In the daylight, the dirt road was a little more fun too. The drive home was nice and it was also great to be home. I feel that we had a very successful trip.
Taken on August 26, 2011
Nikon D90
Nikkor 18-105mm VR lens
Dolica UV filter
Exposure Bias: 0EV
Exposure: 1/800sec.
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
18mm
SET 1 – HLT Remodel: 8-18-2023
Wrapping us up today with a reverse look down the onetime collectibles wall, now converted into the kitchenware area, as we also saw last time. Still no product photography overhead yet, but that of course would be added by the time the remodel was complete. Also, again, notice the new gray flooring here, which like the wood-type flooring we’ve seen in the cosmetics and grooming departments, is another way to differentiate and designate each area, in perhaps a bit classier of a fashion than just the classic red border stripe of the past.
More to come from here soon, so stick around! Hope y’all have a happy Thanksgiving with folks you’re thankful for :)
NEXT WEEK – more from the Oxford Kroger remodel, as we approach halfway through our tour…
(c) 2024 Retail Retell
These places are public so these photos are too, but just as I tell where they came from, I'd appreciate if you'd say who :)
Syringe fingered Freddy. What with NECA reusing the molds to make all their figures it's no wonder they would release several iterations of Freddy from one film, each with various accessories so we can trick out Fred any way we want to. Much like the last figures I posted, this is a hybrid, using parts from the first Part3 Freddy release for the head, neck, and lower torso, but with the new sweater and syringe hands. I slightly modded the elbows to get an extra bend for this picture though so I'm cheating XD
update....it is 2 yr Anni (Dec 13). Thinking of you my dear Teresa.....life is so unfair at times!
hugs!
There's a wreath on the door
She don't live here no more
As of today, she flew home
And we all gathered here
In sorrow and tears
It won't be the same with her gone
There's a place on the hill
That's peaceful and still
Where she'll sleep beside daddy again
The ole' family tree is shedding its leaves
But we'll all met in Heaven again
Chorus:
Oh, she's an angel
Let her fly, let her fly
She's gone home to glory
To her home in the sky
When God sees her comin'
Heaven's choir will smile
And sing, "Oh she's an angel, let her fly, let her fly
Ooh, she's an angel, let her fly"
She used to rock me when I was a child
Sing "Rock of Ages" and "In The Sweet Bye And Bye"
Her life wasn't easy, oh but how hard she tried
You know she's an angel, Lord, so let her fly
~Lyrics by Dolly Parton
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In this video, discusses eight signs that will let you know if your ex wants you back.
1. Is your ex contacting you regularly?
If your ex is making telephone calls or personal visits to you, it is a very good sign that they still care about you? Of course, you must understand that if they are making these contacts to discuss unpaid bills or personal property that may have left behind, it’s probably not because they’re still in love.
2. Does your ex want to hang out with you?
If your ex wants to do social things with you, you may assume that he or she is trying to bridge the gap between you.
3. Do they ask to be friends with you?
If your ex says he or she wants to remain friends and do things with you as “friends” you may assume that there is still something about you that he or she is unwilling to give up completely.
4. Is your ex talking about you to friends?
If you have mutual friends or co-workers and your ex is talking to them about you in positive ways, it is a clue that you are still on their mind and they are still concerned about you.
5. Do they bring up inside jokes or make sexual innuendos?
If, when your ex is interacting with you, they may bring up things that only the two of you know about…memories of good times together, a particular event that was romantic and happy for you…or if they toss in a reference to sex, you may be certain that he or she is hoping to connect with you again.
6. Does your ex flirt with you or often touch you?
These are courting postures which are generally invitations to become more closely involved. Particularly after a break-up they are not likely to be leftover behaviors, but rather new signs that there might be hope of rekindling your relationship.
7. Is he or she jealous of you?
Jealousy of your activities and of whom you might be seeing is not necessarily a dead give away that there is a make-up in your future. Some people just like to own others. That being said, if your ex is showing signs of jealousy, it probably does mean that he or she wants to renew your relationship.
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If your ex is showing outward signs of not handling the break-up well – if he or she appears depressed or cries when you are around – it’s a good sign that he or she is not happy with the decision to break up.
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To mark the end of crew operations (driver and conductor) at Catford garage, the powers that be very generously let this RM and preserved RT1702 out on a variety of routes for the final few days. RM2046 and RT1702 were both used in service on Route 75 (9th), 47 (10th), 185 (11th), 54 (12th) and the 36B on the 13th March - the final day of crew operations.
RM2046 (ALM 46B) is seen here parked up in Tooley Street near London Bridge on Titan Route 47. The photographer took the return ride back to Lewisham. Although taken in the early 90s, I think this shot could almost be from the 1970s, give or take a few minor details.
RML2046 (ALM 46B) new: 2/5RM9, AEC AV690
10/64 new to Aldenham
11/64 N into service
65-6 N
11/67 N to Aldenham repaint, and return
1968 N
from last bodyswap with B2008
PD w/d from service
1980s-90s TL allocated?
6/94 exported to Argentina
And more on Route 47 here: www.londonbuses.co.uk/_routes/current/047.html
As an aside, Catford garage (TL) was one of the original garages operated by Thomas Tilling:
TL - Tilling Lewisham, TC - Tilling Croydon, TB - Tilling Bromley survived into London Transport days.
Catford garage was opened on 11th May 1914 and was not very old when requisitioned for the war effort. It did not re-open until 1920 when Thomas Tilling's Lewisham operation moved there due to space constraints at his other garage.
Thomas Tilling gained an agreement in 1923 to double the size of Catford and in addition the roof has been raised twice, first in 1930 to enable double deck buses to use the garage and again in 1948 to accommodate AEC Regent III RTs. The garage was modernised again in 1970.
Taken with a Nikon F-501 SLR and 75-200mm zoom lens [Scanned from the original negative with no digital restoration]
You can see a random selection of my bus photographs here on Flickriver: www.flickriver.com/photos/southallroutemaster/random/
By the 12 Zodiac animals themed-set display at the Gardens by the Bay during River Hongbao 2023 for the Chinese New Year festival.
hes got the biggest claws even thow he goes for walks daily! he kills when hes excited and jumps up you! Ouch
Model: Prachi Singh
Dresses: Danielle Pettee
Make-Up: Danielle Pettee
Hair: Danielle Pettee
Strobist: Key is an SB-800, front left with shoot through. Fill is an SB-800, front right with shoot through. Triggered with an SU-800 Wireless Speedlight Commander.
Explore. #242 - 24 November 'o8
The fire is slowly dying,
And, my dear, we're still good-bye-ing,
But as long as you love me so.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
24.11.08
Alle 5.40 del mattino scopro, dai meandri del mio piumone, che fuori c'è una tempesta di neve! Non potete capire la mia felicità!
Peccato sia già finito tutto... Speriamo non sia stato solo un episodio isolato.. La rivoglio!
July 16, 2016: I made it back to the gym! My friend Gennie swear by the stairs, but I only did it for 5 minutes and had to take a break twice. I will have to talk to my doctor about it all. I want to get into an exercise program that helps me lose the last 30 pounds I want to lose, but nothing that's going to have me hyperventilating. Walking and swimming are the one exercises I can do without wanting to die from a lack of breath.
And if you want to know, I climbed about 12 stories on this machine. When I worked in Atlanta, sometimes I did have to climb the 10 stories to my cube.
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The cat belongs to Patrick who runs our photography class. We were sitting talking when the cat came up to the door and demanded in. I grabbed my camera and took a couple of shots before he let the cat in.
It is a time for goodbyes in the Expat world at the moment, as people move on. My art teacher, 2 ladies from my photography class and 4 from mah jong are moving on this summer.
Trust the catch. Camera toss around this: www.flickr.com/photos/jahdakinebrah/5132707334/in/photost.... No PS. RAW curves tweak. So you think to yourself, camera toss? That's rather unconventional and foolish. The results are what keeps me coming back. How are you gonna achieve that without letting go? Always good to have a safety net tho...
Orlando came out with an armful of wraps, sandwiches and drinks, calling to the girls, " Travis will be out in a few minutes !"
The men gathered by the Hi-Roller as Merek outlined the trip. Lammy motioned to Diablo as he walked up to the guys.
" Hey G, is that some kind of gryphon?"
" No, that's an ol'hakiak," Georgette whispered, " Careful, they have very good hearing. Some came through the portal in Algonquin Park, they're basically birds with arms and legs."
The group dispersed into their machines with battle cries; " Onward to the fight !" , Merek called.
" To glory and valour !", Orlando called.
Diablo flew to his machine and bellowed a screech as he slid behind the wheel.
The girls laughed and proceeded to the door as the parade was accosted by a red Nissan Pathfinder that stopped beside Merek. The driver leaned over to relay a message.
" Hi, I'm Sarah Mc Connolly. I work for Eric Brokson as a project manager for his civil engineering firm. He received your message on the Haddins incidents and would like to have you contact him about it. "
" Thank you, Miss Mc Connolly. I'll do that." He Examined his phone and noted some missed messages. " Damn this iPhone. I'll have Georgette teach me to retrieve this."
" Good day sir." the lady replied, " Oh, it's Mrs. Mc Connolly."
Diablo took interest in this and relayed it to Malificient;
" My Queen, in addition to the dragon we saw at the Kicking Horse Cafe there is a woman driving a red truck that was at the cafe as well. She had left shortly after we did; she is here now and is talking to Merek."
" That is interesting, Diablo. Continue to this Surfin' School as planned," the image from the crystal stated," We can investigate this later."
Diablo affirmed, " I can have one of my birds follow her. I caught her name is Mrs. Mc Connolly."
" A good idea, Diablo. Proceed. Do you know of Hern-Utkamocsez's affairs there?"
" No, my Queen. I was too far away though I noticed she had raised her voice to Al Salah. She stopped to talk to me and was polite but seemed quite perturbed." Diablo added, " I thought of putting spies on her but she flew away. I mean to say her vehicle took flight. It headed south..."
The image of Malificient raised an eyebrow," Again, interesting. Dragons are tempermental, as are humans. Be careful around these creatures, Diablo. Good work."
" It's my pleasure to serve you," Diablo heard the antique horn of the Model A as it pulled away followed by Merek's voice on the radio he provided, " Let's leave, do keep up."
" I have to go. I'll meet with you soon." Diablo barked as the image changed to a road map and the rods turned onto the service road running under the parking lot that was once Highway 35. On to the Surfin' School !