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Day 181 of 365: "Quick Pic"
I was trying to take a picture of Katie's new "Tin Man" or "Spaceman" shoes (Seriously...they're silver...they just don't look right to me!), when she plopped herself down in my lap and said "Daddy, take a picture of us."
So...here it is.
John Rodney Lees, Johnnie to some and JRL to many started rock climbing in 1947 two years after he joined the RAF as a PTI and he quickly progressed to become an accomplished Alpinist. The photos in this album are from 3 principal sources, firstly his own personal diaries which were peppered with B&W photos. We only currently have access to the diaries that cover Johnnie’s 6 years in the MRS, but all diaries are available for viewing at the Mountain Heritage Trust lodged within the Blencathra Field Centre, Cumbria UK CA12 4SG www.mountain-heritage.org/
The 2nd source is from the MRS archive and finally the 3rd source is a set of colour slides purchased at a house clearance auction by Nigel ‘Kenny’ Kenworthy former team leader of the RAF Kinloss MRT. Kenny noticed Johnnie’s name in the description; the slides had belonged to Derek and Jane Andrews who had used Johnnie and Gwen Moffat as guides for a number of years.
There are other photos of Johnnie in the RAF Valley album.
Johnnie joined the RAF Mountain Rescue Service (MRS) in 1951 and quickly made his mark as recorded in all books about the MRS record. His love of rock climbing was such that he continued to climb with civilian friends and as a member of the RAF Mountaineering Association took part in a number of their expeditions.
Johnnie fills a unique place in MRS history and his award of a George Medal for a rescue he led in 1958 is unique in it’s history. This description of his contribution to the MRS, written on his discharge from the RAF says it all
CONFIDENTIAL
3044815 Flight Sergeant John Rodney LEES . G.M.
Royal Air Force. No,4 Flying Training School.
Flight Sergeant Lees has been Team Leader of the Royal Air Force Valley Mountain Rescue Team for six years and three months.
He also helped to form, and has led, three other Royal Air Force Mountain Rescue Teams before his present tour. For nearly ten years he has commanded the Royal Air Force Winter and Summer Mountain Rescue courses with considerable energy and skill. From these courses come the team leaders and key men for teams at home and abroad.
During these courses and for past ten years he has guided and improved the mountain rescue techniques of the Service and has been responsible for many improvements in the equipment used. He is one of the most able rock climbers in the Royal Air Force and as a Rock Climber instructor is unsurpassed.
His wealth of experience, coupled with his zeal and energy has contributed largely to the success of the Royal Air Force training in this field and many officers and airmen are now reaping the benefit of his instruction.
As Team Leader at Royal Air Force Valley, he has led many rescues in the most inclement weather and in treacherous conditions. He knows no fear, and has frequently shown complete disregard to the imminent danger to his own life during these emergencies.
Flight Sergeant Lees is the outstanding member of all Mountain Rescue Teams where skill, determination and courage are the essential basic requirements. His experience in this field is unique and with his determination and enthusiasm he has set a splendid example which is an inspiration to all other members of the team.
Found a head and managed to unsnarl the hair. Malibu T was right, the straightening iron did wonders (but I still haven't tidied up the little stragglers). This is just the straight iron, no curlers were used. :-)
A cloudy day, except for the one moment when the sun suddenly came out. I quickly raised my camera and pointed at the first thing I could get in the viewfinder. Lucky me - it was this. Twenty seconds later, the sun disappeared for good.
"Quick, nobody's looking," the Helmeted Guinea Fowl seem to say to each other as they tip-toe across the lawn with picnickers at Kirstenbosch Gardens, Cape Town. These wild birds are actually fairly used to human company.
Peppy is a 8 year old paint pony. Very cute litle pony.
Peppy knows all the playday events. Peppy is a very quick little pony and likes to go. My 6 year old daughter rides her in the pasture wwith no problems and I use her as a lead line pony for a 4 year old little boy who is learning to ride. We do church playdays. My 10 year old son rides her often. She is currently being worked and ridden daily. she gets along in the pasture with other horses. I am sellking her for a friend whos daughter is losing interst in riding. She has no bad habits, dosn't rear or buck, dosn't spook on the trails. Asking $1300 903-918-0294
More information at www.equinenow.com/horse-ad-468440.
These guys sell designer handbags on the streets of Athens. When the cops show up to either arrest or beat them, they pack up and leave until the coast is clear again. They have lookouts to keep an eye out and warn them if danger is near.
Day 337 of 365: "Quick Stop"
It actually seems quite fitting to photograph this gas station as part of this 365 project.
I've been carpooling for a couple of years with my buddy Dan from work -- this is where we meet each morning. We've had countless conversations regarding every aspects of this project, all which have always started or ended at this location. Dan's been a tremendous support leading up to and during this entire project.
It's also the place where I've met so many of my photography friends to carpool before we start one of our epic adventures. This "Quick Stop" is actually part of a much longer journey.
(I also worked here one summer while I was in college! Also, take note of the woman in the window, looking at me, wondering why I was taking a picture. I'm such a damn smooth criminal!)
(9/12/12)
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B took a quick nap before finishing the book last night. He finally finished it at 9pm.
It took him from 1am to 9pm with a few breaks for eating, and playing with the kids....very few.
07-21-07
KATWIJK - 23-11-2019 Football , Sportpark Nieuw Zuid , season 2019 / 2020 , Dutch Tweede Divisie . Quick Boys player Ricardo Kuijvenhoven (L) , AFC player Gevero Markiet during the match Quick Boys - AFC
Quick moves playing chess at Yakima Regional Library. Currently, Yakima Chess Club meet at the Yakima
Regional Library on Monday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. in their basement meeting room.
Also, on Thursday evenings meet at Borders Bookstore from 5 p.m.- 9 p.m.
The Library is located at 102 N. 3rd St. in downtown Yakima, and Border's Bookstore is
located near the Valley Mall at 1700 E. Washington Ave. in Union Gap.