I think that when the US Military gets camouflage this good, then that'll be the end of any opposition. From anyone. Anywhere.
This is just amazing/creepy.
Imagine walking past a wall or a bush that is actually hiding a person wearing this type of camouflage. I think I'll start developing my sense of smell!
Sunday, January 27, 2008
More back in the day ...
I was perusing the dusty archives on my backup disk, and came across these jewels from a decade ago:
At the gateway to the park. Some people just can't be trusted to not climb on things.
A shot using the camera timer. Notice the poor attempt to mock a fellow biker.
After a strenuous hike from the Basin down to the "Window." We are mere inches from plunging a thousand feet to the desert floor.
Back in the days before 9/11/01, when you could take a boat across the Rio Grande, and then walk or ride a burro into Boquillas. The town seems to have all but disappeared these days. :-(
Sitting on the porch in Boquillas, basking in the relaxed feeling.
Tom's revenge for Lee's earlier mocking. Photo taken at the Pecos bridge overlook.
At the gateway to the park. Some people just can't be trusted to not climb on things.
A shot using the camera timer. Notice the poor attempt to mock a fellow biker.
After a strenuous hike from the Basin down to the "Window." We are mere inches from plunging a thousand feet to the desert floor.
Back in the days before 9/11/01, when you could take a boat across the Rio Grande, and then walk or ride a burro into Boquillas. The town seems to have all but disappeared these days. :-(
Sitting on the porch in Boquillas, basking in the relaxed feeling.
Tom's revenge for Lee's earlier mocking. Photo taken at the Pecos bridge overlook.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Sunday, January 20, 2008
In Your Eyes
Amy just pointed me to this video this morning. It's Peter Gabriel performing "In Your Eyes" in concert.
This song has been one of my favorites for many years.
It also figures prominently in the movie "Say Anything," also a favorite of mine for over two decades.
Enjoy:
This song has been one of my favorites for many years.
It also figures prominently in the movie "Say Anything," also a favorite of mine for over two decades.
Enjoy:
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Construction sky
Amy and I went to Ron and Linda's the other day.
On the way into town, the sun was setting just as we passed loop 1604.
I took several pictures, this was the only one that came out.
It wasn't until I looked at it again today that I noticed that there's either a ufo, or comet Holmes in the upper left...
On the way into town, the sun was setting just as we passed loop 1604.
I took several pictures, this was the only one that came out.
It wasn't until I looked at it again today that I noticed that there's either a ufo, or comet Holmes in the upper left...
Sunday, January 13, 2008
The Band Meme
I usually just read these meme's on other folks' blogs, but rarely participate. This one, however, made both Amy and me laugh.
From "Sharp as a Marble:"
The Band Meme
Here’s how it goes. You are about to have your own band’s CD cover. Follow these directions to the letter. It’s fun and requires no thought at all. Go to……
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first article title on the page is the name of your band.
2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.
3. http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.
4. Use your graphics program of choice to throw them together, and post the result in your own journal because it’s more amusing that way.
Here's mine:
From "Sharp as a Marble:"
The Band Meme
Here’s how it goes. You are about to have your own band’s CD cover. Follow these directions to the letter. It’s fun and requires no thought at all. Go to……
1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Random
The first article title on the page is the name of your band.
2. http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3
The last four words of the very last quote is the title of your album.
3. http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7days/
The third picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.
4. Use your graphics program of choice to throw them together, and post the result in your own journal because it’s more amusing that way.
Here's mine:
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Retirement ride
No, not me, not yet at least. My good friend Tom celebrated his entry into the leisure class today.
Lee and I took him on a nice circuitous ride to Wimberley for breakfast.
It was a bit brisk when I departed the house at 0820. The sun had risen.
The thermometer was not following the sun’s example.
Three miles later it was brisker still.
Lee and I met Tom at his house at 0900. Roadtrip the cat wouldn’t let Lee out his sight.
We took the back roads from Tom’s house, and hadn’t been rolling for more than ten minutes before this herd of deer tried to kill me.
Ahhh, the back roads of the Hill Country, nothing better.
Our leisurely ride to Wimberley turned out to be a little too leisurely to keep our breakfast plans. We missed breakfast by minutes, but lunch turned out to be a fine alternative… Veggie burger ala Cypress Creek Café.
We headed out to Luckenbach after lunch, and ran into a fellow ADV-er on his stealth GS.
Tom and Lee are both showing their age—they were looking longingly at this Gold Wing.
Anyway, it is nice to see someone now have all the time they want for riding.
Lee and I took him on a nice circuitous ride to Wimberley for breakfast.
It was a bit brisk when I departed the house at 0820. The sun had risen.
The thermometer was not following the sun’s example.
Three miles later it was brisker still.
Lee and I met Tom at his house at 0900. Roadtrip the cat wouldn’t let Lee out his sight.
We took the back roads from Tom’s house, and hadn’t been rolling for more than ten minutes before this herd of deer tried to kill me.
Ahhh, the back roads of the Hill Country, nothing better.
Our leisurely ride to Wimberley turned out to be a little too leisurely to keep our breakfast plans. We missed breakfast by minutes, but lunch turned out to be a fine alternative… Veggie burger ala Cypress Creek Café.
We headed out to Luckenbach after lunch, and ran into a fellow ADV-er on his stealth GS.
Tom and Lee are both showing their age—they were looking longingly at this Gold Wing.
Anyway, it is nice to see someone now have all the time they want for riding.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
I have a very generous family...
And the person who drew my name for a Christmas present gave me a Nintendo Wii....
I was very happy, until I read this story:
Nintendo's Wii a surprise hit with seniors (link)
Is there a deeper meaning to this gift?
:-D
I was very happy, until I read this story:
Nintendo's Wii a surprise hit with seniors (link)
Is there a deeper meaning to this gift?
:-D
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Heroism is alive and well
In the worst of circumstances, some people put their lives on the line to defend others.
To do it after three days of fasting, and pitting a handgun against a murderer with long guns and body armor, is truly incredible.
This woman is an American hero for her actions that day.
To do it after three days of fasting, and pitting a handgun against a murderer with long guns and body armor, is truly incredible.
This woman is an American hero for her actions that day.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Thursday, December 06, 2007
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