Benjamin got a four foot Blimp and we filled it with Helium gas. What follows is a simple lesson in life and positive bouyancy.. Benjamin and the Blimp Going... Going... Gone.. Woe is Me Poppa Bear Benjamin has recovered from his loss and moved on to helicopters.

High Tide...? AHHHHHhhhhh

The last days at the beach when the water temps are the warmest and Fall is around the bend. It is like savoring the last bite of chocolate cake or a parting kiss for the season.
It is simply wonderful. Beach Bliss Catching... I Wanna Go Home A shot that I happened upon for Charlie.  Don't Look Here Charlie

We went to Stonington Borough to check church lighting prior to the shoot.Stairway to heaven Then a walk into the village for a nosh. Door prize Window dressingRed dressing Then down into the harbor to see whats left of the struggling fishing fleet.Almost spent Caught up in his work Fished out

Benjamin,Candice and PoppaBear went to see the traveling Summer Tropical Birds at the Mystic Aquarium. They put us inside a big tent cage and handed out seed treats on popsicle sticks. They were everywhere,landing on our heads and fingers and chatting all the while.
Candice and Benjamin took off to go potty,so I was able to zero in on a few of these beauties.Today my passion was a Bird hunting with the 70-300mm.What a Flirt Benjamins Favorite Naptime Peace Baby...

I love old quality but as you age it just doesn't seem so old. Have a good
weekend all. Iron Dinosaur Worn out... International Grill Old Quality Reflection

Advantage Liquid lunch ? The window is bare Tough Seat

Great weather for a ride down by the Ct. River. This is where the Old Lyme Marina is, and I saw opportunity. Anchors Away Marina Dock BW Marina Red Shed Then on to the Old Lyme Icecream Shoppe for a chicken vege tomato wrap outside in the shade.
I could not resist, as wildman knows,
this custom made special icecream flavor(look for hint on door). Icecream Shoppe

Candice is visiting her good friend,Valerie, in Kittyhawk on the outerbanks,N.C. You know...cool pool,
 fancy new house, and champagne on the beach. Damn the bad luck. She deserves a nice break. I am left to my own devices like swimming with Benjamin,canoeing,riding. I rode to the Yoke for a healthy panseared flounder salad. It seemed like a good time to shoot some trade tools.
 Stay cool my friends. Yoke tools1 Yoke Stools Yoke Yokes Natasha has nice napkin holders

Ford Flowerpot Rest in Peace In Love...

At the ripe age of ten,I got my first set of wings Young freedom I received a medal from the launching of the first nuclear submarine,the Uss Nautilus. Little did I ever know that I would get a chance to work on this # 571 twenty five years later. Uss_Nautilus1I was also lucky enough to see a Red Sox game at Fenwick and to see this great hero hit a grand slam over the right field wall. I was given a very special keepsake and I'm sure SG agrees. # 9 keepsake

What's the password ? Nature's Art

I know that this is more of a guy thing...but action,balance and skill are key. ATV Action Touchdown Xgames_bkwds Smoke Show Showoff

Saturday night we were invited to view the New London Sailfest fireworks from the roof on the 11th floor of our good friends apartment. It was incredible, and I am sharing...Heaven on floor eleven Waiting for dark... Sailfest Art July Art 1 July Art 2 Rockets Red Glare Smoke Art Finale

I'm ready poppabear Safe little worker When I get big... and for the challenge. Rainfall Drop off