Forgotten Rusted truck...

We went to the park just last Thursday
To hear a good old brass band.
The one we were gonna be hearin’
Is the wonderful Newtonburg Band.

There were other folks there to enjoy ‘em
On blankets and also on  chairs.
The members all pitched in to setup
As soon as the whole band was there.

The band then changed into their costumes
From four score and six years ago.
They sat down and started up playin'
The grand notes all sweetly did flow.

With eyes closed I started to ponder
The simpler days long gone by
When parks were all filled every Sunday
For music in the heat of July.

The tuba would boom like the thunder,
The piccolo tweet like a bird,
The trombones' glissandos were gorgeous,
The clarinets notes could be heard.

The leader was tellin’ some jokes now,
And all seemed to be so sublime.
The old men were dancin’ and prancin’
And havin’ a wonderful time.

I was snorin’ when somebody nudged me
To bring me back from the past
To kids being pushed by their daddies
And folks sittin' out on the grass.

I knew I’d been sleepin’ and dreamin’
But oh, it was certainly grand
For the chance to dream and to listen
To the Wonderful Newtonburg Band.

the facility?
ding ding!
time with mom
time alone
home

Traces Of  Time

angel holding you caring for you and watching over you.

Happy Mothers Day!!

I finally gained limited permission to walk over this bit of property that is absolutely filled with buildings and old trucks. My access is limited only because they are afraid that the buildings might collapse, but I am permitted to return any time I like.

I found a lot of old equipment 1,  2, and  3. Some things are at least familiar antique ringer washer, oven 1? oven 2?, wheel and these.

Many things were just left,  unused.. Some were quite large and I don't really know why all of them were left there. This obviously fell because it was rusted through.  

The buildings are in different  stages of disrepair. It's strange how people will dump anywhere. Some provide air as well as   light.  

And this was a combination of two views of one photo, and I even prepared a little rental blurb for you entertainment. "This rustic apartment is within walking distance of Historic Old Town Spring. Rich foliage blocks the sound of nearby roads. Unique windows offer the view of historic buildings and a lovely lullaby is often provided by passing trains. The apartment offers all natural plumbing. Installation of Lightning rod suggested in order to channel electricity for power. Stairway is out of order, a ladder may be provided upon request."

And for those of you who have been following me ;) I have a spot of good news. I finally got a job :)

This is my kitten, Furbis... we adopted him from the humane society in November.  He has since matured into a content companion, very confident in his new "forever home."

In my post on March 19th, I displayed a series of photos taken at a Civil War reenactment.  I have received a couple of requests to do them in sepia.  One of them came out really good, so here it is drummer boy.

I had so much fun scanning in old photos that I couldn't stop.  Once again, these are about 25 years old.
Abbott's Meter Lab
Foreshortening
Warehouse door
Oasis Drive-In
Lubbock housing
Joy Motel

You Can't Always Get What You Want :(

Took this of my daughter on the beach. She was in a mood. I am also writing this to apologize to all the people I kicked off the front page because I was too dumb to read the instructions :)Well , I have read them now :)beachmood

Antique light  Antique light 2.
National Cash Register.
 Pardon me do you know what time it is?

my daughter, hannah, wasn't in the mood for pictures. totally ignoring her dad, i managed to snap a few pics of her...
before #1 and after #1
before #2 and after #2
friday night football before and after...lost his shoe and hat but he was ok

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Well it was Gallery Night in Alpine. All the stores are open with food and drink! I showed in a friends store with her. Here are a few that I hung. I sold several which made me really happy since I invested in a new printer. It's the HP 8700. It prints to size 13X19...It was great! Here's a few that I put in the show...My grandkids reflections of the creek a sepia a bird bath at sunset
This can also be my entry for the thirds theme...

  I was so excited, as I was blowing the leaves in the front yard..whats that I see?  it's Santa in a brown UPS truck. Today was the day my canon 20D arrived, but kinda like a Christmas gift..I had to wait to open it. Finally 6 hours later I opened it, and started to read the Manual..thirlled to play with the parameter settings and shoot in sepia and  B&W . I can't wait to learn what this camera can do..Damn now I wish I could afford the 5D..But that will have to wait..I got to watch my recording of tonights Lost ..and then go and wash those pans..Darn it,why didn't I check to see if they were cleaner?

Eh?
Cheese
Spring
 Dark Spring
1st stitch

Ok, I've tried to do this using the gallery feature, but, it's not working right now.  Bear with me....sorry for so many pics....
I've had so much help here and inspiration; it's hard to include everyone in one post.  Some of these people have "coached" me on what to do; others I have just admired your work and strive to take pics as well as you.
I'll start with the one who gently "nudged" me to look outside the box.  Here's to you, John 2 3 4 5
I admired these and longed to do one, but didn't know how.  dennisjb and Colbb are my inspiration and guide here.
To StevenWolf for inspiration on b/w and wood texture.
Y'all know I've been struggling with my moon shots; poor ol' Wilk has coached until he's probably thrown his hands up in defeat!  I AM still trying....
Lastly on this post, I want to acknowledge Jimmy Neutron, the macro king!
I thank everyone on this site for helping me to achieve what I have so far; I'm not where I wanna be, but I'm closer than I was.  THANK YOU, and I hope y'all enjoy!