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Shutterbug Saturday: Scenes From A ROT Rally 2006

Posted on April 1, 2023 Updated on May 21, 2023

These shots were taken by my buddy and childhood friend, Hank…well, most of them. I grabbed the camera a couple of times. He shared these with me but, the copyright is all his. This was my first motorcycle rally and the first time I’d laid eyes on Hank in 20+ years. It was such a fun time and reunion and, the only time I have ever seen Joan Jett, live. “ROT” is short for “Republic of Texas”. The Rally suffered quite a bit during the plandemic and lost its regular venue in Austin. They are trying to make a comeback. ~Vic

Hank's Hog Image Two — Hank’s Harley
(in the center)

Bike Line-Up Image Three — So Many Motorcycles

Flaming Bike Image Five — Shooting Flames

Joan Jett Concert Image Six — Joan Jett Concert Screen

Orange Lights Image Eight — Night Lights

Blue Glow Image Nine — Blue & Green Glow

South Side Rider Image Ten — Polaris Slingshot Prototype?

Shot Of Me Image Eleven — Yep. This is me…several pounds heavier than today.
Notice my cute, pink Motorola flip-phone…
and my Marine Corps gear.
I was still issued to the Jarhead back then.

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Snapshots Sunday: New Mexico

Posted on January 22, 2023

This is somewhat of a companion piece to Walsenburg and Fort Sumner. These were shots taken after we left Fort Sumner and were on our way to Walsenburg. We passed by the Raton-Clayton volcanic field, which includes the Capulin Volcano National Monument. The Marine was in a hurry to head north and wasn’t interested in stopping for a volcano. ~Vic

NM Mountain Image One — Heading north on I-25
December 2008
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NM Mountain Image Two — Click for a larger view.

NM Mountain Image Three — Click for a larger view.

NM Mountain Image Four — Click for a larger view.

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Foto Friday: Critter Collections 8.0

Posted on January 6, 2023 Updated on January 6, 2023

I haven’t posted any critter shots in 3 1/2 years. Previous post, here. ~Vic

Leaf Critter Image One — Small bug that looks like a leaf.
05-31-2019
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Bee Face Image Two — Got a bee’s face!
05-31-2019
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Iris Bug Image Three — Cute bug but, I have no idea.
04-30-2019
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Dragonfly Image Four — Skivvy waver dragonfly. LOL!
Brighter shot than the original.
05-17-2019
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Mantis Image Five — Young mantis.
Different angle from the original.
05-31-2019
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Missing Spider Image Six — Beautiful web.
Where is the spider?
10-13-2018
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Christmas 2022

Posted on December 25, 2022 Updated on December 24, 2022

Memories from my years in Texas. Merry Christmas, everyone. ~Vic

Texas Den Image One — My Den in Texas.
12-20-2005
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Presents Image Two — Lots of gifts for family & friends.
12-20-2005
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Stockings Image Three — Our stockings.
12-20-2005
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Buddy Under The Tree Image Four — Buddy the cat, under the tree.
12-18-2005
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Thanksgiving 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022 Updated on November 23, 2022

I won’t be cooking a traditional turkey this year. I am going for a pork loin, just to be different. I will have a small gathering. Peace, love and hugs to everyone. May we all gather in joy. ~Vic

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Shutterbug Saturday: Sky Gazing 6.0

Posted on June 4, 2022

Previous post here. ~Vic

Big Feather Image Two — The Cloud Monster
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The Swirl Image Three — Swirls
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Snapshots Sunday: Rogue Artistes 6.0

Posted on May 1, 2022 Updated on May 3, 2022

It’s been over two years since I posted some local art work. Previous post, here. ~Vic

Ceramic Collage Image One — Ceramic Tile Collage
Town Parking Garage
10-07-2020
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Daisies & Butterfly Image Two — Underpass Column
Lovely Drawing
04-26-2020
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Groovy Dude Image Three — Underpass Wall
I see Morgan Freeman.
Who do you see?
03-13-2020
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Day of the Dead Masks Image Four — Underpass Wall
Day of the Dead Masks?
03-07-2020
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Billy Strayhorn Mural Image Five — Billy Strayhorn Mural
09-13-2019
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Historical Marker Image Six — Historical Marker
More Information On Strayhorn
09-13-2019
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Vernal Equinox & Ostara 2022

Posted on March 20, 2022

May the Vernal Equinox/Ostara shift human consciousness for the better. Occurrence was at 11:33am EDT. ~Vic

Hyacinth Image One — **Grape Hyacinth**
03-21-2021
I didn’t do a 2021 Vernal Equinox post.
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Forsythia Image Two — 03-21-2021
**Forsythia**
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Ground Ivy Image Three — Glechoma Hederacea
**Ground Ivy**
**Creeping Charlie**
**Catsfoot**
**Run-Away Robin**
03-21-2021
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Astronomy Events in March 2022

Ostara Music

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Foto Friday: Wings Over Wayne 2.0

Posted on March 18, 2022

More photos. Previous post here. ~Vic

C-5 Image One — Big Ole C-5
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Air Force Radar Plane Image Two — Air Force Radar Plane
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Deuce and A Half Image Three — Deuce and a Half Flatbed
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Airborne Chopper Image Four — Airborne Chopper
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Red Cross Duster Image Five — Red Cross Duster
I climbed into this one.
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In The Pilot Seat Image Six — I’d love to fly one.
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Feets On Pedals Image Seven — Feets on pedals.

Too Many Buttons Image Eight — Too Many Buttons

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Snapshots Sunday: Wings Over Wayne 2017

Posted on March 6, 2022

Some shots from the Wings Over Wayne Airshow that I attended with my buddy Ray in May 2017 at the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. I’d like to return but, convid has pushed it back to 2023. *eyes rolling* ~Vic

Wings Over Wayne T-Shirt Image One — A t-shirt that I should have bought.
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Amphibious Radar Image Two — I think this is radar-guided missile launcher.
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Vietnam-Era Chopper Image Three — Vietnam Chopper
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Swamp Fox Image Four — Swamp Fox
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Stealth Fighter Image Five — I think this is a Stealth Fighter.
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Osprey Image Six — Osprey
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Osprey Image Seven — Lining up to go in.
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Blue Angels Image Eight — The Blue Angels
Firing up the engines.
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Shutterbug Saturday: Garden of the Gods

Posted on January 29, 2022 Updated on January 29, 2022

My previous Tale of the Canadians took place a few months before my move with the Marine to Texas. We arrived in July 2002 and, by September, I had snagged a state job. I wouldn’t start for three weeks so, the Marine wanted to go sight-seeing (think road trip). One of the places we visited was the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. ~Vic