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Coaster
Mr. Man and I were on the coaster at California Adventure. Can't wait to do it again.
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Mission, San Juan Capistrano...
Last weekend we took the heard to the Mission in San Juan Capistrano. I had never been. It's a beautiful little town and Mission. I ended up taking 91 digital shots, 2 rolls of color and 2 rolls of black and white film. What a tourist. I was walking around with three cameras. I have put a few shots here and a few more on flickr. Still waiting to have my film processed.
It's amazing how difficult it is to take a good photo without all the annoying tourists in your shot. I managed to get a few of them though.
It's amazing how difficult it is to take a good photo without all the annoying tourists in your shot. I managed to get a few of them though.
Liquid Dramamine...
How early, is too early, to start drinking?
Really, that early?
What if, you're in an airport? What if the check-in line were five, switch backs long? What if the ten people in line, in front of you, had never been to an airport before? And had no clue about how to check in, or where to go, or what they could carry on, or what planet they were from! What if the TSA were particularly slow that day? What if you gave a heavy sigh a little too close to one of the said TSA agents? What if they had nothing better to do than try and be jerks? What if you got pulled aside for additional screening? What if they made you drop your pants and do jumping jacks? What if your flight is late?
Ok, so the lines were long, the TSA was slow and the flight was late. The rest of that stuff could have happened. Really. I've seen it.
The point is, that I'm still in an airport. I have been awake for almost six hours already and there are two hours before my flight. It is 11am after all.
This is, your automated, captain, speaking. Would, you, like another, mimosa?
Yes. Please!
Really, that early?
What if, you're in an airport? What if the check-in line were five, switch backs long? What if the ten people in line, in front of you, had never been to an airport before? And had no clue about how to check in, or where to go, or what they could carry on, or what planet they were from! What if the TSA were particularly slow that day? What if you gave a heavy sigh a little too close to one of the said TSA agents? What if they had nothing better to do than try and be jerks? What if you got pulled aside for additional screening? What if they made you drop your pants and do jumping jacks? What if your flight is late?
Ok, so the lines were long, the TSA was slow and the flight was late. The rest of that stuff could have happened. Really. I've seen it.
The point is, that I'm still in an airport. I have been awake for almost six hours already and there are two hours before my flight. It is 11am after all.
This is, your automated, captain, speaking. Would, you, like another, mimosa?
Yes. Please!
Don't Forget The Kid...
It's beginning to feel real. I started calling about moving companies today. All three of them here. Only two of those offer movers to do it for you. We booked a trip to go down south for week to look around. Hopefully secure a job or two and a place to live. Some friends have been kind enough to offer us lodging for as long as we need.
The mental lists have been started. It's making my brain hurt. About 4am this morning I was awoke by a dream that we forgot Mr. Man when we moved. I could see him sitting on the step waiting for us to come back. Horrible. I had to wake him up to snuggle. "Daddy..stop I sleepin".
I couldn't get back to sleep. More and more things that need to be done kept popping into my head. Getting a truck, packing, loading. When and how long to close the gallery to get things moved? What should I keep here with me? How will I get those things moved? I need another truck. How often will I get to see Mr. Man and Precious over the summer? I need to get things arranged with the artists. Where am I going to live over the summer?
It wouldn't stop. For the next 5 hours I had all of this clogging my brain and giving me ulcers.
This morning, we woke to snow. That's right, it's snowing. You already know what the locals are saying. "It's never snowed here this time of year."
The mental lists have been started. It's making my brain hurt. About 4am this morning I was awoke by a dream that we forgot Mr. Man when we moved. I could see him sitting on the step waiting for us to come back. Horrible. I had to wake him up to snuggle. "Daddy..stop I sleepin".
I couldn't get back to sleep. More and more things that need to be done kept popping into my head. Getting a truck, packing, loading. When and how long to close the gallery to get things moved? What should I keep here with me? How will I get those things moved? I need another truck. How often will I get to see Mr. Man and Precious over the summer? I need to get things arranged with the artists. Where am I going to live over the summer?
It wouldn't stop. For the next 5 hours I had all of this clogging my brain and giving me ulcers.
This morning, we woke to snow. That's right, it's snowing. You already know what the locals are saying. "It's never snowed here this time of year."
Halloween and Falcon Cape...
Halloween is one of our favorite holidays, so Mr. Man needed a few decorations. It was all Precious really. She cut these out the other night. I helped a little. Mr. Man "accidentally" cut the tail off of the cat with the scissors. Boys...We are going to have a costume party for Halloween. Mr. Man is going to be Peter Pan. Precious is going to be Tinkerbell and I am going to be Captain Hook. Arrr!
*****
We drove down the coast for awhile to a trail head that goes to Falcon Cape. The trail goes way out to the point in the center of this photo. It's about a four and a half mile walk on a very well maintained trail.
Monday we decided to close the gallery and take a family day. We will have to spend the rest of this week moving the gallery across the street, so some personal time was needed. This was the start of our day. Up the trail.
Along the trail...
This is about 3/4's of the way. We stopped and had lunch on the trail. I never go into the woods without enough supplies to survive for days on end. Must be the Boy Scout in me. Or growing up in the woods being raised by wolves.
This is the end of the trail looking back toward the Cape. It was a fantastic day. Mr. Man was a trooper. He walked almost the whole the way. I carried him on my shoulders for about a mile after he had a hard fall. Then getting a little goofy I drug him for about a half a mile. (all in good fun). We decided that for the rest of this fall and winter we are going to close the gallery for at least one day per week to spend some time together. We don't get nearly enough family time.We are working on revamping the gallery. I'm hoping that we can keep it open but still leave Oregon. Or at least be able to spend a lot more time some place else.
This Week In The Gallery...
Would you and a friend like to go to Hawaii on us?
For a limited time, buy any work marked with a “special” blue dot,
and William Rose Fine Art will send you and a friend to Hawaii*
* Certain restrictions do apply; dates of availability and artwork available for this promotion will vary. Trips, destinations and accommodations will vary from person to person. Ask us for more details.
For a limited time, buy any work marked with a “special” blue dot,
and William Rose Fine Art will send you and a friend to Hawaii*
* Certain restrictions do apply; dates of availability and artwork available for this promotion will vary. Trips, destinations and accommodations will vary from person to person. Ask us for more details.
*****
It's time to give more. We didn't increase our prices to adjust for the give aways. We are lowering our profits to give more to our clients.
I'm tired of places wanting more and more and giving less and less. It's not just the art world but the world in general. Good service and quality product have become a thing of the past.
When you are offered a piece of crap, the price is irrelevant. It's still a piece of crap. All the hype in the world wont change that. I'm beginning to think that we have all lost the ability to spot quality vs crap. Well it may be running us out of business but we refuse to sell crap. Quality costs a bit more but in the long run, it's worth it.
Good work is never cheap, and cheap work is never good!
I'm tired of places wanting more and more and giving less and less. It's not just the art world but the world in general. Good service and quality product have become a thing of the past.
When you are offered a piece of crap, the price is irrelevant. It's still a piece of crap. All the hype in the world wont change that. I'm beginning to think that we have all lost the ability to spot quality vs crap. Well it may be running us out of business but we refuse to sell crap. Quality costs a bit more but in the long run, it's worth it.
Good work is never cheap, and cheap work is never good!
Home...
OMG!
It was an amazing trip. Jamaica is a beautiful, friendly place that we must return to soon.
I have no doubt that we have added five years or more to our lives. It has been some time since I have been at total peace with the world. For ten days, no phone, no internet, no T.V., no stress, no worries...we came home tanned and relaxed.
I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed it. For the first time traveling I didn't get crazy taking photos. Under 300 this time. For me that is incredibly few.
Our days were spent soaking in the sun, floating in crystal clear warm water, eating seafood that had been swimming the same day it was caught and cooked. The food was fantastic!
Here a few photos. Most of them that I took were of us. We didn't wear much while there, so I am not going to share those.
This is where we stayed. Idle Awhile, In Negril. It is on the western tip of the island.
This is the restaurant at our place. Only 13 rooms, all wonderful. I strongly recommend them if you ever go to Negril.
I don't know who this girl was, but she said I could take her picture.
The cliffs at Rick's Cafe. Around the corner is a place to jump. We did. It's a long way down.
The view down the beach. This was the high season too. There is no one around. Heavenly.
I never want trips to end. Someday I will figure out how to travel for a living. I want Rick Steves' job. I am pretty sure that Precious and I could do it. Maybe we should start our own show. "The World With Kids" a family show on the road. I like it.
It was an amazing trip. Jamaica is a beautiful, friendly place that we must return to soon.
I have no doubt that we have added five years or more to our lives. It has been some time since I have been at total peace with the world. For ten days, no phone, no internet, no T.V., no stress, no worries...we came home tanned and relaxed.
I can't begin to tell you how much we enjoyed it. For the first time traveling I didn't get crazy taking photos. Under 300 this time. For me that is incredibly few.
Our days were spent soaking in the sun, floating in crystal clear warm water, eating seafood that had been swimming the same day it was caught and cooked. The food was fantastic!
Here a few photos. Most of them that I took were of us. We didn't wear much while there, so I am not going to share those.
This is where we stayed. Idle Awhile, In Negril. It is on the western tip of the island.
This is the restaurant at our place. Only 13 rooms, all wonderful. I strongly recommend them if you ever go to Negril.
I don't know who this girl was, but she said I could take her picture.
The cliffs at Rick's Cafe. Around the corner is a place to jump. We did. It's a long way down.
The view down the beach. This was the high season too. There is no one around. Heavenly.I never want trips to end. Someday I will figure out how to travel for a living. I want Rick Steves' job. I am pretty sure that Precious and I could do it. Maybe we should start our own show. "The World With Kids" a family show on the road. I like it.
100!
Wow, can you believe it, this is my 100th post. Not bad for only having 5 semi-regular visitors.
Thanks to the 5 of you. I couldn't have done it with out you.
Well actually I could have, but it's more fun with you. So thanks.
Sorry I got all mushy there. Sometimes I get carried away in the moment. I know this will be hard for you all to hear but I will most likely not be posting for the next 12 days. I know, I know, please don't worry. I will be fine. Basking in the sun working on my full body tan and drinking rum. My life is such a drag sometimes. Work Work Work.
I will be taking two of my cameras, a journal and a pen. I actually will spend some of my time working. If you can call shooting photos of naked women on the beach work.
I will not be taking my laptop, any long pants, a jacket. I will most likely not be checking emails, looking at the internet or answering my phone. I want to forget about the whole world for at least 12 days.
Sadly we will not be taking our son, Mr.Man, with us. He will spend the time with my parents and sister. That part is going to be the hardest. We have never left him with anyone before. This is our first time away from the little guy. I am missing him already.
Ta!
Thanks to the 5 of you. I couldn't have done it with out you.
Well actually I could have, but it's more fun with you. So thanks.
Sorry I got all mushy there. Sometimes I get carried away in the moment. I know this will be hard for you all to hear but I will most likely not be posting for the next 12 days. I know, I know, please don't worry. I will be fine. Basking in the sun working on my full body tan and drinking rum. My life is such a drag sometimes. Work Work Work.
I will be taking two of my cameras, a journal and a pen. I actually will spend some of my time working. If you can call shooting photos of naked women on the beach work.
I will not be taking my laptop, any long pants, a jacket. I will most likely not be checking emails, looking at the internet or answering my phone. I want to forget about the whole world for at least 12 days.
Sadly we will not be taking our son, Mr.Man, with us. He will spend the time with my parents and sister. That part is going to be the hardest. We have never left him with anyone before. This is our first time away from the little guy. I am missing him already.
Ta!
Forcast...
Chadette No 44
For the last week, we have had a high temp of 36 degrees. Three inches of snow. More snow is expected tomorrow.
This week in Negril Jamaica, it has been 85 degrees. Sun, Sun, Sun!
Do I need to mention how much I am looking forward to our trip?
For the last week, we have had a high temp of 36 degrees. Three inches of snow. More snow is expected tomorrow.This week in Negril Jamaica, it has been 85 degrees. Sun, Sun, Sun!
Do I need to mention how much I am looking forward to our trip?
Inventory...
A New Year means it is time to reflect. Look back at what happened. What you did that's worth doing again. Things you never need to do again.
It is a time to organize. Much like the famed "Spring Cleaning". Which I happen to prefer because of the seasonal thing. This time it's more for the IRS which is a huge pain in the back side among other places.
Inventory in the gallery has to be done. Make sure we have everything we should. Figure out what we need and what we don't. Inventory has to be done in the studio as well. Time to figure out what was there at the beginning of last year. What was created last year. The studio doesn't really need to have this done. I'm a neat freak. It's for me.
I'm not sure how it happened, but I seem to get more chaotic every year. Some where along I lost control. In addition to being a neat freak, I am also a bit of a pack rat. Not a good combo.
This year I am going to make a huge effort to rid my life of things I no longer need or remember. Art included. I will be giving away a large group of works that were not right for the gallery. I will post them here. If you want them, it's first email, first choice.(wait for the photos to post first)
More time will be spent on the family and our lives. I have little need for popular culture and things that go with it. To start things off right we will be going to Jamaica the last two weeks of January. I need to work on my tan. It is important for us to travel. Learn new things. Meet new people. Take more photos.
2006 was filled with change. Most of it was very good to us. We've been blessed. Now we are looking forward to more adventures. There is still an endless amount of things to see and do. E-Ticket baby!
Good luck to all of you this coming year. May you get everything that you deserve.
It is a time to organize. Much like the famed "Spring Cleaning". Which I happen to prefer because of the seasonal thing. This time it's more for the IRS which is a huge pain in the back side among other places.
Inventory in the gallery has to be done. Make sure we have everything we should. Figure out what we need and what we don't. Inventory has to be done in the studio as well. Time to figure out what was there at the beginning of last year. What was created last year. The studio doesn't really need to have this done. I'm a neat freak. It's for me.
I'm not sure how it happened, but I seem to get more chaotic every year. Some where along I lost control. In addition to being a neat freak, I am also a bit of a pack rat. Not a good combo.
This year I am going to make a huge effort to rid my life of things I no longer need or remember. Art included. I will be giving away a large group of works that were not right for the gallery. I will post them here. If you want them, it's first email, first choice.(wait for the photos to post first)
More time will be spent on the family and our lives. I have little need for popular culture and things that go with it. To start things off right we will be going to Jamaica the last two weeks of January. I need to work on my tan. It is important for us to travel. Learn new things. Meet new people. Take more photos.
2006 was filled with change. Most of it was very good to us. We've been blessed. Now we are looking forward to more adventures. There is still an endless amount of things to see and do. E-Ticket baby!
Good luck to all of you this coming year. May you get everything that you deserve.
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