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The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

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Bill Oakes

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So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break this into 3 groups. Here, the Mallards
So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break this into 3 groups. Here, the ever popular Canada Geese.
So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break So many "babies" on my walks lately I had to break this into 3 groups. Here, the Wood Ducks
Saw Steve Earle last night at The Vic - my third t Saw Steve Earle last night at The Vic - my third time seeing him live. Such a great show, with his sister, Stacey, opening for him. It was a two hour concert with him walking us through his whole musical career. From his childhood in Texas, to his formative years in Nashville and Memphis, struggles with drugs and alcohol, time in prison, finally get back on his feet and his last 20 years as a New York City resident. What an amazing talent, and story teller.
Happy (what would have been) 100th birthday to one Happy (what would have been) 100th birthday to one of my biggest influences. Thanks for everything, Old Puffer!
Illegitimi non carborundum!
Look what I happened upon this morning in our back Look what I happened upon this morning in our backyard garden. Hello summer.
A few pix from last weekend's VSCDA Blackhawk Clas A few pix from last weekend's VSCDA Blackhawk Classic. Great turnout of cars and people (and vintage plane!). Thanks to all who organized and ran the event.
It’s race day! It’s race day!
Guess what time it is? Guess what time it is?
Looks like the “babies” grew quite a bit while Looks like the “babies” grew quite a bit while we were gone.
We've had so many pleasant surprises on our "Banff We've had so many pleasant surprises on our "Banff trip" so far, but coming across an owl and her owlets on our Grassi Lakes hikes was amazing. They were back in a dark little pocket of the rock, could barely see them through the lens, but then we got back and opened the pix on the computer....wow.
Spent the day at Lake Louise, from snow covered hi Spent the day at Lake Louise, from snow covered hiking trails to walks along the lakes between the Rockies. Just incredible.
Two hikes and a tour of the Cave and Basin Nationa Two hikes and a tour of the Cave and Basin National Historic Site. Too many pictures to keep up with. Stay tuned.
It’s was Bike to Banff day! Good fun, great frie It’s was Bike to Banff day! Good fun, great friends, amazing scenery. Just the start of the week here.
The same day I walked into the "families" on the D The same day I walked into the "families" on the DPR and "George the Heron" near Butler Lake, I came across this beatiful Egret (not far from George), having about as much luck fishing as I had photographing. But then, we connected. A very good day.
My buddy George has been avoiding me most of this My buddy George has been avoiding me most of this spring, but I finally caught up with him at Butler Lake last week. Good to see you again, old friend.
Happy birthday, buddy! Here’s to many more group Happy birthday, buddy! Here’s to many more groups pix in our RETIREMENT!! 
Best birthday present ever, right?
It was family day on a recent walk around our trai It was family day on a recent walk around our trails. Cuteness everywhere.
Long shadows in tonight’s ride Long shadows in tonight’s ride
Turtle walk with Huck today. Turtle walk with Huck today.
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