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The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

Yes, this site in under re-construction, stay tuned. In the meantime, follow my Instagram feed to see what's going on in my world.
Bill Oakes

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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.
Yeah, she was one of those moms. We were lucky kid Yeah, she was one of those moms. We were lucky kids.
This little ones are popping up around Butler Lake This little ones are popping up around Butler Lake, too.
George, at Butler Lake, knowing I don’t have my George, at Butler Lake, knowing I don’t have my camera with me.
The guys doing prep work for Phil’s Beach have t The guys doing prep work for Phil’s Beach have their hands full today.
Got a close look at a Wood Duck today on my mornin Got a close look at a Wood Duck today on my morning walk. Unreal.
A couple cranes tried to sneak by me in New Glarus A couple cranes tried to sneak by me in New Glarus while I was distracted by the cool cars.
There are always some amazing cars at the New Glar There are always some amazing cars at the New Glarus HillClimb every year.
Let the weekend begin Let the weekend begin
Stumbled on a group of swans who joined the Canada Stumbled on a group of swans who joined the Canada Geese on Lake Minear. Looked like some good battles for positions and maybe mates, with the geese just watching. In the last couple pix, if you looked closely (sorry, I was pretty far away) you'll see it's gosling island off in the distance. Will be fun to watch them venture into the waters.
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