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The Cobbler's Children Have No Shoes

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Bill Oakes

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Part 2 of our weekend in the city was up north a l Part 2 of our weekend in the city was up north a little all around Montrose Beach and harbor. So fun.
City weekend part 1 included a visit to the Art In City weekend part 1 included a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago, a gospel music festival at Millennium Park, a RUN along the lakefront, and general goofing off around town.
Some pix from "the big camera" of our weekend on I Some pix from "the big camera" of our weekend on Indian Isle. Life on the river is like no other. Priceless.
Back on Indian Isle. A little slice of heaven than Back on Indian Isle. A little slice of heaven thanks to Jean Baty Young and Sean Young
Well, that retirement didn’t last long. Three mo Well, that retirement didn’t last long. Three months later, I’m back “on staff.”

Nah, just kidding about the retirement part, but I’m excited that I’m now officially on the volunteer photo staff for the Lake County Forest Preserve. Shot my first “assignment” at Bonner Farm and have a couple more waiting for me to start on. 

Most importantly, I get to wear a “Photo Staff” vest again. Right, Todd Rosenberg?
Some pix from my ride up to Mile 0 today. Gotta lo Some pix from my ride up to Mile 0 today. Gotta love the Des Plaines River Trail.
Thanking our lucky stars all of our trees made it Thanking our lucky stars all of our trees made it through the storm. Our neighbors just a block to the south won’t be seeing power for a while. Thanks also going out to the crew of ComEd for scrambling through the night in this mess.
Storm rolled through, trees went down, power went Storm rolled through, trees went down, power went out, neighbors converged at the corner. ComEd says power should be back by 11.
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.
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