(after the fact, I always wish I’d shot more video of moments like these – but in the moment I worried about annoying others sitting nearby, plus I didn’t want to just experience the whole thing through the camera viewfinder. That annoying clicking sound is something internal that my point-n-shoot camera introduces as I try to adjust functions ...doesn’t even make that sound when I’m using it, but somehow it’s there in the video afterwards. :(

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Green goddesses

gathered for an Irish meal
(note to self: date wrong on file name)

mashed potatoes trying to make a break...

Fishing at the DEC boat launch leading into the West River. Uncle Tim & G caught one bullhead, but decided it wasn't enough to warrant the prep work, so they gave it to another family to add to their more successful haul further down the river. These photos highly manipulated to show details in dim, after dusk lighting...

Visiting Krantz's Frog Lounge here in Naples. We popped in during off hours but the owner was very accommodating and happy to share his fascinating knowledge with our interested bunch.

Easter at my sister's

She created a beautiful setting for us, with so many cheery details (and fresh green paint on the walls!)
A perfect celebration of spring.






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Working out details on a preliminary drawing - once G has all the background elements figured out and in place where he likes them, he'll use the lightbox to add a background to his final artwork (the picture of Buttercup at left).