(click on the image again to enlarge it) Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco: This is the park near my place. My build
(click on the image again to enlarge it) Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco: This is the park near my place. My build

Workman's Institute Blaenavon Wales, worked on by William Rees, John's brother.
Workman's Institute Blaenavon Wales, worked on by William Rees, John's brother. 2007-09-21

1841 Muster List of Convicts how employed.jpg
1841 Muster List of Convicts how employed.jpg 2007-10-11

Muster 1841 how employed front page.jpg
Muster 1841 how employed front page.jpg 2007-10-11

Muster 1849 Ledger Return Front Page.jpg
Muster 1849 Ledger Return Front Page.jpg 2007-10-11

Muster 1849 Ledger Return.jpg
Muster 1849 Ledger Return.jpg 2007-10-11

Muster Front Page 1846.jpg
Muster Front Page 1846.jpg 2007-10-11

Muster.jpg
Muster.jpg 2007-10-11

Perth Bridge1.jpg
Perth Bridge1.jpg 2007-10-11

Perth Bridge2.jpg
Perth Bridge2.jpg 2007-10-11

Perth Bridge3.jpg
Perth Bridge3.jpg 2007-10-11

On our way from the airport to the ferry, we stop at the Capilano suspenson bridge with Lorrie in the middle.
On our way from the airport to the ferry, we stop at the Capilano suspenson bridge with Lorrie in the middle. 2007-09-21

Me hanging on cause of fear of heights.
Me hanging on cause of fear of heights. 2007-09-21

The beautiful home of Barry and Diane on Vancouver Island near Courtenay.
The beautiful home of Barry and Diane on Vancouver Island near Courtenay. 2002-09-18

Diane showing me the great view from her back yard.
Diane showing me the great view from her back yard. 2002-09-18

The front of the house.
The front of the house. 2002-09-18

The cabin that we stayed in, in front of their house.
The cabin that we stayed in, in front of their house. 2002-09-18

The beach near the house.
The beach near the house. 2002-09-18

In spite of the drizzle, there was plenty to see.
In spite of the drizzle, there was plenty to see. 2002-09-18

Every rock seemed to have a seal or two on it.
Every rock seemed to have a seal or two on it. 2002-09-18

We followed the beach to a trail into the woods.
We followed the beach to a trail into the woods. 2002-09-18

A blue heron.
A blue heron. 2002-09-18

Bald eagles were everywhere.
Bald eagles were everywhere. 2002-09-18

The trail from the beach ...
The trail from the beach ... 2007-09-21

went through this dense forest...
went through this dense forest... 2007-09-21

that is part of a park near their house.
that is part of a park near their house. 2007-09-21

On our drive to the west side of the island, we stopped here.
On our drive to the west side of the island, we stopped here. 2002-09-19

We just wanted to eat our sack lunch, but were invited to see...
We just wanted to eat our sack lunch, but were invited to see... 2002-09-19

these giant fire-fighting planes; the last two of their kind.
these giant fire-fighting planes; the last two of their kind. 2002-09-19

As soon as we parked in Tofino, a small town on the west coast of Van Island, we saw a bald eagle in the tree in front o
As soon as we parked in Tofino, a small town on the west coast of Van Island, we saw a bald eagle in the tree in front o

We went whale watcing on a zodiac (powered raft).
We went whale watcing on a zodiac (powered raft). 2002-09-20

Whale watching near Tofino in a zodiac.
Whale watching near Tofino in a zodiac. 2007-09-21

After a choppy ride, we found a few grey whales in this cove.
After a choppy ride, we found a few grey whales in this cove. 2002-09-20

We followed them around for quite awhile.
We followed them around for quite awhile. 2002-09-20

This guy was close enough to smell (bad breath).
This guy was close enough to smell (bad breath). 2007-09-21

They occassionaly got close enough to smell their breath.
They occassionaly got close enough to smell their breath. 2002-09-20

You could always see their tail when they dove.
You could always see their tail when they dove. 2002-09-20

Here's another zodiac passing us.
Here's another zodiac passing us. 2002-09-20

A blue heron.
A blue heron. 2002-09-20

A portion of Tofino as we end our tour.
A portion of Tofino as we end our tour. 2002-09-20

There are some great beaches near Tofino.
There are some great beaches near Tofino. 2002-09-20

This is Long Beach , which has very little angle going into the sea.
This is Long Beach , which has very little angle going into the sea. 2002-09-20

The surf was pretty high this day.
The surf was pretty high this day. 2002-09-20

The water is very cold, but where there is surf, there are surfers.
The water is very cold, but where there is surf, there are surfers. 2002-09-20

A surfer told me they see Orcas sometimes, and then get out of the water, although one has never attacked a human.
A surfer told me they see Orcas sometimes, and then get out of the water, although one has never attacked a human. 2002-

This is near another west coast town called Ulcuelet.
This is near another west coast town called Ulcuelet. 2002-09-20

The view just to the south shows some islands called the Broken Group.
The view just to the south shows some islands called the Broken Group. 2002-09-20

I've read about kayaking trips to the Broken Group and I want to do one.
I've read about kayaking trips to the Broken Group and I want to do one. 2002-09-20

The next day we went kayaking on the east coast of Van Island with a guide who is a neighbor of Barry's.
The next day we went kayaking on the east coast of Van Island with a guide who is a neighbor of Barry's. 2002-09-21

Of course one of the first things we see is a bald eagle.
Of course one of the first things we see is a bald eagle. 2002-09-21

This one was finishing off a raccoon carcass near shore.
This one was finishing off a raccoon carcass near shore. 2002-09-21

It tried to haul the carcass away from us.
It tried to haul the carcass away from us. 2002-09-21

We leave the eagle, and soon see more wildlife.
We leave the eagle, and soon see more wildlife. 2002-09-21

A river otter ambled along shore paying no attention to us.
A river otter ambled along shore paying no attention to us. 2002-09-21

It looked kind of like a big rat slinking along.
It looked kind of like a big rat slinking along. 2002-09-21

When it got into the water...
When it got into the water... 2002-09-21

... I thought it was...
... I thought it was... 2002-09-21

... going to swim ...
... going to swim ... 2002-09-21

... right out to us!
... right out to us! 2002-09-21

It didn't.
It didn't. 2002-09-21

We're heading for the beach at Pirates Cove.
We're heading for the beach at Pirates Cove. 2002-09-21

Our guide Mike Simpson and his wife Kim set up a great lunch spread for us.
Our guide Mike Simpson and his wife Kim set up a great lunch spread for us. 2002-09-21

All the beaches on Van Island are covered with logs.
All the beaches on Van Island are covered with logs. 2002-09-21

We passed many sandstone cliffs.
We passed many sandstone cliffs. 2002-09-21

If you look closely...
If you look closely... 2002-09-21

... you can see ...
... you can see ... 2002-09-21

... lots of wierd shapes that have formed in the stone.
... lots of wierd shapes that have formed in the stone. 2002-09-21

We paddled around a few of the many small islands where people live off the grid.
We paddled around a few of the many small islands where people live off the grid. 2002-09-21

Mike snapped this of us.Thanks a lot to Mike and Kim for showing us a great time.
Mike snapped this of us.Thanks a lot to Mike and Kim for showing us a great time. 2002-09-21

The next day we drove up to the Forbidden Plateau.
The next day we drove up to the Forbidden Plateau. 2002-09-22

The remains of a ski lodge.
The remains of a ski lodge. 2002-09-22

The Comox valley, where Barry and Diane live, is below the clouds.
The Comox valley, where Barry and Diane live, is below the clouds. 2002-09-22

More lodge ruins.
More lodge ruins. 2002-09-22

Looking at the mountains on the mainland.
Looking at the mountains on the mainland. 2002-09-22

We had one short day in Victoria.
We had one short day in Victoria. 2007-09-21

Lorrie says we went camping ... it's really the BC Museum, Victoria.
Lorrie says we went camping ... it's really the BC Museum, Victoria. 2007-09-21

Just outside the BC Museum.
Just outside the BC Museum. 2002-09-23

I think I'll let Lorrie add a comment here.
I think I'll let Lorrie add a comment here. 2002-09-23

Our last look at Victoria.
Our last look at Victoria. 2002-09-23

One of the smaller ferries at the port just north of Victoria.
One of the smaller ferries at the port just north of Victoria. 2002-09-23

You line up in your car and wait.
You line up in your car and wait. 2002-09-23

In downtown Vancouver, we went up this hotel to have a look.
In downtown Vancouver, we went up this hotel to have a look. 2002-09-24

It was closed but we were able to walk around anyway.
It was closed but we were able to walk around anyway. 2002-09-24

Pretty good view of downtown looking east.
Pretty good view of downtown looking east. 2002-09-24

Looking south.
Looking south. 2002-09-24

I liked most of the architecture.
I liked most of the architecture. 2002-09-24

There was this "floating" building.
There was this "floating" building. 2002-09-24

Not very pretty...
Not very pretty... 2002-09-24

... but interesting how it was supported from above.
... but interesting how it was supported from above. 2002-09-24

I think the name Vancouver means "beautiful condo".
I think the name Vancouver means "beautiful condo". 2002-09-24

And they just keep building them.
And they just keep building them. 2002-09-24

The skyline is filled with modern high-rise condos.
The skyline is filled with modern high-rise condos. 2002-09-24

In general I thought they looked much better than what we have in SF.
In general I thought they looked much better than what we have in SF. 2002-09-24

These buildings are along the water front at the north side of downtown.
These buildings are along the water front at the north side of downtown. 2002-09-24

Office building or condo? You decide. I think it's part hotel.
Office building or condo? You decide. I think it's part hotel. 2002-09-24

This one was a shiny gold color.
This one was a shiny gold color. 2002-09-24

Here's the main tourist tower in the middle. It's not that tall.
Here's the main tourist tower in the middle. It's not that tall. 2002-09-24

I didn't see many old buildings.
I didn't see many old buildings. 2002-09-24

Canada Place, convention center.
Canada Place, convention center. 2002-09-24

A view from the tower, looking at the football stadium, with the hockey arena just to the left of that.
A view from the tower, looking at the football stadium, with the hockey arena just to the left of that. 2002-09-24

Canada Place from above.
Canada Place from above. 2002-09-24

Looking straight down.
Looking straight down. 2002-09-24

Looking toward the heart of downtown.
Looking toward the heart of downtown. 2002-09-24

We left the tower and walked through the old section called Gastown.
We left the tower and walked through the old section called Gastown. 2002-09-24

The steam clock in Gastown. Lorrie found this section too touristy.
The steam clock in Gastown. Lorrie found this section too touristy. 2002-09-24

We took a walk through gigantic Stanley Park.
We took a walk through gigantic Stanley Park. 2002-09-25

The sun came out a bit and highlighted the Fall colors.
The sun came out a bit and highlighted the Fall colors. 2002-09-25

A string of geese.
A string of geese. 2002-09-25

More Fall colors.
More Fall colors. 2002-09-25

More Fall and bus colors.
More Fall and bus colors. 2002-09-25

The park has great views of the city.
The park has great views of the city. 2002-09-25

In Stanley Park looking back at the city of Vancouver.
In Stanley Park looking back at the city of Vancouver. 2007-09-21

At waters edge in Stanley Park.
At waters edge in Stanley Park. 2007-09-21

A huge gathering a varous duck-like birds.
A huge gathering a varous duck-like birds. 2002-09-25

A closer view of the gathering.
A closer view of the gathering. 2002-09-25

There were many loons to see. See the fish in it's mouth?
There were many loons to see. See the fish in it's mouth? 2002-09-25

I've rarely seen loons before ... I love'm.
I've rarely seen loons before ... I love'm. 2002-09-25

Lorrie found a cute fluff ball dog.
Lorrie found a cute fluff ball dog. 2002-09-25

I prefer the loon.
I prefer the loon. 2002-09-25

Isn't the loon pretty?
Isn't the loon pretty? 2002-09-25

Wow, I love this shot.
Wow, I love this shot. 2002-09-25

More color in Stanley Park.
More color in Stanley Park. 2002-09-25

We finally needed our sunglasses.
We finally needed our sunglasses. 2002-09-25

I can't wait to visit this place again.
I can't wait to visit this place again. 2002-09-25

Of course we had to go to a hockey game.
Of course we had to go to a hockey game. 2002-09-25

Looking back at the football stadium.
Looking back at the football stadium. 2002-09-25

GM Place isn't much to look at, but it's not as bad as some arenas. Beer selection was fair.
GM Place isn't much to look at, but it's not as bad as some arenas. Beer selection was fair. 2002-09-25

We sat in row one of the upper section. Not bad. Canucks lost to the Stars.
We sat in row one of the upper section. Not bad. Canucks lost to the Stars. 2002-09-25

Another interesting building -- a space museum I believe.
Another interesting building -- a space museum I believe. 2002-09-25

The bridge and taxi-ferry to Granville Island.
The bridge and taxi-ferry to Granville Island. 2002-09-25

These little ferries were like large bathtubs.
These little ferries were like large bathtubs. 2002-09-25

From Granville Island looking back at more condos at the south end of downtown.
From Granville Island looking back at more condos at the south end of downtown. 2002-09-26

We paddled from Granville Island along Kitsalano beach.
We paddled from Granville Island along Kitsalano beach. 2002-10-26

It got a little rainy on our last day, but I was still reluctant to leave. Can't wait to go back.
It got a little rainy on our last day, but I was still reluctant to leave. Can't wait to go back. 2002-10-26

Packing up the kayak with a little help from the local dog.
Packing up the kayak with a little help from the local dog. 2007-09-21

First camp site near White Gulch. The extremely high tide would come up to the tent by midnight.
First camp site near White Gulch. The extremely high tide would come up to the tent by midnight. 2007-09-21

We couldn't put the tent much further from the beach. It's a steep climb up the hill.
We couldn't put the tent much further from the beach. It's a steep climb up the hill. 2001-06-25

Here's the view from the tent. We woke up to 3 guys digging for shell fish.
Here's the view from the tent. We woke up to 3 guys digging for shell fish. 2001-06-25

This is Hog Island, which we explored on day 2. We found cormorants and egrets nesting in the trees.
This is Hog Island, which we explored on day 2. We found cormorants and egrets nesting in the trees. 2001-06-25

Day 2, back on the water.
Day 2, back on the water. 2007-09-21

Day 2 camp site at Tomales Beach.
Day 2 camp site at Tomales Beach. 2001-06-23

No tide problems this night.
No tide problems this night. 2001-06-23

We're ready to roast weenies!
We're ready to roast weenies! 2001-06-25

Looking north at sunset.
Looking north at sunset. 2001-06-25

Keep clicking on this image to get the full view. We hiked up the hill above our tent to get this view. You can see Ho
Keep clicking on this image to get the full view. We hiked up the hill above our tent to get this view. You can see Ho

Day 3, back at Tamal Saka kayak rentals in Marshall.
Day 3, back at Tamal Saka kayak rentals in Marshall. 2007-09-21

It was stormy 3 of the 4 days on the coast.
It was stormy 3 of the 4 days on the coast. 2002-12-26

We took a short hike in the storm and found this platform on top of a rock.
We took a short hike in the storm and found this platform on top of a rock. 2002-12-26

The rock face went right into the ocean.
The rock face went right into the ocean. 2002-12-26

The rain caused many waterfalls.
The rain caused many waterfalls. 2002-12-26

We had a nice sunset one evening.
We had a nice sunset one evening. 2002-12-27

Pretty good colors.
Pretty good colors. 2002-12-27

These shots were taken from the deck of our lodge room.
These shots were taken from the deck of our lodge room. 2002-12-27

The storm often looked like it was breaking.
The storm often looked like it was breaking. 2002-12-27

But it never lasted long.
But it never lasted long. 2002-12-27

We finally had sun on our 4th and last day.
We finally had sun on our 4th and last day. 2002-12-28

Water was trickling everywhere.
Water was trickling everywhere. 2002-12-28

Lots of birds were out. Is that a rock?
Lots of birds were out. Is that a rock? 2002-12-28

I couldn't resist getting up close to this waterfall.
I couldn't resist getting up close to this waterfall. 2002-12-28

On our way home we stopped at Christopher Creek Winery. The puppy had grown since our last visit.
On our way home we stopped at Christopher Creek Winery. The puppy had grown since our last visit. 2002-12-28

The winery is up a hill with a nice view.
The winery is up a hill with a nice view. 2002-12-28

And again we lucked out with the sunset.
And again we lucked out with the sunset. 2002-12-28

A closeup of the sunset
A closeup of the sunset 2002-12-28

Another.
Another. 2002-12-28

You can see the ridge line in this one.
You can see the ridge line in this one. 2002-12-28

He just wants his stomach scratched again. Notice the eyes.
He just wants his stomach scratched again. Notice the eyes. 2002-12-28

The next day we moved into Mark and Teri's place in Tiburon.
The next day we moved into Mark and Teri's place in Tiburon. 2003-01-03

We were sitting their dog Candy, and they have a great view from the deck.
We were sitting their dog Candy, and they have a great view from the deck. 2003-01-03

The deck overlooks Richardson Bay with the Marin Headlands in the distance.
The deck overlooks Richardson Bay with the Marin Headlands in the distance. 2003-01-03

Looks like a painting.
Looks like a painting. 2003-01-03

More color.
More color. 2003-01-03

And more.
And more. 2003-01-03

Here's Candy in the park we walked to everyday.
Here's Candy in the park we walked to everyday. 2003-01-04

She was spooked by the surf.
She was spooked by the surf. 2003-01-04

A creek feeds the bay.
A creek feeds the bay. 2003-01-04

Everything is interesting to Candy.
Everything is interesting to Candy. 2003-01-04

A nap inside with the bay in the background.
A nap inside with the bay in the background. 2003-01-04

When I got home I was compelled to take more sky shots from my balcony.
When I got home I was compelled to take more sky shots from my balcony. 2003-01-12

Potrero Hill.
Potrero Hill. 2003-01-12

Roof objects.
Roof objects. 2003-01-12

Crane.
Crane. 2003-01-12

This has been a great winter for storm skys.
This has been a great winter for storm skys. 2003-01-12

Hope you enjoyed these.
Hope you enjoyed these. 2003-01-12

View from Christopher Creek winery.
View from Christopher Creek winery. 2002-02-16

Puppy at the winery.
Puppy at the winery. 2002-02-16

Puppy and vines.
Puppy and vines. 2002-02-16

Lorrie.
Lorrie. 2002-02-16

Sea Ranch coast.
Sea Ranch coast. 2002-02-17

Waterfall at Stengle Beach.
Waterfall at Stengle Beach. 2002-02-17

Waterfall.
Waterfall. 2002-02-17

Waterfall closeup.
Waterfall closeup. 2002-02-17

Crashing waves and me.
Crashing waves and me. 2002-02-17

Stengle Beach and Sea Ranch homes.
Stengle Beach and Sea Ranch homes. 2002-02-17

Stengle Beach with waterfall.
Stengle Beach with waterfall. 2002-02-17

Assateague Island beach on Atlantic coast.
Assateague Island beach on Atlantic coast. 2002-05-30

Chincoteague Island house we rented for the week.
Chincoteague Island house we rented for the week. 2002-05-30

Some of the group goes off fishing in the bay for flounder.
Some of the group goes off fishing in the bay for flounder. 2002-05-31

It was very hot and muggy. The storms never came.
It was very hot and muggy. The storms never came. 2002-05-31

The next day we all went on a pontoon boat.
The next day we all went on a pontoon boat. 2002-06-01

Back to the beach, where it was much cooler.
Back to the beach, where it was much cooler. 2002-06-01

Helen relaxes on the back porch.
Helen relaxes on the back porch. 2002-06-01

One of two group kayak tours Lorrie and I took.
One of two group kayak tours Lorrie and I took. 2002-06-02

Heading out with our guide, another couple and their daughter.
Heading out with our guide, another couple and their daughter. 2002-06-02

Lorrie likes it.
Lorrie likes it. 2002-06-02

It was calm on the way out.
It was calm on the way out. 2002-06-02

We stopped briefly to let the thunderstorm pass.
We stopped briefly to let the thunderstorm pass. 2002-06-02

Our guide points out an Osprey.
Our guide points out an Osprey. 2002-06-02

We paddle closer to shore to see more birds.
We paddle closer to shore to see more birds. 2002-06-02

A young eagle, part of a family nesting nearby.
A young eagle, part of a family nesting nearby. 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:00:04
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:00:04 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:01:32
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:01:32 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:15:24
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:15:24 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:25:06
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 13:25:06 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:38:14
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:38:14 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:39:08
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:39:08 2002-06-02

Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:40:12
Sun, 02 Jun 2002 14:40:12 2002-06-02

The end of a 4 hour paddle.
The end of a 4 hour paddle. 2002-06-02

Lorries' Mom Pat with Reggie. Another day on the Pontoon boat.
Lorries' Mom Pat with Reggie. Another day on the Pontoon boat. 2002-06-03

Ray and Helen waiting to fish.
Ray and Helen waiting to fish. 2002-06-03

Reggie.
Reggie. 2002-06-03

Tue, 04 Jun 2002 14:51:52
Tue, 04 Jun 2002 14:51:52 2002-06-04

Reg, Lorrie and her Mom at the Auction Gallery they own.
Reg, Lorrie and her Mom at the Auction Gallery they own. 2002-06-06

The main floor of the Pendleton's Auction Gallery.
The main floor of the Pendleton's Auction Gallery. 2002-06-06

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:33:02
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:33:02 2007-09-21

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:33:04
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 15:33:04 2007-09-21

This model was the last thing Calder worked on before he died.
This model was the last thing Calder worked on before he died. 2007-09-21

Capitol from the front, House side.
Capitol from the front, House side. 2002-06-10

Freedom Park in Rosslynn near the Key brdige. The spiral is a monument to free press.
Freedom Park in Rosslynn near the Key brdige. The spiral is a monument to free press. 2002-06-10

Various memorials to freedom are present in Freedom Park. Here is Ben Franklin and me.
Various memorials to freedom are present in Freedom Park. Here is Ben Franklin and me. 2007-09-21

Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:09:32
Mon, 10 Jun 2002 09:09:32 2002-06-10

A model of the statue on top of the Capitol.
A model of the statue on top of the Capitol. 2007-09-21

More models of important freedom statues.
More models of important freedom statues. 2007-09-21

Lorrie's parents Pat and Jack, and her friend Karen.
Lorrie's parents Pat and Jack, and her friend Karen. 2007-10-15

More Bride's Maids.
More Bride's Maids. 2002-06-12

More Bride's friends.
More Bride's friends. 2002-06-12

The Bride's father escorting her to the alter.
The Bride's father escorting her to the alter. 2002-06-12

Karen doing a reading for the Catholic Mass.
Karen doing a reading for the Catholic Mass. 2007-10-15

This is the church that Lorrie, Tara, and Karen went to as children.
This is the church that Lorrie, Tara, and Karen went to as children. 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:29:08
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:29:08 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:29:20
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:29:20 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:30:56
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:30:56 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:31:26
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:31:26 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:31:50
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:31:50 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:32:14
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:32:14 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:32:24
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:32:24 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:37:34
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 11:37:34 2002-06-12

And they're married!
And they're married! 2002-06-12

And Lorrie is happy.
And Lorrie is happy. 2002-06-12

And everyone is happy.
And everyone is happy. 2002-06-12

Later at the reception in the garden of the restaurant.
Later at the reception in the garden of the restaurant. 2007-10-15

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:00:06
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:00:06 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:00:44
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:00:44 2002-06-12

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:31:21
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:31:21 2007-10-15

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:07
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:07 2007-10-15

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:09
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:09 2007-10-15

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:11
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:34:11 2007-10-15

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:01:48
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:01:48 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:02:04
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:02:04 2002-06-12

Inside, the Bride's father greets guests.
Inside, the Bride's father greets guests. 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:39:06
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:39:06 2002-06-12

Our table overlooked the main room and dance floor.
Our table overlooked the main room and dance floor. 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:45:48
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:45:48 2002-06-12

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:51:29
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 18:51:29 2007-10-15

John designed a bib for his new Bride.
John designed a bib for his new Bride. 2007-10-15

All eyes are on the speeches.
All eyes are on the speeches. 2002-06-12

The cutting of the cake.
The cutting of the cake. 2007-10-15

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:43:10
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:43:10 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:43:38
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:43:38 2002-06-12

There goes the cake.
There goes the cake. 2002-06-12

Now we dance.
Now we dance. 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:52:54
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:52:54 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:53:42
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:53:42 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:53:54
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:53:54 2002-06-12

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:02:39
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:02:39 2007-10-15

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:55:40
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 16:55:40 2002-06-12

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:29:04
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:29:04 2007-10-15

The main room from the garden.
The main room from the garden. 2002-06-12

Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:31:19
Tue, 16 Jul 2002 19:31:19 2007-10-15

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:14:12
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:14:12 2002-06-12

And more dancing ... or something.
And more dancing ... or something. 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:24:00
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:24:00 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:31:24
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:31:24 2002-06-12

Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:43:38
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:43:38 2002-06-12

Ron and fish on the boardwalk.
Ron and fish on the boardwalk. 2002-02-02

Ron with fish 2.
Ron with fish 2. 2002-02-02

Ron with fish 3.
Ron with fish 3. 2002-02-02

Ron and Lenny.
Ron and Lenny. 2002-02-02

The beach.
The beach. 2002-02-02

The roller coaster (closed).
The roller coaster (closed). 2002-02-02

Flea market row.
Flea market row. 2002-02-02

Flea market stand.
Flea market stand. 2002-02-02

Ron and Lenny and lot.
Ron and Lenny and lot. 2002-02-02

Nathan's hot dog stand.
Nathan's hot dog stand. 2002-02-02

Tables.
Tables. 2002-02-02

Parking street.
Parking street. 2002-02-02

Street.
Street. 2002-02-02

Here is the precise moment when Brad realizes he is losing his hair.
Here is the precise moment when Brad realizes he is losing his hair. 2007-09-22

He improvises a solution.
He improvises a solution. 2007-09-22

Brad wishes he could turn back the clock ....
Brad wishes he could turn back the clock .... 2007-09-22

... maybe let's not turn the clock back quite so much .... Brad the Comic from Brian.
... maybe let's not turn the clock back quite so much .... Brad the Comic from Brian. 2004-03-26

Brad the Comic from Brian.
Brad the Comic from Brian. 2004-03-26

Brad the Comic from Brian.
Brad the Comic from Brian. 2004-03-26

Brad and Nick the comics.From Brian.
Brad and Nick the comics.From Brian. 2004-03-26

Brad and Brian the comics.From Brian. Thx for the great pix Brian.
Brad and Brian the comics.From Brian. Thx for the great pix Brian. 2004-03-26

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brad11.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad12.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad13.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad14.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad15.jpg 2007-09-22

Brad tells tale of UFO abduction to new found pumpkin friends.Thx again Brian for this pik.
Brad tells tale of UFO abduction to new found pumpkin friends.Thx again Brian for this pik. 2004-03-26

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brad16.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad18.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad17.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad19.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad20.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad21.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad22.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad23.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad24.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad25.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad26.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad27.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad3.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad4.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad5.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad6.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad7.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad8.jpg 2007-09-22

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brad9.jpg 2007-09-22

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TOF00002.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00005.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00005a.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00009.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00012.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00014.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00015.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00018.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00027.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00029.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00043.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00044.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00050.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00072.JPG 2007-09-22

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TOF00080.JPG 2007-09-22

From the deck of the house we rented, you can see me paddling in the distance.
From the deck of the house we rented, you can see me paddling in the distance. 2003-12-10

I could launch and land right next to the house.
I could launch and land right next to the house. 2003-12-10

Nothing like a hot tub after a hard day of paddling.
Nothing like a hot tub after a hard day of paddling. 2003-12-10

Lorrie, shot through a window screen.
Lorrie, shot through a window screen. 2003-12-11

We had the first floor of the house. The bay came right up underneath it.
We had the first floor of the house. The bay came right up underneath it. 2003-12-13

You can barely see Lorrie standing on the dock under the house.
You can barely see Lorrie standing on the dock under the house. 2003-12-13

The view from the living room.
The view from the living room. 2003-12-13

Egrets. The bird watching was great.
Egrets. The bird watching was great. 2003-12-10

Seals hung out at the fishing pier nearby.
Seals hung out at the fishing pier nearby. 2003-12-10

A sunny day at nearby beaches.
A sunny day at nearby beaches. 2003-12-11

The ocean was still churned up from the storms.
The ocean was still churned up from the storms. 2003-12-11

The waves would crash with a loud thud against the cliffs.
The waves would crash with a loud thud against the cliffs. 2003-12-11

Lorrie is enjoying the spray blowing on us.
Lorrie is enjoying the spray blowing on us. 2003-12-22

Looking south toward Bodega Bay.
Looking south toward Bodega Bay. 2003-12-11

My favorite shot.
My favorite shot. 2003-12-11

The path went right along the cliff edge.
The path went right along the cliff edge. 2003-12-11

Maybe this is my favorite shot.
Maybe this is my favorite shot. 2003-12-11

More crashing waves.
More crashing waves. 2003-12-11

If you look hard, you can see Highway One near the cliffs by the ocean.
If you look hard, you can see Highway One near the cliffs by the ocean. 2003-12-11

Another favorite.
Another favorite. 2003-12-11

Again, looking south toward Bodega Bay which is behind the hills.
Again, looking south toward Bodega Bay which is behind the hills. 2003-12-11

A series of sunset shots. In my poetic way I will call them Sunset 1 ...
A series of sunset shots. In my poetic way I will call them Sunset 1 ... 2003-12-11

... Sunset 2 ...
... Sunset 2 ... 2003-12-11

... Sunset 3 ...
... Sunset 3 ... 2003-12-11

... Sunset 4 ...
... Sunset 4 ... 2003-12-11

... and Sunset 5.
... and Sunset 5. 2003-12-11

I was sometimes paddling in the rain, which was fun since I was dressed for it.
I was sometimes paddling in the rain, which was fun since I was dressed for it. 2003-12-10

I stuck to the Bay since the ocean looked a bit violent.
I stuck to the Bay since the ocean looked a bit violent. 2003-12-10

I love my kayak.
I love my kayak. 2003-12-10

A seal just to my right is barking at me.
A seal just to my right is barking at me. 2003-12-13

The End.
The End. 2003-12-10

Superstition Mtns on way to Canyon Lake.
Superstition Mtns on way to Canyon Lake. 2002-05-16

Superstition Mtns 2.
Superstition Mtns 2. 2002-05-16

Superstition Mtns from car.
Superstition Mtns from car. 2002-05-16

Supertition Mtns 4
Supertition Mtns 4 2002-05-16

Superstition Mtns 5
Superstition Mtns 5 2002-05-16

Inside car.
Inside car. 2002-05-16

Arrival at Canyon Lake.
Arrival at Canyon Lake. 2002-05-16

Our dinner boat.
Our dinner boat. 2002-05-16

Our table.
Our table. 2002-05-16

View from the boat.
View from the boat. 2002-05-16

More rocks.
More rocks. 2002-05-16

Something exciting!
Something exciting! 2002-05-16

Look at that!
Look at that! 2002-05-16

View in the canyon.
View in the canyon. 2002-05-16

View from our table.
View from our table. 2002-05-16

Pretty rocks 1.
Pretty rocks 1. 2002-05-16

Pretty rocks 2.
Pretty rocks 2. 2002-05-16

Pretty rocks 3.
Pretty rocks 3. 2002-05-16

Sunset rocks 1.
Sunset rocks 1. 2002-05-16

Sunset rocks 2.
Sunset rocks 2. 2002-05-16

Sunset rocks 3.
Sunset rocks 3. 2002-05-16

Sunset sky 1.
Sunset sky 1. 2002-05-16

Sunset sky 2.
Sunset sky 2. 2002-05-16

Sunset sky 3.
Sunset sky 3. 2002-05-16

Holly.
Holly. 2002-05-19

Sierra and Grandoma.
Sierra and Grandoma. 2002-05-19

Holly on floor.
Holly on floor. 2002-05-19

Holly in the mall.
Holly in the mall. 2002-05-19

Holly and antiques.
Holly and antiques. 2002-05-19

Holly and family.
Holly and family. 2002-05-19

Puppy 1.
Puppy 1. 2002-05-19

Puppy 2.
Puppy 2. 2002-05-19

Lovers to be wed.
Lovers to be wed. 2007-09-21

The Ferry Building near the start.
The Ferry Building near the start. 2003-01-18

Love the mohawk.
Love the mohawk. 2003-01-18

This is one of my favorite shots. Not sure what the angel means.
This is one of my favorite shots. Not sure what the angel means. 2003-01-18

There were many signs with Nazi references.
There were many signs with Nazi references. 2003-01-18

A brief moment with breathing room. The crowd was immense.
A brief moment with breathing room. The crowd was immense. 2003-01-18

Now there's a commie if I ever saw one (just joking if you happen to be the guy).
Now there's a commie if I ever saw one (just joking if you happen to be the guy). 2003-01-18

What would a march be without balloons?
What would a march be without balloons? 2003-01-18

I think that about sums it up. Gets my award for best sign.
I think that about sums it up. Gets my award for best sign. 2003-01-18

Another favorite. The guy's expression really makes it.
Another favorite. The guy's expression really makes it. 2003-01-18

In a recent poll of wiener dogs ... (can someone please explain this sign?)
In a recent poll of wiener dogs ... (can someone please explain this sign?) 2003-01-18

Don't you feel better knowing the lawyers are here?
Don't you feel better knowing the lawyers are here? 2003-01-18

The left side of this sign reads "Cowboy Logic".
The left side of this sign reads "Cowboy Logic". 2003-01-18

Remember Nader?
Remember Nader? 2003-01-18

Hey! We elect ours.
Hey! We elect ours. 2003-01-18

Is this refering to ET mind control!!!
Is this refering to ET mind control!!! 2003-01-18

My second favorite sign.
My second favorite sign. 2003-01-18

There is a family resemblence.
There is a family resemblence. 2003-01-18

Miss Liberty always makes a good martyr.
Miss Liberty always makes a good martyr. 2003-01-18

If you're having trouble reading this one, it says "Asses of Evil" with some refernce to Bush and Cheney.
If you're having trouble reading this one, it says "Asses of Evil" with some refernce to Bush and Cheney.

This may have been left over from Cinco de Mayo ...
This may have been left over from Cinco de Mayo ... 2003-01-18

... but it still looked impressive.
... but it still looked impressive. 2003-01-18

Cops were friendly. March was peaceful.
Cops were friendly. March was peaceful. 2003-01-18

There were many of these flying birds. I assume they are doves, but they look like seagulls.
There were many of these flying birds. I assume they are doves, but they look like seagulls. 2003-01-18

I'm not so sure about that. I think a few more sessions on the couch are in order.
I'm not so sure about that. I think a few more sessions on the couch are in order. 2003-01-18

A perennial favorite.
A perennial favorite. 2003-01-18

Perhaps he lost the rest of the band.
Perhaps he lost the rest of the band. 2003-01-18

Right on, dude!
Right on, dude! 2003-01-18

Yes, it is cute.
Yes, it is cute. 2003-01-18

This poor thing looks beat.
This poor thing looks beat. 2003-01-18

Yes, the arms really do move.
Yes, the arms really do move. 2003-01-18

What, me worry?
What, me worry? 2003-01-18

Me worried.
Me worried. 2003-01-18

I resemble that remark. It's my third favorite sign.
I resemble that remark. It's my third favorite sign. 2003-01-18

Guess whose side Jesus is on.
Guess whose side Jesus is on. 2003-01-18

Guess whose side Big Bird is on.
Guess whose side Big Bird is on. 2003-01-18

Hey, you Englanders out there ... does that sign even make sense?
Hey, you Englanders out there ... does that sign even make sense? 2003-01-18

Award for most artistic sign, in a post-modernist sensibility.
Award for most artistic sign, in a post-modernist sensibility. 2003-01-18

June, Susan, and our guide Michael on the access path.
June, Susan, and our guide Michael on the access path. 2001-02-14

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0003 2001-02-14

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0004 2001-02-14

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0005 2001-02-14

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0006 2001-02-14

This guy made a big noise.
This guy made a big noise. 2001-02-14

One of the many babies.
One of the many babies. 2001-02-14

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0009 2001-02-14

0011
0011 2001-02-14

Females fighting.
Females fighting. 2001-02-14

0012
0012 2001-02-14

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tof00011 2007-09-21

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tof00012 2007-09-21

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tof00013 2007-09-21

Thanks Michael for a great day.And thanks to June and Susan for inviting us.
Thanks Michael for a great day.And thanks to June and Susan for inviting us. 2001-02-11

Launched in Sausalito, around Angel Island clockwise. Landed on this calm beach east side for lunch.
Launched in Sausalito, around Angel Island clockwise. Landed on this calm beach east side for lunch. 2007-09-21

Heading out after lunch.
Heading out after lunch. 2007-09-21

Point Blunt, where things got exciting.
Point Blunt, where things got exciting. 2007-09-21

West side was windy and choppy. Couldn't let go of my paddle to take pix of the really fun stuff.
West side was windy and choppy. Couldn't let go of my paddle to take pix of the really fun stuff. 2007-09-21

Back in Richardson Bay, happy to be resting.
Back in Richardson Bay, happy to be resting. 2007-09-21

Yours truly with Angel Island in the background.
Yours truly with Angel Island in the background. 2007-09-21

We weren't the only Loons on the water.
We weren't the only Loons on the water. 2007-09-21

Thanks Teri for organizing a great day on the Bay.
Thanks Teri for organizing a great day on the Bay. 2007-09-21

Dunphy Park Sausalito.
Dunphy Park Sausalito. 2007-09-21