Thanksgiving '05

I figured I'd better post some more pics. Maybe it'll force me to take more with the new camera! So I present Thanksgiving '05 with Os' family:

I didn't get to use the camera much--the sisters had to grab it. This is S2 with her daughter N1 on the computer checking out any last minute online sales. Remember the old days when everyone got together around the piano and sang songs? Well, neither do I, but there was food to be cooked--why are they on the computer?? The second picture is BIL2, N2 and S2. N2 is now officially the tallest in the bloodline, other than Dad. She was just named to the varsity basketball team this week. GO BRUINS!


This is S3, with her kids the Nephew and N3. The Nephew is the youngest, and has all these females hovering over him all the time. To his credit, he's small, but an incredible athlete (like his dad). Unfortunately, he also likes to dance and has shown some musical talent (making his uncle proud!). It will be interesting to see how that all turns out!



This is the general chaos in kitchen area. I'm involved in the general supervision of things. Note the "big people" table behind me. I didn't get to sit there. There was more than a couple of bottles of wine put down. I drank Bud. The only real problem I have with my dad is that he's doing what my grandfather used to do. Buy the cheap beer. No microbrews for this guy. Though to his credit, there were 6 bottles of Fat Tire in the garage refrigerator. Must have been left by someone over the Fourth. Does anybody else's family have a refrigerator in the garage whose main function is to keep beer cold--nothing else? I think we've had one since 1969. Seriously. Dad's getting ready to slice the bird. It was actually alot larger than it shows in the picture! And the whole damn family arguing about how to take the family picture. The camera was on the kitchen counter, so it was a little low. But Mom decreed that no one was to sit down to eat until we took the picture! You can see that on the other site...

This is what I found at the stop sign on my way home. They made no attempt to get up and leave, even though I had stopped, gotten out of the car, and fumbled around with the camera. I think I could have petted them, if I were so inclined!

Trip To Oregon

Be sure to click on the pictures to see the large version!


This is Cannon Beach on the Oregon Coast. It's one of the most photographed beaches in Oregon. As you can see, there wasn't much of a crowd. Then again, it was cold and windy and early November! This is me waiting for the tide to come in and take me away, and Just.A.Girl just lookin' sassy!



The waves were particularly heavy this day! It was also the first day to put the new camera through some paces. All pictures were taken basically from the same spot. All close ups were taken with the new zoom lens. Yes, I think the camera was a fine purchase. If the butt munch who stole mine shows his face again, I might have to thank him!


I wasn't going to post these pics, but I think the world needs to see them! The one on the left is Addict's initial reaction to seeing me in her studio. Somewhere between pure shock and "who the hell is THIS dork?" The second picture is Addict and Kalani chatting it up. I told Kalani to smile for this picture. I think she may have been flashing me instead....


This is j.a.g. sucking down a watermelon martini from 30 floors above downtown Portland. All windows, and a great view from up there! I don't know how she did it, but she got me to eat sushi! I don't know that I'm hooked or anything, but it was certainly a good experience!


The picture on the left is after driving about 9 hours, non-stop. Do I look tired? I should. I found that having a flash going off in your face will give a good boost of adrenaline. Doesn't help trying to find the road right afterwards though. The second picture is photographic evidence of being attacked by the lunatic ferret (read all about it on the other blog). Please excuse the dry, scaly, hairy feet. They've never been one of my better features...