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Category Archives: Family
Throwback Thursday – Thanksgiving 2009
Thanksgiving 2009 was a nice treat for me as I had missed the previous two Thanksgiving holidays with family because I was travelling for work. Here’s a photo of me with my oldest grandson, Mikey, my oldest granddaughter, Heather, and … Continue reading
The Tick – A Birthday Painting From My Son
I’ve been a fan of The Tick since the cartoon series first appeared on TV in 1994. Spooooon!!! The cartoon only lasted three seasons, which was a travesty. Even worse was that the hilarious live action series that premiered in … Continue reading
Our Night With WWE In Orlando
This past Tuesday night the WWE came to town at the Amway Center to broadcast live matches for WWE Main Event on the WWE Network that night and to tape matches for WWE SmackDown airing tonight on the Syfy channel. … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Wrestling
Tagged Amway Arena, Dolph Ziggler, Family, Grandchildren, Orlando, Wrestling, wwe, WWE Main Event, WWE SmackDown
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Hiking To Devil’s Head And Exclamation Point
Hiking up to Chimney Rock was fun and we had some great views, but there was still more to do at Chimney Rock State Park and new heights to climb that were even higher than Chimney Rock. After we came … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography, Travel
Tagged Chimney Rock, Devil's Head, Exclamation Point, Family, Grandchildren, nature, North Carolina, photography
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Hiking To The Top Of Chimney Rock
On Thursday morning, June 26, 2014, Cindy, Amber, Abby and I packed a picnic and ourselves into the car and drove to Chimney Rock State Park to hike to the top of Chimney Rock.
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Tagged Chimney Rock, Family, Grandchildren, photography
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Elk In The Cataloochee Valley
After unexpectedly seeing a huge bull elk in Maggie Valley earlier in the day on Wednesday, June 25th and enjoying a pleasant walk around Lake Junaluska, we drove to the Cataloochee Valley in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park at … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography
Tagged Cataloochee Valley, Elk, Grandchildren, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Maggie Valley, North Carolina, photography
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The Joys Of Being A Granddad
For one thing, you get some great handmade cards and gifts. Last week for my birthday, my oldest granddaughter, Heather, gave me this wonderful birthday card she made herself, incorporating some of my favorite superheroes. It’s difficult to get … Continue reading
Abby Arriving At Asheville Airport To Visit Us
This short video is from a couple of weeks ago showing Abby when she arrived at Asheville Airport to visit us at Wolf’s Haven. It may be difficult to notice, with everything going on, but she does run to granddad … Continue reading
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Tagged Asheville, Family, Grandchildren, Wolf's Haven
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A Wonderful Natal Day
I’m not much on celebrating or even acknowledging my birthday, but I DO have to say that today was pretty much a great day, all in all. I received many marvelous messages, emails, phone calls, cards and gifts from family … Continue reading
Cliffside Recreational Park – Abby Swimming And Diving
After we left Dry Falls on Tuesday, we took Amber and Abby swimming at the Cliffside Recreational Park which was just down the road.
Posted in Family, Photography
Tagged Cliffside Recreational Park, Family, Grandchildren, photography
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