Baltimore Daily Photo

So Long Baltimore

2010-02-18T07:52:00.001-05:00

Our stay in the Baltimore area was short, but sweet. We made a number of good friends and I think we made a difference in a few areas, but God's plans for us there were not long term ones. The company I worked for decided to lay off 1/3 of its work force, but before doing that, they asked for people to lay themselves off. The severance package was pretty good, but I was not looking. Two days before the window opened to accept the package, I received an unsolicited note via LinkedIn, asking me if I would be interested in a position in Austin Texas, where they were opening a new office. I responded that their timing was "interesting". To make a long story a little shorter, we accepted the offer, and packed up again (well there were a number of boxes that never got unpacked), and hit the road again!

Sorry for the quality of this shot, but there is only so much you can do with a Blackberry. We were reunited with our little G6, and the Suburban (different transport) a few days later, and promptly got to put the top down. Winters in Austin are pretty nice all things considered :)

We have settled in Round Rock TX, which is just north of Austin, and west of Pflugerville (sic). Both of those have daily photo sites, but Round Rock is open......Do I have another daily photo site in me.......let me think about that as I unpack boxes....hey there's my camera....... Please direct your browser to http://www.roundrockdailyphoto.com/ for more information!

Bill

Bubble Catcher

2009-11-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

What better way to spend the day then catching bubbles!

Got The Shot!

2009-11-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Keytar?

2009-11-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

Don't you be makin fun of my Keytar, or is it a Guiboard............

Making Her Own Way

2009-10-31T06:00:00.000-04:00

Something tells me this girl makes her own decisions, but is willing to hear you out. Not a bad combination.

Got Grip?

2009-10-30T06:00:00.000-04:00

Got Dental Insurance?

Ohhhhhhhh

2009-10-29T06:00:00.000-04:00

That feels good!

Bouncing Around

2009-10-28T06:00:00.000-04:00

This bouncing around is hard work!

The Stairs Would Be Easier!

2009-10-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

Pony To Go

2009-10-26T06:00:00.000-04:00

I always thought it was "Giddy Up".......

Lightning Hands

2009-10-25T06:00:00.000-04:00

With his lightning fast hands, the microphone never stood a chance!

The Cross

2009-10-24T06:00:00.000-04:00

Knows no boundaries.

Rock On!

2009-10-23T06:00:00.000-04:00

And not just on guitar!

Not Just Guys

2009-10-22T06:00:00.001-04:00

The ladies can rock too!

Guitar Player By Night

2009-10-21T06:00:00.000-04:00

Pick Me!

2009-10-20T06:00:00.000-04:00

Enjoy What You Do!

2009-10-19T06:00:00.000-04:00

It is always best to enjoy what you do, what ever it is!

And The Music Was Sweet

2009-10-18T06:00:00.000-04:00

Connections

2009-10-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

Jeremy Camp did a wonderful job making a connection to the audience, and getting them to listen to the passion he feels.

Play Me A Tune

2009-10-16T06:00:00.000-04:00

Nothing like a little acoustic guitar to set the mood.

Just Singing In The Rain!

2009-10-15T06:00:00.001-04:00

Singing In The Rain

2009-10-14T06:00:00.000-04:00

Well watching them sing at this point anyway.

Convictions

2009-10-13T06:00:00.000-04:00

The rain came, but that did not stop people from expressing their convictions!

First Aid

2009-10-12T06:00:00.000-04:00

Strategic placement of games & services is sometimes a good idea!

And Food!

2009-10-11T06:00:00.000-04:00

There was food of course!

And Music!

2009-10-10T06:00:00.000-04:00

And of course, there was music!

Say Please!

2009-10-09T06:00:00.001-04:00

Of course there were prizes, but you must say the magic word! (Click to see the detail)

More Joy!

2009-10-08T06:00:00.004-04:00

Joy came in small packages as well!

Joy!

2009-10-07T06:00:00.006-04:00

One of the fun parts of Awakening Fest was people watching. This man caught my attention just for the sheer joy he seemed to have at being there.

Good Morning Fallston!

2009-10-06T06:45:00.000-04:00

A lot has happened since my last post, but much of it is just excuses. Blogger was not auto posting for me, and we were trying to get settled into the new house in Fallston MD, and the photo blog just sort of died off. I am gonna give it another go as fall settles into Maryland, and I will start with this sunrise shot from our new back yard a couple of weeks ago. It was shot as Anne & I got ready to head over to the Awakening Fest Christian music festible. More on that tomorrow!

Close Boats

2009-07-08T06:00:00.001-04:00

I wonder if they are cold.......

Hey Dad!

2009-07-07T06:00:00.001-04:00

I found neighbors!

Nowhere Near Done

2009-07-06T06:00:00.001-04:00

We are nowhere near done, but it is a start........

Garden of Weeden

2009-07-03T06:00:00.001-04:00

Our new place came with it's very own Garden of Weeden!

Goodbye Bar Harbor RV Park

2009-07-02T06:00:00.002-04:00

Goodbye Bar Harbor RV Park, you have been a good home for the past 9+ months. Let the next chapter begin!

Storm Clouds

2009-07-01T08:05:00.001-04:00

It rained north of at the motorhome North of Baltimore yesterday!

Sorry for the long delay in picture. We move into a home tomorrow, and I plan on publishing more regular again very soon.

Happy Easter

2009-04-12T09:27:00.002-04:00

Life begins anew this fine easter morning!

Holocaust Memorial

2009-04-11T08:23:00.001-04:00

Wandering around downtown Baltimore last weekend, we came across a memorial to the Holocaust, and in the middle was a very powerful sculpture that represented the torment of the Jewish people who were forced into the camps. I will post more pictures of this place later in the week, as it is a very powerful and moving place. I wanted to post this one today as it seems to parallel what today represents for Christians on this day between Good Friday and Easter.

Memorial

2009-04-08T06:00:00.000-04:00

This memorial is near my office, but apart from this sign, I can not find anything more about it on the site. I think a search is in order......

And Ducks!

2009-04-07T06:00:00.001-04:00

Not sure which to fear more, the dragons, the sharks, or the ducks...Probably none need to be feared, so enjoy the Inner Harbor!

And Really Big Sharks

2009-04-06T06:00:00.000-04:00

Ever wanted to tour the inside of a shark (sub)?

There Be Dragons

2009-04-05T13:25:00.001-04:00

Be careful when you go to the Inner Harbor, because there are dragons afloat!

Watch Your Step #2

2009-04-03T06:00:00.000-04:00

That last step is a biggy!

Watch Your Step

2009-04-01T07:25:00.001-04:00

It is best to cover them in cement if you find them lying around.

Details

2009-03-31T06:00:00.000-04:00

Details count, make sure the bridge is down at the appropriate time!

Cell Phones

2009-03-30T06:00:00.000-04:00

I wonder what boaters did before cell phones....quick, swim to the nearest phone booth!

Whoooo

2009-03-29T06:00:00.000-04:00

tied up the owl?

How Long

2009-03-28T06:00:00.000-04:00

I wonder how long this flag has been around.........

Coming and Going

2009-03-27T06:00:00.000-04:00

Hurricanes come, and hurricanes go. So do houses.........

Playing With The Sun

2009-03-26T18:30:00.001-04:00

I am in Delta Colorado this week (www.deltadailyphoto.com) and it was so nice last weekend that I got the sprinklers running, the fountains running, and had some time to play with shadows. We are trying to sell the home, and we want to get the grass looking good. In one week, the grass is really starting to come back. Tonight I could pay as it is slated to get down to 25 in Delta. The fountains have non toxic antifreeze in them and the exposed portions of the sprinkler system are heat taped. Let the battle begin.......

Have A Great Day!

2009-03-20T07:47:00.001-04:00

This car is always parked in a local park & ride. In fact, I am not sure it has moved in months. I always wonder why it does not get a ticket, then I figure, who is going to give this person a ticket :)

For me, I plan to have a great day, as this afternoon I am heading back home to Delta for the first time in a month! Perhaps I will post a few from Delta this next week, for old times sake.

And So Am I

2009-03-19T06:00:00.000-04:00

Time to get off the water.

Day Is Done

2009-03-18T06:00:00.000-04:00

Gone The Sun.

Gentle 2008-2009 #13-1032

2009-03-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

I am not sure what my gentile number is......or what this sign is for....

Kind Sun

2009-03-16T06:00:00.001-04:00

The sun was also kind to both of us today.

Run Aground

2009-03-15T06:00:00.001-04:00

The bay was not as kind to this old ship as it was being to me this day.

Calm Waters

2009-03-14T10:06:00.001-04:00

Once I got out of the main channel, the waters were much more inviting.

Heading Out

2009-03-13T05:25:00.001-04:00

Last Saturday was an amazing day. I was snow tubing in shorts & a tee shirt in the morning, and kayaking in the same clothes that afternoon. I headed out into the Bush River for a couple of hours. The main channel was windswept, so I started heading north for some calmer waters. More to come.....

Snow Tubing

2009-03-10T06:25:00.001-04:00

The weather forecast on Saturday was for 70 degrees in Baltimore, so of course we went snow tubing in PA!

Ice Breakers

2009-03-09T06:00:00.000-04:00

Some ice breakers are smaller than others.

Bring a Coat

2009-03-08T06:00:00.000-04:00

Want to sit or swing? Bring your coat!

Mixed Use

2009-03-07T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Inner Harbor are is really a mixed use area. What do you think that "mountain" in the back ground is?

Sticking Together

2009-03-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

When it is cold, sticking together is a good thing.

Watch Your Step

2009-03-05T06:00:00.000-05:00

Be careful playing the Hokey Poky when standing on a post. Wings do help however.

Birds Like the Dock Too!

2009-03-04T06:00:00.000-05:00

Watch out for others if you plan on having lunch. You may need to share.

Waiting For Summer

2009-03-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

In the summer, there are all sorts of chairs and hammocks available. It is a good place for lunch. I can't wait!

Floating City

2009-03-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Baltimore is just floating in a sea of blue this fine day.

Explorius

2009-03-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

The Explorius is high in the water this cold morning from a couple of weeks ago.

Watching The Sunset

2009-02-28T08:24:00.001-05:00

After a long day of chasing bread crumbs, you some times just need to relax and watch the sunset.

Sorry for the long delay, I got behind, then was out of town, or back in town, depending on how you look at it, for a couple of weeks. I am getting back on a regular schedule starting today.

Dock Traffic Rather Lite

2009-02-03T06:00:00.000-05:00

Not many takers for a nice walk on the dock today.

I'll Take The High Dock

2009-02-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

You take the low dock......

In Case You Were Confused

2009-02-01T06:00:00.000-05:00

What is that yellow thing you ask? You just need to read the sign!

Tis Cold Out There

2009-01-31T06:00:00.000-05:00

This sun was not providing much warmth at all, but the camera was happy.

A Bit Early

2009-01-30T06:00:00.000-05:00

Perhaps it is a bit early to be out on the ice.........

Life In The Movies

2009-01-29T06:00:00.000-05:00

Now if this were in the movies, you could walk over to the dock by simply skipping across the slabs of ice. No movie start salary for me today!

Morning Glory

2009-01-28T06:00:00.000-05:00

There is nothing quite like promise of warmth that comes from a sunrise over water on a cold morning.

Getting By With A Little Help From My Friends

2009-01-27T06:00:00.000-05:00

An early morning whistle caught my attention as I went into work, and I caught sight of one of the ships headed to the Domino Sugar plant doing a 180 in the harbor. Of course, it got some help.

One Of These Colors Is Not Like The Others

2009-01-26T06:00:00.000-05:00

One of these colors, doesn't belong. Come on, sing with me!

He Ain't Heavy

2009-01-25T06:00:00.000-05:00

He's my brother.

(Sorry about that, I could not help it)

Generic Tomb Stones

2009-01-24T06:00:00.000-05:00

I guess they would be cheaper and could be delivered faster......

House For Sale

2009-01-23T06:00:00.000-05:00

Includes 50 year supply of corn.....

Standing?

2009-01-22T06:00:00.000-05:00

Yes, standing is ok.

No Jumping, Diving, or Swimming

2009-01-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

Just in case you were feeling tempted.

Which Way Do You Lean?

2009-01-20T06:00:00.001-05:00

This photo pretty much represents the leanings of the country as determined by the last election. Now if trees could have voted......

While I did not vote for him, I sincerely hope that his presidency is successful. This country needs to pull together, not apart. God's speed President Obama.

Obama Express

2009-01-19T06:00:00.000-05:00

Word had it that President Elect Obama was due to run these tracks on Saturday. There were a number of police cars in the area, but no people lining the tracks. Temps in the teens could have something to do with that :)

Trend Reversed

2009-01-18T06:00:00.001-05:00

Ah, the trend seems to have been reversed. Perhaps it is dependent on the price of the craft.....

Trends

2009-01-17T06:00:00.000-05:00

Is see a trend going on here......

Saved By The Ice

2009-01-16T06:00:00.002-05:00

So near as I can figure, a quick freeze saved this one from sinking completely....Or perhaps it was just the shallow water!

Black Ship

2009-01-15T06:00:00.000-05:00

I heard that some got tired of the red ship during my time away from the blog, so I thought I would change it up for a day? Better? This one won't stay around nearly as long :)

Looks Can Be Deceiving

2009-01-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

The sun looks to be warming the water, but looks can be deceiving!

Trails

2009-01-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

There is nothing quite like walking through the woods, hearing the leaves crunch beneath your feet. Hand rails don't hurt either!

Parking Spaces

2009-01-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

Stay between the lines guys!

Shades of Gray

2009-01-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

Fall in the east tends to be rather overcast, and sometimes you find yourself pondering shades of gray.

Cold & Clear

2009-01-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

The sun an cold winds off the harbor battle it out on the largely deserted sidewalks.

Secret Passages

2009-01-09T07:50:00.001-05:00

Walking through the Lotus Point area reminds me of an old line from "Adventure", a game that once consumed many hours of my time: You are in a maze of twisty little passages, all alike.....

Clear Skies

2009-01-08T07:46:00.001-05:00

The sky is clear in Baltimore again, and there was much rejoicing!

Warm Up

2008-12-21T16:04:00.001-05:00

Sorry about the lack of pictures as of late. I leave in the dark, return dark, and the weekend weather has not been great. I am in Delta for a couple of weeks and will try to post some from here. Today my wife is playing flute in the Montrose community band and we helped to set up. The entire family is together for the first time in a long while. It should be a good Christmas.

Federal Ango

2008-11-15T06:00:00.001-05:00

Each week, another ship pulls up to the Domino Sugar dock to be unloaded. It sometimes takes a week or so to unload the ships I am told, and if you are observant, you can watch the ship rise in the water as they progress in the unloading process.

Choose Wisely

2008-11-11T06:00:00.000-05:00

Regardless of where you choose to perch, don't forget to consider the tides!

Another Perch

2008-11-10T06:00:00.000-05:00

If sitting on a post is not your thing, here is another place you could try out when selecting your sunrise perch.