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2012-01-31T16:56:28-08:00

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Wow, The Power Of Expert Writing!

2012-01-25T14:54:00.001-05:00

He fled to his usual refuge, that of hoping for some unforeseen turn of Favourable Chance, I fancy, is the god of all men who follow their own devices instead of obeying a law they believe in. Let even a polished man of these days get into a position he is ashamed to avow, and his mind will be bent on all the possible issues that may deliver him from the calculable results of that position. Let him live outside his income, or shirk the resolute honest work that brings wages, and he will presently find himself dreaming of a possible benefactor, a possible simpleton who may be cajoled into using his interest, a possible state of mind in some possible person not yet forthcoming. Let him neglect the responsibilities of his office, and he will inevitably anchor himself on the chance that the thing left undone may turn out not to be of the supposed importance. Let him betray his friend's confidence, and he will adore that same cunning complexity called Chance, which gives him the hope that his friend will never know. Let him forsake a decent craft that he may pursue the gentilities of a profession to which nature never called him, and his religion will infallibly be the worship of blessed Chance, which he will believe in as the mighty creator of success. The evil principle deprecated in that religion is the orderly sequence by which the seed brings forth a crop after its kind.

Excerpt for Silas Marner by Mary Anne Evans (George Eliot).

The Sony PRS-T1 eReader

2012-01-23T09:35:00.001-05:00

Sony PRS-T1 6 Digital E-Ink Pearl eReader with Wi-Fi

I have wanted an e-reader for quite some time now but the price and compatibility were never right. Enter Sony's latest with Wi-Fi and a sale price of $99 and I took the plunge. To make a long story short I am quite pleased. In the video review below I cover a few functions I have not yet seen in many of the fine reviews I used to make my decision to make the purchase. In the video I use Google Mobile to access all of my Google information including Gmail and Google Calendar. I also plug in an Altec Lansing iM-237 Orbit speaker that I review here.

This is a great e-reader and to get the most out of it I recommend you use these online recourses!

Happy e-reading!

Fishing the Skyway Bridge!

2012-01-22T15:37:00.001-05:00

Went with Capt. Scott on a 10 hour fishing adventure around the Skyway Bridge. The weather was a bit brisk but we had a great time!

There was plenty of shipping activity to see in the channel and we watched as the Coast Guard buoy tender Joshua Appleby returned to port under the Skyway!

We did catch a few fish but nothing to impressive.

Here was my lunch.

McCamping 12

2012-01-16T09:51:00.001-05:00

Great time is the chilly weather with lots of friends that is what it was. This is number 12 for me as the years roll by. They are always a great time of fellowship! Thank you to everyone who makes it possible!

Fort Desoto camp ground is such a great place to have family camping adventures. Just enough nature without being to primitive for the more civilized among us.

There was lots of food …… oh yeah!

There was also a great tree for my nest! I found out with some help from some folks at Dave’s Garden forum that this tree is a Conocarpus aka Buttonwood Mangrove!

No one missed church on Sunday. And history was made when Sean lost a baby tooth!

Until next time God bless!

New Scandinavian Cooking

2012-01-14T09:48:00.001-05:00

A feast for the eyes, ears but unfortunately not for the stomach. You never get to sample the food tempting you form just behind the screen and this will drive you crazy but the show is absolute class!

With a childlike exuberance combined with a sage like wisdom of all things cooking this show produces the perfect recipes to cause me heart felt devotion to the series!

With the amazing sights of Scandinavia as a backdrop Andreas Viestad and other hosts Tina Nordström, Claus Meyer and Sara La Fountain make for the most dazzling cooking show on the planet! It is simply a joy to watch!

Girl Scout Father Daughter Dance 2012

2012-01-10T08:27:00.001-05:00

I was enlisted to record the 2012 girl scout father daughter at Steinbrenner Field. I have never been to an even to this type and it was very interesting. It was surprisingly heart warming to see all the fathers with their little girls and very amusing to see the girls acting their most grown up.

The venue for the even was comfortable and nicely decorated.

I was posted at the entry area to record images of the attendees as the arrived and I was surprised by the high number of people who quickly formed a line to have their photo snapped.

After finishing with the portraits I ventured inside and the place was hopping and I mean that literally. The “little women” were jumping, dashing, dancing and chatting in little groups all over the place. It was surreal, like a miniature cocktail party without the adult beverages. It was cute and terrifying all at the same time.

Every culture had it’s rights of passage and that is what this must be. God bless all father with daughters.

Making The New Year’s Card

2012-01-07T10:38:00.001-05:00

We live in a world that would astound and delight Mr. Gutenberg. This is a time when individuals can be publish all by themselves and at incredible speed. Even now the hard copy is going by the wayside and being replaced by the small screen. There will however never be a replacement for the handwritten word.

Fireplace Food, Pork Chop for Breakfast.

2012-01-05T11:12:00.001-05:00

With chilly weather I can use the fireplace to grill up tasty meals while hold up in the house away form the fridge 50 degree weather just outside!

Little New Year note to so many people who have moved on from the Sunshine State. I am better for knowing you even in your absence and you are happy memories whenever you come to mind!

Fishing New Year’s Eve

2012-01-02T09:32:00.001-05:00

Last Trout of the year!

New Year Contrails

2012-01-01T11:55:00.001-05:00

It is the first day of the new year and the weather is perfect for contrails! Not a plane goes over without leaving unmistakable traces of its passing.

A truly glorious day to start us on our way through 2011!

Testing Google Forms, This Could Be Useful!

2011-12-22T22:56:00.001-05:00

Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl 2011

2011-12-21T14:00:00.001-05:00

Spent last evening at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg working the event for Tim Ross of Tcr Event Services LLC. Marshall and FIU (Florida International University) were playing and I was there to snap images of the FIU Alumni tail gate party.

Taking on the role of photographer really gives a unique perspective on any event you attend. Every event has it’s own schedule to bring order to the proceedings and as someone who is striving to record the highlights you must stay alert!

Everyone had plenty to eat!

The band came marching in and took the energy level up considerably.

The President.

Rhea Briscoe

2011-12-13T09:45:00.001-05:00

South Tampa Fellowship Women’s Christmas Dinner with Rhea Briscoe.

Last years with Jill Briscoe click here!

Fishing ……….. Yes.

2011-12-12T10:09:00.001-05:00

Took the Hullabaloo canoe out on a little fishing trip with my friend Scott. He said he knew where the Red Fish were.

He did and we were able to catch a few juvenile fish.

We used live shrimp but the first Red I caught I snagged through the nose. I won’t complain about that.

Scott caught a nice sized Sheepshead.

I caught a Flounder, the first in many years.

It takes a little while to step out of the world we have fabricated and settle into the world God created but it is always refreshing. Go ahead and take a long walk, climb a tree or go fishing and you will be better for it.

Does Jesus Recycle?

2011-12-04T13:46:00.001-05:00

Today the teacher in the 3 year old room was talking about Jesus in our lead up to Christmas. One little boy pipes up with an unintelligible question. After further review we determined that he as if Jesus recycled.

Absolutely Jesus recycles! Praise Him for His Mercy!

(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
(Philippians 3:18-21 KJV)

For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, so shall your seed and your name remain. And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD. And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.
(Isaiah 66:22-24 KJV)

And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful.
(Revelation 21:3-5 KJV)

Unintentional Image Of Me

2011-11-27T20:07:00.001-05:00

Walking along with my canon sd960 I unintentionally pressed the button and snap. You can cover a lot of ground before your body loses the ability to contain the spirit. Not many folks I know walk more without shoes than with. I am gonna keep trying to walk more without.

I know that most of the the ways I behave cause most around to decide I am of no use. It is true I really do not spend time trying to be what others would like me to be. None of us know who we are. How many times have people asked you what you want to be. God knows who we are. Jesus say He seeks those who worship in spirit and in truth. What you see is not what you get. What you see is what will soon be gone. Do you ever see the everlasting in people?

Garden Update Late November 2011

2011-11-26T10:02:00.001-05:00

The Florida “Winter” garden is starting to yield and foremost on my mind is getting prepared for and freezing that might occur during the next two months. I need to buy some frost cloth and keep it in reserve. The cucumbers and greens are growing well.

I will be harvesting some of the burp less cucumbers in the next two weeks. Once they start to develop they grow at an amazing rate.

I have been brewing and applying compost tea the last two weeks. I think it is helping to get the plants blooming but I am not sure. I just take a shovel full of the compost form my pile and bubble it in water with some honey or syrup.

The bees still seem healthy but they have not made much progress in the last two weeks. Maybe the cooler weather has limited their resources.

Greg Goebel’s 11-11-11 Marathon

2011-11-11T22:16:00.001-05:00

A friend of mine who owns Marathon Medals recently put me in contact with the gentleman in the image to the left who was in need of Photos. Mr. Greg Goebel was directing a marathon with the help of his Sarasota Road Runners Club.

I had no idea what I was in for but it turned out to be a great adventure. I met so many good citizens at the 11-11-11 Marathon and was privileged to be a part of their fellowship for the day!

Thursday evening was spent picking up packets with bibs and tracking chip while enjoying a delicious meal at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

The Friday of the run was blessed with spectacular weather and everyone was very enthusiastic. Each runner had almost 58 laps ahead of them to complete their 26.2 miles. A full moon hung over Whitaker Gateway Park that morning as we arrived at 5:45am

The video below has the highlights including of all things a wedding!

There were plenty of colorful characters running. Many of them were members of the Marathon Maniacs and the 50 states marathon club. One stand out was John Pyle who is doing The Patriot Run Across America.

Yep lots of character! The female champion was Lisa Barry Walbridge, 40, of Haslingfield, England, who finished in a time of 3:30:30, shortly before 11:11:11 am, then immediately married the third place finisher, Jared Walbridge in a ceremony on the course.

I am pretty sure they chose to wed at the run so they could have Dave Mari in their wedding photos. I sure did have a great time and everyone was very kind. Thank you all you have a wonderful fellowship!

Here is Joe Taricani coverage of the event!

Heart Walk Tampa 2011

2011-11-05T17:31:00.001-04:00

What looked like a very large turn out and beautiful weather made this years heart walk fun for me.

I was in a bucket truck with Keith at the controls. We were able to record images of all the large group participants!

I consumed three Subway Turkey sandwiches!

There were lost of smiling faces and happy families!

Light of Life Gala 2011

2011-11-04T10:00:00.001-04:00

Light of Life Gala 2011 in Tampa Florida. Pat Layton of Life Impact Network celebrates 25 years in ministry. Mike Huckabee special guest speaker was a blessing!

Really enjoyed the atmosphere this year. Glory to God!

Top Bar Hive Still Buzzing

2011-10-31T08:51:00.001-04:00

Opened up the hive to show a friend and everything was a ok!

Trick or Treat Tract

2011-10-29T15:33:00.001-04:00

How about a little truth with that treat. The Word of God is either true or it ain’t. Like everything we encounter in this life of ours we have decisions to make. Is Jesus who He says He is or not. This is the most important question since the beginning of time. He is either our creator or he is another of histories long succession of raving lunatics. You get to be the judge while you heart is beating but after that He will judge the living and the dead.

As humans we cannot claim to be responsible for our own existence so we seek to know the reason for our being. I believe the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is my Father and His Word is the Bible. He has done in my life everything He said he would do as a result of my trusting Him. He has set be free from the bondage of sin and brought light into what was my dark little world!

Beekeepers Veil and Domed Smoker

2011-10-23T12:47:00.001-04:00

I recently received a V01108 Hat Veil Pullover Combo and a M01944 Domed Smoker I purchased from dadant.com which totaled $56.00. when I opened them up I was very pleased with the quality they are a real value at the price especially for beginner beekeepers!

Top Bar Hive Progress

2011-10-21T22:23:00.001-04:00

Back in late August I moved bees from the front yard who had taken up residence in an owl house, to the back yard where I had constructed a Top Bar Bee Hive.

I was delighted to find the bees happily building comb on the first two bars!

I just received a couple tools to help me in the future and am looking forward to using them soon! A Domed Smoker and a Bee Veil both from www.dadant.com. both with shipping totaled just under $56 and I think at that price they were quite reasonable!

They Burned The Dog

2011-10-16T23:18:00.001-04:00

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
(1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJV)

I had a conversation recently. The kind of conversation that could only be at it’s height of profundity when it is with a seven year old. Some how the subject of pets came up. I think the little one brought it up to discuss the more heady topic the conversation ended with.

We have a new dog says the little person to which I reply what size is it. I am always disappointed to hear when someone gets a big dog because they are completely impractical in almost every case. The little person holds a hand about eighteen inches from the ground to indicate it is a smaller dog which pleases me greatly.

Next I hear the the previous dog was burned. What could this mean I think to myself. The child then says the doctor recommended it and that when the dog was returned to the family it was nothing more than dirt. Ah I think to myself this is profound. I quickly explain that everything is dirt and pinching the forearm of the little one I say your body is dirt, God made man from the dirt. I say you are not your body you only live in your body for a while and then it goes back to dirt.

A little one to the left of me who had been listening in to this exchange turns to me and asks if I can get some dirt out of him.

For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. (2 Corinthians 4:5-10 KJV)