Scottie (Easter) Sunday

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Tim May

The Princess - a snoot for of dirt from digging in my yard

The Princess – a snoot full of dirt from digging in my yard

The Prince turns 3 months old tomorrow…

He is all pup…and all moods. We’re making progress on the house training too (at least I keep telling myself that)

He sometimes gets so tired he just plops over….

Understand that typically I scold the hounds for roughing up my plants, especially when they are just flushing their spring growth, but how can I with this look?

With a Scottie, the ears are suppose to stand straight up…both of them…any time now buddy

And also with the Scottie they dig for varmints…or just maybe they do it just because sometimes….

A 1st for Lincoln

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Tim May

Here he is: the FGs. Lincoln turned one year old on Monday, but the celebration started the Saturday before.

I think he’s glad the big #1 is finally here!

Lincoln enjoyed the water table play with all his buddies….

Don’t we all love cake? (his Daddy made the cake BTW – a great Grandma May banana recipe no less)

Lincoln’s Dad and Aunt T (aka FS and FD)

Lincoln and his Mom at the end of a big weekend….

Peat Dunyvey, the workings on being a Prince

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Tim May

I realize this is my third post of the little Scottie, but he's so dag-gum fun...the FD thinks we ought to refer to him as "Prince of Peat" - for the time being, we're just calling him "Peaty"....

I realize this is my third post in a week of the little Scottie, but he’s so dag-gum fun…the FD thinks we ought to refer to him as “Prince of Peat” – for the time being, we’re just calling him “Peaty”….

Even if he is still pooping and peeing in the house, he’s my kind of ornery….

He’s growing fast…

And from this you can start to see a personality in the making….

The Princess Zoey? She has fully accepted him into the Royal household…as long as he knows and keeps his place.

I Think I Will Dance Now

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Tim May

I remember loving this lady’s singing (way) back in high school. So tonight I catch the credits of the movie “The Family That Preys” and the closing song made me pause….”is that?…could it be?…yes it is Gladys and it’s no Midnight Train she’s belting!” Now she’s gone and got me loving her all over again. Thank you lady!

I know, some of you will be thinking I’m so far behind on this song sung some four years ago, huh? Well don’t. It is as much a song for the soul tonight as it was in 2008!

“…Promise me that you’ll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance….

Fog on Sunday

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Tim May

This is what I found after about a 15 minute hike...and well worth the walk in a crisp 35° temperature despite leaving my gloves in the truck.

Look what I found after a 15 minute hike…and well worth the walk in a crisp 35° temperature despite leaving my gloves in the truck.

Taking a panoramic look at this morning’s offering….

The sunrise cuts through the trees…..

These two have long reminded of unlikely, yet really good friends….

The tranquility of stumps….

With the sunrise to my right, I found something – not sure what – about this shot to my liking….

The sunrise through the dense fog makes the tree stand look like fall color.

Taking just a second to look behind me….

Snow on Tuesday

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Tim May

“Coming and Going” or “To and Fro”. Whichever the case, it is always so much fun to be the first in the park after (or during) a snowfall.

It wasn’t much of a snow, but it was snow nonetheless….

Dead as a doornail, but still majestic in its stature is this Oak tree….

You see things differently when it snows (or fogs)…this looks like it could be an old farm road, or just a natural, coincidental clearing in the trees

I sure would have loved to sit around and watch the snow melt….

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Tim May

While at lunch today I saw this light effect from a way-cool fixture over a table – I think the folks thought I was nuts when I asked them if they could hold their plates off the table…just for a second. HaHaHa. this photo blogging bit has got a hold of me :)

52 To-Do’s

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Tim May

(through the truck windshield) Four boys try to walk the pipe fence while their hound dog watches me watching them….

This starts the first (full) week of 2013 and my vacation last week had my brain aching for photo idea challenges to follow the Project 365.

Instead of all those daily photos like last year, I’ve come up with a “P52″ self-challenge, aka a “weekly post”, list of ideas below.

Now by no means am I thinking of doing all these, but ask you guys “what ‘cha think?”. And the poll feature (that I’ve never used before) could decide my (and your) fate for the coming year….

So let’s say something like, oh I don’t know, maybe the top 3 idea votes (or suggestions) will get the nod for 2013.

Now if 7 ideas get tie votes, that means I’m back to a 365….arrrggghhhh!

Oh but what….if no one votes then I get the whole year off! No pressure y’all…or hard feelings if this poll-vote thing doesn’t work out for this blog. :)

Last year was fun – this year could be. What say you?

The Monthly Favorites Daily Cap(s) (2012)

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Tim May

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

The Last of the Daily Cap(s) (366)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tim May

It's done y'all...The 2012 Daily Cap(s) is done with this post. It's been a family affair....

It’s done y’all…The 2012 Daily Cap(s) is finished with this post. It has been a family affair…with my own and my many friends down by the lake.

Over the course of the year, I actually used 5 cameras in pushing the shutter release button more than 50,000 times. My index finger is in traction now....

Over the course of the year, I actually pushed a shutter release button more than 50,000 times with 5 different cameras. My index finger is in traction now. (This is my favorite backup camera…a FugiFilm FinePix S4000).

My preferred weapon of choice in this endeavor (Canon 60D with a Tamron 70-300 zoom and Canon F1.4 50mm lens)

And my left eye needs to be propped open most of the time these days. Here’s my preferred weapon of choice throughout this entire adventure (Canon 60D with a Tamron 70-300 zoom, Canon F1.4 50mm lens, and a few other lenses and filters). Not a day went bye without this guy being a friend, and having a healthy love-hate relationship with her.

It's been a challenging year, but I managed to "push hard" past many a doors along the way....and had a blast!

It’s been a challenging year that found a need to “push hard” past many a door along the way….and had a blast doing just that!

Happy New Year you guys! Thanks for staying with me through all this! See ya in 2013….

The Random Daily Cap(s) (365)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Tim May

Straddlin’

Drought lines at the water’s edge(s)

Stoic and waiting for something….

Sittin’

I wanna say these are native persimmon, but don’t hold me to it….

The Lake Surprise Daily Cap(s) (364)

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Tim May

I went down to the lake to catch the 13th and last full moon moonset of 2012….

And while I was there, found a sunrise....

And while there, I found a sunrise….

and tranquility at the water’s edge….

And to my surprise, I happened upon a pair of coyotes roaming about….

They seemed as curious about me as I was of them.

Over the years, so many times nature has impressed me….

How at times she can raise her head and get your attention….

And other times, she blends in so well with her creation....

And other times, she blends in so well with the rest of her creation….

The From Lincoln to Boxing Day Fun Daily Cap(s) (361)

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Tim May

We spent 4 days in Austin with Lincoln…and everyone else. He had a blast!

Lincoln get to tooling around, sometimes with Mom’s help….

Lincoln hanging out with Uncle Mark – he “picked” this seat on his own BTW :) ….

Then off we go back to Dallas…just in time to enjoy the hospitality of dear friends Oona and Ettore for their annual Boxing Day party with friends and a few very special young ladies.

This is the second time meeting these neat young ladies, all who have a deep loving relation with Oona and Ettore….BTW, they are watching the Flickr slideshow of last year’s party on my cell phone

Another one of the neat young ladies – the 6th girl was unable to attend this year’s party and she was missed….

The FS, FD, and FSIL were able to join in on the Boxing Day party this year. FS had 2 job interviews in Dallas, the FD and FSIL have their rescheduled (due to bad weather) flights out of DFW tomorrow….

Oona and Ettore (far right), aka wonderful hosts and friends! Happy Boxing Day you guys!

The Christmas Eve Lincoln Daily Cap(s) (359)

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Tim May

Lincoln waiting for the big day, his first ever!

Father and son…aka here as FS and FGs

Linc got to open one gift on Christmas Eve…

And Lincoln’s dad tried his darnedest to convince him the crawl-thru toy was fun!

The Balloon Daily Cap(s) (356)

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Tim May

A sunrise in your face and reflections off the water as she drifts towards the northeast....

With the sunrise in your face and reflections off the water, this balloon ride drifts towards the northeast….

Dipping low to the lake surface – the pilot was just showing off for the passengers

On the chilliest morning of the year, a hot air balloon defies the 30° temperatures....

On one of the chilliest morning of the year, a hot air balloon defies the 28° temperatures….

The Slow Zoom Christmas Daily Cap(s) (352)

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Tim May

I got this idea from fellow blogger _______ - he did a much better job at this....

I got this idea from fellow blogger The North Edge (he did a much better job at this) – today’s pictures turned out to be not much more than a good ol’ college try experiment….

Remember my Texas Santa from Aunt Marilyn? He takes on a whole different look when zooming....

Remember my Texas Santa ornament/night light from Aunt Marilyn? He takes on a whole different look when zooming….

I think my Christmas tree needs more lights....

I think my Christmas tree needs a few hundred more lights…next year.

The More Lincoln Daily Cap(s) (336)

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Tim May

Shhhh Mom, don’t let him know you’re playing with his blocks….

Coming after Grandpa’s camera….

All those toys are just too fun(ny)….

Our future demolition expert….

FS and FGs take in a book….

The FGs – here he comes

The Open Soon Daily Cap(s) (332)

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Tim May

A new mornin’ meetin’ place in Lake Dallas should “open soon”….

Just the first of many stock stuffers to follow for the FGs Lincoln’s first Christmas will be “open(ed) soon”…pictures, obviously, to follow “soon” as well.

The Pine Cone Burning Daily Cap(s) (330)

Posted on November 25, 2012 by Tim May

A glorious evening found me starting a fire in the backyard chiminea. Once it got to roaring, flames were dancing out of the flue. Then I’ll be danged if a couple potatoes did’t find there way into the coals. Backyard scouting tonight!

A burning pine cone is cradled by the flames….

More pine cones ablaze. It becomes quickly obvious how forest fires can spread so quickly when you watch this fuel ignite and burn so easily….

Now to me, the burning pine cone almost looks like butterscotch chips (you know, the cookie-making chips)….

The Pie Toss Daily Cap(s) (321)

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Tim May

Each of the last 4 years, the Friday before Thanksgiving, my company has a rousing, lunch hour game of flag football to raise money for a worthy cause. Past games has sent money to Children’s Hospital, a soup kitchen, and Scottish Rite. Hospital. This year our money goes to the family of a co-worker that unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago. Whipped cream pies-in-the-face always end to this day of fundraising.

Ryan, this year’s event coordinator, gets a pie-beard (and foil cap)….

Newlywed Andrew catches one square in the chops….

For some, the pie comes to them…for others, they go to the pie.

It’s maybe only once a year that a boss catches a pie to the face and grins about it….

Austin was a real trooper here – he took this pie to the chops for his dad….

Perhaps my favorite: a double pie smack to and from Kips and Angela….

Kips wipes away the cream….

Angela searches for a wash rag….

: Raymond’s Texas Longhorn shirt was just asking for it….$3000+ was raised for Tommy’s family. Great company event, gracious contributions from the employees. Can’t wait for the Christmas party now!

LIMEYFISH

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