Pictures from the Montgomery County Fair

Six pictures on this post, although that certainly won't do it justice. Click on them to view them full giant size. First, me with my five nieces and my sister:









Next, me with my five nieces - and the Iron Warrior. Notice one niece seated on the right rear tire:









Just my five nieces:












Me with three of my nieces in front of Old MacDonald's Farm:











Sampson the Giant Horse - Taller Than Bigfoot, with Feet the Size of Nail Kegs:









The Fair would not be complete without the Center of Excellence:

Pictures from the Montgomery County Fair

Six pictures on this post, although that certainly won't do it justice.

New tent

I got a new tent a few days ago so we can try camping when the weather's not as favorable. Ivory and Wesley jumped right in; Nicky's not so sure.









Front view, without rain fly. I can go from taking it off my backpack to this stage in under five minutes, probably even in the dark. It's very fast and very simple. Three poles, a tent and a ground cloth. Stakes optional.










This is from the front with the rain fly on. I'm not quite as fast with that but after a few more practice runs I'll be able to do it fast, in the dark, in bad weather, on uneven ground.










Ivory got in with very little coaxing; he'll do great.












I thought Ivory went in easily; when I climbed in and turned around, Wesley was already inside. I didn't even have to bribe him with liver treats.

The best of all possible hikes

The sun rising in the woods

Crossing the creek

The view over the valley

A stunning morning - clear and cool and beautiful. The perfect day for a hike - nobody's in a hurry to leave:

Big day for Ivory!

Ivory and I were visiting MCV today and when we arrived they presented him with this:

If you can't read it (he decided to take a nap on the floor to show his enthusisam) it's a pin that says:

VCU Health System
VOLUNTEER
500 HOURS

New visitors

The bottom picture was taken on Wednesday, 4/25. The top picture, with the additional egg, was taken Sunday, 4/28.

First post - April 6, 2007

What can I say? Time to move on to a new and more "permanent" blog. I'll write more later. Definitely.