Out and About

Leaving our homebase and running around for a short time.

Recycling (365:004) – It’s been a quiet day in Springfield. One-minute read

Gary and Ginger on the trail at Valley Water Mill Pond (365:002) – About time for a short hike.

Minivan Complete with ‘Stealth Pods’ — Crighton put in for kayaking on the James River. We call them stealth pods because once we have them on the roof people seem to be unable to see us coming, and pull out in front of us, or even drive into us!

Kayaking on James River – Look carefully and you’ll see Ginger in the distance.

James River Near the Crighton Access Point – We put in at the Crighton access point on the James River this afternoon. The light was excellent and the colder weather meant that there was no one else around.

Ginger kayaking on James River.

Shallows on James River – We put in at the Crighton access point on the James River this afternoon. The light was excellent and the colder weather meant that there was no one else around. One-minute read, 2 pictures

Ascend FS10 Kayak on the shore of Stockton Lake, Missouri

Kayaking and Fishing on Stockton Lake. 1 4

Photograph of Prairie flowers at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center

Prairie Flowers at the Springfield Nature Conservation Center – Despite the horrid heat, today we took Mick on a walk around the nature center. 3 pictures

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Sunset – Cedar Ridge, Stockton Lake, Missouri – Tom took me night fishing on Stockton Lake, and despite a slow start we managed to catch some nice fish. The sunset over the lake was absolutely stunning.

Sunset – Cedar Ridge, Stockton Lake, Missouri (#2) – The sunset over the lake was absolutely stunning.

Sunset at Stockton Lake, Missouri. Photograph showing the sunset, and a small island.

Tom took me night fishing on Stockton Lake, and despite a slow start we managed to catch some nice fish. The sunset over the lake was absolutely stunning.

Always Kiss Me Goodnight – I spotted these signs and the conveniently placed mirror. I couldn’t miss the opportunity for a self-portrait.

Garage Project – Stage II. More shopping for lumber.

Shopping at Lowes – This morning we went to Lowes to get the stuff needed to build the new workbench. Though of course, nothing is that simple. One-minute read, 2 pictures

Luna Corona & Flag over the Brentwood Library, Springfield Missouri.

The junction of South Campbell Avenue and West Walnut Street, Springfield Missouri at night

South Campbell Avenue and West Walnut Street. Seen on the Springfield First Friday Art Walk.

The impact of Japanese Beetles on a tree. Tinted monochrome image

Beautiful Decimation – Japanese Beetle damage at Nathaniel Greene Park, Springfield.

Getzger Cat likes to ride in the car. 2 pictures

Chili’s – I really like the bold red in this sign.

Ocean Zen.

Two-fifty – Spotted during my wanderings around London.

A view of the sunset from Butser Hill in Southern Hampshire, UK

A view of the sunset from Butser Hill in Southern Hampshire, UK.

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