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From the monthly archives:

July 2009

July 28, 2009
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Hydroplane Races

I arrived in Washington just in time to enjoy the Hydroplane Racing from July 24 through the 26th. Along with a couple thousand other people, lining the shores of the Columbia River. Every year for the last 43, the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick, [...]

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July 27, 2009
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Air Show

The following pictures were taken during the air show for the Columbia Cup Hydroplane Races in Kennewick/Pasco, WA. Here is a three shot sequence of a F-16 Falcon and a P-51 Mustang crossing paths. 1. Both the F-16 and the P-51 are single seat fighters. [...]

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July 27, 2009
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Art Festival

The Allied Arts Association’s Art in the Park was held July 24 and 25 under the shade trees in Howard Amon Park in Richland, WA. With more than 200 artists attending from all over the country, I decided to head on out and check it [...]

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July 27, 2009
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Custom Cowgirl Jewelry

While at the annual art festival in Richland, WA, Art in the Park, I came across one particular vendor who’s creations were simply…I wanna say cowgirlie, but instead will say stunning. Her name is Nancy Hoyt, and she designs and creates custom jewelry. Her pieces [...]

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July 27, 2009
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Cowboy Music

I found cowboy music while at the annual art festival in Richland, WA, Art in the Park. His name is Joe Winters and he plays acoustical guitar. Joe was strumming a tune from his collection of original country or folk type compositions when I was [...]

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July 23, 2009
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On The Road Again

Well, I spent 22 days in Austin, nothing I did really “felt” right. I mean, spending time with my little sister, her husband, and of course, her darlin’ little rugrats was just what I needed after what had happened after returning from overseas. In the [...]

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July 23, 2009
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Denver Airport

I arrived at the Denver airport for my connecting flight to Washington after a brief 2 hour flight. Unfortunately, I had a 4 hour lay over! I smoke, so naturally I made my way outside of baggage claim, knowing that I would have to endure [...]

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July 23, 2009
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The Lounge

As Penny and I finished our conversation, I headed back to the security checkpoint. What a hassle these have become, but out of necessity. I made it through fine, but now I have to put my belt on, my boots, my hat, put the laptop [...]

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July 23, 2009
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Cherries On Top

Entering the lounge, I immediately found an empty stool at the bar. The bartender serving me caught my attention. She had a tattoo of cherries on her neck. Millie, it turns out, had quite a few ink markings with most being under cover. When I [...]

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July 23, 2009
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Cowgirl Jewelry

As Millie was explaining to me the finer points of Bing Cherries, I noticed a woman sitting down a couple stools away, wearing a gorgeous ensemble of jewelry. Nosy as I am, really bored, I struck up a conversation. Turns out that Sandi Scholl is [...]

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July 23, 2009
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Canadian Legs

As I am learning the finer points of Bing Cherries and Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry, what do you suppose grabs my attention next? A terrific pair of Canadian legs! Everything else becomes background noise when Annette arrived. She ordered one of my favorite drinks…Vodka with [...]

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July 15, 2009
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Cowboy Bowling

Cowboy bowling is more than going bowling…it’s an attitude! I had to disrobe of my trusted cowboy boots! This sucks! But I’m a cowboy, and that means I can do ANYTHING! Look at me, I’m a superstar! Even though cowboys may need fence railing, not [...]

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