Carter Caves State Park, Kentucky

Bub's and I have decided to do little outings on my days off just to see the area around us. We had never been to Carter Caves and it is only one hour away from Hurricane so we headed out. We toured two caves and Bub's learned to deal with her fear of bats. After the caves we went for a nature walk that turned into the Bataan Death March. We walked about 6 miles through the forest and saw two natural bridges and a snake (Bub's was not happy). The trip with al the new sights was well worth or time and money. Once again we discovered a paradise in our back yard.

Friendly Advise

In Hurricane the only place to get your hair cut (for a man) is Rappolds Barber Shop. Steve and his son Rod cut hair, listen to local citizens dole out their problems and generally solve all the worlds problems every day come rain or shine, except Sundays, Mondays, legal Holidays, Christmas, and the week in July when they go to Myrtle Beach.

Reminiscing

This is the photo of the 1975-76 HHS Varsity first string Offense. Front Row L to R-Bobby Massey, Rusty Sovine, Scott Sowards, Roger Masey, Back Row - L to R - Gray Hodges, David Lincolnlogger, Todd Bachman, J.B. Burdette, David Boyles, Tim Meeks, Bill Leadmon. Look behind the guys and what is not there! 33 years ago...WOW!

Just Desaturation

I love playing with the de-saturation capabilities of this Apple computer.

Mt. Rainier

I had a chance to go out west for a few days. On the way in to Tacoma, Washington we had to fly by Mt Rainier, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Saint Helen's. The Seattle/Tacoma area is really beautiful but I can't handle all the traffic...I-5 is packed bumper to bumper most of the day. Traffic aside, it was a good trip.

One more Morning shot

Nice

Good Morning...Sunrise...

When I woke up this morning I wanted to get a good shot of a sunrise, I hope you like it.

On tbe Beach

Life ain't bad

Snorkling

COLOR

ISLAND LIFE

I am still in St Thomas. I was roaming around looking for a picture and this boat came around the point. The weather, water, good friends made this a great day. I will post more pictures while we are here so everyone can see how beautiful this island really is.

The home of the real Pirates!

Makes you just want to say ARRRRRRR!

The view from my room in St Thomas

Not bad, not bad at all.

St. Thomas, USVI

I decided to make this my kickoff trip to get back in the TDY game. I haven't been down this way for about 9 years now due to all the Desert time we have been doing. The hotel is great and the crew is all a bunch of good people. The crew chief's wife came along, she is a unit member too. I'll post a few more photos before I leave. I love going on trips but I really miss Bubbles right now.

WINNER AND STILL UNDEFEATED CHAMPION!

Daniel won $250.00 for eating 11 Hot Dogs and Buns in 5 minutes...second place only ate 6. Alex, Kevin and Fish were all there to cheer him on to victory. Shortly after he collected the prize money he deposited the Hot Dogs in a trash can and in the parking lot...then went on to eat a BBQ sandwich cause he was hungry! ATTA BOY LUTHER!

GROUND BURST

This one barely cleared he tube when it went off. The whole fireworks display was great. The HVFD puts in a lot of hard work to make this event happen "SAFELY". Every year the crowds get bigger and this year, even with the rain, it was now exception. The crowd was estimated at between four to five thousand in the park alone. It took some time to get home, but it was worth the wait.

Rocket's Red Glare

The 4th of July is always a great time to round up the family and go to "where ever" the firework show is being held. This year it was at the Valley Park. Along with Jupiter Jumps for the kids, live music, and cotton candy there was a Hot Dog eating contest. For the second year in a row Daniel Hatcher won by eating 11 Hotdogs and Buns in 5 minutes. All the days events came to a glorious end thanks to the Hurricane Volunteer Fire Department's fireworks display. This was a special year because Alex was home for the 4th of July, the first time in 3 years. ...And a good time was had by all!