Just Now

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/justnow051306.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

That took my breath away! :clap_1: It looks like an upside down exclamation point! I heart nature! Thanks John R!!!

[RiverOtter]

Nice work :cool:

[jdarg]

You share well with others. Thanks for a nice start to our morning!:clap_1:

[skippertoo]

:clap_1: :clap_1:

[audie]

gorgeous as per usual..

[seagrovelover]

can I come over??? :wub: thats beautiful....

[peapod1980]

You know, I never know if I should thank you or slug you one when you send a shot like that.

[DD]

Beautiful!:clap_1:

[kathydwells]

Gorgeous, John R. Made my day! Thank you.

[swantree]

no way I was just there and didn't see that!....hey, I listed the studio on sowal so watch out!

[Mermaid]

I'm sure Grace is rolling in her grave because she can't turn her head to look at that bee-u-ti-ful sunset!!

[John R]

I'm sure Grace is rolling in her grave because she can't turn her head to look at that bee-u-ti-ful sunset!!

sunrise, crazy lady :cool:

[Allifunn]

sunrise, crazy lady :cool:How was the sunrise this morning?....:D
I watched the moonrise over Grayton Beach Sat. night.....amazing! :wub:

[John R]

How was the sunrise this morning?....:D


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/sunrise2006-05-16.jpg

[seagrovelover]

:wub:

[InletBchDweller]

JohnR,

You know how you can get a joke of the day, quote of the day, etc. delivered to your email???

You could give us a sunrise of the day!!!!:clap_1:


(except for the days that you party too much the night before and do not want to get out of your warm and cozy bed:biggrin: )

[Allifunn]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/sunrise2006-05-16.jpg

AHHHH...lovely! Thanks jr! Bay looks a little rough this morning....don't you just love that it is never the same?

[Allifunn]

JohnR,

You know how you can get a joke of the day, quote of the day, etc. delivered to your email???

You could give us a sunrise of the day!!!!:clap_1:

Speaking of quotes...love you sig line! :D

[Miss Kitty]

sunrise, crazy lady :cool:

Forgive her...she hasn't seen the sun in a looooong time!!!

[Cork On the Ocean]

I'm sure Grace is rolling in her grave because she can't turn her head to look at that bee-u-ti-ful sunset!!

Sunset? I was thinking sunrise since that seems to be east of your place JR. Then I thought, who gets up that early in the morning? :floor: Apparently JR and not Cork or Mermaid. :funn:

[InletBchDweller]

Thanks Girl!!!Speaking of quotes...love you sig line! :D

[Smiling JOe]

Sunset? I was thinking sunrise since that seems to be east of your place JR. Then I thought, who gets up that early in the morning? :floor: Apparently JR and not Cork or Mermaid. :funn:I was up at 430am that morning. :shock:

[Allifunn]

I was up at 430am that morning. :shock:taking pictures of emergency water stations....:floor: :biggrin:

[Cork On the Ocean]

taking pictures of emergency water stations....:floor: :biggrin:

:rofl: :funn: :floor: :lolabove:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-17.jpg

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-17a.jpg

[InletBchDweller]

Love it, thanks!!!:clap_1:

(is that the loch ness monster??)):funn:

[Allifunn]

as always, thanks JR! :D

[audie]

bootiful pics ! you da camera man john r !

[kathydwells]

You know John R, I never thoughy of myself as an envious person. Until now that is. I envy you for having this view everyday at sunrise and sunset. How amazing that must be. Thank you for sharing, so the rest of us "peasants" can see how the rest of you live. These pictures made my day. Thank you.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-21.jpg

[InletBchDweller]

Wow that is a great shot with a lot of meaning for me...Mr. IBD and I got married 12 years ago today at Eden.....Love this shot...:wub: can I use it as my wallpaper????http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-21.jpg

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-22.jpg

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-22a.jpg

[jdarg]

Wow. What a beautiful morning!! Thanks!

[Miss Kitty]

I saw some pretty sky through the pine trees here in Houston and it made me wonder what John R was seeing!!! Now, I know! Thanks!

[Cheering472]

Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

[whiteyfunn]

John R- Love it!

The sunset yesterday was amazing. Perfect for a reception on the bay!

[InletBchDweller]

beautiful!!!:clap_1:

[Ocean Lover]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-05-22a.jpg


I would love to wake up to that!!! :clap_1:

[Smiling JOe]

I would love to wake up to that!!! :clap_1:
..and for $700 per month, you can. :D

[Ocean Lover]

..and for $700 per month, you can. :D

What a deal. :biggrin: I wish...

[audie]

johnr - are you up before sunrise every day ???? that's the best part of my day - when i see the sun is up - i know it's bed time !

[Kimmifunn]

..and for $700 per month, you can. :D
When Kurt and Toots hire me I can live there.
Do you think John R would really want to be my neighbor though?

[Miss Kitty]

When Kurt and Toots hire me I can live there.
Do you think John R would really want to be my neighbor though?

I smell a book offer..."The Nanny Diaries, SoWal Style". With that cast of funn characters, I am laughing already, even before you have written it! Between Donna's book and this one, I think it is time for a publishing cottage or condo.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-06-06.jpg

[Allifunn]

that is so beautiful it makes me want to cry...thanks as always JR

[Beach Runner]

OMG - that's heavenly gorgeous! Thanx!

[DD]

:clap_1: Beautiful!

[katie blue]

Wow! That made my jaw drop. Nice.

[Miss Kitty]

One word...wow.

[kurt]

Get with the program JR, the sun's up already. :floor:

[Cheering472]

Thanks JR. That was lovely!

[seagrovelover]

BEAUTIFUL :wub:

[John R]

Herb, nextdoor, getting ready to launch
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-06-08.jpg

[Lady D]

:biggrin: Great pics! Just gorgeous!

[Beachlover2]

JR - you are truly blessed to have such a beautiful view every day - thank you for sharing it with us.

[Smiling JOe]

JR - you are truly blessed to have such a beautiful view every day - thank you for sharing it with us. Even more blessed for noticing it every day. ;-)

[Smiling JOe]

http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/IMG_7473sm.jpg


John R, here is a "just now" photo for you.

[audie]

wow:clap_1:

[Destiny]

All of the pictures are beautiful. It makes me envious of those that see this daily.
We have some beautiful trees between our house and the lake where the sun sets. The sky is beautiful with orange and purple but does not compare to these shots on the water.
Thanks to you both for sharing.

[dbuck]

Is that like NOW? That is the most beautiful picture I have ever seen.

[Smiling JOe]

Is that like NOW? That is the most beautiful picture I have ever seen.It was about five minutes in the past when I posted it.;-)

[iwishiwasthere]

spectacular photo....never tire of looking at sunsets or sunrises. Keep them coming!

[30A Skunkape]

..and for $700 per month, you can. :D

We got it SJ! Looking forward to plenty of these in the near future.

[Smiling JOe]

We got it SJ! Looking forward to plenty of these in the near future.Yippie!!!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-07.jpg

[Johnrudy]

Nice photo ~

And this is off topic :eek: ...
but would that be a young Judy Garland in your 'tar?

[InletBchDweller]

thanks for the photo, we are up at Bunker Creek and we were going in the bay,( I wanted to capture a "just now" PHOTO) but the thunder scared me from goin on the toon boat. Thanks for letting me see the beautiful photo from today

[audie]

the pics just keep getting better and better ! :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-09.jpg

[jdarg]

Good morning! And what a nice one!

[30A Skunkape]

Cool

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-10.jpg

[DD]

My favorite! So beautiful! :clap_1:

[Allifunn]

breath taking! The hues are unbelieveable! :wub:

[30A Skunkape]

Ahhhh, I can hear the fish hitting the surface and waves gently lapping at the pier. Sounds like flounder.

[John R]

a couple more. one from the other night's sunset, about 15-20 minutes later, and one of the dock last night.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-07a.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/dock2006-06-09.jpg

[Allifunn]

JR...it is like living in an everchanging water color! :wub:

[John R]

they're just variations on a simple theme, my backyard. let me know if they're getting redundant.

jr

[Allifunn]

they're just variations on a simple theme, my backyard. let me know if they're getting redundant.

jrAs I said...it looks like a virtual water color painting that changes every day! I LOVE IT! :clap_1:

[John R]

not just now, i was on the phone with a friend, but this evening.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-12.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-12a.jpg

[Johnrudy]

Wow ~ :clap_1:

[DD]

:clap_1:

[Mermaid]

That's simply stunning.

[Tootsie]

That's simply stunning.

excuse me Mer - but you should change your signature asap. thanks!

[Mermaid]

excuse me Mer - but you should change your signature asap. thanks!

Truce with Kimmifunn then. :biggrin:

[melissa]

they're just variations on a simple theme, my backyard. let me know if they're getting redundant.

jr


Your backyard?!? You lucky dog.
Please continue sharing these beautiful pictures when you can!!!

[audie]

you are one lucky bat turd ! i can't imagine seeing that all the time...

[Paula]

Yup, John R. That started my day with a few awe-robics. Thanks.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-13.jpg

[kurt]

Redundancy is nice every every now and then.

[Smiling JOe]

How about installing a Bay Cam? :idontno:

[kurt]

How about installing a Bay Cam? :idontno:

We have one.

[Smiling JOe]

We have one.You have a good point.

[audie]

where do we acces these cams mr kirky ???

[Smiling JOe]

where do we acces these cams mr kirky ???Kurt is referring to the camera which John R uses to take the photos of the Bay. :rolling:

[audie]

duh - i thought you were talking about a webcam ... i'm so sorry to be stupid - i've only been awake for 20 hours now....:sleeping:

[John R]

you know, i did buy this little video camera on a whim once and have only used it once, on a stick to see into an attic. i'd need to get an actuator though to follow the sun. i could be persuaded to host the sowal.com baycam though... :cool:

[kurt]

you know, i did buy this little video camera on a whim once and have only used it once, on a stick to see into an attic. i'd need to get an actuator though to follow the sun. i could be persuaded to host the sowal.com baycam though... :cool:

I would love to do it but your pics are so good nothing would compare. We could make a baycam page on SoWal that you could upload to whenever you felt like it. That would be in keeping with the spirit of the bay and all the lazy people north of 98. :lol:

The tagline would be - "picture refreshes whenever the hell John feels like it". :floor:

[Smiling JOe]

I would love to do it but your pics are so good nothing would compare. We could make a baycam page on SoWal that you could upload to whenever you felt like it. That would be in keeping with the spirit of the bay and all the lazy people north of 98. :lol:

The tagline would be - "picture refreshes whenever the hell John feels like it". :floor: ... and if the picture is not updated for more than 24 hours, the sign could read, "Gone fishin'."

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-20.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-20a.jpg

[John R]

self portrait
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/selfportrait2006-07-12.jpg

[dbuck]

Sittin' on the dock of the bay?

[donaldreeder]

:clap_1: I love all the pics!!:clap_1:

[DD]

Very cool! :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-21.jpg

[melissa]

Nice!! Thanks again for starting my morning right!!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-22.jpg

[DD]

Ahhhhhhh.................:biggrin:

[30A Skunkape]

Hello sun! :clap_1:

[audie]

i like you less and less with each picture you post :lol: i am godawful jealous !

[TooFarTampa]

Wow ... I love these pics John R. Thank you!

We are headed that way today for a week. So excited. :clap_1: You are lucky to wake up to it every morning. :wub: Thanks for sharing.

[dbuck]

Good Morning! Beautiful picture. Thanks.

[Ocean Lover]

:wub: this morning pic.

[InletBchDweller]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_1_206.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxdm824YYUS) the photo

[Mango]

Thanks for reminding me the sun is actually a star!

Love the pic, nice way to start off the day. A little late for me EST :cool:

[iwishiwasthere]

Just doesn't get much better. :D

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-24.jpg

[DD]

:clap_1: Lovely!

[iwishiwasthere]

I do believe you made some good choices in your life to be able to see the sunrises and sunsets you post...keep them coming!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-26.jpg

[DD]

Thank you. :clap_1:

[kathydwells]

John R, I so look forward to your "Just Now" photos. They alway's seem to put me in the right frame of mind to start my day, or end my day depending on which "Just Now" you have posted. I thank you dearly for them!!!!!!

[Allifunn]

not just now, i was on the phone with a friend, but this evening.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-12.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-12a.jpgI have to say ...these are my favorites of all! What a great thread to look at on my birthday...these pictures are like a present!:clap_1:

[John R]

Happy Birthday http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/birthday.gif

[katie blue]

Nice John R.

Is that a bird on the bay? Looks like a rooster!

[John R]

Nice John R.

Is that a bird on the bay? Looks like a rooster!

it's the top of a log.

earlier

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-27.jpg

[kathydwells]

it's the top of a log.

earlier

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-27.jpg

:wub:

[Allifunn]

WOW...look at the difference between high and low!

[DD]

WOW...look at the difference between high and low!

Wow!:biggrin:

[Allifunn]

Wow!:biggrin:your swishy tail....:funn: still cracks me up

[DD]

your swishy tail....:funn: still cracks me up

Me too! You'd think with all that "swishin'", I'd lose some weight!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-28.jpg

[DD]

:clap_1: Beautiful.

[kurt]

The Choctacam is humming along. :clap_1:

Should I move to the general forum to share with all or should it remain in the lounge as a privilege of membership?

[John R]

doesn't matter to me.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-28pm.jpg

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-07-29.jpg

[jdarg]

Keep 'em coming, John R!:clap_1:

[audie]

it must be a burden to have to see that every morning ....

[DD]

Simply beautiful.

[Allifunn]

it must be a burden to have to see that every morning ....:rofl: We should ALL be this burdened! At least JR is willing to share! :clap_1:

[DD]

I'm thinkin' this JR is a pretty cool guy. He sends us great pics every day, he sends us great music finds, and he answers dear abby posts. What a guy! :clap_1:

[Smiling JOe]

:rofl: We should ALL be this burdened! At least JR is willing to share! :clap_1:I hear you. All I see in the morning when I wake up is two dogs, wagging their tails and leaning on me for backrubs as they try to trip me while I am walking down the stairs. Although, I wouldn't change my morning view for anything. ;-)

[John R]

choctawcam is going to be offline for a while. my camera, phone, and xm radio drowned today while on the way back from the other side of the bay.

[DD]

:(

[lindatat]

Wow - I should have been paying more attention to this thread!

Beautiful photos, John R!!!!!!!

[Allifunn]

choctawcam is going to be offline for a while. my camera, phone, and xm radio drowned today while on the way back from the other side of the bay.:shock: expensive excursion....:( ...well...I am going to have to invite myself over and take a sunset pic for the needy board!

[John R]

i ordered a new camera last night. my brother let me fiddle with his and Smiling Joe sent over a link to a Cnet ratings page. my brother's camera ranked highest of the handful i looked at, so i jumped on it, love ebay. phone will be replaced when i can get up to the alltel store.

So now, someone really needs to buy theses CSNY tickets so I can fund the camera.

[jdarg]

Is there a good story with this, like did a giant manatee bump into your kayak, knocking you and the 10 foot shark you just reeled aboard into the drink, etc. etc??

[John R]

went out for a paddle to the north side and back. water was smooth as silk, though sky had been gray all day. headed out, sun shining, shirt off, no wind. took 40 min to get to other side. clouds building, so i get over, take a pee, and head back. on way back south clouds start heading westwest to east/southeast and activity starts to build on other side of bridge, then i can see north end of bridge is in the activity. i'm making pretty good headway, and by the time things start to get hectic, i'm just north of the channel. it comes in fast and furious, and i'm paddling like crazy with the right, just to stay headed semi south. the seas are cresting at 1-5 to 2 feet and i'm staying in the troughs, until, i get rolled, south of channel by now.

stuff is in new ziplock, and xm is in old ziplock with opening on top for antenna/earbuds. at this point i'm more concerned to just hang on. boat is full, no pfd, big seas, and lightning. kinda freakin' try a couple of times for re-entry, but seas too high and boat too full. look at phone to see about calling someone(who, ghostbusters?) and phone and camera look like goldfish in a bowl, bummer. i just hang tight, all the while kicking towards shore. storm eventlly passes, things calm down, and i finally feel terra softa underfoot. so i 'walk' the rest of the way in.

xm still submerged in cockpit, phone and camera on drainboard(why?)
lessons? buy pump, buy whistle, buy real 'electronics' dry bag, buy water enclosure for camera(there would have been some really cool action pics if camera stayed dry), don't put tounge on hot grill.

kind of took the rest of the day off and watched tv aferwards

[Allifunn]

no pfd, big seas, and lightning. :shock: No pfd??? YIKES!

[jdarg]

:shock: No pfd??? YIKES!

Let Mermaid take you PFD shopping. She'll pick out a snazzy one for you!

Glad you are OK- what a scary story!

[Allifunn]

Let Mermaid take you PFD shopping. She'll pick out a snazzy one for you!

Glad you are OK- what a scary story!

What she said! Thank goodness you are ok! I was so distracted by the no pfd that I forgot to say this!:oops:

[Smiling JOe]

Holy Cow, Batman! That sounds scarey. Glad you made it back in one piece.

[Ocean Lover]

Wow JR, sounds a little scary...makes for a good story tho. Sorry about all your stuff!

[kurt]

John - get you a small pelican watertight box.

Also, practice in-water recovery methods: http://www.useakayak.org/in_water_draining.html

[jessifunn]

i ordered a new camera last night. my brother let me fiddle with his and Smiling Joe sent over a link to a Cnet ratings page. my brother's camera ranked highest of the handful i looked at, so i jumped on it, love ebay. phone will be replaced when i can get up to the alltel store.

So now, someone really needs to buy theses CSNY tickets so I can fund the camera.
what are you selling? i have no idea.

[Smiling JOe]

what are you selling? i have no idea. For Sale: C,S,N,Y Philips Arena, 8/10, 1 pr, Face plus freight


tickets to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Playing in Atlanta.

[kathydwells]

Geez John R. I was scared just reading that!!! I am glad you made it home safely!!!

[seagrovelover]

went out for a paddle to the north side and back. water was smooth as silk, though sky had been gray all day. headed out, sun shining, shirt off, no wind. took 40 min to get to other side. clouds building, so i get over, take a pee, and head back. on way back south clouds start heading westwest to east/southeast and activity starts to build on other side of bridge, then i can see north end of bridge is in the activity. i'm making pretty good headway, and by the time things start to get hectic, i'm just north of the channel. it comes in fast and furious, and i'm paddling like crazy with the right, just to stay headed semi south. the seas are cresting at 1-5 to 2 feet and i'm staying in the troughs, until, i get rolled, south of channel by now.

stuff is in new ziplock, and xm is in old ziplock with opening on top for antenna/earbuds. at this point i'm more concerned to just hang on. boat is full, no pfd, big seas, and lightning. kinda freakin' try a couple of times for re-entry, but seas too high and boat too full. look at phone to see about calling someone(who, ghostbusters?) and phone and camera look like goldfish in a bowl, bummer. i just hang tight, all the while kicking towards shore. storm eventlly passes, things calm down, and i finally feel terra softa underfoot. so i 'walk' the rest of the way in.

xm still submerged in cockpit, phone and camera on drainboard(why?)
lessons? buy pump, buy whistle, buy real 'electronics' dry bag, buy water enclosure for camera(there would have been some really cool action pics if camera stayed dry), don't put tounge on hot grill.

kind of took the rest of the day off and watched tv aferwards



HOLY COW !!!! :eek: glad you are safe :wub:

[ShallowsNole]

John - glad YOU are safe. That storm did head this way very quickly.

[John R]

thanks all, for the concern. i own a sweet pfd, just didn't think i'd need it. now it is on list of default gear to keep onboard during trips. just got new phone from alltel(that was an adventure). so, if we've spoken, please pm me your numbers. thanks.

jr


csny is 14th row.

[Biff]

Dang John...................



Wet my pants just reading..... GET A FLOATY or something!!!!!!!!!!

DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Really, glad you're okay.

;)

[DD]

JR--Glad you're ok!! Pretty scary!!! :eek:

[TooFarTampa]

:eek: :eek: :eek: WOW. Glad you are OK. :blink:

[Smiling JOe]

http://sowal.com/bb/gallery/files/2/1/6/P7310007.JPG

Thought I would fill in for John R. This photo is taken from the Clyde Wells Bridge, looking towards John R's house.

[John R]

thanks to mr. SJ for covering while i'm down, great pic. sky looks quite angry.

from expensive :eek: phone w/camera(among many other things). the young gentleman at the alltel store worked me.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-01.jpg

[DD]

SJ-you're a real pal. JR-beautiful!

[Mango]

WOW, :clap_1: I think that's one of the best yet! I love the variations in color. Looks like the phone may be a winner.
Thanks, that made my morning, and I needed it. :wub:

I didn't notice SJ's picture from last night, that one is cool too. :clap_1:

[InletBchDweller]

Wow glad you are safe,:lol: The bay had funn with us the other night, will post in seperate thread.
Thanks for the pics.......they are great!!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-05.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

John R...I must have missed this thread somehow and just read your harrowing story! I am so glad you made it out of that situation!!! My heart was pumping just reading the story!

[audie]

John R...I must have missed this thread somehow and just read your harrowing story! I am so glad you made it out of that situation!!! My heart was pumping just reading the story!

me too kitty - glad you are safe and sound john r - things are replaceable, people ain't...

[DD]

Beautiful JR!

[Smiling JOe]

John R, thinking more about your scarey incident at sea, I am reminded that too often, we forget that we need to practice/train for worse case scenerios. Most of the time, there is never an incident, but what if there were? What if my kayak began taking on water from a small crack, and I was too far out and the currents were strong? What would I do? Should I have packed that life jacket which I keep in the car? What if I, like you, get dumped out in deep water? Will I be able to climb back on? The last time I fell off my kayak was when I was riding a decent wave onto the beach. It dumped me hard, face first, onto the hard beach sand. Ouch! ... but what if I were way out and a Shark dumped me? Would I be able to calmly get back on my kayak?

We need to be able to handle those tough, and hopefully rare, situations that are not common. I think we can apply this to all aspects of life. Thanks for the gentle (on my part) reminder. Again, glad you made it back.

[iwishiwasthere]

thanks to mr. SJ for covering while i'm down, great pic. sky looks quite angry.

from expensive :eek: phone w/camera(among many other things). the young gentleman at the alltel store worked me.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-01.jpg

another masterpiece...maybe I can see that in 21 days.

[pgurney]

Wow, scary story! Glad to hear you made it back okay. I think you just gave me the motivation to go ahead and add those bulkheads to my kayak this weekend.

[John R]

last night. too late for sunset, but some great color to the north. hopefully this is the last photo taken with the phone as camera arrived yesterday. now i just need to learn how to use it, and get a waterprof case. see you when i get back from telluride.

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-07.jpg

[Mango]

Very pretty. :clap_1: Have a nice time in Telleride.

[jdarg]

Very pretty. :clap_1: Have a nice time in Telleride.

Be careful- some elk might come along and knock your new cell phone down a mountain. Your luck with portable techmology is not good these days!

[Allifunn]

Great colors JR...have a safe trip!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-15.jpg

[jdarg]

You read my mind- I was wondering if you would go out and take a picture! Thanks!

[Beachlover2]

Beautiful :clap_1: :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-16.jpg

[DD]

So beautiful! Thank you!:clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-16a.jpg

[melissa]

:clap_1:
Love it!
Thank you!!

[Miss Kitty]

That is so beautiful, it almost makes me cry! Thank you.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-17.jpg

[DD]

Luv the colors! Ahhhhhhhhhh..............:biggrin:

[John R]

pics taken from 6:13 til 6:18. this is skulling guy(in middle of pic)

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/skullingguy081706.jpg

[Mango]

Nice :clap_1:

[kathydwells]

Beautiful as always. Thank You.

[Tootsie]

:bow: :D :wub: so lovely...

[John R]

75 minutes ago,

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-23.jpg

[Beachlover2]

So peaceful - Thank you

[Biff]

S.
W.
E.
E.
T.



:clap_1:

[Hollibird]

http://members.cox.net/hollycansellit/logierunnig.jpg
Logan running at sundown.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-28.jpg

[InletBchDweller]

lovely :D

[kathydwells]

Beautiful as always. :clap_1:

[Allifunn]

JR, all your pictures make me :biggrin: :biggrin: and put :wub: in my day!

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-08-31.jpg

[DD]

Gorgeous!!!!! :clap_1:

[Miss Kitty]

Purrty!

[Biff]

Nice! ! !

[kathydwells]

SWEET!!!!!! Thank you JohnR!!!!

[kurt]

Bout time! :lol: :lol:

Just kidding - welcome back to town!

[Mermaid]

JohnR, I am so happy you are a morning person. :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay306-09-04.jpg

[RiverOtter]

Not a bad way to wake up :cool:

[iwishiwasthere]

I do believe I like bay photos as well as beach....I guess any involving water are great. I did not see may sunsrises last week...too lazy.

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-09-04p.jpg

[InletBchDweller]

oHHHHHHHHH nice!!! ;-)

[steele mama]

Crossing the bay yesterday on my way out and thought of you braving the storm. Have you purchased your waterproof stuff yet?

[John R]

I spent the night at my house last night. it was the last time i'll be in it as mine. a lttle nostalgic, but not much. I laid down my bedroll in the master and opened the window for the soothing sound of the river. I was out in minutes.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/sanmiguel.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

:( ...:D A bittersweet tale, but we want you back in SoWal! Glad you made it there safe and sound.

[John R]

not this am, but from a couple of days ago. just got internet hooked up where i'm at. this is taken from feet outside the front door. that's ajax mtn. to the left is imogine pass(not visible) where the run from ouray to telluride had to be revised, due to not being able to get within a 1/4 mile of the summit(13,114ft approx) so, instead of running up and over, they ran up and back. http://www.imogenerun.com/

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/ajax2006-09-09.jpg

[seagrovelover]

Nice John R :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-10-12.jpg

[RiverOtter]

I spent the night at my house last night. it was the last time i'll be in it as mine. a lttle nostalgic, but not much. I laid down my bedroll in the master and opened the window for the soothing sound of the river. I was out in minutes.


http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/sanmiguel.jpg


Where was this :idontno:

[John R]

Where was this :idontno:

Fall Creek Colorado, about 15 minutes down valley from Telluride.

[RiverOtter]

Fall Creek Colorado, about 15 minutes down valley from Telluride.


Bet that was a hard decision to sell :cool:

[Miss Kitty]

Thanks JohnR! Remember, a sunrise with you is on my Top Ten List of things to do while I am here!!! :clap_1:

[John R]

Bet that was a hard decision to sell :cool:

at first yes, but after spending 17 days cleaning it(and missing the dread clampitt wedding) behind the renters, i was kind of over it. when i spent my last night there, i had a liitle remorse about the house, and great remorse about the river.

Thanks JohnR! Remember, a sunrise with you is on my Top Ten List of things to do while I am here!!! :clap_1:

pretty big expectations for me to fill, when many days i roll out of bed, grab camera, face it in the right direction and press the button...

[John R]

a little blurry, but you get the picture...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-10-13.jpg

[InletBchDweller]

yes tonights was great!!! but tomm ;-) :biggrin:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-10-14.jpg

[30A Skunkape]

:)

[30A Skunkape]

Ten miutes later...

2874

[Miss Kitty]

:clap_1: thanks guys! ...man, the clouds over the other body of water are just plain spectacular this morning.

[Cil]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/IMG_1086.jpg
Sunset near the Cape
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/IMG_1107-1.jpg
Sunrise the next day

[jdarg]

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/IMG_1086.jpg
Sunset near the Cape
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/IMG_1107-1.jpg
Sunrise the next day


I can't wait to come see your neck of the woods (or beach!)!!

[Bobby J]

Early am 10/21/2006 on the intercoastal. Right at Peach Creek. The fish were biting!


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/surfinl8er/000_1689.jpg

[Cil]

Bobby that is absolutely gorgeous--I could almost see the fish jumping!
Here is a recent dawn photo. We have a canal in our backyard that empties into the bay.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d132/Capresesalad/IMG_0026.jpg

[Tootsie]

Early am 10/21/2006 on the intercoastal. Right at Peach Creek. The fish were biting!


http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/surfinl8er/000_1689.jpg

how beautiful and peaceful. what did you catch?

[Bobby J]

Trout and Redfish and one big blue crab! http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q112/surfinl8er/000_1692.jpg

[Mango]

I just loved all the pics, Cil, Bobby J (sorry if I missed anyone)
All fabulous. :clap_1:

[John R]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-10-24.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

:clap_1: ...I see you didn't go back to sleep!

[kathydwells]

Wow to all of you...just gorgeous all those pictures. It gives me peace in the morning! :clap_1:

[30A Skunkape]

Theres that SOWAL fog:clap_1:

[John R]

last evening

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/rosenrosen15/bay2006-10-25.jpg

[Miss Kitty]

Last night was truly one of the most gorgeous sunsets ever. It was a gift that just kept on giving, long after the sun went to bed.

[John R]

it's strange having to all the way out on the dock to get shots, now that we're so late in the year before DST.

[Allifunn]

it's strange having to all the way out on the dock to get shots, now that we're so late in the year before DST.It's a rough life there in paradise.....:roll: :roll: :biggrin:

[Mermaid]

Last night was truly one of the most gorgeous sunsets ever. It was a gift that just kept on giving, long after the sun went to bed.

Did you notice how bright and beautiful the moon was afterwards? The night was so clear.