Mostly candid snapshots, taken leisurely, in and around the Historic Olde Towne Section of Portsmouth, Virginia, sprinkled with news of events and other happenings. Thanks for stopping by. Link to Flickr Photostream on sidebar >
Saturday, February 16, 2013
New Eatery
Sal's Famous Airline Blvd. Housed in the former Terri's (and for you from my generation, Tastee Freeze) place.
I started with the basic cheese pizza, 2 big slices and a drink > $5. Good, too. Will return for some more fancy stuff and photos. Maybe even some video of throwing pizzas.
A Non-Traditional Route To A College Degree
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Bypass the unnecessary fluff, expense, and nonsense promoted by much of
academia. This enterprise was started by a homeschooled student . . .
http://oldvi...
Meet Ambrose The Dragon Kite
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"Imagination is the highest kite one can fly."
~Lauren Bacall
Yesterday, Alan suggested we go have a little fun in San Francisco. It's
always fun goin...
Old Photo - Dancer Image - Fiesta Costume
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This is a fun one! Shown above is an Old Photo of a Dancer in a Costume. It appears to be some type of Fiesta costume, perhaps from Mexico? I love the bright...
Old Jarhead's Political SitRep for May 23, 2013
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*Old Jarhead's Political SitRep for May 23, 2013*
Robert A. Hall
*The Philosophy of the Old Jarhead Blog*
www.tartanmarine.blogspot.com
The Old Jarhead SitR...
You Begin
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“Set fire to the broken pieces; start anew.” ~ Lauren DeStefano, Sever
[image: photo 41f0a92a-5bb3-41f8-a935-ab273fb7f11c.jpg]
I was reading something thi...
Railroad Museum of Virginia
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The new website for the *Railroad Museum of Virginia* is up and running.
All Aboard !
http://www.railroadmuseumofvirginia.com/index.html
Here is a previou...
Maritime History: L.D. Lothrop's Patent Fog Horn
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A surviving Lothrop's patent fog horn. Every once in a while we are able to
find an item at Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery that we can offer
some...
USS Franklin (CV-13) Going to War, 1944
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Shown here is the *Essex*-class aircraft carrier USS *Franklin *(CV-13) on
May 4, 1944 in the Elizabeth River. Steaming upstream towards downtown
Norfolk ...
Clever Photographs of Meteors Made From Paper
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News of doom and gloom in the press was the inspiration behind London-based
photographer Thomas Brown’s series, Meteor. With warnings of an upcoming
recess...
Hampton cemetery needs help
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The Hampton National Cemetery is in need of help this Friday to plant flags
on the 28,000 graves for Memorial Day. I grew up in Phoebus and walked by
that ...
A little too soon…..some would say
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Another baby? Why so soon? Are you crazy? You’re going to be so tired? Wow!
“Complete shock”, “when will you and Kiel get married”….. Man the questions
I’v...
Eight in the Nests
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Eight in the Nests
oil on panel
16 x 20
I saw a wonderful thing today, and at eye level!! A robin's nest with the
adult robin sitting
atop. I though it ...
Girl Power Playlist.
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If someone who did not know me was to look through my iTunes library - or
my stations on Pandora - I would probably look like I had multiple
personalities....
A better, brighter Flickr
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In the beginning, Flickr innovated the way people share and discover
photos. Today, we are shifting the photo-sharing landscape again. We’re
releasing a Fl...
Putting Technology into the Hands of Tomorrow
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While our main focus is insuring that financially-disadvantaged kids have a
computer, we often answer the call for a more community-oriented effort.
A few...
Beach Wedding Ideas: Nautical Rope Accessories
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The traditional skill of turning cord into art can be found in all of *Mystic
Knotwork*'s accessories which are available for your nautical beach
wedding...
The Picture Within the Picture
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*Colin Advocates for Wind*, 2013
(Click on images to see larger)
I’ve said it here before many times that sometimes the pictures you set out
to tak...
Navy Alarms
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Just thought I'd throw this in for fun. I just stumbled upon these.
http://www.policeinterceptor.com/navysounds.htm
Bring back memories ?
Mothers Day,Best Friends and Chocolate Pie
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*Sitting here staring at a blank screen.I couldn't decide how to start my
entry.*
*So I started with my title and went from there.Got off at 8 am this
mor...
Yes, I am Still Here
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*Shalom:*
*It has been a while since my last post. But that was due to a very bad
cold I came down two weeks ago and finally feeling human once again.*
*As ...
Klotz Throwing Company - Lonaconing, MD
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Last month (April 2013) I went on a fantastic photo workshop at an
abandoned silk mill in western Maryland. My friend, Susan, set it up for
our Meetup Grou...
Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
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The popular "Antiques to Flea Market’ is held the first Saturday of each
month, in Olde Towne Portsmouth. Browse through an eclectic collection of
unique a...
Saying Goodbye is Never Easy
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Almost time to go. It's hard to believe that 10 years in Virginia have
come to pass. But it's time to move on, adapt, and find whatever adventure
lies...
Yardwork and Exercise, oh boy, Yippee!!!
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I knew it was going to happen and I dreaded it, but in the end, it is not
so bad. It's that time of year and as much as I'd like to goof off, I need
exerci...
A Colorful Anniversary-
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Hi everyone!Today is the first anniversary of my Blog. I have had a lot of
fun sharing my thoughts and photos with you all over the past year. And I
couldn...
Romantic Easter
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Dear Friends, It’s end of day and I am just steeping a cup of chamomile
tea. Would you like to join me? It’s hard to imagine that Easter has
nearly passe...
East wind (2)
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Wreathed in white
Looming starkly
from the east
the mountains stand
The wind blows
still from the east
blowing straight
through you
Snow has not
reached he...
Here and Now
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When I look in your eyes
There I see
Just what you mean to me
Here in my heart I believe
Your love is all I'll ever need
Holdin' you close through the night...
Watching my sister ... disappear
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A very unusual entry on this memorial blog, but I think and trust you will
find it appropriate.
In October 2003, Mary Louise Ross Harris started to write ...
Light...
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I just realized how long it has been since I've written here....SHOCKING!
WOW!
It has been a long and arduous road but I can say....finally, there is
lig...
Test
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This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a test. This is a
test. This is a test. This is a test. This is ...
The post Test appeared first ...
Step Away from the Delete Button!
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Taking pictures with digital cameras is fun. We get instant feedback from
that little screen on the back of the camera (for purposes of this article,
I’m r...
Crawford Notch, New Hampshire Ice Climbers
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*We took a ride to North Conway and the Notches looking for photo
opportunities and to my surprise found ice climbers. Our weather had been
mild fo...
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This is my January Art Journal Signature ... For me January was a time
spent reflecting on where I've been, where I'm going and celebrating family
... Many...
Live and Learn...
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Hi Everyone...hard to believe that January is over...and Spring is not that
far away.
Back in August, I embarked on a very time consuming and tedious proc...
God is so Good!
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I'm so excited! After not having insurance for 5 years after I had to quit
my job because my new boss did not understand my illness and was always
writing ...
Stormy Seas Indeed...
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On LinkedIn, I am a member of the professional group "Stock Photography,
buy and sell images" and frequently find it useful for keeping up with what
is hap...
Has someone stolen your photo?
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If you have ever browsed the internet and discovered that some idiot was
using your photo without your permission, you know the anger and confusion
that...
The Eye of London
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I had the pleasure of touring London earlier this year with my daughter,
her husband and his mother. Wow, I had to admit that there was so much to
see th...
Trim/Slab Saw Done...Rebuilt
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*Today I am posting some photographs of the Trim/Slab Saw that I said I was
rebuilding and promised pictures when completed.*
*It all started when I was...
I've Moved To: www.ricksammon.com
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Hey Gang,
I've move to a new site: http://ricksammon.com.
This site will be my new home on the web for . . . everything: blog,
galleries, workshops, sem...
The Old Boathouse
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Southampton Boathouse
You can find more images of The Old Boathouse
on my Gallery
Including LIMITED EDITION
The Boathouse in the '70s
UPDATE: On Mond...
Colombia
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So as my last Colombia post, I decided to put together some photos that may
or may not have already made it to the blog of great times and some of my
favor...
On the limited interaction with the spirit world
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If spirits (people) can show themselves and communicate with us briefly,
why don't they do it more often? Why don't they just walk up and have a
conversa...
Vanguard
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*Vanguard*
Acrylic
$500
As I continue to paint angels from photo references and from my
imagination, skin tones that intrigue me are those that are m...
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*Hello everybody, I am wondering how many of you saw the Northern lights
last night or this morning? I know they have a proper name but it alludes
me right...
May 2012 - Transportation
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My entry for the May challenge - Transportation
The Elizabeth River Ferry
Nothing brand new, but recent and never posted. Always something on the
river.
T...
Community Photo Challenge-TRANSPORTATION
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[image: Photobucket]
This month's challenge is "Transportation". It starts today and ends May
31st.
PLEASE READ:
No rules, just a few guidelines...
1. T...
Her Unknown Side
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*It has been a while since I have posted on Blogger. As much as I enjoy
blogging, I haven't had much time for it. Even though this is a great way
for me...
Picasa 3.9: Now with Google+ sharing and tagging
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Posted by Chandrashekar Raghavan, Product Manager
Picasa 3.9, the latest update to the Picasa client, is ready for you to
try out! This update includes Go...
Wow, how time flies
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It has been far too long since I have looked at my blog. Or looked
seriously at my camera!
Today was fun and enjoyed some relaxed shooting with friends....
“Professional”
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It seems there is a SEVERE debate as to what constitutes a “Professional”
photographer. In my humble opinion anyone who recieves money for services
is a pr...
~Community Photo Challenge- Reflections ~
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... so it's been awhile... but I thought I would enter this challenge.... Make sure you check out the entries... and hell join in yourself...
http://com...
For Sale.....
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I have for sale the following items:
Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF5000 large format printer
*Camera Body*
*Canon* EOS 5D Mark II
*Canon* BG-E6 Battery Grip
*L...
TNT
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Hope you will consider making a donation to help me reach a $5,000.00 goal
for Team in Training. I'm committed to the training--help encourage and
motivat...
MWR and friends
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You know... I DO have to give a shout out to SOME of the MWR staff and
support...
There are a couple of awesome fitness instructors, even if those in power...
The American Dream is dead, and YOU killed it!!
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The overwhelming scene in Egypt has us all captivated. As well it should.
America has a huge stake in the outcome of the political quagmire in n...
AUTUMN
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*"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."
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*_Albert Camus*
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More cloth diapering giveaways-Happy Heinys
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Happy Heinys like yesterday is having another cloth diaper give away. I
love participating in cloth diaper giveaways because it allows me to
accumulate eno...
A Beautiful Mommy to Be
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Check out this beautiful Mommy to Be! These two are going to have a
gorgeous bundle of joy! Meagan is a fellow photographer, fellow Navy wife
and we both...
Frank Gambale on Why it's Important to Learn Blues
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I have a lot of teenage guitar students who understandably want to be rock
stars. I did too. If you want to be a rock star the best way is to learn
the blu...
FLOWERS Challenge
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[image: flower banner]
We had a nice selection of flowers for this challenge. To visit all those
who submitted flowers, please go to the original post for ...
One of the best messages on love
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To My Friends Who Are…MARRIED Love is not about “it’s your fault”, but “I’m
sorry”, not “where are you’ but “I’m right here”, not “how could you” but
“I un...
1 comment:
When it was a Taste-Freeze, wasn't it the home of the "Boze Burger"? Somewhere in the dard recesses of my mind I recall that.
John Davis, WWHS 64.5
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