Run for Rabies 2008

This is one of my favorite races of the year. I love running with Sam. He had his paw on my knee for the posed shot. Michael was taking the photo and was pretty lucky to get this. Sam doesn't sit still for long.

Alltime Olympian

I had some fun with photo manipulation this month... so I made myself a famous olympian and a few years younger I might add.

D300 Live-View Test

When I was jogging this morning I saw a spiderweb back lit from the early sun. I decided to finish running and get my camera. I tested the live-view feature on the D300 and got used to how it works. It's not like my point and shoot screen and takes a little more patience. However, once I got used to the feature, it proved itself useful. With this shot, I needed a higher perspective than I could get at eye level. In live-view I was able to raise the camera angle while focusing with the view screen. It took several attempts but I got what I thought was an acceptable result.

To learn more about live-view go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSABJjmk-gI

Tom T 47?

Today, I am 7 years older than Tony Hawk. Sure he is a lot richer and can skate me under the table but I still enjoy life to the fullest. ;o)

I Won a Nikon Camera!

The most awesome thing happened to me today.  While at a UPAA symposium I won a photo competition sponsored by Nikon.  It was a perfect example of God's grace because I sure didn't deserve it given the talent participating.  

We were touring Atlanta's Olympic Park that day. The rules of the competition were that you had to take the photo around the park area.   Retired Nikon representative, Fred Sisson, gave us a theme to follow and we had to take a photo which best matched the theme.  It was an old Coke slogan, "A Pause that Refreshes".  

We had most of the morning and part of the afternoon in the aquarium and park.  When the bus was getting ready to leave,  I was able to spot what I thought was a good shot and got it.  It was just about the last photo I took that day.   I chose three of my best ones that night but I could only choose one to enter.

 

Take your pick... which one do you think it is?

click here to find out

I won a Nikon D300 and lens.  I was heading to Africa on a mission trip the following week so this camera came at a fortunate time.  Thanks Fred!

Insanity Skatepark

I was in Madison, AL this weekend so I visited a local skatepark that I had heard about last year. It was very nice. I could only skate for an hr but it was worth it. The large half pipe is 10ft high. The transition is very smooth and easy to skate. I hope I can go back some time soon.

Doctors Without Boarders 5k

Tee and I ran in a local 5k race. Needless to say he was way ahead of me. My time was around 26? min. He ran it in 22?. The course was very hilly and I am just glad to be running a little.

Tony Hawk 40?

Tony Hawk was in USA Today this morning. Awesome. I truly admire this guy.

VISTA, Calif. — Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk moves with the power and grace of a jungle cat. As heavy metal rock blasts in an industrial office building here, he swoops down a steep, two-story-high skateboarding ramp that would spook most people.

Other skateboarders hanging with Hawk whoop at his high-flying moves. For two decades, Hawk dominated the ESPN X Games and other competitions. Now 40, he's retired from competing....

A new race this year

The race will be Saturday April 5th around campus. I hope to be ready. I want to train and loose about 15lbs. (Sure, we will see when the time comes.)

Early morning sun

Sam and I enjoy the early morning sun and fall weather during our walk.

Classic

Fall Camping Fun

I had to try out this kayak that I purchased for the family two years ago. Never used it, so I pulled it out of storage and tried it on the river. Micheal, Julia and I had a great time testing it out. It blows up with air, so it is easy to transport, set up and take down.

Team Inseminators?

I was on a softball team with Vet Students. I thought the name was clever.

Run for Rabies 5k

Sam and I had a lot of fun running together in the Run for Rabies 5k. He came in first. ;-)

Back to Running

My time wasn't great but my son got some nice photos of me heading to the finish line.

All College Day Softball

I had a great time playing softball during All College Day. The students from the vet school got together and formed 4 teams. Each team had a faculty or staff member they were named after. Our team was named the Tomcats. I felt honored.

Back at Tupelo Park

(Top) Got a chance to see some of the locals skate. This guy is named Hunter. He skates well for an 11yr old.


(Middle) Showing the locals my board...a little old school with a new skate look


(Bottom) The kids always seem to be amazed that I can get around.

40-45-50

Its nice to know these guys are just outside my age group. We belong to the same running club and they are always a few seconds faster. I am starting to feel like I am recovering from my knee injury. I really want to do my personal best for the next race. I hope to stay in shape till then.

Prairie Arts Mossy Oak 5k

The last mile is mostly uphill but I managed 23:58



You can tell from the start who will finish first...and it wasn't me. Those guys are all legs and very lean

I didn't realize there was someone trying to catch up with me at the finish. He didn't make it.








I like the sign above my head.....like it was reading my mind.

New Board

 
 
 
  

Moosedeck blank painted with griptape stickers, Jay Adams grindking trucks, bones 58mm spfs with swiss bearings. Nice ride.