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2009-01-30T06:02:48Z

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I am leaving..shot By Stoddard WI.. well I have been down with some fly bug since Wed.. and I really don't care about nothing.. Little better tonight,,, hopefully better tomorrow..

2008-08-30T12:30:26Z

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I am leaving..shot By Stoddard WI.. well I have been down with some fly bug since Wed.. and I really don't care about nothing.. Little better tonight,,, hopefully better tomorrow..

Frosty giant foxtail... was early for an appointment so I went for a walk in the park at -23 .. what to do for a shot.. if anyone would like to see the rest from the walk ,,http://sparky675. ...

2009-11-12T16:10:44Z

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Frosty giant foxtail... was early for an appointment so I went for a walk in the park at -23 .. what to do for a shot.. if anyone would like to see the rest from the walk ,,http://sparky675. ...

I wish it looked like this more often..

2009-01-27T10:25:25Z

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I wish it looked like this more often..

golden wind mills... I am back with the living.. it feels good... I will raise a toast to you all tonight.. Happy New Year..

2009-01-02T11:31:58Z

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golden wind mills... I am back with the living.. it feels good... I will raise a toast to you all tonight.. Happy New Year..

THE HUMMER WARS... that is what the feeder looked like after a brief shower.. the youngun's are out..

2008-08-06T11:23:01Z

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THE HUMMER WARS... that is what the feeder looked like after a brief shower.. the youngun's are out..

I think Piper wants in...

2008-10-27T20:47:34Z

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I think Piper wants in...

Smoke free for 6 months.. last winter I decided ifI wanted the 4od I was going to quit.. after 45 days without I bought it and told myself ..If I bought it I was done for ever.. I gained som ...

2008-07-17T11:28:17Z

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Smoke free for 6 months.. last winter I decided ifI wanted the 4od I was going to quit.. after 45 days without I bought it and told myself ..If I bought it I was done for ever.. I gained som ...

the last of the 27 waterfalls. Dominican Republic

2009-03-09T21:00:51Z

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the last of the 27 waterfalls. Dominican Republic

brothers are for pillows.

2009-03-15T20:41:30Z

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brothers are for pillows.

it can almost make you dizzy....

2008-07-22T10:59:53Z

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it can almost make you dizzy....

just a wildflower on the side of the road.. liked the shapes.. thanks for all the comments about yesterday's shot... it was the barn that my dad first started milking at.. built in 1921 I do ...

2008-08-05T10:38:47Z

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just a wildflower on the side of the road.. liked the shapes.. thanks for all the comments about yesterday's shot... it was the barn that my dad first started milking at.. built in 1921 I do ...

Pollinated.. this is from my new tamron 90 macro lens.. this has not been sharpened or color enhanced.. I did increase exposure .25. that's it straight out of the camera.. I am going to like ...

2008-07-15T10:08:23Z

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Pollinated.. this is from my new tamron 90 macro lens.. this has not been sharpened or color enhanced.. I did increase exposure .25. that's it straight out of the camera.. I am going to like ...

female orchard oriole ??? taking a bath

2009-11-12T16:18:05Z

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female orchard oriole ??? taking a bath

want to play??? puppies at 6 weeks..

2009-11-12T14:42:01Z

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want to play??? puppies at 6 weeks..

Duck Egg Forest, tried to kill myself today,,well not really but it felt like it.. walked about a mile to this spot , knee deep or more snow most of the way.. i am a little out of shape from ...

2009-01-30T11:57:11Z

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Duck Egg Forest, tried to kill myself today,,well not really but it felt like it.. walked about a mile to this spot , knee deep or more snow most of the way.. i am a little out of shape from ...

Murphy in the snow, Family get to gether canceled, they are asking people to stay off the roads until tomorrow, Merry Christmas next year I will be singing " I am dreaming of a Brown Christm ...

2009-01-24T03:30:24Z

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Murphy in the snow, Family get to gether canceled, they are asking people to stay off the roads until tomorrow, Merry Christmas next year I will be singing " I am dreaming of a Brown Christm ...

Eye of piper.. our pup..

2008-07-29T10:49:02Z

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Eye of piper.. our pup..

Murphy and Misty in the storm.. they have 2 buildings to go in.. I don't understand.oh well..

2008-12-20T10:08:13Z

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Murphy and Misty in the storm.. they have 2 buildings to go in.. I don't understand.oh well..

Windmill against a caramel sunset sky..

2008-07-19T09:17:00Z

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Windmill against a caramel sunset sky..

Emmitt on a bad hair day..

2009-01-21T09:38:47Z

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Emmitt on a bad hair day..

Stereoscope, this was my grandfathers, it probobly sparked my interest in photography.

2008-11-17T19:50:39Z

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Stereoscope, this was my grandfathers, it probobly sparked my interest in photography.

rising over fog.... Ok still getting used to the canon... shot this in raw... still new to that,,, any pp comments would be appreciated... tried using saturation layer.. help...

2009-01-12T00:38:04Z

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rising over fog.... Ok still getting used to the canon... shot this in raw... still new to that,,, any pp comments would be appreciated... tried using saturation layer.. help...

I couldn't really think of a good caption for this one,, it is how I felt yesterday.. a little broke and crooked..

2008-08-04T12:20:10Z

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I couldn't really think of a good caption for this one,, it is how I felt yesterday.. a little broke and crooked..

little hummer...

2008-06-24T13:07:30Z

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little hummer...

Lake Angelo. Sparta,WI. still some fall color..

2008-10-29T21:03:37Z

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Lake Angelo. Sparta,WI. still some fall color..

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2008-10-22T20:51:12Z

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A chilly walk in the park..

2008-12-16T10:40:51Z

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A chilly walk in the park..

treats. where.... sorry if I didn't get to all your shots lately.. Between the sinus infection and lack of enthusiasm just been kind of hanging in there.. sometimes you just have a hard time ...

2008-11-30T08:44:39Z

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treats. where.... sorry if I didn't get to all your shots lately.. Between the sinus infection and lack of enthusiasm just been kind of hanging in there.. sometimes you just have a hard time ...

strawberry kiss.

2009-06-14T20:38:03Z

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strawberry kiss.

shot the other day.. to long of a day to think..

2009-01-07T10:10:23Z

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shot the other day.. to long of a day to think..

straight out of the camera.. put in wrong wb and this is the result.. kinda like it..

2009-03-14T01:25:30Z

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straight out of the camera.. put in wrong wb and this is the result.. kinda like it..

it is so cold you feel like an icecle.. predicting-40 wind chills tonight..

2009-01-14T10:11:42Z

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it is so cold you feel like an icecle.. predicting-40 wind chills tonight..

Kaylee,

2009-05-23T23:54:20Z

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Kaylee,

oat shocks at daybreak.. amish field near Viroqua..

2008-08-11T12:11:50Z

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oat shocks at daybreak.. amish field near Viroqua..

breaking sun..

2009-07-07T20:48:03Z

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breaking sun..

the falls of Sugar Creek.. they are not Laura's Royal Gorge .. but still pretty..

2009-05-04T20:33:33Z

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the falls of Sugar Creek.. they are not Laura's Royal Gorge .. but still pretty..

signs,

2009-06-10T20:36:31Z

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signs,

Morrell mushrooms, ever spring people go crazy about these mushrooms, fried or sauteed they are very tasty..

2009-05-17T20:31:26Z

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Morrell mushrooms, ever spring people go crazy about these mushrooms, fried or sauteed they are very tasty..

weathered.. this is the barn on our old farm when i was a boy..

2009-03-19T21:32:02Z

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weathered.. this is the barn on our old farm when i was a boy..

Johnson and the old guy... most would say Johnson and son but I actually work for my son on the side.. we built this 24x16 deck around the pool in 14 hours.. upper 80's and higher humidity.. ...

2008-07-27T02:18:46Z

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Johnson and the old guy... most would say Johnson and son but I actually work for my son on the side.. we built this 24x16 deck around the pool in 14 hours.. upper 80's and higher humidity.. ...

waving good bye... a couple of kids in the Dominican, thanks for the comments on the waterfall.. my tripod was rocks a stick and my billfold ,but it worked

2009-03-10T21:16:19Z

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waving good bye... a couple of kids in the Dominican, thanks for the comments on the waterfall.. my tripod was rocks a stick and my billfold ,but it worked

one of the good things of my job is helping out families in need ... this sweety was part of the family I got to help,out today.. just the light from a window..

2009-11-12T16:18:53Z

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one of the good things of my job is helping out families in need ... this sweety was part of the family I got to help,out today.. just the light from a window..

last night had to do an emergency shot for Trudy..she needed a bw portrait today... just a flash and run,,, comments appreciated.... thanks for the comments on the cute kids,,, and ded I thi ...

2009-03-11T21:06:35Z

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last night had to do an emergency shot for Trudy..she needed a bw portrait today... just a flash and run,,, comments appreciated.... thanks for the comments on the cute kids,,, and ded I thi ...

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2008-06-26T11:20:10Z

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wife and daughter on the trail together.http://www.elroy-sparta-trail.com/ here is the address to see more about the trail.. if you enjoy biking it is awesome.. it is between 2 other tr ...

2008-10-15T20:46:11Z

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wife and daughter on the trail together.http://www.elroy-sparta-trail.com/ here is the address to see more about the trail.. if you enjoy biking it is awesome.. it is between 2 other tr ...

Morning milking time.. I shot this out the passenger side window while on my way to work this morning.. I new the fog would be out so I got up early and went the back way to work.. I like it ...

2008-07-31T13:32:08Z

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Morning milking time.. I shot this out the passenger side window while on my way to work this morning.. I new the fog would be out so I got up early and went the back way to work.. I like it ...

I was going to do a guess what this is.. but I might be hard pressed to get back to the computer today... this was my dads.. it is a Stewart warning device that was on a Model T Ford.. yes i ...

2009-11-12T16:07:24Z

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I was going to do a guess what this is.. but I might be hard pressed to get back to the computer today... this was my dads.. it is a Stewart warning device that was on a Model T Ford.. yes i ...

Hi Mom.. at our Coulee Cap picnic.. isn't she just too cute..

2008-08-01T11:21:16Z

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Hi Mom.. at our Coulee Cap picnic.. isn't she just too cute..

4 for dinner.. the cold has made the feeders busy.. Went shopping tonight.. a mistake.. ended up buying Baileys and butterscotch schnapps.. dangerous..

2008-12-22T11:20:42Z

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4 for dinner.. the cold has made the feeders busy.. Went shopping tonight.. a mistake.. ended up buying Baileys and butterscotch schnapps.. dangerous..

Ready for a swim... the water has to be warm it is steaming... You first I will be right behind... temp about 0 when taken.. Awhile back somebody had a baileys cream drink that I thought sou ...

2008-12-12T13:01:04Z

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Ready for a swim... the water has to be warm it is steaming... You first I will be right behind... temp about 0 when taken.. Awhile back somebody had a baileys cream drink that I thought sou ...

the cabin.. went for a walk today in the valley..a mistake.. the snow was over 18" deep with a crust.. I was dreaming of snowshoes.. but I had to get a couple of shots if I went that far..

2008-12-28T07:45:26Z

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the cabin.. went for a walk today in the valley..a mistake.. the snow was over 18" deep with a crust.. I was dreaming of snowshoes.. but I had to get a couple of shots if I went that far..

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2009-05-06T20:33:59Z

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Getting ready to leave..Baby barn Swallows...

2008-07-05T11:25:00Z

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Getting ready to leave..Baby barn Swallows...

!1 year smoke free.. yes I gained weight.. working on that now... but I do feel better..

2009-01-18T04:56:54Z

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!1 year smoke free.. yes I gained weight.. working on that now... but I do feel better..

family looking over old photos just recently found of their childhood.. Karen.sister Mary.Brother AJ,Sister Judy..I just thought it was an interesting shot of what today's photos will be som ...

2008-12-25T12:24:00Z

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family looking over old photos just recently found of their childhood.. Karen.sister Mary.Brother AJ,Sister Judy..I just thought it was an interesting shot of what today's photos will be som ...

Marty and Kayla... they were married in Mexico earlier and had there reception Sat. night.. a very interesting couple.. it was a fun shoot..

2008-11-09T19:49:51Z

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Marty and Kayla... they were married in Mexico earlier and had there reception Sat. night.. a very interesting couple.. it was a fun shoot..

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2008-12-10T19:43:07Z

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fog over an amish farm.. this was quite a scene that in color just looked washed,,

2008-11-05T19:46:55Z

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fog over an amish farm.. this was quite a scene that in color just looked washed,,

Coon Valley barn.. I will try to get this in the am sometime.. I think it would be a little better..

2008-10-04T14:20:01Z

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Coon Valley barn.. I will try to get this in the am sometime.. I think it would be a little better..

pond near Chaseburg.. I was trying to sneak around these to get a shot of Heron.. but he flew off before i got there..

2008-08-26T12:11:47Z

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pond near Chaseburg.. I was trying to sneak around these to get a shot of Heron.. but he flew off before i got there..

Brie,, another model from Sunday... thanks for all the comments on yesterdays photo,, she is a great little model,, my nieces daughter,, she has lots of expressions,,

2009-06-15T20:39:26Z

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Brie,, another model from Sunday... thanks for all the comments on yesterdays photo,, she is a great little model,, my nieces daughter,, she has lots of expressions,,

today marks 2 full years on the dailies,, they say practice makes perfect,well i don't think perfect but i sure have improved a lot.. thanks to all the helpful hints and suggestions,, thanks ...

2009-05-31T20:52:56Z

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today marks 2 full years on the dailies,, they say practice makes perfect,well i don't think perfect but i sure have improved a lot.. thanks to all the helpful hints and suggestions,, thanks ...

My all time favorite the Oriole,, they showed up today so I had to get out the oranges... last year we had 3 pairs,,, you will be seeing more of these ...

2008-12-27T21:56:43Z

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My all time favorite the Oriole,, they showed up today so I had to get out the oranges... last year we had 3 pairs,,, you will be seeing more of these ...

Skooch,,up close,,,

2009-01-10T04:59:35Z

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Skooch,,up close,,,

near Bangor,WI, clear skies and a warm 20 above today.. near 30 tomorrow..

2009-01-20T09:20:57Z

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near Bangor,WI, clear skies and a warm 20 above today.. near 30 tomorrow..

the other side of happy,,, see ya next week ,, have a great weekend

2009-06-18T23:17:24Z

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the other side of happy,,, see ya next week ,, have a great weekend

Laci has a new mare....

2008-11-02T19:53:46Z

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Laci has a new mare....

Suntrise over a new Vernon County fair.. I live in a still mostly rural county.. the biggest town is Viroqua with a population,don't laugh, about 4200.. the fair is still a big thing here.. ...

2008-09-10T11:14:09Z

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Suntrise over a new Vernon County fair.. I live in a still mostly rural county.. the biggest town is Viroqua with a population,don't laugh, about 4200.. the fair is still a big thing here.. ...

I told my wife I found a house for sale with an attached garage,, when I showed her the picture she didn't seem to excited...

2008-11-12T19:48:26Z

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I told my wife I found a house for sale with an attached garage,, when I showed her the picture she didn't seem to excited...

Elroy-Sparta bike trail. a 32 mile trail trough west Wisconsin on former train tracks.. it has 3 tunnels over 1700 feet, this is the opening to the first, still having some computer problems ...

2008-10-14T20:55:58Z

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Elroy-Sparta bike trail. a 32 mile trail trough west Wisconsin on former train tracks.. it has 3 tunnels over 1700 feet, this is the opening to the first, still having some computer problems ...

Farmall ready for the next snow...

2009-01-15T23:22:00Z

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Farmall ready for the next snow...

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2009-01-21T09:28:54Z

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Just a frog..

2008-09-08T08:59:33Z

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Just a frog..

sleeping buddies... or using your pet to stay warm...

2008-12-07T19:44:42Z

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sleeping buddies... or using your pet to stay warm...

Dylan laying down a sac bunt.. Viroqua wins 5-1

2009-06-02T20:31:46Z

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Dylan laying down a sac bunt.. Viroqua wins 5-1

this marks 1 full year today on the dailies, so I posted a shot I didn't even take. This was shot by my oldest son JJ on his trip to Cancun... He is buying my oly 500 from me... hopefully he ...

2008-06-02T09:26:28Z

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this marks 1 full year today on the dailies, so I posted a shot I didn't even take. This was shot by my oldest son JJ on his trip to Cancun... He is buying my oly 500 from me... hopefully he ...

Happy New Year to all you fine smugmuggers,, thanks for your comments this past year.. good luck in 2009.. may this year be good for you and yours.. this photo is from our valley.. I didn't ...

2009-01-01T08:01:59Z

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Happy New Year to all you fine smugmuggers,, thanks for your comments this past year.. good luck in 2009.. may this year be good for you and yours.. this photo is from our valley.. I didn't ...

hummer with open fan..

2008-07-06T07:57:30Z

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hummer with open fan..

Coon Valley,, winter scene.. could not get to the computer,, my daughter was filling out job apps for work study at her college... priority,,employment...

2009-01-06T11:02:15Z

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Coon Valley,, winter scene.. could not get to the computer,, my daughter was filling out job apps for work study at her college... priority,,employment...

sunset over lake Superior.

2009-06-30T20:44:55Z

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sunset over lake Superior.

we have puppies... they were born during our vacation.. you will be seeing more of them..

2009-03-15T01:06:17Z

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we have puppies... they were born during our vacation.. you will be seeing more of them..

Rush Creek. looking at a different tripod.. i am still using one from the 70's.. any suggestions.. ball head or pan head.. any help...

2009-01-29T11:24:45Z

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Rush Creek. looking at a different tripod.. i am still using one from the 70's.. any suggestions.. ball head or pan head.. any help...

the finish room, back at refinishing antique furniture, i have 2 dressers with mirrors, 1 night stand, 1 parlor table, and a high back bed in the shop now.

2009-05-27T20:41:19Z

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the finish room, back at refinishing antique furniture, i have 2 dressers with mirrors, 1 night stand, 1 parlor table, and a high back bed in the shop now.

may an angel watch over you during the Christmas holiday.. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy Hanukkah , ,, thanks all smugmugers.

2008-12-19T11:07:04Z

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may an angel watch over you during the Christmas holiday.. Merry Christmas to all and a Happy Hanukkah , ,, thanks all smugmugers.

A cows dream, sunshine, lush green grass and a fresh stream..

2008-12-18T22:24:23Z

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A cows dream, sunshine, lush green grass and a fresh stream..

the horses at sunset

2009-06-12T23:43:59Z

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the horses at sunset

Stormin Norman.. can you tell the wrong team is winning..

2008-12-01T09:30:32Z

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Stormin Norman.. can you tell the wrong team is winning..

The little bridesmaid. this is from Sept. we are under the third day of dense fog advisory. Maybe it will clear by Thursday, oh well it was a warm 38 today.

2009-01-21T07:20:01Z

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The little bridesmaid. this is from Sept. we are under the third day of dense fog advisory. Maybe it will clear by Thursday, oh well it was a warm 38 today.

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2008-09-03T10:39:03Z

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The Viroqua Baseball 2009 team photo.. how did I do???

2009-05-12T21:00:33Z

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The Viroqua Baseball 2009 team photo.. how did I do???

Derek,Vanna & Dexton

2008-10-24T23:43:29Z

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Derek,Vanna & Dexton

i helped my son again this weekend,, this little guy was there to check on the work..

2009-05-03T20:41:29Z

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i helped my son again this weekend,, this little guy was there to check on the work..

out on a dinner date.. the orioles are really buzzing around here right now.. must be more males than females because there is lots of chasing going on..

2009-05-19T20:37:34Z

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out on a dinner date.. the orioles are really buzzing around here right now.. must be more males than females because there is lots of chasing going on..

sometimes you just have to take the short cut.. over the rivers and through the woods... Many thanks to all of you on the comments yesterday... so many people we help are so grateful and nee ...

2008-12-18T10:31:31Z

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sometimes you just have to take the short cut.. over the rivers and through the woods... Many thanks to all of you on the comments yesterday... so many people we help are so grateful and nee ...

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2009-11-12T14:42:12Z

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I don't know about you but this might be a green room in some ways but when it is -5 i am glad we have indoor plumbing..

2009-02-04T09:43:50Z

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I don't know about you but this might be a green room in some ways but when it is -5 i am glad we have indoor plumbing..

today I was at a single mom who does day care.. lucky for me when I had to do paperwork was story time..

2009-01-12T08:55:07Z

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today I was at a single mom who does day care.. lucky for me when I had to do paperwork was story time..

just a little spider ,,,I am gone again for a couple of days.. take care..

2008-09-24T11:02:14Z

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just a little spider ,,,I am gone again for a couple of days.. take care..

Shot a few days back.. this little house was wayn at the top of a hill in the kickapoo valley.. the valley was all fog which I think increased the tones.. off till Sunday night.. catch ya th ...

2008-11-08T00:49:40Z

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Shot a few days back.. this little house was wayn at the top of a hill in the kickapoo valley.. the valley was all fog which I think increased the tones.. off till Sunday night.. catch ya th ...