Outside My Windows IV - Friends Around America

[Richard S]

Richard, Yes Sir thats my daughter Lisa. She is the 4th of 5 children. My fishing and hunting buddy. The picture was right before he left us . She took it exceptionally hard.

To paraphrase Robert Ruark [The Old Man and the Boy and The Old Man's Boy Grows Older], I sometimes wonder if the joy of owning a good cat is worth the pain of losing it.

[R9SCarry]

Hi all - more great pics that a good to see - and sorry not been in in a while - very busy schedule and weekend and generally patchy time on puter.

[size=13] I sometimes wonder if the joy of owning a good cat is worth the pain of losing it.[/size]

Richard - I have all my life struggled over that re emotional conflict - used to wonder when my kids were small and came to stay whether them not coming would have made the parting aspect less painful.

Well of course so it would have but - then I would have missed the joy of their company!!  It's a no-win!

Much same with our partners IMO - were we not married one of us would not have to face the loss of the other when the time comes - but look at all the joy that would never have been found.

Lost a cat last year - and it was more than sad but - so many good memories, that on balance the gift that had been given was too precious to have missed, despite the pain of loss.

[R9SCarry]

Just a snippet of atmosphere from Saturday - spent the day at a local guy's ultralight fly-in.  I was providing the entertainment thru the main part of day flying all of my five RC planes with me - loadsa fun for me anyways!

As usual late afternoon (and early morning) is when the guys go up most tho the weather was superb that day so not too limiting even during middle of day.

This was one of the last flights as light was going somewhat - oh the freedom of the air!

[MountainMan]

Chris - nice picture - makes me what to give it a try.

Dan,
What Richard and Chris say is so true.  I feel for the lose of your cat.  My dog Spencer is so tied up with my life I can't even imagine not having him.  It is the same as losing a family member when you make them such.

It is hard to imagine that all who we love will someday pass.  The only person I ever helped pass over was my mom on Easter morning.  Watching and hearing her take her last breathes will always be etched in my mind.  Hard to imagine she is gone.  My dad is in the hospital now with a life threatening condition, and the possibility of losing both parents in three months  just drains your own inner being away.

All a part of life.

[TXAGGIECHL]

I just took this picture about two hours ago.  It's of the full moon, taken in Vermillion, South Dakota (I'm up here for the summer).

Taken with a 12x optical zoom, using a Panasonic DMC-FZ20 digital camera.  Enjoy!

[Richard S]

TXAGGIE:

You can almost see the flags left by our austronauts!  Thanks.

[Michigunner]

TXAGGIECHL,

If you have a clear view of the horizon, the moon will rise tonight at 10:10pm at Vermillion.

It's fun to see it begin as a tiny point of light.

Bill

[theirishguard]

To fear losing ones friends, family and pets and then to say the pain is too great is to miss all the joys of life.
What beauiful picture of the moon, I wish the US would go back there again.
Tom

[theirishguard]

Dave, so sorry to hear about your father's health, my prayers are with him.
Tom

[Richard S]

Dave:

Your father is in our thoughts and prayers.  Stay strong.

[R9SCarry]

Excellent moon pic Aggie

Yes Dave - plenty of positive thoughts leaving this place for your Dad.

[DTM_39]

Thanks all for the kind words. To leave this world is natural and the way it is supposed to be. Still hard for those left behind. Dave sorry for your loss my prayers go out for you and your dad. Keep your head up. When you really get down to it we are all here for a blink. Dan                          

[DTM_39]

Chris flying that thing has got to be exciting. Txaggiechl nice shot of the moon. We bought one of those cheap telescopes and it isn't good for a whole lot. But we do get to see the craters on the moon. I can also use it as a spotting scope to look at the mountain after the leaves have fallen. Dan

[Richard S]

And speaking of pets . . .

My step-daughter, the daughter of my beloved little judge, recently bought a Scottish Terrier puppy as a pet for our grandson.  Being a terrier and a puppy, he has been in constant trouble.  One of his latest offenses was to pull down a curtain in the family's den.  The "smoking gun" and the resulting punishment were caught on film.  (This lovely lady is truly her mother's daughter.   )  

[Michigunner]

Richard,

He sure looks guilty.  

Bill