Planting Flowers

How many municipal workers does it take to plant flowers in one planter?

Four.

Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to the viewers who are mothers!

I found some mothers on my walk yesterday.  Mother Lara was having lunch with daughters Delaney and Kristi on the patio at The Blue Elephant Trail, a Thai restaurant.  And, Kirsten was shopping with her mother, Erlis, at a jewelry store.

Crystal again

While sitting outside Starbucks, my friend Crystal came along.  When she saw my camera on the bench, she started dancing and posing. 

Crystal forgot that I am a quick guy with a shutter button.

From the Highs of African Safaris . . .

. . . to the lows of a Hartford root canal.

But, I will be glad to eat out of both sides of my mouth again.

(The endodontist and his assistant both like photography, so they were willing models for this shot.)

Derek the Plumber

Derek has been my plumber for 30+ years.  Can you dial your plumber without looking up the phone number?  860-232- . . .  That is what happens when you have lived in the same old house for three decades.

I ran into Derek on a dreary day in West Hartford Center.  Derek had successful cataract surgery in October and he has lost 60 pounds since November.  He is feeling and looking great.  At 68, he has no intention of retiring and he still plays hockey once a week.  One of the other players is 79, so Derek says he has at least 11 more years to play!

Carousel 5

Well, I arrived back in Hartford yesterday afternoon.  Today the tour of the carousel museum continues while I pay bills, do laundry, schedule appointments and otherwise catch up from being away for two weeks. 

Out of the Jurisdiction: The Guys

My daughter Susie took a nice photograph of her fiancee Wes and Yours Truly getting ready to go out for a game drive. 

I am scheduled to arrive back today, but an earlier flight was canceled and nothing in life is guaranteed.  I hope to start posting new photos from Hartford soon, but as a precaution I have a couple of older ones lined up in blogger's autoposting.  See you soon!