Joe Citizen

September 2007



Water Color Zes

Sunday, 30 September 2007 6:32 A GMT-08
I've been a bit busy, processing photographs and other miscellaneous things.I chose to not have a thong post on Thursday, for various reasons,none of them important, except to me.The next Thursday post will make up for it.The Clam River, as the s

North and South

Friday, 28 September 2007 8:20 A GMT-08
One of the loves of my life.I share it with many others, but I am not sure they have the passionfor the place that I do.The lack of politics (so many aspects of our lives are filled with political crap, including our work and social lives) atthis ski

Faded M Cling

Wednesday, 26 September 2007 8:06 A GMT-08
I'm fairly steady with photo shoots and miscellaneous adventures, at the moment.Spending a large part of my day in photoshop, tweaking this and that.Here is one from a senior picture shoot.This next one is one of my favorites, although she probab

Athabasca Rigged View

Tuesday, 25 September 2007 9:02 A GMT-08
The Athabasca after fueling. Headed back to her slip.A nice clean view of the rigging, without the sails.I climbed the mast when we were underway.  It moves around far morethan the boat, it was fun hanging on.Thanks for the comments and encourag

Cutter Bluff Shot

Monday, 24 September 2007 3:42 A GMT-08
I have now been sailing a total of two times.The first time was in West Palm Beach, in 1980, on the Atlantic ocean.There were hardly any waves, and the winds were very light.Yesterday, on Lake Michigan, was far more like I imagined sailing to be.Two

Sail Me Away

Sunday, 23 September 2007 4:24 A GMT-08
I am going sailing on Lake Michigan, today.I'm sure there will be plenty of pictures.I have been trying to get a ride on my friends ship for 3 years, and finally.No, not this one.  I think its a 32 foot sloop.The weather is going to be sunny

Sunken Green Brace

Saturday, 22 September 2007 11:35 A GMT-08
While I whittle away the days, posting on inane subjects,Islam continues to make inroads into all areas of our lives.Jihad nearly came to Dearborn, last weekend, from a lone Jihadist,with an AK47.A family of 12 muslims attempted to conduct a real or

High Pastel Tints

Friday, 21 September 2007 8:49 A GMT-08
The Great Global Warming SwindleAn atmospheric scientist looks at the scientific facts, versus the scientific consensus.I have covered global warming extensively in previous posts.I guess no one ever clicks on the links provided.In yesterdays&nb

Three Thong Thursday

Thursday, 20 September 2007 4:36 A GMT-08
Three Thong Thursday is fun.I maintain Joe Citizen for myself, but the interaction of viewers is helpful.Three people comment on a regular basis.That hardly seems worth the effort and expense.I'm not burned out on running JC, but if no one is wat

Indean Flagged Flight

Wednesday, 19 September 2007 6:09 A GMT-08
Have you ever noticed that when people do things that are dis-honorable,they tend to become angry at those they have wronged?If you do not mean it, or not capable of following through, don't say it.The Michigan state flag is diffused by the

Nowhere Convergent Tickle

Tuesday, 18 September 2007 9:20 A GMT-08
Two days it was cold enough to snow.Today it is in the 80's.I threw a couple of rounds of disc golf this morning, first timein a couple of weeks.The ladder to nowhere.Playing the the disc course at Kenwood, the wind was blowing from two different

Receding Flutterby

Monday, 17 September 2007 5:28 A GMT-08
The water levels in Lake Cadillac continue to decline.In a normal year, the water reaches the grassline.A fine specimen of the Monarch Butterfly.I spent an hour getting one decent shot, she was skittish.So Many Cool things to shoot. 

Tiger Herz

Sunday, 16 September 2007 9:30 A GMT-08
My creative eye has suddenly kicked into gear, and it's about time.I thought it had deserted me.This next one amazes me.Love. 

Crimson Exposed

Saturday, 15 September 2007 3:15 P GMT-08
It's been cool for a couple of days.I took the A/C out of the windows.Deep.Lake Cadillac is down, severely.I cannot remember the last time this many pilings were exposed.The drought is over, but it has not rained enough to replenish the lakes.No

Ruffled GTO Lingers

Friday, 14 September 2007 12:43 P GMT-08
I'm disappointed in my regular readers, for sure.The last two Thursdays, I've had one comment.Everyone knows that you can leave anonymous comments, yes?Bawk Bawk!!If this is not your flag, then you don't belong here.What I want. Well, exc

Three Thong Thursday

Thursday, 13 September 2007 6:38 A GMT-08
I'm grateful to live in America.I'm glad that American women are spirited and smart, sexy and beautiful.And very happy that they are not forced to wear sacks over their bodies.No one should be forced to wear more, or less, than what they

Walking Flower Art

Wednesday, 12 September 2007 8:50 A GMT-08
A Walking Stick.  The dang thing wouldn't hold still, either.I guess it was made for walkin'Playin' in the flowers.Any guesses?There was a bit of frost, last night. 

September 11, 2001

Tuesday, 11 September 2007 5:12 A GMT-08
Islam is at war with many countries, around the world.Britain or France will probably be the first ones to fall.911 conspiracy theories.Whatever.  Get a life.  The government isn't capable of running simple social programs,it certainly

Looked Smokey Tug

Sunday, 9 September 2007 1:06 P GMT-08
I got to mow my entire lawn today.   The last time that happened was the second week of June.We still have a deficit in the annual rain, but short term, the drought has ended.Now, the lows for next week are forecasted into the mid-30's.

Impressionistic Bridge Trail

Friday, 7 September 2007 10:27 A GMT-08
Sometimes when you screw up a shot, it turns out pretty cool.I think this one qualifies.One of my friends, that I don't see enough of.The rough trail out of camp.It's not that bad, but put a hundred pounds of coolers and packs on and it

Three Thong Thursday

Thursday, 6 September 2007 1:24 P GMT-08
Parental Guidance Alert(Don't scroll down if you are offended by girls in a white T, in cold water)Manistee River, Labor Day weekend.Crawling up onto the muddy bank.Woot Woot!IvyGlass Cutters. 

Rooted Source Fell

Tuesday, 4 September 2007 6:25 P GMT-08
I shot a lot of pictures over the weekend, filling up two gigs of memorycards, and seven rolls of film.I went with a higher ISO film for black and white, it gives the pictures anice grainy texture, and I like that.The film is not back

Labor Day 2007

Monday, 3 September 2007 4:34 P GMT-08
Four days in the wild.A great way to spend Labor Day.No traffic, no crowds.Maybe a little traffic.We went out Friday morning, and came back at 4pm today. (Monday)Packing all the beer, food, tents, chairs, wood, grills, and other accessories