Recently in Tracy's Tumbleweed Travels Category
After I made and mailed Nick's quilt, I became overwhelmed with missing him. My eldest son, he turned 23 on December 4th and it seemed like forever since we had spent any time together. So...I made the decision to make a whirlwind road trip to California last weekend.
Here are a few pictures from my visit:
Nick is currently assigned to the US Coast Guard Cutter George Cobb in the Port of Los Angeles / Terminal Island. The George Cobb is a Buoy Tender with an incredible amount of responsibility in its missions.
After an extensive tour of his boat, Nick & I enjoyed the most wonderful Cuban food! It was a fabulous visit that may have drained me physically, but it inspired me and exhilarated me emotionally & creatively.
Here are a few pictures from my visit:
Nick is currently assigned to the US Coast Guard Cutter George Cobb in the Port of Los Angeles / Terminal Island. The George Cobb is a Buoy Tender with an incredible amount of responsibility in its missions.
After an extensive tour of his boat, Nick & I enjoyed the most wonderful Cuban food! It was a fabulous visit that may have drained me physically, but it inspired me and exhilarated me emotionally & creatively.
It's been a beautiful week for hot air ballooning in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Need a little something to lift your mood? Hot air balloons are just the ticket. As we wind through the final days of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, I've been busy snapping pics to share. I hope they brighten your day.
These are from Tuesday morning, 10/07/08. It was a bit hazy but sunny and blue skies.
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Need a little something to lift your mood? Hot air balloons are just the ticket. As we wind through the final days of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, I've been busy snapping pics to share. I hope they brighten your day.
These are from Tuesday morning, 10/07/08. It was a bit hazy but sunny and blue skies.
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Here are more from Thursday morning, 10/09/08:
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Close your eyes and drift away in a beautiful balloon...
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Close your eyes and drift away in a beautiful balloon...
Friday, June 13, 2008 was an outstanding day.
I woke up early in my hotel room at Cape May, NJ. My only daughter was about to graduate from US Coast Guard Basic Training. To help work off some of my anxiety I took an early morning walk along the boardwalk. It was definitely going to be a hot day. I grabbed a quick bite to eat, took my shower & dressed up for the big event.
I arrived at the Training Center in plenty of time for the ceremony, still excited and looking forward to seeing Nat. They showed us a film which gave us a sense of what Basic Training entailed (let's just say it was no vacation). Then we proceeded to the stands by the parade field.
Here are a few pictures:
I am so very proud of Natalie. She has learned and accomplished so much during Basic Training.
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She has begun an adventure that is so full of possibility. She is proud to serve our country.
Natalie is very strong, happy, excited for her future and ready.
Semper Paratus - the Coast Guard's motto....meaning always ready.
Obviously, I am/we are very happy and excited for her.
I woke up early in my hotel room at Cape May, NJ. My only daughter was about to graduate from US Coast Guard Basic Training. To help work off some of my anxiety I took an early morning walk along the boardwalk. It was definitely going to be a hot day. I grabbed a quick bite to eat, took my shower & dressed up for the big event.
I arrived at the Training Center in plenty of time for the ceremony, still excited and looking forward to seeing Nat. They showed us a film which gave us a sense of what Basic Training entailed (let's just say it was no vacation). Then we proceeded to the stands by the parade field.
Here are a few pictures:
I am so very proud of Natalie. She has learned and accomplished so much during Basic Training.
. She has begun an adventure that is so full of possibility. She is proud to serve our country. Natalie is very strong, happy, excited for her future and ready.
Semper Paratus - the Coast Guard's motto....meaning always ready.
Obviously, I am/we are very happy and excited for her.
I recently took a road trip. My daughter's graduation from US Coast Guard Basic Training at Cape May, NJ was the destination. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to meet suppliers & business associates along my travels and I will include more about that in future entries.
On the way home, when I stopped for gas in Pennsylvania this lovely creature was sitting on the sidewalk in front of the station. It was VERY large (larger than my hand...and the wings are shown retracted here). The "fern-like" antennae were extremely impressive. Click the image below to view full-size pic in a pop-up window.
I grabbed my camera and immediately started snapping pictures. Then a motorcycle guy came up to take a look. He gently picked up the moth and took him to the adjacent field where the moth flew to safety.
At the time I did not know the name of this moth, but found it on the internet. This is a Luna Moth. Click here to read more about it.
On the way home, when I stopped for gas in Pennsylvania this lovely creature was sitting on the sidewalk in front of the station. It was VERY large (larger than my hand...and the wings are shown retracted here). The "fern-like" antennae were extremely impressive. Click the image below to view full-size pic in a pop-up window.
I grabbed my camera and immediately started snapping pictures. Then a motorcycle guy came up to take a look. He gently picked up the moth and took him to the adjacent field where the moth flew to safety.At the time I did not know the name of this moth, but found it on the internet. This is a Luna Moth. Click here to read more about it.
