Donnie's recent photos

Woohoo, almost done.

2009-11-12T22:58:05Z

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Woohoo, almost done.

Our guests again in a some deep water towards the end.

2009-11-12T22:57:39Z

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Our guests again in a some deep water towards the end.

Polly, let me out of this water. Actually, she loved it. She dove in at every crossing and even knew the way despite the deep water.

2009-11-12T22:57:15Z

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Polly, let me out of this water. Actually, she loved it. She dove in at every crossing and even knew the way despite the deep water.

Polly halfway through a swim, swimming beside me.

2009-11-12T22:56:38Z

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Polly halfway through a swim, swimming beside me.

After the bridge, see crazy eye Gus.

2009-11-12T22:56:13Z

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After the bridge, see crazy eye Gus.

One of our guests crossing by the new bridge.

2009-11-12T22:55:35Z

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One of our guests crossing by the new bridge.

Note: All users, not just bikes.

2009-11-12T22:55:12Z

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Note: All users, not just bikes.

These guys had come out to run the HARRA race, but it was somewhere else. The guy in front made all the way through.

2009-11-12T22:54:48Z

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These guys had come out to run the HARRA race, but it was somewhere else. The guy in front made all the way through.

A nice cold beer and retelling of the trail.

2009-11-12T22:58:26Z

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A nice cold beer and retelling of the trail.

Sunset at the campsite

2009-11-06T00:50:35Z

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Sunset at the campsite

Butterfly

2009-11-06T00:49:15Z

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Butterfly

Butterfly

2009-11-06T00:49:15Z

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Butterfly

Butterfly

2009-11-06T00:49:15Z

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Butterfly

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2009-11-06T00:50:37Z

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IMG_0698.jpg

There were hundreds of butterflies on these flowers. It should have taken more time to set the range of field, but my dog wanted to keep walking.

2009-11-06T00:49:15Z

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There were hundreds of butterflies on these flowers. It should have taken more time to set the range of field, but my dog wanted to keep walking.

Turkey Buzzards

2009-11-06T00:50:37Z

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Turkey Buzzards

Sunrise on Lake Somerville, just down from our campsite

2009-11-06T00:49:11Z

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Sunrise on Lake Somerville, just down from our campsite

Sunrise on Lake Somerville, just down from our campsite. Note the steam coming off the lake, it is about 44 degrees outside during this shot.

2009-11-06T00:49:13Z

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Sunrise on Lake Somerville, just down from our campsite. Note the steam coming off the lake, it is about 44 degrees outside during this shot.

Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

2009-11-06T00:49:13Z

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Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

2009-11-06T00:49:09Z

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Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

2009-11-06T00:49:06Z

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Sunrise on Lake Somerville, from our campsite

Our truck and camper at sunrise in spot 30 in Lake Somerville State Park Birch Creek

2009-11-06T00:49:02Z

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Our truck and camper at sunrise in spot 30 in Lake Somerville State Park Birch Creek

The front of the Yosemite Sugar Pine Locomotive

2009-09-17T04:04:12Z

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The front of the Yosemite Sugar Pine Locomotive

California White Shouldered Ground Squirrel, these guys were everywhere. This one is trying to steal our lunch at Neveda Falls

2009-09-17T04:03:04Z

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California White Shouldered Ground Squirrel, these guys were everywhere. This one is trying to steal our lunch at Neveda Falls

Emerald pool at the bottom of Vernal Falls in the dry season at Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T04:03:40Z

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Emerald pool at the bottom of Vernal Falls in the dry season at Yosemite National Park

Martini break at the Anawhani Lodge in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T04:01:14Z

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Martini break at the Anawhani Lodge in Yosemite National Park

Driving through a fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park

2009-09-17T04:02:18Z

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Driving through a fallen Giant Sequoia in Sequoia National Park

Cooling off after hiking up Morro Rock in Sequoia National Park

2009-09-17T04:01:45Z

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Cooling off after hiking up Morro Rock in Sequoia National Park

I good picnic lunch in Kings Canyon, I want that beer.

2009-09-17T04:00:28Z

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I good picnic lunch in Kings Canyon, I want that beer.

Flower bloom in Kings Canyon

2009-09-17T04:00:45Z

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Flower bloom in Kings Canyon

Giant Sequoias at the edge of Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park

2009-09-17T03:57:53Z

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Giant Sequoias at the edge of Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park

Random people posing in front of Sequoia sign

2009-09-17T03:57:04Z

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Random people posing in front of Sequoia sign

An old steam locomotive that you can ride, just outside of Yosemite

2009-09-17T03:59:50Z

Donnie
An old steam locomotive that you can ride, just outside of Yosemite

Half Dome and a Camera, Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:58:21Z

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Half Dome and a Camera, Yosemite National Park

Half Dome at sunset from the Sentinal Bridge in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:59:08Z

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Half Dome at sunset from the Sentinal Bridge in Yosemite National Park

Yosemite rocks in the evening

2009-09-17T03:46:17Z

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Yosemite rocks in the evening

The Miwok indians of Yosemite ate Black Oak acorns. They would grind them into a flour and use it to make breads and porridges. These cones are on top of a large rock where they would do t ...

2009-09-17T03:48:34Z

Donnie
The Miwok indians of Yosemite ate Black Oak acorns. They would grind them into a flour and use it to make breads and porridges. These cones are on top of a large rock where they would do t ...

Liberty Cap and Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:56:42Z

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Liberty Cap and Nevada Falls in Yosemite National Park

Pack mules bringing down gear from Half Dome

2009-09-17T03:55:22Z

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Pack mules bringing down gear from Half Dome

View of Liberty Cap on the way to Nevada Falls on the Mist trail in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:45:08Z

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View of Liberty Cap on the way to Nevada Falls on the Mist trail in Yosemite National Park

Vernal falls in September in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:45:58Z

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Vernal falls in September in Yosemite National Park

Half Dome at sunset over Half Dome Meadow in Yosemite

2009-09-17T03:45:31Z

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Half Dome at sunset over Half Dome Meadow in Yosemite

Reflection shot of Bride Veil Falls from Merced river in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:40:37Z

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Reflection shot of Bride Veil Falls from Merced river in Yosemite National Park

It always cracks me up when I see a tourist pulling around a suitcase on vacation, when they could just leave it with the bell clerk. This guy was actually pulling his luggage on the Happy ...

2009-09-17T03:42:38Z

Donnie
It always cracks me up when I see a tourist pulling around a suitcase on vacation, when they could just leave it with the bell clerk. This guy was actually pulling his luggage on the Happy ...

Bear warning sign in Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T03:41:00Z

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Bear warning sign in Curry Village in Yosemite National Park

Curry Village in Yosemite, you can rent these tents for about $85 a night.

2009-09-17T03:37:55Z

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Curry Village in Yosemite, you can rent these tents for about $85 a night.

Inside the Yosemite National Park Post Office

2009-09-17T03:38:35Z

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Inside the Yosemite National Park Post Office

Tunnel view lookout facing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

2009-09-17T02:28:56Z

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Tunnel view lookout facing Half Dome in Yosemite National Park

One of many Alpine Meadows in Sequoia National Park

2009-09-17T02:29:24Z

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One of many Alpine Meadows in Sequoia National Park

Black Bear at Hanging Rock near Morro Rock in Sequioa. I was taking a picture of Elizabeth and she suddenly turned and said "Bear!". It was only about 20 feet behind her tearing about this ...

2009-09-17T02:35:02Z

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Black Bear at Hanging Rock near Morro Rock in Sequioa. I was taking a picture of Elizabeth and she suddenly turned and said "Bear!". It was only about 20 feet behind her tearing about this ...

A quick picture of a Black Bear in Sequoia National Park on the road to the Giant Forest from the Lodgepole Campground

2009-09-17T02:27:53Z

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A quick picture of a Black Bear in Sequoia National Park on the road to the Giant Forest from the Lodgepole Campground

River rocks in Kings Canyon

2009-09-17T02:28:34Z

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River rocks in Kings Canyon

Blooming tree in Kings Canyon

2009-09-17T02:28:20Z

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Blooming tree in Kings Canyon

Elizabeth sitting in a link between two Giant Sequoia trees

2009-09-17T02:26:05Z

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Elizabeth sitting in a link between two Giant Sequoia trees

Donnie standing in the middle of an old burn scar in a Giant Sequoia

2009-09-17T02:25:54Z

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Donnie standing in the middle of an old burn scar in a Giant Sequoia

Two Mule Deers just behind the lodge in the morning sun

2009-09-17T02:26:37Z

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Two Mule Deers just behind the lodge in the morning sun

Waksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park

2009-09-17T02:23:39Z

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Waksachi Lodge in Sequoia National Park

Sugar Pine pine cone

2009-09-17T02:24:00Z

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Sugar Pine pine cone

Giant Sequoia trees, the picture doesn't do them justice

2009-09-17T02:24:43Z

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Giant Sequoia trees, the picture doesn't do them justice

Donnie's photo

2009-09-01T00:48:19Z

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Finished conference room

2009-05-06T00:38:24Z

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Finished conference room

Finished Kitchen

2009-05-06T00:25:51Z

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Finished Kitchen

Final view from front door.

2009-05-06T00:39:01Z

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Final view from front door.

Bobby in the mostly finished office having a face palm moment.

2009-05-06T00:38:06Z

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Bobby in the mostly finished office having a face palm moment.

Donnie and Malek's desks from front door

2009-05-06T00:38:45Z

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Donnie and Malek's desks from front door

Scott has a desk ... and working on a chair.

2009-05-06T00:25:06Z

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Scott has a desk ... and working on a chair.

Beginning of the move in and wiring setup

2009-05-06T00:23:18Z

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Beginning of the move in and wiring setup

Malek testing wiring and writing labels

2009-05-06T00:24:00Z

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Malek testing wiring and writing labels

I forgot to have the jacks put on the wires, so we had to do it.

2009-05-06T00:24:37Z

Donnie
I forgot to have the jacks put on the wires, so we had to do it.

Kitchen under construction

2009-05-06T00:22:21Z

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Kitchen under construction

Kitchen with cabinet - Refrigerator coming soon

2009-05-06T00:22:54Z

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Kitchen with cabinet - Refrigerator coming soon

New Furniture - Meeting room facing in

2009-05-06T00:19:39Z

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New Furniture - Meeting room facing in

New Furniture - view from front door

2009-05-06T00:21:12Z

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New Furniture - view from front door

New Furniture - Meeting room view

2009-05-06T00:21:55Z

Donnie
New Furniture - Meeting room view

We made it onto the directory :-)

2009-05-06T00:12:53Z

Donnie
We made it onto the directory :-)

Furniture Delivered - Bobby and Scott's desks

2009-05-06T00:17:20Z

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Furniture Delivered - Bobby and Scott's desks

New Furniture - Donnie and Malek's desks facing front door

2009-05-06T00:18:54Z

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New Furniture - Donnie and Malek's desks facing front door

Good view of front bumper and skid plates.

2009-03-23T02:11:37Z

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Good view of front bumper and skid plates.

Donnie's photo

2009-03-23T01:23:50Z

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Donnie's photo

2009-03-23T01:23:50Z

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Donnie's photo

2009-03-23T01:23:50Z

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Going downhill with a slight turn, it's cool how the wheels articulate.

2009-03-23T02:06:46Z

Donnie
Going downhill with a slight turn, it's cool how the wheels articulate.

More hanging out with 3 wheels on the ground. The rear wheel has 13 inches of travel, so it takes a bit to get it off the ground.

2009-03-23T02:11:01Z

Donnie
More hanging out with 3 wheels on the ground. The rear wheel has 13 inches of travel, so it takes a bit to get it off the ground.

Stopping for some hints on taking the next hill

2009-03-23T02:06:08Z

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Stopping for some hints on taking the next hill

Getting a wheel off the ground for a few seconds.

2009-03-23T02:05:29Z

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Getting a wheel off the ground for a few seconds.

Friend of mine doing winch recovery in his Land Rover Defender

2009-03-23T01:42:04Z

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Friend of mine doing winch recovery in his Land Rover Defender

Winch Demonstration, Land Rover Defender

2009-03-23T01:48:04Z

Donnie
Winch Demonstration, Land Rover Defender

Pulling up the Defender by hand :-) Actually, pulling winch line to connect to tree.

2009-03-23T01:42:41Z

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Pulling up the Defender by hand :-) Actually, pulling winch line to connect to tree.

After the first loop, I think Polly is happy to be on solid ground again.

2009-03-23T01:33:03Z

Donnie
After the first loop, I think Polly is happy to be on solid ground again.

Just another front view

2009-03-23T01:41:20Z

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Just another front view

Quick drop from a tight turn

2009-03-23T01:40:54Z

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Quick drop from a tight turn

Land Rovers in line for the course and people milling about

2009-03-23T01:32:15Z

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Land Rovers in line for the course and people milling about

Waiting in line for the first loop for the off road course, Polly is ready!

2009-03-23T01:31:33Z

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Waiting in line for the first loop for the off road course, Polly is ready!

Front view of my new 2008 Land Rover

2009-03-23T01:24:34Z

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Front view of my new 2008 Land Rover

New Land Rover LR3 - with Custom Equipment - New Front Bumper and Skid Plate, Winch, Fog Lights, Custom Painted Wheels, larger - off road tires, brush guards, ladder and side trim package.

2009-03-23T01:29:07Z

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New Land Rover LR3 - with Custom Equipment - New Front Bumper and Skid Plate, Winch, Fog Lights, Custom Painted Wheels, larger - off road tires, brush guards, ladder and side trim package.

This is 18th and Studewood.

2008-09-25T23:33:29Z

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This is 18th and Studewood.

Near West Gray again.

2008-09-25T23:33:07Z

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Near West Gray again.

A Real Estate company on Washington.

2008-09-25T23:30:31Z

Donnie
A Real Estate company on Washington.

One of many of the small businesses on Washington that had a tin roof. Not so good.

2008-09-25T23:31:00Z

Donnie
One of many of the small businesses on Washington that had a tin roof. Not so good.

Not Buffalo Bayou, I-10 at Washington. Usually you see a bunch of cars in here when this happens. It filled up on Saturday, then we had a big rain on Sunday and it filled up again.

2008-09-25T23:30:02Z

Donnie
Not Buffalo Bayou, I-10 at Washington. Usually you see a bunch of cars in here when this happens. It filled up on Saturday, then we had a big rain on Sunday and it filled up again.