Thursday, June 22, 2023

American Queen Picture By Jackie Smith


My Facebook friend, Jackie Smith, took this picture last year after a rain. She was 10 minutes above La Crosse and at Dresback, Minnesota. Jackie is a Professional book illustration artist of steamboats/people and pets at Artistic Creations By Jackie. I just love her photos and artwork. Thanks for letting me share your beautiful picture of the American Queen, Jackie!

Monday, June 12, 2023

Happy "Heavenly" Birthday, Dad

Remembering my Dad, Marion E. Love, Sr., today being his Heavenly Birthday, born June 12, 1916.  Picture of him in his younger days.  I miss and love him so much.  


June 12, 1916 ~ November 6, 1987

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Bear Crossing In Town


Why did the black bear cross the road? While we can't be sure of the answer, it is confined that a bear was spotted running across Clay Street.

In my hometown of Vicksburg, MS, a woman took to Facebook last Wednesday afternoon with proof that a black bear ran across east Clay Street near the Vicksburg District.

Janet Windham shared a picture she snapped of the bear as it left the roadway. 
 
 "My Granddaughter took the picture because I was driving. We'd just turn onto Clay Street from Highway 27," Windham said. "I put it on Facebook because I thought people needed to be aware. "I have never seen a bear like that."

June, July, and August are peak times for people to run across a bear in this state. The summertime is the breeding season for bears, and young male bears are often kicked out of their mother's home territory. They will move to final a new territory nearby.

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Turkey Hunt In Kansas With Sons & Dad

 


My best girlfriend Jeanette's husband (Charlie) and grandsons Kaleb and Oliver, with Dad, Kirk, got their first turkey in Kansas this past week. Kirk is also my Godchild. Here are some pictures to share of their hunts.  

(Kirk) ~ We made fantastic memories in Kansas this weekend to kick off Summer 2023. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to visit our friends in Wichita this time.
Kaleb and Oliver both got their first turkey. Pops (Charles Ring Sr.) was also successful. I can't thank Elizabeth Janssen Perkins, Dustin Perkins, Patrick Siemsen, and Erin Siemsen enough for the hospitality, hunting access, and excellent food. I'm sure we will be talking about this trip for many years!


Oliver with his turkey and Pops.




Pops, Oliver, and Kaleb.


Kirk and Kaleb.


Kaleb with his fine turkey.







Kirk with his boys!


Oliver and Kaleb.


Kaleb


Oliver is sound asleep.

A great hunt with sons and Dad, Pops Ring.