Incredible Clouds over Mt. Rainier

I had these pictures sent to me by a cousin in Louisiana and she said that these clouds are called, "lenticular clouds", which are stationary lens-shaped clouds that form at high altitudes. They're caused when the air flow is just right so when it flows over Mt. Rainier, the air gets pushed upward where it cools and condenses into clouds. Depending on how smooth the flow is, you can get some amazing clouds formations as shown here. It's usually a sign of rain within 24 hours because typically the moist flow that precedes a storm around Tacoma/Seattle area are the perfect set up for these clouds. I have been to Seattle and flown over Mt. Rainier and it was an awesome site to behold! I had attended an international convention there in July 1995 and you could not see the mountain for several days. I was told that when you finally did see it, the natives would always say, "The Mountain's Out"!

Gig Harbor, Washington

Pretty amazing...don't you think?

My Buck Story dot Com

Recently, I came across a hunting site not long ago that caught my interest and decided to become a member of MyBuckStory.com. This site is designed to share your passion for hunting and fishing with thousands of outdoor enthusiasts alike. You can post your stories, network with other members, stay up-to-date with the latest hunting news, or just browse through all the hunting and fishing content uploaded daily! They have also expressed an interest in our Outdoor Bloggers Summit and hopefully soon will be joining. Go over and check out their site and register to begin sharing your adventures in the

great wild outdoors, tell your own story and enjoy the camaraderie with them. Charming, Just Charming!

3 Guitars and a...What???

My friend, Dennis, from Port Gibson, sent this to me. "Sweet Georgia Brown" like you have never heard it before. Rex, over at Deer Camp Blog, may get a kick out of this one! ;)

A Rainbow & A Sunset

A rainbow over McDonald's

City of Cleveland tugboat pushing a load of empty barges down the MS River.

A man standing on a staircase in front of the City of Cleveland tugboat as they head down the MS River.

The setting sun.

Ominous rain cloud forms as the sun sets.

Yesterday, I went by McDonald's after visiting Bob and saw this beautiful rainbow in the sky south of town. I had taken my camera with me and was going to the MS River overlook anyway to take a few pictures. When I got to the overlook I saw a barge go by and just did have time to take a few pictures. You could see in the distance this ominous cloud with rain. Of course, we did not get any of it! We do have tropical storm Claudette coming inland in our direction and should get some much needed rain for the next few days.

Emma's Vacation & 2nd Birthday

Emma riding on her new tricycle she got for her birthday!

Emma's Birthday cake!

Waiting for her playmates to arrive.

Emma with her Mom, Suzi, on an island off of NC.

Relaxing on her vacation.

Emma having a blast on her first visit to a beach!

Here are some pictures that my daughter and son-in-law took of Emma while on vacation on a beach off of North Carolina in July after they had left Vicksburg for a visit. When she got home it was her 2nd birthday and she received so many nice gifts. Hopefully, next year I can go to her 3rd birthday in Virginia. I love you Emma...Gran Gran

More of Dave's Cam Pics

I received these pictures from Dave this morning and I believe his cam is off a month by looking at his pictures.

Hi all...just wanted to share a precious few pictures...Only got five shots on a two-week soak, but I notice now that the deer are in the corn... Ran into three heavy feeder trails just getting back to the camera, so they are in there eating corn and not visiting my salt licks quite so much right now...HOPE YOU ENJOY Dave

A curious little fawn is investigating the camera...

One subject that has always fascinated me is orbs caught on camera and what they may be... One interesting thing that has been noticed by researchers is that animals do seem to see them even though we do not...Here, the deer certainly seems to be looking at it...

This is our old friend Raspberry...or at least I think it is...Raspberry has two fawns born in late May or early July, but if I didn't know better, I would say this doe is pregnant...Perhaps it's another doe with the double white throat patch...However, Raspberry is getting long in the tooth so to speak, and if you look at the nose on this doe, you will see that it is long, dark, and beginning to show that so-called Roman shape which distinguishes older deer from younger ones...Also the "square" or slab-sided body shape is an age give-away...

D. Robert (Dave) Quick

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Don't tell GOD how big your storm is.

Tell the storm how Big your GOD is!

Britian's Got Talent (NEW ONE)

You would never believe what you are going to hear...you have got to see and listen to this! May 9, 2009

Overcoming Obstacles

Look at this when you are feeling down and out...your life will immediately come into focus.

A Florida Road Sign

Peculiar Creatures

Here are some of the most peculiar creatures known to mankind.

Angora Rabbit

Aye-aye

Dumbo Octopus

Pink Fairy Armadillo

Star-nosed Mole

Sucker-footed Bat

Tarsier

White-faced Saki Monkey

Yeti Crab

A Need To Know

THE BUZZARD:

If you put a buzzard in a pen that is 6 feet by 8 feet and is entirely open at the top, the bird, in spite of its ability to fly, will be an absolute prisoner. The reason is that a buzzard always begins a flight from the ground with a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without space to run, as is its habit, it will not even attempt to fly, but will remain a prisoner for life in a small jail with no top.

THE BAT:

The ordinary bat that flies around at night, a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle about helplessly and, no doubt, painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then, at once, it takes off like a flash.

THE BUMBLEBEE:

A bumblebee, if dropped into an open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persists in trying to find some way out through the sides near the bottom. It will seek a way where none exists, until it completely destroys itself.

PEOPLE:

In many ways, we are like the buzzard, the bat, and the bumblebee. We struggle about with all our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look up! That's the answer, the escape route and the solution to any problem! Just look up.

Sorrow looks back....worry looks around...but faith looks up!

Welcome to Vicksburg

A few weeks ago the Vicksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau added "A Welcome to Vicksburg" video on their website. I wanted to share with you this video of my hometown where I was born and raised. If you are ever in this area, please stop and stay awhile and enjoy our beautiful city with it's southern charm and hospitable people. We have so much to offer and it's a great retirement destination as well. Enjoy!

Part 2 ~ Through A Child's Eyes

Kids can write the darnest things!

Part 1 ~ Through A Child's Eyes

This is too good not to share!

Have a nice weekend everyone!

Kristine's New Blog

Kristine of our Outdoor Bloggers Summit (OBS), recently started a new blog called Tenderfoot Diaries. She said she has always been an indoor girl and a book worn of sorts. Her biological Dad made her take walks and ride her bike while he ran, but she never found that much fun, in fact she saw it more as a punishment. She wanted to be inside where she could read and write and dream. Outside there was bugs and sun and it was either too hot or too cold. Inside just seemed easier. Her mom soon remarried and her new Dad loves all things outdoors. He taught her how to fish and he influenced her in many ways in being outdoors and having fun, without all the pressure. Go over and wish Kristine good luck with her new blog and be sure to check out her story, "Indoor Girl's Outdoor Dad." This is charming, just charming!

A Good Woman!

A good woman can bring balance to your life!

Funny Fruit

READ BEFORE WATCHING THE VIDEO: This is a real video from a French documentary about Africa. You won't understand a word, but the video's a hoot. There are trees that grow in Africa which, once a year, produce very juicy fruits that contain a large percentage of alcohol. Because there is a shortage of water, as soon as the fruits are ripe, animals come there to help protect themselves from the heat. What happens next, you can watch for yourselves. Does this remind you of someone you know?

Sweet Emma Claire

Here is a recent picture of my granddaughter Emma Claire who lives in VA. She turned 2 years old in July. Maybe next year I can be with her to celebrate her 3rd birthday! Gran Gran loves you!

Off to Job Corps

Pictured here with my grandson and wishing him a great future at job corps

My daughter, Kathy with son Carl.

Carl getting ready to leave for Memphis, TN.

My grandson, Carl, who is 19 years old, left this past Tuesday for Benjamin J. Hooks Job Corps Center in Memphis, TN. It's a technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 to improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. Carl is really good with computers and is looking towards a career in that field. He's also an avid deer hunter and harvested his first deer, a 5 pt. buck, at my hunting club, Jasper Bottom, in 2003. The family wishes him well with his studies and that he will succeed in following his dreams. Good Luck Carl!

What A Texas Wabbit!