A FEW OLD FREINDS

For a lot of years of my life, my idea of a great night was to spend a few hours at a dance club..we called them disco's back then. Sparks in Seattle, Broadway in Denver, Ice palace and the Monster on Fire Island, Mad Jacks in Key West, 12 West..Crisco Disco..the Anvil..The CockRing in Manhattan and many more. These songs from YouTube never fail to make me smile. It's like looking up and seeing an old friend walk in the door. Most of my friends back then went to sex bars and called me crazy...I am still dancing, their not. You would find me in old faded 501's, a black tee shirt engineer boots, leather jacket and a ball cap, with a tambourine hung over my shoulder.

We Lost Herbie

In Yammouth Maine there lived a tree named Herbie. Estimated to be from 212 to 240 years old, he lives no more. There were hundreds of Dutch Elm trees in the area till the 50's when Elm disease started ravaging them. The town decided to concentrate on saving one of the biggest..he became Herbie. On my trek to the Desert Of Maine last year I actually stopped and took a couple pics of the old fella..not sure where they are filed so it may be a while till I find them. I found one online and there are some YouTube vids but for some reason they will not upload here. He stood a little over 110 feet tall, weighted in at about 8 tons. 20 feet around..my kinda tree. When you stop and think of the things he has "seen" in that time is amazing. The Revolutionary War, from horse and buggy to 300 horsepower cars. From dark and to bed at sunset, to gas lamps, to a town that is never truly dark due to streetlights and night owls.
Makes you feel kinda young, does it not?
Take Care Of Yourself And Those You Love
Jan 20th, 2010
Dale

I just Googled the average height of a "story" of a house..the average is 11 feet.
1 story 11 feet, 2 story 22 feet, 10 story..110 feet. Next time you drive past a 10 story building think of Herbie.

Snow Snow And More Snow

Evening Folks
It's been snowing since last Thursday morning. It started then at about 8 AM with freezing rain and switched over around noon. I haven't heard a car go past my house in about 6 hours now. My roommate is stuck out in the boonies where he went for a New Years Eve party. The guy that takes care of my driveway says as soon as it stops I am the first person he will clear out..he lives next door so that helps. I have not left the house since wed after work, am out of soda and munchies. It's either bake cookies or go without. I must say I picked a hell of a weekend to take off from work. Well, on a positive note the house is REALLY clean. If I could get to the garage to get to my car I would take some pics of this, but, since it's drifted about 4 feet high...the house and garage are an ell shape so the wind just packs it in..that ain't happening. I keep my camera in the car so I can take pics when I see them..handy up till now. Well I see a pumpkin/butterscotch cake in my future. As soon as I can get out there I will take some pics to post here. Y'all stay warm.
Dale

Welcome2010

Evening Folks
This will be the last post of 2009. There is much I could say but have decided against it. What I will say is I am thankful to be alive and fairly healthy. I am much stronger than I thought and at the same time more vulnerable. I intend to live every day to it's fullest..whether it's working a 12 hour shift or reading a book. I will laugh, smile as much as as I can. Be as helpful to myself and others as I can. Look at my strengths and weaknesses as just that...mine.
I hope all of you reading this, whether it's for the first time or as a follower that you take time to enjoy your life...I fully intend to.


Dale
10:15 pm
December 31
2009

I took this picture last summer of the sun just breaking over Rockland Harbor here in Maine. Sun breaking on a new day to represent a new year.

Merry Christmas

I wish you all a Merry Christmas, a Great New Year and all the happiness and joy your hearts and minds can hold. Special thoughts go out for Mick, Lynn, Toto, Nate, Debbie, Jennifer, Joe, Alex, Sam and Binx.






This song is dedicated to my Mother, Butch and Danny.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL, TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF AND THOSE YOU LOVE

DALE GEORGE CAREY
CHRISTMAS MORNING
2009

The "mountains" of Augusta

Mount Augusta State Airport


Mount Staples


Mount Loews Front Range



Mount Loews

Mount State Armory

And to think..this is only after 2 storms.

It's that time of year. You just gotta love this.