Now I know.....

Why Professor Pamela is the teacher and I'm the student. It all came together with today's lesson.

While I haven't posted lots of blogs apparently I've done enough to stay off the "notify" list. That is a list of those not posting at some minimum level. I chat with one of those persons who tells me they get notices from Prof. Pam that more posts are needed.

How does Prof. Pam know without checking regularly etc. Walah, I'm the student and Prof Pam is the teach. RSS is what is often referred to as "working smarter not harder." While I'll never catch Prof Pam or even give her a run for her money, today was an interesting experience.

To those "notified," should you read this, I'm having fun with this (for the most part). You can too.

There, that takes care of the library part of the blog. Two weekends ago I was at my son's in southern PA. Down where the sun shines more and longer in the season than up in the north country.

It was Grandparents Birthday Party Weekend. That family killed three b'day's in one month. Sort of in the Git er done realm. Also that Friday night was my Grandson's Pinewood Derby race. He placed 1st in one heat. Then a mixture of placements. He was glad it was over and had a good time. Just having his car go the full length made him happy as several cars didn't. There were some little nagging problems with his car but next year he knows what to look for.

Back to the party. Three people and all the gifts. Then to the family feed. My daughter-in-law is a very good cook. She made a Taco Pie, 3 of them, which were delicious. I've had it before from her and always like it. From time to time I'm surprised by some new dish which I don't recognize. She knows I'm game for most anything so she uses me as her unofficial "taste tester." I can attest that recipes in Taste of Home are good.

Lets see, when are we going down again? Shucks, not soon enough.

OK TAFN folks from Shortchange

History coming down

Same day different lesson.

This is a barn between Hancock and Walton that suffered damage in the 2006 flood. The right corner of the barn was washed out. Yet this old structure still stood waiting for the water to recede.

This past fall someone dismantled the barn. Hopefully it will be rebuilt somewhere so people can appreciate the fine construction that withstood many years.

That's it for today.

On site lesson for the Old Dog

Amazing what a little hands on help from the "guru" can do.
Those of you having prolems it is worth your time to ask
our director Pam. She will spend the time to make it
clear to you..

Thank you Pam.

Not quitting my day job!!!!!!

This is an exercise of faith as I have no idea where my scrolling scroll is. I thought I'd see it here but all I have is extra space at the top of this. This photo part I have found frustrating. This weeks lesson has been equally so. The most disgusting thing is probably it is so simple I will be upset with myself afterwards. I am prone to putting too many trees in the forest so I can't even see the forest.

As the title says I plan on keeping my day job. But then again when this all clicks and I become a semi-success I'll reconsider.

This weeks travels afforded me a beautiful sunrise. When I take the time to download the pics you can enjoy it too. There, I set myself up. Meanwhile I'm going to cool my heels for this weeks lesson. Assuming the scroll is scrolling. If not it is back to the drawing board.

TAFN from Shortchange

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Originally uploaded by gene.lois.johnson

Day after

This morning as I reflected on my blogging experience yesterday I am reminded of a couple things. My children and procrastination.

I think I mentioned my children encouraging me when I started. I don't ask if they have looked as they all have busy lives of their own. The oldest is a part time politician along with raising his family. Laura, 16 (yikes I'm getting old) and Ryan, 12. My daughter is in college at 39 yrs. Doing Dad proud too. Then the twin boys at 35. One a IT analyst for a large important organization in Harrisburg, PA. Also raising Kyle, 8, and Rachel, 6. The other dispatching or going to fires w/Montrose United Fire Co.

I was so thrilled that the blog blogged rather than blammed that I called my IT son. I wanted him to show the picture to Kyle and Rachel as I thought they would enjoy it. During our conversation he drew me up short. "I've been checking Dad to see if you have any new blogs." Ooops, I'm letting him down. Not that I lead an exciting or interesting life. But if I truly thought about it I could find something to write about.

So to answer the question at the end of last weeks lesson. Yes I am getting something out of this experience. I think I can do something (again) that I couldn't do last week. This small success has spurred me on to check out the next lesson. Oh my goodness, that is today.

Happy blogging to all, Shortchange

Old Dog Project 092a

Old Dog Project 092a
Originally uploaded by gene.lois.johnson

I can find my way around back roads easier than I have gotten to this point. I'm not sure where I'll end up when I click on "post entry." So dont' be surprised at any surprises you see.

Anyway, traveling the back roads one can see some interesting sights. This is one of the most recent ones. Who would have thought that chickens would have their own jungle gym.

Who decides and how do they the ones that get to perch on the top bar. Maybe it is a "king of the mountain" game. Appears to me that isn't true as there are too many kings.

Sure is a novel use for an old swing set.

Now, if you get this blog it will have bloged. If not the blog blammed. I've spent over 3 hours trying to make this work. At the click it will blog or blam. Hang on for lift off because here goes.