January - Blind Boys of Alabama

Back in January the family and I took in an evening at Willamette University which was sponsoring a musical show featuring "The Blind Boys of Alabama". I have been listening to them for several years after being introduced to their music via my LMT.

My Honey had gotten me a ticket for the show for Christmas and she had two freebies to get her and our daughter in. If you haven't ever listened to them, I would suggest that you give them a try! They are a mix of gospel, New Orleans blues, a little bit of jazz mixed in there and will cover some classics in their own wonderful way.

It was a great night to see them and feel particularly proud as that stop was their only one in the State of Oregon this time around. I put in a photo as we were allowed to shoot during their first three songs, but no flash. I used my little P/S Panasonic with no flash, it does have anti-shake built in but also shooting from a dark area to light presents it's own problems. Anyway, enjoy and go listen to some of their music!

Tim

Back In Frisco....CO

Well, nope we were not back in our stomping grounds anytime short in the past. We (Family and I) did make it there, back in early August 2009 and here are a couple shots. One is a shot looking W/NW down main street, some of the older buildings are gone but the feel of a small mountain town is still pretty intact. The Mountain behind it is Mt. Royal which was always a good climb and could leave out our front door and be at the trail in 10 minutes never having to use the car!

The other is a close up of my all time favorite place to get bagels in Frisco or anywhere for that matter...so far! Pika Bagels! The "everything" with plain cream cheese is a basic foundation for a good breakfast.


Spent almost 7 years in Summit County and about 5 of that in Frisco after I met my lovely wife there. She is a Colorado native and her family had owned property in Frisco for many years so she had seen many changes in that little town.

Someday, we will again set our path to cross Frisco, but until then. Thanks for reading!

Tim

Sunday Ride

Went out yesterday, Sunday 3/7/2010 to catch a few miles on my bicycle. Pretty good day for riding with temps around 50 degrees at 10:30 AM and some light winds from the South/Southwest. Partly cloudy, partly sunny depending how you want to look at it.

Did a 28 mile loop which took me out towards Rickreall, then on the parallel roads to 99W into Monmouth and out South of there to Stapleton Road then worked my way back Easterly towards Independence where my patience paid off and was rewarded with a nice tail wind home for the last seven miles or so.

Took along my Panasonic point/shoot camera for light weight and easy storage so took a few shots but nothing to exciting. Thought I would add one in of myself and one shooting from the front of the bike looking down the road.

Started going though old photos again so will be trying to post more to my regular site at www.timehlers.com. That's it, March is moving fast so better get on the bus and go for the ride.
Tim