Sunday, December 20, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: A Nice Day For A Bike Ride

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Dunedin, Florida: Bike Bicycle Ride Transportation Pedal What's right about this picture? What's not right about this picture?

Well. among other things, I am still a chicken when it comes to taking pictures of people. Oh yeah, I'm a downright hero when it comes to taking pictures of their backs, or backsides. But I still have trouble taking a picture when they can see me taking it, and have only once had the courage to ask someone outright. Hahaha, and first I circled them three times like some kind of stalker.

Meanwhile, hurray for the man on the bicycle. Good for him. Of course, for all I know, he rides a bike because he got a DUI or something. In the meantime, hurray for him.

What's life about, after all? Any ideas? Not too sure myself. I have some ideas. Some inklings. Does it matter if we know? Are we just supposed to do our best to survive, and then die anyway? Higher purpose? I don't think we have access to any such thing as a higher purpose. I'd like to think so. But I have my doubts. Perhaps I'll go play a video game for a while to clear my head. Or go watch some more TV.
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Monday, November 30, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Heavy Equipment: Ring Power CAT 928G

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Dunedin, Florida: Heavy Equipment: Ring Power CAT 928G Loader Caterpillar I got a glimpse of this mid-sized monster while on my break walk one day, and I just had to snap a shot. Then it got even better, so I got two shots, and now I just can't resist posting them both! What a machine! I think the second shot, which may have been the first one I snapped, is even more fun because the driver seems to be giving me this look... like what the heck??

And hey, if you get a little giggly when you see one of these, and start thinking like I do... forget it. Unless you have a spare $40,000 lying around. Which, if you do, will by you a 12 year old model. If you want a new one, you will need almost 4 times that much. That's right, a new one will set you back around $150,000. But hey, if you got it, why not?

At this point, Caterpillar has been around long enough that there are books about them (hover over the link for a product preview):
The Caterpillar Century
Caterpillar Chronicle: The History of the World's Greatest Earthmovers
The Big Book of Caterpillar: The Complete History of Caterpillar Bulldozers and Tractors, Plus Collectibles, Sales Memorabilia, and Brochures (Machinery Hill)

And work wear in their brand:
Caterpillar Men's Steel Toe Boot
CAT Premium Grey/Black Leather Palm Work Gloves - Large #CAT013201L

And even TOYS in the Caterpillar brand:
CATERPILLAR Lexion Combine Harvester
Caterpillar L Series II Hydraulic Excavator 1:50 Scale
Norscot Cat 777D Off-Highway Truck 1:50

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Dunedin, Florida: Heavy Equipment: Ring Power CAT 928G Loader Caterpillar
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Beautiful Craftsman Style Bungalow Home Near Downtown

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Dunedin, Florida: Craftsman Style Bungalow Home Pictures House Pictures Downtown Real Estate I was enjoying a walking photo safari one day when I found myself in a small neighborhood of beautiful older homes, just south of downtown Dunedin. I think this might be considered a craftsman style bungalow. Although it may have outgrown the bungalow part just a little, what with being two stories and all.

There's not a lot about this house that I don't like. The architecture is beautiful. Well, perhaps I might not have chosen that color, but I can't say it really looks all that bad seeing it on the house now. But I have never been all that good at picking paint colors anyway.

If you're interested, it looks like Amazon.comhas a number of interesting books on The Craftsman Style. Some are 5-star rated. Here are just a few for example (hover over the titles to see a product preview):
Stickley Style: Arts and Crafts Homes in the Craftsman Tradition
Gustav Stickley's Craftsman Homes and Bungalows
Craftsman Style
Craftsman Bungalows: Designs from the Pacific Northwest
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: A Postcard Perfect Day At The Dunedin Marina

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Dunedin, Florida: A Postcard Perfect Day At The Dunedin Marina No, I don't seem to be able to resist taking more pictures at the Marina, especially when it is a day as beautiful as this one. Talk about blue sky and fluffy white clouds! This is what we are talking about when we brag about how beautiful this area is.

And here's some cool news: I have opened a store on Cafe Press. That's right, as I expand the product available at the store, you will have the opportunity to buy postcards, calendars, note cards and so on featuring some of the best photographs from the Dunedin Daily Photo!

The name of the store is ABOCAI, which stands for A Bunch Of Crazy-Ass Ideas. :) And the first product available in my store are postcards featuring the photograph above. If you'd like to see what the image above looks like as a postcard, click this link: POSTCARD. If you like what you see, you can purchase a pack of 8 postcards for only $7.99.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: Hardware

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: Hardware Ring Bolt Tie-Up Tie-Down Rust Ever feel like you just need someone to hang on to? Something you can really get hold of? That is what, in my opinion, HARDWARE is all about. Hardware is always there when you need it. What would the world do without hardware? The world would fall apart without it, that's what! Speaking for myself, I am a member of the Hardware Hoarders Club. That's right. I officially have more than I can probably ever use over the course of my lifetime... But I'm working on it! :)

What about you? Do you dig hardware too? Think about it, we use that word for all sorts of different meanings. Of course, there is basic hardware, like screws and nails and such. But sometimes hardware refers to weapons. Other times it's just computer equipment. I can remember using hardware to mean braces on your teeth. What else? I bet you have some more examples too. Don't you!
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Friday, November 20, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: International Optimist Logo: Regatta Club

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Dunedin, Florida: International Optimist Logo: Regatta Club Sailing Optimist Sailboat How do you feel about BLUE? Ever seen this logo before? No, it's not the Illuminati... It's the logo for the International Optimist Dinghy Association. IODA for short. And according to that website, "The optimist is, quite simply, the boat in which the young people of the world learn to sail".

So, if you have a child who is interested in sailing or sailboats, perhaps you want to check out the International Optimist concept of sailing. It seems like it might be a great way to get your child interested in something more than video games, not to mention the social skills and confidence they will develop while they're having all that fun. Needless to say, I am pretty sure they have a club in Dunedin, based at the Dunedin Marina.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: DOT Work Truck

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: DOT Work Truck Work is everywhere. It makes the world go round. Even in our most basic form, we must work or die of starvation. Work. It's good for you. Really!

A nice day at the Dunedin Marina still requires someone to be working. In this case, it looks like there are some Florida Department of Transportation employees nearby. I'm not real sure if they have anything to do with the marina. They may be there, like I was, to enjoy the serenity of the small park, and to gaze upon the beauty of all the yachts and sailboats. If you're in the area, and have a little time, you might find it enjoyable to stop by the marina and go for a walk. The weather makes it quite appealing this time of year.
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Sunday, November 15, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: Don't Come In! The Place Is A Mess!

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Gate Boat Sailboat Yacht Docks What's with all the security? Are they afraid we'll steal the boats? Run off with their rope? Loot the bilge and abscond with their rum? Naw, it's nothing like that... they just haven't got to their spring cleaning yet, and they don't want us to see the mess! And hey, I got messes of my own, so I can relate COMPLETELY!

Seriously though, all in all, considering her age, I think Sails Lady is looking pretty good. If you are wondering, she is a product of Morgan Yachts. In fact, she is a centerboard sloop, built in 1970, a Morgan 38. Cool, eh? Yeah, it's amazing what you can find on the internet!
Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Gate Boat Sailboat Yacht Docks ____
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina: Danger - There Is Work To Be Done!

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Dock Repairs I guess I should have guessed there was work afoot when I saw this trailer full of lumber. But it was really more 'afloat' than afoot... hahaha. I can tell you, when I see a stack of wood like this at my house, it can only mean one thing: lots of hard work on the coming weekend. And sure enough, as you can see in the photo below, there was definitely some hard work going on. Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Dock Repairs But I suppose I can see some appeal in a job like this. No, I don't think I would enjoy it year after year... but there are days when I am sitting in my office, wishing I was somewhere else. My friends and family are quick to remind me how lucky I've got it. And I suppose they're right, really.
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Friday, November 13, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: The Ironman Cometh to Clearwater... With Photos

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Ironman photos Clearwater Beach Florida triathlon It's that time again! And wow, are things getting busy out on Clearwater Beach! I was having a photo walkabout out there yesterday, and the place was HOPPING! If you like to get in the mix of it all, and see all the triathletes getting ready for race day, get on down there. If you don't like crowds, and chaos, and mayhem, stay home! :) I am not able to post a picture from my walkabout yet, so today's picture is from a prior event. This man is quite an inspiration! Click this link to see previous Foster Grant Ironman photos posted on this blog.

Click the link to visit the Foster Grant Ironman website. Click this link for traffic information. Click this one to go straight to the course maps.
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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Boats & Yachts For Every Taste

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Boats & Yachts For Every Taste All sorts of beautiful craft to see at the Dunedin Marina.

Sailboats, fishing boats, cruising yachts, speed boats, convertibles, they're all here at the Dunedin Marina. Lots of fun times and memories being made on all those nice boats.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Wider View

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Wider View What's not to like about more of the same as yesterday? Sorry, I can't help myself.

I'm sure it has nothing to do with that sexy allure of the water...
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Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Boats All Sitting Pretty

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Dunedin, Florida: Dunedin Marina Boats All Sitting Pretty It's pretty much always a nice time to stop by Dunedin Marina and check out the floating eye candy. Yes, lots more to come, as always.

Really, though, is it true, are boats simply holes in the water into which money is dumped? They are pretty though, most of them.
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Some Ducks Are Such Posers!

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Dunedin, Florida: Some Ducks Are Such Posers! I snapped this total poser of a duck (that's Muscovy Duck) while walking around Lake Paloma. I tell you, he was totally posing! The more I snapped, the more he posed. Hmmm, come to think of it, it might have been a FEMALE duck! lol

I gotta tell you, when you see this little lake for the first time, Lake Paloma, you might think it's just another overgrown (barely) pond. I mean, it really isn't all that big. BUT... I see some of the coolest birds in the lake, or in the vicinity. Here's a list of all the different birds I have seen in my last couple of walks around and near the lake: Muscovy Duck, Mallard Duck, Mottled Duck, Wood Duck, White Heron, Great White Heron, Great Blue Heron, White Ibis, Kingfisher, Osprey, Crested Night Heron, Bald Eagle (FOR REAL!), Gallinule, Blue Jay, Starling, Crow, Grackle, Mockingbird, Cardinal, and I am sure I am forgetting at least two more.
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Purple Heart Park, City Employees Keeping It Real

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Dunedin, Florida: Purple Heart Park, City Employees Keeping It Real A simple shot, a simple image, a simple thing. Keeping it real in Purple Heart Park. This is right in Downtown Dunedin. Not a big, sprawling, we're better than you, park. A simple small park to acknowledge the incredible sacrifice made by so many of our military personnel. After all, no park or monument is big enough, or grand enough, or heart-wrenching enough to do justice to their sacrifice. Good to see some of Dunedin's fine city employees taking care of this special place.

Hats off to all those serving or who served. Remember them with pride, respect and gratitude. For without the dedication and sacrifice of those willing to bear arms, we would not be living in such a wonderful (yes, even with its bumps and warts) country. Oh, and let's hear it for #44, P.B.O.!
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Friday, January 23, 2009

Dunedin, Florida: Every Pretty Place Has A Back Alley

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Dunedin, Florida: Every Pretty Place Has A Back Alley Well there you go, I went and posted a picture of one of the back ends of Dunedin. Yup, it's like seeing behind the curtain, eh? But hey, we gotta have a place to put the trash so the garbage man can come and get it!

What about your town? Got any cool back allies? Of course, any back alley in Dunedin will be tame compared to many in the big cities. And that's part of what we love about Dunedin, isn't it?
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