Thursday, December 31, 2009

My Yard 365.365


My Yard 365.365, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

I wasn't sure what picture to use for my last picture of the year. I finally decided to end it with a picture of the same place where I started it all. Today it is rainy and dreary like the earth is crying to see the end of the year. Tomorrow we will start a new year and new beginnings. 12/31/09

Asparagus Fern 365.364


Asparagus Fern 365.364, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

During the winter, these ferns come in off my front porch and have a place in my foyer. 12/30/09

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Yardwork 365.363


Yardwork 365.359, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Every year we visit my parents and cut dead limbs and seed pods out of their palm trees. 12/28/09

Dishcloths 365.362


Dishcloths 365.358, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

I knit these and gave them to my parents as part of their Christmas present. 12/27/09

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Wintermelon Soup 365.361


Wintermelon Soup 365.357, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Wintermelon, rice, and black mushrooms. 12/26/09

Friday, December 25, 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Wintermelon 365.358


Wintermelon 365.354, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

We bought this at the Asian grocery store for my father. He will tell me how to make a soup with it so he can eat it because he says it will help him heal better. 12/23/09

Drug Dog on Dock 365.357


Drug Dog on Dock 365.353, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

12/22/09

Luis and Suki 365.356


Luis and Suki 365.352, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Servers in our dining room on the Carnival Miracle 12/21/09

Monday, December 21, 2009

In the Water 365.355


In the Water 365.351, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Snorkeling trip at the Barrier Reef in Belize 12/20/09

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Bug 365.354


Bug 365.350, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Dead bug on the jogging track of the Carnival Miracle. 12/19/09

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Two Ships 365.353


Two Ships 365.349, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Costa Rica 12/18/09

Friday, December 18, 2009

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Sunday, December 13, 2009

O Christmas Tree 365.348


O Christmas Tree 365.344, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Every Christmas we visit my parents for Christmas. Since their house is so little, this is the cute table tree they put up each year. On Christmas eve, we all get together and exchange gifts. 12/13/09

My Parent's Backyard 365.347


My Parent's Backyard 365.343, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

12/12/09

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Deserted Deck 365.346


Deserted Deck 365.342, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

on the Carnival Dream when a storm was brewing. 12/11/09

Friday, December 11, 2009

Artificial Reef 365.345


Artificial Reef 365.341, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Snorkeling at Grand Turk 12/10/09

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Masks 365.344


Masks 365.340, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

in the Burgundy Lounge on the Carnival Dream. 12/9/09

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Feeding Fish 365.343


Feeding Fish 365.339, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Here is my husband feeding the fish some dog biscuits. 12/9/09

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Ships Side By Side 365.342


Ships Side By Side 365.338, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Norwegian Dawn and Carnival Dream in Tortola 12/7/09

Monday, December 7, 2009

Sunday, December 6, 2009

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Tandoor Food Station 365.339


Tandoor Food Station 365.335, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

One of the places to eat on the Carnival Dream. 12/4/09

Shawl 365.338


Shawl 365.334, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

My sister made this shawl for me on her knitting machine many years ago and I love to wear it. 12/3/09

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Ministry of Magic Decree 365.337

This is the sign around the construction area as they built the Harry Potter Attraction at Universal's Island of Adventure 12/02/09

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Grinch 365.335


Grinch 365.332, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

at Islands of Adventure at Universal in Orlando, FL. 12/01/09

Monday, November 30, 2009

Dr. Seuss Land 365.334


Dr. Seuss Land 365.331, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

in Islands of Adventure at Universal in Florida 11/30/09

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Child Swap 365.333


Child Swap 365.330, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

This was a sign at The Simpson Ride in Universal Studios. Does this mean that if you don't like your child any more, you get to swap for someone else's child?! 11/29/09

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Mahonia Holly 365.332


Mahonia Holly 365.329, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

I love the fleshy look of these holly leaves. 11/28/09

Friday, November 27, 2009

Hiking With Friends 365.331


Hiking With Friends 365.328, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Here is a scrapbook page I made showing our visit with our friends from Curacao. 11/27/09

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Tree 365.330


Tree 365.327, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

11/26/09

Pretty Place 365.329


Pretty Place 365.326, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Pretty Place (Fred Symmes Chapel) is an open air chapel on the NC/SC border and many weddings take place here in the spring and summer. 11/25/09

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Dinner 365.328


Dinner 365.325, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Our friends from Curacao came to visit. We took them to PF Changs for dinner. 11/24/09

Monday, November 23, 2009

Happiness Shawl 365.327


Happiness Shawl 365.324, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Hubby says he has to wear his sunglasses when I am working on this prayer shawl. I hope it will make an elderly person in a nursing home smile. 11/23/09

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Picture Hanging 365.326


Picture Hanging 365.323, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

We just put up that long picture that my parents gave me last Christmas. I like it there but my hubby isn't sure about this. 11/22/09

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Furman Paladin 365.325


Furman Paladin 365.322, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

A Paladin is a knight in shining armor and Furman is known as the Paladins. This was taken at the Furman vs. Wofford game. 11/21/09

Friday, November 20, 2009

Cafe And Then Some 365.324


Cafe And Then Some 365.321, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Comedians from our local comedy theater, Cafe and Then Some. They were telling our students to find a career so they didn't end up with a big rear! LOL 11/20/09

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Setting Up Tables 365.323


Setting Up Tables 365.320, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

We set up about 40 tables for tomorrow's Passport to Success. These are the vendor tables. 11/19/09

Fall blooming Azaleas 365.322


Fall blooming Azaleas 365.319, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

I guess the warm weather has tricked the azaleas into blooming as all the leaves are falling off the trees. 11/18/09

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Monday, November 16, 2009

Apple Crisp 365.320


Apple Crisp 365.317, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

Here is the beginning of wonderful homemade apple crisp. 11/16/09

Sunset 365.319


Sunset 365.316, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

11/15/09

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Walking Path 365.318


Walking Path 365.315, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

It was a beautiful day for exercise. This is where we usually go to walk 3-4 miles. 11/15/09

Friday, November 13, 2009

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Oil Painting 365.316


Oil Painting 365.313, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

My friend gave us this oil painting and we found the perfect spot for it! 11/12/09

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Trees 365.315


Trees, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

The wind is blustering and the rain is falling but the leaves are still hanging on desperately, as if they are afraid of letting go. 11/11/09

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ida Brings Rain 365.314


Ida Brings Rain 365.311, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

This is the view of the backyard from my window. Hurricane Ida in the gulf brought rains to SC all day. 11/10/09

Fig Leaves 365.313


Fig Leaves 365.310, originally uploaded by loonyhiker.

11/09/09