Rob is the first person that I know to participate in Operation Enduring Freedom. This morning the Haughty Haulers of the National Guard's 1450th Transportation Company gathered in the Ashe County High School gymnasium for their activation ceremony. They will be in Iraq for a year or more. I have known Rob for years. He is my cubbie neighbor at the day job. He is a graphic artist. He leaves a wife and 2 sons stateside. The ceremony was highly charged and emotionally it was a tough one for me to cover. On Sept. 11, Rob and I stood side by side watching the Trade Towers collapse. I can only hope and pray that he ( and everyone else involved ) comes back home safe and sound.
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High Country Beer Fest 2010
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ASU vs NCSU
- Photos of just some of the fine folk who attended the Appalachian State vs North Carolina State football game on Saturday September 2, 2006. Can't wait to see you soon at The Rock!
Appalachian Artifacts
- I took a winter walk through the woods near my home this week. Harley was my steadfast companion. We found numerous human artifacts and we would like to share a few with you.
Tater Hill Paragliding Competition May 2006
- An album of photos taken on May 10, 2006 of a hang gliding and paragliding competition held on top of Tater Hill in Zionville, North Carolina.
Watauga River Run 2007
- This is an album of photos I took at Saturday's 6th annual Watauga River Run in Valle Crucis, N.C. The 5K event raises money for the Watauga County Schools and Zapfitness in honor of a pair of runners, Gwen Tyrie and Andy Palmer, who died a week apart in 2002. (Click on thumbnails for a larger image)
Watauga River Run 2006
- 135 runners took part in the 5th annual Watauga River Run on May 27th 2006. The 5k race started and ended at Valle Crucis Elementary school. Proceeds from the race benefit the Gwen Tyrie and Andy Palmer Memorial Funds.
