Pictures are on http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i218/deerfearjo/2008%20LV%20UTAH%201/
There are a total of 5 entries of these pictures of vacation. Just keep returning to deerfearjo tab and then scroll down the titles for the ones of vacation. They are: 2008 LV and Utah. Enjoy.
About Me
- Jim Oehm
- Kansas City, MO
- I am an old, has been football player that is in constant pain from the glory days. Yeah some glory, 6-48-1. One disc partially removed and many more needing removed. I love Jesus and try to serve Him daily. I would say my life is centered around Him and I try to always be a servant of His. He has influenced my life in the past and present. I am married and have two children. I don't sleep much and therefore I have a reason to be grumpy, on occasion. I love the outdoors and watching nature. If you don't know me very well, then you will soon find out by my pictures that I love to hunt, fish and take pictures. I especially enjoy taking my friends and family hunting.
Monday, June 23, 2008
Watching your son leave.
I know it is not even close, but when Brandon left on the plane Sunday for New Orleans, it made me think about a parent saying good bye to their son/daughter as they leave to go into the military. As many of you know, Brandon went to N. O. to help rebuild from the Katrina disaster. I am proud of him going and giving up a week of his summer break to help out. I have wanted to do this myself, but just never have.
I was doing fine until he looked over his shoulder for the last time as he entered to walkway to the plane. He disappeared looking over his shoulder and smiling. We made eye contact and then he was gone. (Those blue eyes. ) That was the time it hit me hard. Unlike a soldier leaving to protect us and putting himself in harms way, Brandon was going to help others and not be in a dangerous environment. To be a parent is wonderful but to see your son off to possible war has to be just totally emotionally tough. I want to thank all who read this that have served or has a son/daughter that has served. Without people like you, we wouldn't have the freedom we have now.
This event reminded me of when Brandon flew to Florida with his grandma Ross when he was only 4 or 5. Arlene and I watched the plane as it took off and we both cried. Well guess what..... I cried again Sunday. (No surprise to those who know me.) I waited about 10 minutes after his plane left the loading spot and finally saw his plane take off. I watched the plane until it disappeared from my eyes. It was then I remembered he was in GOD"S hands.
He has checked in with us several times and has been working on a roof. He said it was sad to see the condition of N. O. Please continue to pray for him and the group for safety.
Thanks Jim
I was doing fine until he looked over his shoulder for the last time as he entered to walkway to the plane. He disappeared looking over his shoulder and smiling. We made eye contact and then he was gone. (Those blue eyes. ) That was the time it hit me hard. Unlike a soldier leaving to protect us and putting himself in harms way, Brandon was going to help others and not be in a dangerous environment. To be a parent is wonderful but to see your son off to possible war has to be just totally emotionally tough. I want to thank all who read this that have served or has a son/daughter that has served. Without people like you, we wouldn't have the freedom we have now.
This event reminded me of when Brandon flew to Florida with his grandma Ross when he was only 4 or 5. Arlene and I watched the plane as it took off and we both cried. Well guess what..... I cried again Sunday. (No surprise to those who know me.) I waited about 10 minutes after his plane left the loading spot and finally saw his plane take off. I watched the plane until it disappeared from my eyes. It was then I remembered he was in GOD"S hands.
He has checked in with us several times and has been working on a roof. He said it was sad to see the condition of N. O. Please continue to pray for him and the group for safety.
Thanks Jim
Friday, June 20, 2008
INSANITY the ride 900 plus feet above the ground.
Well, my kids are insane! They rode the Insanity, Big Shot and Extreme. All three of these rides are on top of the Stratosphere building. These rides are way up in the air. I could hardly stand near the edge even with a fence around it. They were very nervous but they were able to do it. They rode in the front seat of the Extreme. When it dropped about 20 plus feet and they were looking down towards the ground, they were loving it. They were a little weak in the stomach if you know what I mean. Nothing a little Sprite didn't cure. If you are brave or think you are brave, then you must try these rides when the opportunity arises. They are intense. Pictures will be coming. Click on the previous post for a link to see it.
I won't rub it in, but tonight we are going to a sea food buffet. Crab legs, shrimp etc.....
Oh, don't tell the police, but I took up a new hobby on this vacation. No it's not gambling. I haven't even put 1 cent into a machine. Just $100.00. Kidding..... I don't gamble. Actually, my new hobby is "DRIVE BY SHOOTING." You should try it sometime, it's fun. What I mean is drive by PHOTO shooting. As most of you know, I take a lot of pictures. The family gets tired of taking them for me so I have mastered driving and shooting at the same time. I will admit, some of them miss their target and all I get is the dash or the sky. However, some of them actually turn out very good. I can't wait to show some of the pictures from this trip. (I don't take pictures and drive when traffic is around. I also don't look through the lense. I just point and click. I am safe when doing this mom.)
That is enough from me today. Please feel free to add a comment so I know I'm not just writing this to Mr. Blog. I'm sure the FBI will get a pop up from Mr. Blog since I mentioned "DRIVE BY SHOOTING." Anyway, hope all are doing great and talk with everyone soon.
Jimmers
I won't rub it in, but tonight we are going to a sea food buffet. Crab legs, shrimp etc.....
Oh, don't tell the police, but I took up a new hobby on this vacation. No it's not gambling. I haven't even put 1 cent into a machine. Just $100.00. Kidding..... I don't gamble. Actually, my new hobby is "DRIVE BY SHOOTING." You should try it sometime, it's fun. What I mean is drive by PHOTO shooting. As most of you know, I take a lot of pictures. The family gets tired of taking them for me so I have mastered driving and shooting at the same time. I will admit, some of them miss their target and all I get is the dash or the sky. However, some of them actually turn out very good. I can't wait to show some of the pictures from this trip. (I don't take pictures and drive when traffic is around. I also don't look through the lense. I just point and click. I am safe when doing this mom.)
That is enough from me today. Please feel free to add a comment so I know I'm not just writing this to Mr. Blog. I'm sure the FBI will get a pop up from Mr. Blog since I mentioned "DRIVE BY SHOOTING." Anyway, hope all are doing great and talk with everyone soon.
Jimmers
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