Sunday, August 29, 2021

Trip to the Keys Day 1 & 2 (Video)



 When I set out for our trip this summer, I had in mind to photo-document the trip.  It is a goal to improve my skills and overtime increase the quality of my equipment.  


It is a developing skill, and this first one might be a bit rough.  But ultimately, the purpose was to capture the memories of a truly fantastic trip.  So with that said, enjoy!!!




Monday, August 16, 2021

Union Pacific's "Big Boy 4014" comes to Texas

There has been much talk, excitement and anticipation for the passing-through of the largest steam engine in the world.  Built in November, 1941, the bohemoth weighs in at 1.2 million pounds and with oil and fluids, much more.  

So cool!

We had some options.  The locomotive was to stop at various towns along the way on its route south, but with the train cam crowds.  So we decided to check Google maps to find a place to back up the truck and wait for Big Boy to come rumbling through.  We were the first to set up shop, but soon after we had company.  

 
 
She went by fast!  Rolling on down the line!  It does make me long for a simpler time when the engineer still waived from the train as the little boys who stood dreaming of steel rails.

Jamaica Beach, Day 4

Today started slow, as vacation days should.  No real plans other than a bit of shopping and a nap. Quick breakfast and then helped Brandon....