Images

I took this first photo in August of 2006, when they announced that a Super Target was going in across the street from our office... All there is in this photo is the bowling alley, at the left, and the UCB bank on the right. This is at the intersection of US Highway 18 and Dale Evans. (Yes, THAT Dale Evans, behind whom I once stood in line at the market and I looked over her shoulder and noted that her personalized checks identified her as Mrs. Roy Rogers. Of course, that was back when women knew their places...)

Then just now I took the next photo. You have to look closely... Behind the
bowling alley is the Super Target. The cement pre-cast walls in the center are the new Lowe's. There was no publicity about it. The local hardware stores are doomed. There's a big commercial plaza going in to the left of the bowling alley. The big rumor is that we're getting an In 'N Out! All hail progress!

Apple Valley used to be a very sleepy bedroom community. Now it's a bedroom community with more to do and our sales tax money stays at home.

Next we have a Black Widow and her prey. She came sliding down a strand of her web, right in front of my window. So I stepped outside and snapped off a few pics, one of which actually was in focus!

Nature is harsh. There's a lesson in this: It's better to bite than be bitten.



Finally we come to a photograph of your humble correspondent. For my age I'm enjoying very good health and have not too bad a physique. I thought I'd share it with you.

Roby, the 21 year old, was up to do laundry on Saturday, and I had him use my camera. He stood at the shallow end of the pool and I jumped in, let all my air out and sank to the bottom (12') and stood there waving at the camera. He snapped off some pics and I chose this one, because I like the twinkle in my trunks.

If any of you would like a framed, autographed copy, email me a crisp new (0r old) $100 bill and I'll give my wife $3.99 to go to Aaron Bros. to get a cheap ass frame and then I'll spend the rest at the golf course.