The Wandering Oak's 365: Milestones

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Thursday, March 31, 2011

Photo # 365!!!

I made it! Three hundred sixty five photos in three hundred sixty five days, plus a whole bunch of bonus pictures! Time to celebrate!

I took this photo a few weeks ago and I knew right away it would be perfect for my 365th. No editing was done. This is how the image came off the camera.

And with that, I am done - but not really. I will still post photos here from time to time, but now I won't have to bang my head on the desk trying to come up with ideas every day. Trust me, some days it was really hard. I'm sure those of you who have been following my page regularly could pick out the "filler" posts. Now I'll just post a photo when I actually shoot something cool that I think you folks will like.

Before I sign off, I'd like to give a shout out to my good friend Chelle, who inspired me to take on this challenge. She takes way better photos than I do, so she made it look easy.
Thanks to all of you for watching.

W.O 365

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Photo #314

So today I celebrate my 34th birthday. I'd say I've come a long way from being that little man in diapers. Where has the time gone? Thanks to my mom for my baby photo...

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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Photo # 300!

For my 300th photo, here's my bike...

I used to ride all the time but I haven't ridden my bike in over a year, if you can believe that. Now I'm going to need to since I'm working later than the buses run. So after oiling the chain, inflating the tires, and taking her for a test ride around the parkade I took this picture and thought: "This might as well be my 300th photo."

And you know something? I forgot just how much fun it is to ride my bike! It's a 2001 KHS Crest that I bought new in 2002 for a really good price. She's got an ultra light steel frame and 27 gears (3 in the front x 9 in the rear), so she's a little rocket too! Most of the parts are original except the handle bar, bar ends, seat, and of course the tires and brake pads - the original ones wore out years ago.

Now don't worry, I'll be safe out there. I have a helmet and lights and always obey the rules of the road. It's the drivers out there I worry about.

W.O 365

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Photo #238

Two years ago today I married my best friend and high school sweetheart on this beach near the Northwestern tip of Oahu. It was the happiest day of my life so far...

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

Photo # 200!

My 200th post - on a post-it! Nothing but the finest big budget fanfare for my loyal viewers...

I want to thank everyone for your support. I still have a way to go, and I'll admit it's hard to post a new photo every day, but I'm determined to make it to 365, and perhaps beyond...

W.O 365

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Photo #183

Another Fall photo. This tree looms over the site office where I was working today...

Side note: This post marks the halfway point in my 365 Project! Okay, technically half of 365 would be 182.5, but let's not split hairs here. I have 6 more months to go!

W.O 365

Friday, August 27, 2010

Photo #149

A photo with a story...

Somewhere in Rebecca Spit Park, Quadra Island, BC. This is not a new photo, I took it about 5 summers ago and haven't posted it anywhere before. The reason I'm posting it today is mostly personal nostalgia. Sixteen years ago I met a girl on Quadra Island and we began hanging out together quite frequently. I would take the ferry from Campbell River as often as I could just to go and see her. One day, a mutual friend and her family invited us to spend the day with them here at Rebecca Spit, but the girl and I would often wander off by ourselves. We were still getting to know each other, so we had a lot to talk about.

After that wonderful day, I took the ferry back home promising I would call her later that night. I kept my word and we carried on our conversations well into the early hours of the next morning. It was around that time that the girl said to me: "I want to be your girlfriend."

That morning was Aug. 27th, 1994. We've been together ever since. Although our wedding anniversary isn't until November, I still like to celebrate the day we officially became a couple. And we still have a lot to talk about, too!

Happy 16 Years, Megan!

Friday, July 9, 2010

Photo # 100!!

My 100th post. It's Friday. It's Payday. The weather's great, and I'm settling into my new home. All great reasons to celebrate with beer and pizza...