Warning Sign
Originally uploaded by kharms5253
Monday, January 4, 2010
Pictures are Up!
Barbed Wire
Originally uploaded by kharms5253
New pictures are up...in fact all of my pictures are posted now. Pictures from San Francisco, Christmas and a little birthday celebration.
- Cheers!
Sunday, January 3, 2010
80th Birthday
Carrot Cake
Originally uploaded by kharms5253
Today is the day of my Grandpa's 80th birthday. Actually, both of my grandpas are now 80 and fought in the Korean War. One was in the Army while the other was in the Navy. (The Navy gets the gravy and the Army gets the beans...)
It's strange to think that my Grandpas are getting old...I guess I see the changes, but at the same time I don't want to think of them as old. They're both very active and involved. One has an incredible garden that he takes care of and the other is very much involved in some of the bowling leagues in the area.
Last night I got to hear all about the aircraft carriers my grandpa spent time on as well as many other stories and adventures. He's been through the Panama Canal twice! I think he's done more traveling than me thanks to the Navy. He was originally stationed at a now defunct Naval Airbase out of Oakland (or near) and then was put on the U.S.S. Antietam during the Korean War. After their time over in the Pacific, the ship returned to San Diego and then went south through the Panama Canal and over to the East Coast for repairs. He then returned on the U.S.S. Shangri-La through the Panama Canal to Bremerton where it was to undergo repairs.
I learned so much about planes and aircraft carries. I guess he was one of the persons on deck who would help slingshot the plane as it was taking off.
What a different time that was....almost like a different world. I'm lucky to have these firsthand accounts. I don't think I'll ever forget this weekend.
Lighthouse on Alcatraz
Lighthouse on Alcatraz
Originally uploaded by kharms5253
I just returned from San Francisco on Saturday. This was my first trip to the bay area. I had a blast! I love the buildings/architecture and the sights.
My friend and I went to the Piers (of course), Alcatraz Island, Coit Tower, Downtown, walked through Chinatown and the Mission District, toured Mission Dolores, walked a million miles through Golden Gate Park and of course made a pit stop at the lookout for the Golden Gate Bridge.
Overall, I'd have to say my Winter Break was fairly well spent. :)
-Cheers
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