Visiting Mom in the Nursing Home 7/13/2008

Dave, Connie and Dave's Dad visited Dave's Mom in the Nursing Home and sat in on the group singing therapy.



Singing "The Old Rugged Cross"

Singing "God Bless America"

Riding the "Channel Cat"

Abrahm (Nora's finance) Nora, Connie and Hugh ride the water taxi. Click picture to see it full sized.

Visiting Mom in the Nursing Home

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Backyard Barbaque at the Barretts

Dave sings 'God Bless America' with his parents

When Dave and his dad stopped by the nursing home to visit Dave's mom she was with all the other residents of the Alzheimers Unit in the Dining Room being led in song. Dave and his Dad joined in singing 'God Bless America.'

In the parking lot after the ceremony

It was a lot cooler out in the parking lot after the graduation ceremony.

Nora shows us her diploma.

Nora's finance Abrahm tries on her cap.

Nora's friend Magali joins Nora and Ahrahm.

Nora graduates from Moline High School

These are all high resolution photographs. Click on each picture to see it full size.

First the graduates filed into the auditorium.

The choir sang and there were some speeches.

A few more speeches.

Then it was Nora's row's turn to file up to receive their diplomas. Tassels on the right.

Nora (from the back) receiving her diploma. We should receive a photo of this taken by a professional photographer with a much better angle.

Filing back to their seats after receiving their diploma - tassels now on the left.

Nora with her diploma in hand.

See a newspaper story (with photographs by a professional) about Nora's graduation here. It includes a photo of them all throwing their hats in the air. (I missed that moment while fiddling with my camera.)

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Nora models her graduation gown at home the day before her high school graduation.

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown

Nora Barrett in Graduation Gown, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Nora models hergrauation gown at home, the day before her high school graduation.

More Union Station

UnionStation3, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Here is another picture Connie took at Union Station in St. Louis (near where Dave thinks he left his camera.)

Union Station, St. Louis

UnionStation2, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

The old St. Louis railroad station - Union Station - has been converted into a shopping, dining and entertainment mall including a large Hyatt hotel. Connie took a pictures of Dave with interesting things in the background. (Dave also took picturesof Connie but later lost his camera, including those pictures.)

Gateway Arch, St. Louis

HotelRoomView, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Connie and Dave just visited St. Louis. This picture was taken from our hotel room window. Obviously we downtown, just a couple of blocks from the arch.

Field Trip to the National Maritime Historic Park in San Francisco

Field Trip to the National Maritime Historic Park in San Francisco, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

I took this photo on our recent trip to San Francisco but had not posted it to this blog yet, not thinking it was one of the best I had taken.

I just received an email from Emma Williams, Managing Editor, Schmap Guides that this photo has been short-listed for inclusion in the second edition of the Schmap California Guide, to be published at the end of May 2008.
She said:
"While we offer no payment for publication, many photographers are pleased to submit their photos, as Schmap Guides give their work recognition and wide exposure, and are free of charge to readers. Photos are published at a maximum width of 150 pixels, are clearly attributed, and link to high-resolution originals at Flickr."

Tim, Sue, Dave and Connie in Chinatown

Tim, Sue, Dave and Connie in Chinatown, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Tim, Sue, Dave and Connie visit Chinatown in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008

Balanced rocks in Sausalito

Balanced rocks in Sausalito, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Saturday was a beautiful day in Sausalito. As Tim, Sue, Connie and Dave saw the sights they came across this fellow who was balancing rocks on the beach in Sausalito. People in the crowd who saw him do it assured us that they were just balanced and no epoxy or tricks were used.

Tim, Sue and Connie in Sausalito

Tim, Sue and Connie in Sausalito, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Tim, Sue and Connie in Sausalito with the Bay Bridge and San Francisco in the background.

Bridgeway Street in Sausalito

Bridgeway Street in Sausalito, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Looking down Bridgeway Street in Sausalito with San Francisco in the distance.

Irish Yoga

Irish Yoga, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Tim, Sue, Connie and Dave all thought this T-Shirt was funny when they discovered it in a store in Sausalito

Tim and Sue Visit Connie and Dave's Hotel Room

Tim and Sue Visit Connie and Dave's Hotel Room, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

During Connie and Dave's trip to San Francisco Tim and Sue visit them in their hotel room

Chinatown, San Francisco, California

Chinatown, San Francisco, California, originally uploaded by dvdbarrett.

Dave and Connie visited Chinatown.