Monthly Archives: June 2014

Okay — the third and a half time!

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I was upgrading and swapping parts and watching videos and plotting and planning, and what I thought was going to be a pretty good setup for new or at least newish rigs for my son and me didn’t quite work … Continue reading →

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Everybody into the Pool!

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Joe_Williams

The city pools are open!

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General Grant on Kelly Drive

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a shot that John Capewell made just across the Delaware from his home town of Westville, New Jersey. This was shot in Philadelphia in Fairmount Park at Kelly Drive and Fountain Green Drive.

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The Third Time Around

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Joe_Williams

I’ve recently completed building my third PC which also happens to be my third Hackintosh!

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Smith Island Cake

Posted on June 23, 2014 by Tina

I made a Smith Island Cake for Lloyd’s graduation. It’s an 8 layer cake that’s sprinkled with powdered peanut butter cups. Actually, this time it’s a 7 layer cake since I dropped one of the layers on the floor and … Continue reading →

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On A Personal Note

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Tina

On Wednesday, our son graduated from 8th grade. Along with a diploma, he walked away with the Principal’s Award – we couldn’t be prouder! Congratulations to him and all of his classmates!

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Saturday in the Park

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Joe_Williams

Some time early in twentieth century America, John B. Capewell shot this plate. I have no idea where it is, and Mr. Capewell left me precious little evidence. It may be Fairmount Park in Philadelphia just across the Delaware River … Continue reading →

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Bow Tie Bonanza

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Tina

I went into assembly line mode this week and made graduation bow ties for Lloyd’s friends. I’ve been volunteering at the school for eight years, so I’ve spent a lot of time around these kids – and they’re graduating this … Continue reading →

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Up on the 7th Floor on an Evening in ’85

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Joe_Williams

One evening back in April of 1985 rather than do work that was due for one of our classes at the Philadelphia College of Art a group of guys up on the Illustration Floor decided to procrastinate by doing some … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Tina

One of my favorite photos of my dad, when he was a Seabee. Happy Father’s Day to all of you dads out there!!!

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