DISQUS

Very funny. If you were going to illustrate a New Hampshire election, this photo would sum it up.

Hey Grant, wanna be my assistant?

Hey, Isn't that one of those vinly-leafed trees?

Thanks Christy! Did you find the posting with your photo of the bottle opener! See you guys next weekend.

-Bob

Yes, I'd like to say it was just a test to see who is reading the blog, but it wasn't. Both are former Red Sox. Both left on a somewhat sour note. And, as the Red Sox are as glad to have gotten rid of Manny, and bring in Bay, as the Dodgers are to have aquired Ramirez.

Sorry about the confusion, and thanks to those that made me aware of the error.

-Bob

These are some great points you make Bill. I'm fortunate not to have to push my son, Brandon to play sports and keep active. He lives for them, and has since he was young (I can't say little, cause he never was!). He's not the over-aggressive type that has to win everything, but he does enjoy the competition.

When he has a free night, he asks me to take him to the baseball field to hit some balls, or play catch with the football in our yard. Occasionally, I've had to say no, when he has been practicing all day, and I feel his body needs the break to recover and heal.

Saturday will be his first high school scrimmage against Souhegan H.S. at Memorial in Manchester. It will be interesting to watch him out there. People have often asked him if he plays football, since he is so big, and he's always said, "No, I play soccer in the fall." This year he is trying football. His size will help him as a QB and linebacker, but he still needs to figure out how not to throw a pass like a fastball!

-Bob Hammerstrom

I agree with Earl. Although my hands and lungs didn't benefit from the years of working with chemicals, there's nothing like watching those images appear on the printing paper under the dim yellow lights.

I still haven't seen an inkjet printer-generated black and white print, that will match the rich details and texture of Ilford Gallery paper - my all-time favorite.

If I didn't have a septic system, I would have a dark room still to dabble in.

The good ole' days!

-Bob

Thanks Mike. I'll fix that ASAP. I thought he had a few more grays than a 14-year-old. Happy 15th Addison, you old man.

-Bob

Thanks Connie. Sounds like they play the Redhawks again for the first playoff game Wednesday. They are the best team we've seen so far out here. Heavy hitters. The blasted a two-run homer off Brandon, and a line-drive at his head on the mound right after that early in the game. Louis Tarantino ripped a homerun for us as well. The Grizzlies played very well in all three games. Very few errors. The Redhawks are beatable.

Heading down to see the arch and riverfront today. Will keep posting throughout the week.

-Bob Hammerstrom

Nice shot Grant. Great balance of exposure with the sky too. I like the low wide angle you took. See ya!

-Bob Hammerstrom

Nice lookin' pooch. Gotta love those Goldens!

I love the sense of place here, and the nice sunlight on the cowboy. Bicycle balances the photo as well. Makes me wonder what was on the other side of the wall.

Theres nothing like natural light to separate the background and show the steam here. Nice choice on f-stops to blur the background as well.