@Powman56

Sunday Morning Breakfast; Eggs folded over a mixture of ground pork, onions, mushrooms and seasonings, with a biscuit fresh from the oven and flaming hot coffee! Good morning fellow Noisers!

Hot foamed milk over coffee (a Latte with coffee instead of espresso) is a delicious way to start your day. After some research and and a fail with a manual milk foamer, I bought this battery whisk that absolutely made delightful foam! My tip - heat the 2% milk a little extra, be patient, and enjoy the foam!

In Florida it is not always sunny. Here is a picture of the sky seen from the highway (Interstate 95), on a trip to Daytona Beach in 2005! This picture was taken through the car windshield with a Kodak Digital camera.

Last year I made these candy dispensers from pallet wood, a mason jar, and a nice drawer knob. This is one I gave to my friend Larry, who was recuperating from a hip replacement surgery.

Here is my 20th anniversary Fender Squire Strat; I have owned it for years, and it plays wonderfully. Eric Clapton plays a black Strat (Blackie) but trust me - I am not nearly the guitarist he is!

These are 2 silver strike Casino tokens, won in the Palazzo, Next to the venetian hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. I will be selling these, as I have too many - but I wanted to share them with you. They are worth $10 as a Casino token, but at least twice that as a collectible token!

I photographed this sign in the Belize Zoo, and found it very apropos considering it's origin in a 1931 speech, years before we became aware of man-made climate change and it's effects on our animal population world wide. While searching for attribution - it seems Ghandi did not actually say that in his speech; "According to quotation sleuth Ralph Keyes (Author of “The Quote Verifier”), Gandhi never said or wrote these words. Another is often cited by animal-rights organizations as part of a speech by Gandhi in 1931: “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way in which its animals are treated. I hold that the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to protection by man from the cruelty of man.” According to Keyes, the words can’t be found in that speech." - https://www.columbian.com/news/2016/nov/11/letter-quote-from-humphrey-not-gandhi/ The phrase is attributed to Hubert Humphrey, former US Vice President, in 1977. It is easy to believe that Ghandi said it, and I hope that Ghandi inspired it. In any case, it inspired me.

This is a treehouse I built for a client in Maryland. We tried to put everything the kids wanted in place, from climbing walls to a sliding pole. Being a carpenter is fun. My blog is www.chenkinworkshop.com

I have been busy selling Pokémon cards that are 20 years old. The kids no longer play with them and I have been listing on eBay and other sites to get them sold. Yesterday I sold a Charizard holo card for a great price. My travel and vacation fund is growing!

This is the Fire breathing mantis at the Container park in Las Vegas. In the evening, the Mantis will rear up and spray fire into the air. The park has shops, eateries, a stage, and playground for the kids. Most amazing of all is that it is constructed of used Shipping containers! Only a few blocks from Fremont street, It is a wonderful place to spend a few hours - away from the craziness and gambling - while visiting Las Vegas. I write about my favorite Vegas Places to visit on my blog: https://pocketchangeriches.com/blog/2018/05/16/vegas-baby-silver-strikes-in-the-land-of-bugsy-and-elvis/

Today it is snowing fiercely in the Washington DC area. Here is my girlfriend clearing her driveway. She does this every few inches of snow, so that she does not have to shovel heavy snow after the storm!

Today I got a great email from Google, noting my pictures (as a google guide) have received over 5 million views! Thanks to everyone who upvoted or enjoyed my images! https://thegoodshots.com/blog/2021/12/28/big-accomplishment-as-a-google-guide/

This is a Fossil "Blue" watch. It belonged to my father, and was his favorite timepiece - he wore it every day. It is water resistant to 100 meters, and the dial lights up when you press the button above the winding stem. I put in a new battery and it still keeps excellent time. Since I don't need it, I am selling it on eBay - I am no longer selling the watch, I am giving it to my 14 year old grandson, who was 4 when his great grandpa passed. He will keep it fondly, in memory of him.

This is a US Morgan Dollar in a Horseshoe, all silver. the horseshoe is for Luck, and the back of the piece has a holder for a western-style Bolo tie. The horseshoe is open at the top, to "collect" any luck that falls! If your lucky horseshoe is not displayed that way, QUICK! turn it over to keep the luck from falling out! Best of luck for the holiday Season!

This sign is in my local coffee shop. It's good to believe!

I am selling some 20+ year old pokemon cards for a relative. This is a Charizard, and it is listed at https://www.ebay.com/itm/255201829861 If you want to see the whole listing. I am selling over a thousand cards, which is exciting. I am not a Pokemon expert by any means, but any useful suggestions would be gratefully accepted. #Pokemon

I cut this board to mount the birds in my brothers RV (Recreational Vehicle). When they park at a campground, the birds are inside the windscreen! If they get more birds in their travels, I can't imagine where they will put them... #Woodworking

This is the Social Distancing Halloween candy Chute! Children hold their bags out by the Pumpkins mouth and candy shoots out! We had lots of trick or treaters, who loved it. This is in Maryland, USA - where the tradition of "trick or Treat" is having a resurgence, as Covid is lessening. Happy Halloween, everyone! #Halloween

My brother bought a new (used) boat, re-christened the "Yachta Yachta" (apologies to the Seinfeld episode, "Yadda Yadda"). Now berthed in Freeport New York, USA. #Boats

Today I had lunch with my friend Pete at this diner in Brentwood, Long island, NY - it was completely decked out for Halloween! Very spooky but also very FUN! I should have been in costume.... #Breakfast

This is a copper 1960 Lincoln memorial cent (penny) from the USA. Pretty uncommon to find with no mint mark - I have inherited 28 of them. While I am keeping a few, I am selling them on eBay. In the meantime, here they are for my fellow numismatists to enjoy! #Numismatica

Beef stir fry from my local Thai restaurant! the portion was large, and lasted for two meals (the rice too)! May you enjoy such delights! (Restaurant is in Silver Spring, Maryland, USA) #TaiwaneseFood

I traveled to Belize in June. Swimming with the Sharks at Hol Chan Marine preserve was a phenomenal experience! Fortunately, the sharks were not hungry for me that day, and let me photograph them. (fortunately, they are nurse sharks, and have no taste for eating humans)

This is a serving of 2 hot dogs and air-fryer French fries. The air-fryer cooks the fries with almost no oil, and the hot dogs are boiled - my personal preference - Like the "dirty water dogs" sold on pushcarts in New York City. I guess you can take the boy out of New York, but you can't take New York out of the boy!

These pictures are from a cruise on Royal Caribbean that I took in 2005. They still had a Midnight Buffet on the ship "Radiance of the Seas". The chefs got to show off, putting out a spread that is resplendent with ice carvings, Food in all shapes and colors - Even a bread presentation that is decadent and wonderful. They food is on display from 11PM to 11:59PM, and at Midnight the gluttonous passengers devour the art! I don't know when the cruise lines will start to sail again with a high degree of safety, but I do know that Buffets like this are a thing of the past. I hope your screen is big enough to capture the detail of this feast!

This is a view of the Stratosphere tower in Las Vegas, from May of 2018. The desert is almost monochromatic, compared to sunny locales with green trees and blue waters. I had a wonderful time, and took pictures from the top of the stratosphere as well! Vegas is an amazing place, even if you are not gambling. #LasVegas

this is a dream catcher I may put in my window. (Apologies to the Native Americans who may find this offensive - and most probably find most rednecks offensive) #Bikini

This Print is titled: "The Pink Table" by Georges Braque, 1935. I have it hanging in my house, it was a favorite of my mother. Georges Braque (/brɑːk, bræk/ BRA(H)K, French: [ʒɔʁʒ bʁak]; 13 May 1882 – 31 August 1963) was a major 20th-century French painter, collagist, draughtsman, printmaker and sculptor. His most important contributions were in his alliance with Fauvism from 1905, and the role he played in the development of Cubism. Braque's work between 1908 and 1912 is closely associated with that of his colleague Pablo Picasso. Their respective Cubist works were indistinguishable for many years, yet the quiet nature of Braque was partially eclipsed by the fame and notoriety of Picasso. - From his Wikipedia

Meet Charcoal, Newest member of the family. 6 weeks old, neutered, Adopted from PetSmart in Rockville, MD. He is feisty, playful, and a bit of a wild man! Enjoying his new life and his new home. #CatS

I first encountered this Mermaid in Port Salerno, Florida in 2009. I had coffee with her. I wonder if she is still there today...