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No, this isn’t about fall leaves. Here is an icon of Bend. The “Little Caesars” girl who plays the air guitar on the corner of Reed Market Rd and 3rd St in Bend. She is way too energetic, I get exhausted just driving by.
She’s very enthusiastic and must be related to the owner given all the hours she puts in on this corner.
Then there’s the crazy guy on the Alfalfa Rd. This is just part of the antiques he has on display.
Look closely; the rocket is flying a confederate flag. And yes, that is a guillotine on the left.
There is also a gorgeous 50+ foot ketch begging to be launched and finished. Not for me but there must be somebody I can talk into this project. Larry…………….?
Slowly getting rid of my stuff in the quest to minimize.
The weather is perfect for it.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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