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I’m a Brit who unexpectedly emigrated to the USA in 2008, and this is my photo journal.

It’s an eclectic mix of things; there’s no guiding theme or topic. It is whatever catches my attention, what I’ve been thinking, doing, or piques my interest. Currently that’s mainly backpacking and clearing some of the backlog on my ‘honey-do’ list.

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A dozen pictures, picked at random from my favorite memories. You can see my portfolio here.

Photograph of Memphis Belle at the National Museum of the US Air Force. Dayton, Ohio.

Memphis Belle

Memphis Belle. The National Museum of the US Air Force. Dayton, Ohio. 3

Folkestone beach and harbour wall

Folkestone beach and habour wall — Ginger captured this excellent view of the beach and harbour wall. The next morning I had a great run here, from the hotel, through the back streets and passages down to the harbour, out along the wall. Then back along the beach and sea front ending with the 200 ft climb back to the hotel.

Ginger’s Glasses

Ginger’s Glasses – I find them everywhere. I scoop them up from their hiding places and put them somewhere they can be found. She must have 10-20 pairs.

Watching The Weather

Watching The Weather – Vacation Day 12 – Tied up for the night. 2

Decay

Decay – Leaves, shells and a stick covered with frost, and some monofilament fishing line leading to an unseen dead bird in the water.
Little Mermaid After Show Pictures

The Little Mermaid – Springfield Little Theater

Just before the beginning of term, with no warning or preparation, Lanie decided to audition for The Little Mermaid at Springfield Little Theater. Against some pretty stiff competition she was selected and to her credit has stuck with it with good humor through a rigorous rehearsal and show schedule. 14 pictures

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  • Back to the start and some trailside pumpkins

    Back to the start and some trailside pumpkins — I saw these near the start of the trail. Hike totals: 6.5 miles and 1,300 ft. of elevation gain/loss. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Nearly down

    Nearly down — it took me around fifty minutes to get here from the top of the ridge. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Trailside deer

    Trailside deer — the deer here are not timid, there were three in this group, but the others were enjoying an afternoon snack behind the cover of some bushes, so I could only get a picture of this one. Day 8 – Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • A brief respite

    A brief respite — The trail levels out briefly in places. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Looking up the trail

    Looking up the trail — Going up was much easier than coming down. I have just noticed that I can see my footprints going up the trail in this picture. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • The views continue to impress me

    The views continue to impress me. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    I didn’t take a compass bearing, so if my interpretation of the map is correct we are looking at (nearest to furthest), first, an unnamed peak with the Mt. Princeton Chalet and Lucky Mine out of view on the top, then Tigger Peak (I misread that name earlier and called it Tiger Peak), and finally Mt. Princeton.

  • Descending

    Descending — Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    The long trudge down the ridge has begun. The trail is steep and sandy at the top, making for a very loose footing. I’m always surprised to find sand in high places. Of course, it makes perfect sense when you consider the entire area was buried under an alluvial plain at one point.

    It’s a tad steep in places — Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

    Yes, it really is that steep. This descent is not for sissies, or the wrong footwear! I was fine with my Bedrock Sandals and hiking poles.

  • A last look to the southeast

    A last look to the southeast — before dropping back down into Chalk Creek Canyon, I popped over to the other side of the ridge for one last look at the view across the plains to the southeast. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved

  • The endless play of light

    The endless play of light — I stayed here for several minutes watching the ever-changing light move across Chalk Creek Canyon. Day 8 – Road Trip, October, 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved
    Long way down — about 900 ft. and I’m parked in the bottom of the valley. This viewpoint shows how massive piles of scree have spread out across the canyon’s floor. Day 8 – Road Trip, October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.

  • Chalk Creek Canyon

    Chalk Creek Canyon — I couldn’t resist taking a picture of Chalk Creek Canyon framed by this tree and bush. It was windy and the light was changing rapidly as the clouds moved across the sky. Day 8 – Road Trip October 2025. Copyright © 2025 Gary Allman, all rights reserved.
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