tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-181286552024-02-06T21:41:04.716-08:00Gary GionetGary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.comBlogger906125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-62477114398894947762020-06-17T18:55:00.001-07:002020-06-17T18:57:26.329-07:00My Blessing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeURAC6Ub-G7M9HUsfvLjZs21kOOGyWZY1Mq1vV_HS3WmJ7C42fJvyAwkPtthzHpKBPe0v_zqlogy3LzWFLwtTVtd-34AcXIZGk3s8Wdmh4R0SmHOHUSFgYNt7sJqqNuEY9zO/s1023/DSC_2205_2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1023" data-original-width="818" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKeURAC6Ub-G7M9HUsfvLjZs21kOOGyWZY1Mq1vV_HS3WmJ7C42fJvyAwkPtthzHpKBPe0v_zqlogy3LzWFLwtTVtd-34AcXIZGk3s8Wdmh4R0SmHOHUSFgYNt7sJqqNuEY9zO/s320/DSC_2205_2.jpg" /></a> My wife, Kelly is my world. I know Father's Day is coming in a few days but this is the only</div>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-54792650870069598952020-06-12T15:08:00.002-07:002020-06-12T15:08:27.112-07:00Madi & Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQEgepuvsDjMPaCfPHo20f62jAFz-GDNrC3XfiHuJJuauSzhPJIF6Coc0lNK9mBwVD0LW2g07TRM3sDd5l9JwYm-kbVIB0QXUlN739hUVMjjkuAcf25zwyLiMf61Vet6mfhsQM/s1080/DSC_2191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="719" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQEgepuvsDjMPaCfPHo20f62jAFz-GDNrC3XfiHuJJuauSzhPJIF6Coc0lNK9mBwVD0LW2g07TRM3sDd5l9JwYm-kbVIB0QXUlN739hUVMjjkuAcf25zwyLiMf61Vet6mfhsQM/s320/DSC_2191.jpg" /></a></div>My wonderful granddaughter, Madilynn (Madi), quickly posing for her Papa. I love black & white simply because colors do not distract from the character in the photo, especially in portrait work.</div>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-70342767597649259482020-06-12T12:56:00.002-07:002020-06-12T13:14:37.312-07:00In The Storm<div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyGBibBAVG9YSjh_uFrLwD6twj1fA7bLuV6gIk7GPynJxbqybDiODYPJ8hL8iez0X9y5_HxH1pQ4rk9PnOnj8i7HzMtt_YR8O9pR_k1cV198Yh6RzrJQnhcDAAFDqRjZYlDmp/s2048/DSC_0510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1363" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcyGBibBAVG9YSjh_uFrLwD6twj1fA7bLuV6gIk7GPynJxbqybDiODYPJ8hL8iez0X9y5_HxH1pQ4rk9PnOnj8i7HzMtt_YR8O9pR_k1cV198Yh6RzrJQnhcDAAFDqRjZYlDmp/s320/DSC_0510.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>*WARNING*</b></div><div><font color="#d52c1f">Sanity unload to follow. You may be in opposition to my comments. My comments may provoke, although that is not my intent.</font></div><div><br /></div><div>I've never felt so furious in my life. The majority of what I hear on social media/news is that what happened to George Floyd is a tipping point in history that demands "dialog" for change. I agree—dialog: A conversation between two persons (viewpoints). However, what is happening is a monologue that assaults my thoughts and challenges my character. I intentionally did not start my comment stating what happed to George Floyd was wrong; IT WAS, but to me, that acknowledgment is a weak qualifier in expressing what I am feeling. "George Floyd was murdered, but..." I am focusing on what happened after Mr. Floyd's murder. With 63 years of life complete, I am confronted with a monologue each day in my electronically fused world. I am racists because - I have "white privilege," I did not post a black square in my FB, Twitter, and Instagram accounts, I think all lives matter, I'm silent so therefore I'm complicit (quiet only while I try to digest all of this stuff), I do not support "BLM" (the organization) which by the way has two different connotations, the organization, and the inherent right (with which I agree). I've worked in public safety for 46 years. I know hundreds of professional, respected, fair, color-blind peacekeepers, abhorrent only towards scum who prey on the weak and hurt without conscious. A few bad cops, yes. Peer pressure on bad cops, oh yeah. I hear so many comments on blue protecting blue, but do you understand what that means, or are you repeating many of the assumptions spewed in the media. A dialog might help. Right?</div><div><br /></div><div>So what has been happening in front of us the past few weeks? Peaceful protesting, rioting, looting, burning, shooting, injuring, disrespect, vulgar graffiti, threats, demands, killing, takeovers, funerals, memorial services, and capitulation to thugs. My wife lost a close friend a few weeks back and is heavyhearted because she is unable to properly pay her respects at a memorial service or funeral because of COVID restrictions. She sees multiple days of TV coverage for Mr. Floyd's memorials and funeral, sometimes for hours on every network. I'm not saying Mr. Floyd did not deserve his due remembrances, but in contrast, there has been little to no media coverage of others killed in the past few weeks. Maybe not martyrs but heroes for sure. Does someone's tragic death or murder matter more than others? Are we stoking, perhaps unintentionally, the fire of violence that leads to other's demise like we've seen these past few weeks? New mantras like "Defund Police," but what does that mean? I hear it repeatedly on TV but lacking explanation. </div><div><br /></div><div>I enjoy watching cop and rescue shows, probably because I've spent most of my life in that world. Sit down to watch some TV and unwind to find my favorite shows canceled. My granddaughter loves Paw Patrol, and now that is canceled too. The police dog is too nice - WHAT! I also enjoy NASCAR, but now they allow kneeling for the flag, which I do not agree with (again, I'm a racist because of that conviction). I've always been a history buff and now see elements of our history torn down, defaced, burned. I consider the monuments of our history reminders of where we came from to where we are today to where we need to go. For me, the statues do not honor human beings' abominable ways but remind us, so we will not forget and repeat. I heard a commentary today where it was said, "we can tear down or rename, but it doesn't change our history, so what's the point." Gone With The Wind, gone in the wind!</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a First Amendment right to free speech (thought and expression) but recently realized my free thinking is not so free. I base my core beliefs on a lifetime of experience and how I was raised. Today it's out the window, invalid, and unacceptable against the backdrop of a plethora of litmus tests applied to my life by some, not even a quarter of my age. Judged by others who have never sat in a patrol car, fire truck or ambulance, nor answered a 9-1-1 call, seen death by violence, daunted by threats, and mocked for a uniform or political standing. In other words, A MONOLOG!!</div><div><br /></div><div>My wife knows too well how I feel about the current state of the world around us. Frustration, depression, disappointment are just some of the feelings I use to describe life right now. Please don't shame me without knowing me because that turns my listening off. I am okay with how I treat people and perhaps offended some along the way, but usually not intentionally. I'm not afraid to say SORRY. Is sorry no longer acceptable? Must I pay penance for guilt by association with a race, profession, economic status? I think if you review my social media, you will find I rarely engage in negative commentaries. I don't see much success communicating opinions in that way. I am open to a conversation about racism, and I'm sure I can do much better, so please let me know when the "dialog" starts, and I will come out of my self-imposed societal quarantine to participate. In the meantime, I'll part ways with social media to recapture some of my self-esteem and maybe watch reruns of a childhood favorite "Adam-12," at least until it too is canceled!</div><div><br /></div><div>Cheers and Happy Trails to you,</div><div><br /></div><div>gg</div>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-55190769781996265672015-02-07T14:14:00.002-08:002015-02-07T14:15:09.188-08:00Red Is A Good Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My niece, Alisyn stopped by today to model for me as I tried out some new LED lighting. Ali is always a pleasure to photograph.</span>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-55097131550633719522015-02-07T14:12:00.000-08:002015-02-07T14:12:13.080-08:00Sunset Love<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What a blessing it was to photograph my niece's wedding. They are a handsome couple. The sunset photo was Brandi's wish and what a perfect day we had to capture the beautiful moment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My Facebook profile is changing all too often to the "Thin Blue Line." I will not be tainted by the loud few because, I know that the men and women in blue are good. Thank you to those who allow my family to work, play and sleep in peace.</span>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-49747383503697489562014-04-20T21:00:00.000-07:002014-04-20T21:00:10.955-07:00Brush & Paint<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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April 20, 2014 - Bolsa Chica, CA<br />
While enjoying a walk with my beautiful wife, we came upon this man painting the scene we had just walked through. I wish I had the talent to capture the beauty of nature with brush and paint. For now, my camera will have to do.Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-39324246423869153252013-09-27T09:11:00.001-07:002013-09-27T09:12:45.610-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkwJgr5Zc2sSTfRuFw6aGVPVHGgFxJS0ysIlkU96gnOaPrq1303eBTA2dk_FyQQ54PeMFHLpNapGHQI-0ZsvY4wZbMShERH6_yTI1LFiEMdeN6NtDgJ9AS3JIWacI9faiBc2f/s1600/DSC_5872_topaz.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhkwJgr5Zc2sSTfRuFw6aGVPVHGgFxJS0ysIlkU96gnOaPrq1303eBTA2dk_FyQQ54PeMFHLpNapGHQI-0ZsvY4wZbMShERH6_yTI1LFiEMdeN6NtDgJ9AS3JIWacI9faiBc2f/s400/DSC_5872_topaz.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Pirates Cove, Newport Beach, CA<br />
Phil & Cindy enjoying a day visiting our local beaches. It has been a wonderful week of visiting. Nebraska is too far, you need to move closer!<br />
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Bolsa Chica Wetlands walkabout on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Sometimes it's not about the creatures.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Gary Gionet ©2013</span></i>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-69156037858949324422013-09-02T11:20:00.001-07:002013-09-02T11:22:33.119-07:00Labor Of Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl12buhBiKHe2mBxy6u4s60p_VB27gHKdo8p1JDEAtvOZTxdVemZmGraILuS6Wx4RI3agfUER4Hql_VJMx8xK-FMjCNF9-vqvrCfzn5YeHLj8oWzFtzMrlfBA74DIl8TUJm5n/s1600/Inspirational_388.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwl12buhBiKHe2mBxy6u4s60p_VB27gHKdo8p1JDEAtvOZTxdVemZmGraILuS6Wx4RI3agfUER4Hql_VJMx8xK-FMjCNF9-vqvrCfzn5YeHLj8oWzFtzMrlfBA74DIl8TUJm5n/s400/Inspirational_388.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Happy Labor Day! May your work always be a labor of love.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-50381011480261399192013-08-09T20:47:00.001-07:002013-08-09T20:47:37.363-07:00Into The Breeze<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfrr2tbVIKeGRUZoB3ixbgjKGGNx26OO37ckkX4zodtK2QGU8jUFPXznCbatAytCJ8uUupE6KiNfrnMUg_7NI79esNZhFRA9zK08FVgRaozYQ0w-HB_LpQW2USOJ5Z6uH9Dg6/s1600/DSC_4909_text.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilfrr2tbVIKeGRUZoB3ixbgjKGGNx26OO37ckkX4zodtK2QGU8jUFPXznCbatAytCJ8uUupE6KiNfrnMUg_7NI79esNZhFRA9zK08FVgRaozYQ0w-HB_LpQW2USOJ5Z6uH9Dg6/s400/DSC_4909_text.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Aren't Grand Kids great!Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-90260389074054897302013-08-09T20:05:00.001-07:002013-08-09T20:06:14.915-07:00Little Wonders<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfidk1ia3oWaXbk5H2iWnykbqRvw80JYJ_x_63FC4qQqCozwFPgV_WmKDxeSFDrnrDML75SbKrdKSyXmANL-SN7BM-F8AXTai2iZULZbpCzv5v4MWV6aZ8ght7G4rCWNDdMbr/s1600/DSC_4964_topaz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfidk1ia3oWaXbk5H2iWnykbqRvw80JYJ_x_63FC4qQqCozwFPgV_WmKDxeSFDrnrDML75SbKrdKSyXmANL-SN7BM-F8AXTai2iZULZbpCzv5v4MWV6aZ8ght7G4rCWNDdMbr/s400/DSC_4964_topaz.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Enjoying the hummingbird feeder from my chair when three visitors dropped by. Pulled out the camera for the first time since surgery and caught this beauties enjoying the nectar.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7u-s1bFu5NKXLCE5foAWYH_wCkd0YeMDQf1yls9mHa1fH-C-foHSxT_v02GnNauXRW-U3Cm_WL4EVyza_Ht6nd1lfdlFBcFTgik51qFewVlPcutqC_pIGNtXCCGYhUNtewBvK/s1600/DSC_4985_topaz.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7u-s1bFu5NKXLCE5foAWYH_wCkd0YeMDQf1yls9mHa1fH-C-foHSxT_v02GnNauXRW-U3Cm_WL4EVyza_Ht6nd1lfdlFBcFTgik51qFewVlPcutqC_pIGNtXCCGYhUNtewBvK/s400/DSC_4985_topaz.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-6041745535297276482013-06-10T22:33:00.001-07:002013-06-10T22:34:21.045-07:00Guest That Bless Our Home<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvj27vL0yr32rxNOyXVFf5-AVzWZlBq2Hz9IeBmYg5OltSmz8YCydPt58x3ytZHkiFeiPvMyFxPtHSnVMtSf8C3PHWZZB6ebhBPerPkpfN0IkYb7jyP5EZSpJaJrHJXcgIL3I/s1600/Inspirational_386.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvj27vL0yr32rxNOyXVFf5-AVzWZlBq2Hz9IeBmYg5OltSmz8YCydPt58x3ytZHkiFeiPvMyFxPtHSnVMtSf8C3PHWZZB6ebhBPerPkpfN0IkYb7jyP5EZSpJaJrHJXcgIL3I/s400/Inspirational_386.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>As our home prepares for out of state visitors, I found this quote appropriate. The photo is from a walkabout at one of my favorite places, the Fullerton Arboretum.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-64304824426781270542013-06-02T07:57:00.001-07:002013-06-02T07:58:48.332-07:00Pay Attention To The Teacher<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNPuOPOlkCRRUkOrKrFeLEvSVmhpjx5mg6loeQCTSm3M7AU_0i_N7bcKLqPzgB9pVcZ9MKvnF7zYBC7qikvIT_kcaSnhw-OTvXOBdVxuZrWxEw6o22XjCQWHMkj6jMpz3THj6/s1600/DSC_4641a.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGNPuOPOlkCRRUkOrKrFeLEvSVmhpjx5mg6loeQCTSm3M7AU_0i_N7bcKLqPzgB9pVcZ9MKvnF7zYBC7qikvIT_kcaSnhw-OTvXOBdVxuZrWxEw6o22XjCQWHMkj6jMpz3THj6/s400/DSC_4641a.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Black-Necked Stilt in the late afternoon at Bolsa Chica Wetlands. I love the quote too which are words to live by for sure.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-89053251498535221342013-05-26T08:08:00.001-07:002013-05-26T08:08:55.788-07:00Fly With Your Achievement<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmiE_PZx1ykI9ifH_XZ_Tgxb6EGWRsRpu88ifUGvHoPI_2umr-wPJStDjxxqEHQvgi1-SoM2_7i0_MaQqxM00SIQjsiy-H0_6r08yCJyNbM6ueumR_XGBQFmS2gioyz4yYSmj/s1600/Inspirational_384.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTmiE_PZx1ykI9ifH_XZ_Tgxb6EGWRsRpu88ifUGvHoPI_2umr-wPJStDjxxqEHQvgi1-SoM2_7i0_MaQqxM00SIQjsiy-H0_6r08yCJyNbM6ueumR_XGBQFmS2gioyz4yYSmj/s400/Inspirational_384.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>Beautifully graceful are these Skimmers in afternoon light.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-76326317769949773282013-05-23T13:01:00.001-07:002013-05-23T13:02:00.490-07:00Having a Bad Day?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dcDt0nxVzLhGlrIcus6KTsnlVo1izNa2vydTDu1AjXisKcmVfBm3a32F3hrkef_kvKt1GLAp75i_zk6_KnYnFQgi1crmjgw1JF4ImQfJgfZPp5aTcAR-nvpazeQMnvJ26J2d/s1600/DSC_3727_blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5dcDt0nxVzLhGlrIcus6KTsnlVo1izNa2vydTDu1AjXisKcmVfBm3a32F3hrkef_kvKt1GLAp75i_zk6_KnYnFQgi1crmjgw1JF4ImQfJgfZPp5aTcAR-nvpazeQMnvJ26J2d/s400/DSC_3727_blog.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>A peaceful walk through the Bolsa Chica Wetlands. Beauty can be found in the middle of suburbia.<br />
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Love this quote and, I often refer to it when having a bad day.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-70839318761316877862013-03-30T15:06:00.001-07:002013-03-30T15:06:54.550-07:00NASCAR Weekend<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLrUMt-W1ftgfCrBp3Wn5SSu5KYbZdLojh9zaRa_xr-Obv0j7zDAvwRRps6aTyrI-XbA-4ZdgYpOvhiX5wh5vDJMieF-lwyJ8QuaKVuyxpruQ8LpYxFHwaA77GnBZ7vL8w2yl/s1600/1302313_ACS+Nationwide+Race.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguLrUMt-W1ftgfCrBp3Wn5SSu5KYbZdLojh9zaRa_xr-Obv0j7zDAvwRRps6aTyrI-XbA-4ZdgYpOvhiX5wh5vDJMieF-lwyJ8QuaKVuyxpruQ8LpYxFHwaA77GnBZ7vL8w2yl/s400/1302313_ACS+Nationwide+Race.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a> It was a good time at Auto Club Speedway, Fontana, CA.Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-45196649665845348712013-01-04T20:27:00.001-08:002013-01-04T20:30:41.013-08:00Time To Relax<img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIudsG1zMKLgrJf6PombOjEqx-WMHAegqHc8ZDyD5qVQiLNQGf29B_Ppn_wORdHwjIdv4lusKAmaLXnNC7G8S8jsGtUx0yDSmsBE1fyV1X45ex6Hj9rBxDjR7eUoTaejth2aXb/s400/DSC_1437b.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" />One of my goals in 2013 is to stop and take it all in instead of being a part of the blur.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-1662686176192491152013-01-01T09:00:00.001-08:002013-01-01T09:02:20.226-08:00New Growth<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvGjdge-Xxq_aOoe-IE1et-wkLDm5guFlrmwGhsHEsVMsIU4ruSuDJj0cx1F9MUOJycXQ69pqsMJdtDpDzexVTKu8j3k0wvV2LbV0heyODdq3Li2t1UIwIO9nWWzAAJ3kwD1d/s1600/Inspirational_380.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhvGjdge-Xxq_aOoe-IE1et-wkLDm5guFlrmwGhsHEsVMsIU4ruSuDJj0cx1F9MUOJycXQ69pqsMJdtDpDzexVTKu8j3k0wvV2LbV0heyODdq3Li2t1UIwIO9nWWzAAJ3kwD1d/s400/Inspirational_380.JPG" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>If you had a challenging 2012, my wish for you is that 2013 brings you new growth.<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-16931775819357229472013-01-01T08:31:00.001-08:002013-01-01T08:36:12.716-08:00Happy New Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejAbC8Voy3JQa5g0Oh9NafIr0HqRTdyHCweyv55n67hswMV7R6iQC7N62lUnABWxS46810nsFAk26iolZyblCAhyphenhyphenMAkpXzcZFTYX9i7qi2rAtbtdpkuB454bGXIiUeLKmPLpR/s1600/DSC_1427b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgejAbC8Voy3JQa5g0Oh9NafIr0HqRTdyHCweyv55n67hswMV7R6iQC7N62lUnABWxS46810nsFAk26iolZyblCAhyphenhyphenMAkpXzcZFTYX9i7qi2rAtbtdpkuB454bGXIiUeLKmPLpR/s400/DSC_1427b.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>I spent the last day of 2012 with my lovely wife walking through the beautiful Fullerton Arboretum. I thought it would be appropriate to post this bright, beautiful flower to project how 2013 will be for our family.<br />
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Happy New Year to all of our Family and Friends!<br />
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Gary Gionethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06099144932336685346noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18128655.post-28087923679915373012012-12-20T19:32:00.001-08:002012-12-20T19:45:27.131-08:00My Year<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVJRl0_a6a4eNq8Ez8hsYgPmzgcy1j2K7SO6vPVxwqlaJSaHTVD7LScZwc02KUQEDYGtS0oFkVMDSloc-xifg-0X4dZshtq-l9DkQvkyABA9NMeWex_vasOR5Mikm67wDf5bK/s1600/2012.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBVJRl0_a6a4eNq8Ez8hsYgPmzgcy1j2K7SO6vPVxwqlaJSaHTVD7LScZwc02KUQEDYGtS0oFkVMDSloc-xifg-0X4dZshtq-l9DkQvkyABA9NMeWex_vasOR5Mikm67wDf5bK/s400/2012.jpg" style="clear: both; float: left; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px;" /></a>A few photos that sum up my year, some great memories and some not so great, but I love my family and friends who are my life!<br />
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