Rocky River in Downtown Three Rivers

Took this picture this morning as I went down to the library to get my Expedition which sat there overnight. A wire had come off the starter.

Johan Guenter Racing

Last Wednesday we, as an office, went to a go cart track and rented the whole thing. This was the same day that I got my new camera. This picture of Johan is one of the first I took with the camera.

NIKON D-80

I finally got my new camera. It's a Nikon D-80 with a Sigma 18-55mm lens and a Sigma 70-300mm lens. I've been happy with the camera so far...I have a lot to learn. It's 10.2 MP and has so many features, I can't even begin.

While I am happy with the camera, I'm extremely dissatisfied with Abe's of Maine where I bought it, and I've contacted them to no avail.

Anna and Laura

I don't know where to begin. I think the last time I saw these two was about 8 years ago, and since then, they have grown up and become women. I was a little embarrassed when I first met them because I kinda gushed that they've become beautiful women! They accepted the compliment with grace, but I was still shocked. I should note that others say that Laura looks like my wife when she was younger, and I that's why I reacted. LOL.

Anna and Laura are the daughters of Bret, a pastor friend of mine. Bret asked me to preach at his church last week while he was away, and I didn't expect to see any of the family there. I didn't recognize the girls right at first, but then I was shocked.

Anyway...it was nice to talk to them and I look forward to seeing Bret and his family more often.

Painting the Fire Hydrant

This nice lady from the Three Rivers Michigan Department of Public Works was painting a fire hydrant the other day out by Frankies. I stopped and asked to take her picture. I asked her name, but I forgot. Bad Joe!

My Wife

I haven't seen my wife for almost a week.... Ahhhh... I'm looking forward to her coming home today! This is by the bridge behind LA's Coffee Cafe'.

Jen Jumping In River

Jennifer at Scidmore Park. She's faking that she's jumping in...

Jen still by Bridge

My beautiful wife by the bridge.

Jen by the Bridge

This is a picture of my wife, Jennifer, sitting by a walking bridge just west of Main and North of Michigan. This is about a block from our home.

STRAY DOG BOOKSTORE AND COFFEE SHOP

This is my favorite bookstore in Three Rivers. It is just across Portage from where I live, and has a large selection of exceptionally good books. He hasn't collected a lot of crap like some bookstores...mostly great stuff. I think I'll visit over there today.

Michigan Avenue Train Crossing

This is looking south on the Michigan Avenue rail crossing in Three Rivers, MI. Just to the left of this picture (west) is LA's Coffee Cafe'.

HIDDEN DRIVE

This is my last Withers Road picture. There is a boat launch just on the north side of the bridge and the hidden drive sign refers to the two drives coming up just west of the bridge toward US 131. Also notice the cross. Someone evidently died here...makes the pic mean a little something more to me. Somber. Sobering.

Withers Road Bridge

I took these pictures today on Withers Road. The first is pointed south of the bridge, notice the swans and the boat in the background, and the second is pointed north. This is a couple of miles south of Three Rivers, MI. It is amazing how many places like this there are around here.

Paisano's

I was at Paisano's yesterday and Rhea Lynn (left) let me snap her picture so long as Debbie (right) stood in as well.

JT Guenter

Took this picture of little JT when the family stopped by work the other day. He thought he really looked pretty cool with that sweater...and he did!

Weenie Kings!

I took this picture of the the Weenie Kings vendor at the Three Rivers Public Library today. I thought he was a pretty cool guy. Unfortunately, I never did get his name, but I got a great "Chicago Style" dog. You really have to try one!

UPDATE: I was told that the Weenie King is Mike King!

This guy was at the Weenie Kings cart when I was there. I think he said his name was Mel Taylor, and we talked for a bit.

Centreville Cemetary

This is a photo I took several years ago in the cemetary where my grandmother was buried. I thought this marker to be quite unique.