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Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Eighty One – A Visit to Lavenham, Suffolk, England – April 1998) #4The Guildhall in Lavenham dates from the 16th Century and is one of many half-timbered buildings in Lavenham - a virtual 'open air museum' of medieval buildings still in use today. 2012-05-14T00:02:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/05/12/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-eighty-easter-in-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-april-1998/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_00031.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Eighty – Easter in Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – April 1998) #2A vase of daises decorates our kitchen table along with a few small Easter touches - our holiday traditions have always been very important to our family - the open doorway leads into the dining room next door. 2012-05-13T21:23:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/05/05/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-nine-carlisle-hadrians-wall-cumbria-england-april-1998/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Nine – Carlisle & Hadrian’s Wall, Cumbria, England – April 1998) #1Our family visited Hadrian's Wall during a visit to Carlisle, Cumbria, in April 1998 - and here David stands beside the Hadrian's Wall tourist information sign.2012-05-06T03:28:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/29/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-eight-english-riding-lessons-suffolk-england-march-1998/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Eight – English Riding Lessons, Suffolk, England – March 1998) #1Over the years, we've introduced David to many different extracurricular activities, and while living in the English countryside he began taking English riding lessons at a nearby riding stable a few miles away from our home in Bridge Street Hamlet.2012-05-03T12:59:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/28/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-seven-spring-daffodils-in-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-march-1998/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_00042.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Seven – Spring Daffodils in Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – March 1998) #4Spring was beginning to wake up our plantings and flowerbeds around the house, as our front, south-facing courtyard acted like a Mediterranean micro-climate, capturing and storing the sun's energy in the extensive brickwork.2012-04-28T18:09:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-six-bruch-germany-december-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_0052.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Six – Bruch, Germany – December 1997)This is a photo of Bruch, Germany, that we received as a Christmas card for Christmas 1997, taken from a unique angle and showing the village church centered in the picture. 2012-04-22T17:14:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/21/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-five-christmas-at-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-part-three-december-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Five – Christmas at Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England (Part Three) – December 1997) #3These photos serve to tell anyone at a glance, so many small details about our family and of how and where we've lived along the way, which provide both background and authenticity to the story I tell through in my writings. 2012-04-21T21:44:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/17/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-four-christmas-at-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-part-two-december-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_0030.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Four – Christmas at Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England (Part Two) – December 1997) #1Enjoying an Advent coffee & cake with Christmas music playing in the background in the days leading up to Christmas, is one of our very, favorite pastimes - allowing us to savor the entirety of Advent and the Christmas season. 2012-04-18T02:11:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/about/2012-04-15T00:57:53+00:00weekly0.6http://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/30/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twelve-austratt-manor-near-orland-norway-part-seven-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00018.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirteen – Austrått Manor near Orland, Norway (Part Seven) – May 1996) #1After visiting the Austrått Fortress, we visited the Austrått Manor - which on Google Maps is very close to the marina to the east of Brekstad Ferry Terminal at Orland, Norway.2012-04-14T20:50:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/19/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-four-a-visit-to-victoria-b-c-canada-part-one-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00026.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Four – A Visit to Victoria, B.C., Canada (Part One) – August, 1996) #2I selected these photos for this post, because they all show the unique beauty of Victoria - due to all of the wonderful, scenic views of the water from almost every single direction!2012-04-14T20:48:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-three-christmas-at-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-part-one-december-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_0007.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Three – Christmas at Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England (Part One) – December 1997) #2If I can't invite everyone over for coffee & cake at Christmastime, I can at least offer you a tour of our home!2012-04-14T20:19:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/04/01/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-two-munich-bavaria-germany-october-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/img_0031.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy Two – Munich, Bavaria, Germany – October 1997) #1We visited Munich for the day with an Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC) bus tour, and had a few hours to spend in the city - this is a Marian column in the Marienplatz square called, 'Marienplatz with Mariensäule.' http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Marienplatz2012-04-01T19:21:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/25/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-one-garmisch-partenkirchen-bavaria-germany-part-two-october-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy One – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany (Part Two) – October 1997) #1We always took David's picture over the years beside the nutcracker at the entrance to Kathe Wohlfahrt's Christmas store whenever we visited Garmisch, and this year in the cold David was growing tired of our tradition.2012-03-25T20:44:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/24/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventy-garmisch-partenkirchen-bavaria-germany-part-one-october-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00015.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventy – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany (Part One) – October 1997) #6I've included these post card views of the Hotel Alpina for anyone who has never visited Bavaria or Germany, so you can enjoy the flavor of Bavarian hospitality!2012-03-25T01:04:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/20/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-nine-flowers-in-bloom-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00064.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Nine – Flowers in Bloom, Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1997) #6Sunshine was often fickle in England, hiding behind partially cloudy and overcast skies, and was welcomed anytime it showed up for a visit!2012-03-24T23:48:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/18/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-eight-bridge-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00013.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Eight – Bridge Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1997) #1I never tired of taking pictures of Bridge Cottage throughout the changing seasons of the calendar, which was the home of our good friends and neighbors next door to us in Bridge Street Hamlet. 2012-03-20T21:35:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/17/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-seven-a-visit-to-yorkshire-and-sherwood-forest-nottinghamshire-england-summer-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00033.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Seven – A Visit to Yorkshire and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England – Summer 1997) #1Our family took a road trip to Yorkshire and stayed at The Wellington Inn in Darley and took some pictures in front of the inn on the lawn - here my wife takes a picture of David and I.2012-03-17T22:36:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/15/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-six-thatched-roof-cottages-in-suffolk-england-summer-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Six – Thatched Roof Cottages in Suffolk, England – Summer 1997) #1One day I decided to take pictures of some of the thatched roof cottages I saw every day on my drive to work at RAF Mildenhall, England.2012-03-16T01:15:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-five-easter-in-meadow-view-cottage-march-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Five – Easter in Meadow View Cottage – March 1997) #2Our family has always lived a quiet life with seasonal traditions that have carried on through the years, especially because they work for us and we enjoy them - and Easter is no different! 2012-03-14T22:44:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/03/03/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-four-spring-daffodils-in-bridge-street-hamlet-march-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Four – Spring Daffodils in Bridge Street Hamlet – March 1997) #1The Rose & Crown Pub on Bridge Street directly across from our house had these beautiful fields of bright yellow daffodils welcoming spring each year! 2012-03-07T05:17:20+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/02/28/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-three-a-traction-engine-visits-bridge-street-hamlet-march-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_00015.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Three – A Traction Engine Visits Bridge Street Hamlet – March 1997) #1In the spring of 1997, an old-fashioned Traction Engine visited Bridge Street Hamlet for a brief stop for some minor technical adjustments along the side of the road.2012-03-02T05:46:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/02/25/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-two-davids-tenth-birthday-february-1997/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_00014.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty Two – David’s Tenth Birthday – February 1997) #1The evening before David's 10th birthday, my wife and I decorated the dining room to celebrate David's birthday in the morning.2012-02-26T04:35:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/02/20/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-one-christmas-in-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_00043.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty One – Christmas in Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – December 1996) #12Christmas is all about atmosphere and meaning, so it is in these softened, portraits of Christmas ornaments...that my mind lingers in thoughts of Christmas past, present and future.2012-02-21T01:54:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/02/11/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-nine-advent-in-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Nine – Advent in Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – December 1996) #2The previous photo of David was cropped out of this original, and I thought I'd include both in this post.2012-02-20T01:54:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/02/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixty-christmas-snow-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/02/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixty – Christmas Snow – Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – December 1996) #2Thatched roof cottages have a special, magical feel to them that's all their own, as if they've just stepped out of a wondrous and classic fairy tale from days gone by!2012-02-20T00:49:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/29/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-eight-christmas-in-bruch-germany-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00221.jpgIMG_00222012-01-31T12:35:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/27/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-seven-christmas-market-or-weihnachtsmarkte-in-hamburg-germany-part-two-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00014.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Seven – Christmas Market or ‘Weihnachtsmärkte’ in Hamburg, Germany (Part Two) December 1996) #1This is my second post of photos I took at the Christmas Market in downtown Hamburg, Germany in December, 1996.2012-01-29T16:32:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/26/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-six-christmas-market-or-weihnachtsmarkte-in-hamburg-germany-part-one-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00013.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Six – Christmas Market or ‘Weihnachtsmärkte’ in Hamburg, Germany (Part One) December 1996) #1My visit to Hamburg in December 1996, was a perfect opportunity to also visit Hamburg's historic downtown Christmas Market or 'Weihnachtsmärkte' in Hamburg.2012-01-27T02:35:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-five-a-boat-tour-of-the-port-of-hamburg-germany-december-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Five – A Boat Tour of the Port of Hamburg, Germany – December 1996) #2The conference allowed me to visit one of the world's greatest cities: Hamburg, Germany2012-01-22T20:59:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/15/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-four-a-visit-to-disneyland-paris-france-part-four-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Four – A Visit to Disneyland Paris, France (Part Four) – October 1996) #1This set of photos is from our visit to the Discoveryland, 'Star Tours' portion of Disneyland Paris, and at the time 'Star Wars' was the hottest topic in film.2012-01-15T20:32:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-three-a-visit-to-disneyland-paris-france-part-three-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_00021.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Three – A Visit to Disneyland Paris, France (Part Three) – October 1996) #2'Sleeping Beauty Castle' on an overcast day in Paris, France, where the weather seems to add a little authenticity behind the magic of Disney. 2012-01-15T04:08:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/08/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-two-a-visit-to-disneyland-paris-france-part-two-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty Two – A Visit to Disneyland Paris, France (Part Two) – October 1996) #1I've always loved castles, and 'Sleeping Beauty Castle' or 'Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant' is no different, even if it isn't authentic.2012-01-08T21:40:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/07/2011-in-review-for-life-love-and-the-human-condition/2012-01-07T17:57:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/07/wordpress-2011-summary-for-life-love-and-the-human-condition/2012-01-07T17:51:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2012/01/02/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-one-a-visit-to-disneyland-paris-france-part-one-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty One – A Visit to Disneyland Paris, France (Part One) – October 1996) #1After finishing our visit to Bavaria, we drove from Germany to Paris, France to visit Disneyland, Paris - this was our hotel during our stay.2012-01-02T23:29:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/12/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifty-a-visit-to-garmisch-partenkirchen-bavaria-germany-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifty – A Visit to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany – October 1996) #5The weather is ever changing in the Alpine region and in Europe as well, where blue skies can quickly become overcast with inclement weather within the same hour.2011-12-23T02:37:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/06/07/original-song-an-old-fashioned-christmas/2011-12-13T01:22:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/12/09/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-nine-a-visit-to-mittenwald-bavaria-germany-and-seefeld-tirol-austria-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Nine – A Visit to Mittenwald, Bavaria, Germany and Seefeld, Tirol, Austria – October 1996) #1Our family visited Mittenwald, Bavaria, Germany before traveling on to Austria - here David poses in front of a statue dedicated to the historic violin making heritage of Mittenwald.2011-12-10T01:49:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/02/original-song-how-could-i-serve-him/2011-12-06T01:45:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/12/24/photos-the-twelve-days-of-christmas-auld-lang-syne-and-new-years-resolutions/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img3.jpgNew Year’s Eve 2008New Year's Eve 2008 in our home.2011-11-29T02:01:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/15/merry-christmas-and-a-very-happy-new-year/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img-2.jpgMerry Christmas and a very Happy New Year for 2011 from our family to yours!Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year for 2011 from our family to yours!2011-11-29T01:58:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/11/25/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-eight-a-walking-tour-of-oberammergau-bavaria-germany-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_00014.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Eight – A Walking Tour of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany – October 1996) #1We continued our vacation in Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany - a favorite village of ours to visit on our annual vacations to Bavaria.2011-11-26T02:54:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/11/20/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-seven-a-visit-to-relatives-in-trier-germany-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_00013.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Seven – A Visit to Relatives in Trier, Germany – October 1996) #7Our stay in Trier on this occasion was brief, and we were soon saying good bye and on the autobahn to Oberammergau and Garmisch to begin our Bavarian vacation - and then on to Disneyland Paris, before returning home to England!2011-11-20T23:22:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/11/10/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-six-strolling-through-long-melford-and-cavendish-suffolk-england-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Six – Strolling Through Long Melford and Cavendish, Suffolk, England – October 1996) #1Our family lived in Bridge Street Hamlet, which was just a mile or two north of Long Melford in Suffolk, England - famous for its top quality antique shops - this is one of Long Melford's many historic homes.2011-11-10T23:46:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/11/05/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-five-pumpkin-carving-october-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Five – Pumpkin Carving – October 1996) #1It was early October 1996 and time to carve pumpkins, but we wouldn't be around to celebrate Halloween, as we would begin a trip later in October '96 to Bavaria and Disneyland Paris.2011-11-06T01:47:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/11/05/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-four-flowers-and-the-beginning-of-fall-september-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/img_0004.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Four – Flowers and the Beginning of Fall – September 1996) #5My wife and David, who was still recovering from breaking his arm playing on the playground at school, enjoy coffee and cake - one of our family's most treasured traditions!2011-11-05T22:50:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/30/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-three-a-baby-rabbit-flowers-and-a-traction-engine-late-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Three – A Baby Rabbit, Flowers and a Traction Engine – Late Summer, 1996) #8The roses were in full bloom by this time and the pink flowering clematis vine would later trace the entire front roof line. 2011-10-31T01:04:59+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/23/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-two-a-visit-to-cambridge-england-late-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0007.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty Two – A Visit to Cambridge, England – Late Summer, 1996) #6This is the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge, or Round Church, that dates back to the year 1130.2011-10-24T01:00:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-one-a-visit-to-st-johns-college-cambridge-university-england-late-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0003.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty One – A Visit to St. John’s College, Cambridge University, England – Late Summer, 1996) #1Our family visited Cambridge, England, and spent most of the day admiring the beautiful colleges of Cambridge University; this is St. John's College looking across the lawn toward the entrance into the New Court.2011-10-23T03:51:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/16/building-community-part-two-100811-through-101111/2011-10-17T02:59:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/16/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-forty-sound-check-fall-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_00081-e1318814824951.jpgPhotos – RAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Forty – Sound Check – Fall, 1996) #7At my open mic sessions I played my acoustic 12 string and sat down...and began to relax...everything clicked and it worked!2011-10-17T01:47:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/10/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-nine-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-late-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Nine – Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Late Summer, 1996) #2David was quickly growing up to be a fine young man, and the greatest accomplishment of our marriage.2011-10-10T22:43:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/10/08/building-community-part-one-100411-through-100811/2011-10-08T16:37:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/st-martins-cloak-foundation-for-peace-through-love/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/st-martin-of-tours1.jpgSt. Martin of Tours (Wikipedia Commons)St. Martin of Tours (Wikipedia Commons)2011-09-29T01:50:41+00:00weekly0.6http://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/09/24/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-eight-a-visit-to-portland-or-and-mt-hood-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/img_0003.jpgPhotos – RAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Seven – A Visit to Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Part Two) – August, 1996) #1After our vacation to visit Bellevue and Seattle, WA, and Victoria and Vancouver, B.C., Canada, we also visited my uncle in Portland, Oregon - here he stands at home in his garden.2011-09-25T03:36:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/09/04/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-seven-a-visit-to-vancouver-b-c-canada-part-two-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00187.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Seven – A Visit to Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Part Two) – August, 1996) #4A cropped photo of Don, Margrit and David in front of a fun and playful fountain, at the steps of what I think was Vancouver's Museum of Art.2011-09-05T00:47:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-six-a-visit-to-vancouver-b-c-canada-part-one-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00016.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Six – A Visit to Vancouver, B.C., Canada (Part One) – August, 1996) #1This is the first of two posts of our vacation to Vancouver, B.C., Canada - here's David waving into the breeze during the ferry voyage enroute from Victoria to Vancouver, British Columbia.2011-08-23T00:43:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/19/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-five-a-visit-to-victoria-b-c-canada-part-two-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00035.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Five – A Visit to Victoria, B.C., Canada (Part Two) – August, 1996) #11David checks our a plaque in the corner of a garden overlooking one of Victoria's sweeping views of its beautiful waterfront footage.2011-08-20T03:18:09+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/15/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-three-a-puget-sound-ferry-cruise-from-seattle-wa-to-victoria-b-c-canada-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00013.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Three – A Puget Sound Ferry Cruise from Seattle, WA to Victoria, B.C., Canada – August, 1996) #4A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, as well as the Blue Angels aerial demonstration team, were visiting Seattle the week of our ferry trip, and I snapped this first photo of the carrier in the distance, prior to our ferry leaving the ferry terminal.2011-08-16T03:38:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-two-a-japanese-garden-bellevue-wa-august-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_0043.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty Two – A Japanese Garden, Bellevue, WA – August, 1996) #1After our vacation was over, Don and Margrit mailed these first three photos of their backyard to us in England, of their peaceful and soothing, Bellevue, "Japanese Garden."2011-08-14T20:30:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/14/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-one-portraits-of-flowers-cannon-beach-or-august-1-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00213.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty One – Portraits of Flowers, Cannon Beach, OR – August 1, 1996) #6I especially enjoyed the fact that these cropped flower portraits are softened by enlarging them just enough, to highlight their colors over sharp details.2011-08-14T18:46:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/13/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-thirty-cannon-beach-or-august-1-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Thirty – Cannon Beach, OR – August 1, 1996) #8Don, with the patience of a saint, helps David explore one of the many tidal pools of sea water left behind in the rock depressions, after the tide withdrew overnight.2011-08-13T20:39:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/08/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-nine-cannon-beach-or-july-31-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Nine – Cannon Beach, OR – July 31, 1996) #3This is the northwestern view looking up the beach from our hotel's balcony, which was perfectly situated right on the beach - a perfect vacation location and destination!2011-08-09T02:50:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/07/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-eight-museum-of-flight-boeing-field-seattle-wa-july-30-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00081.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Eight – Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, Seattle, WA – July 30, 1996) #1David and I pose inside the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, which has an amazing variety of aircraft, exhibits and displays. http://www.museum offlight.org/2011-08-08T00:16:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/06/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-seven-downtown-seattle-wa-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00022.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Seven – Downtown Seattle, WA – Summer 1996) #25This cropped photo of a floral heart was one of two that hung over the entrance doors of the Westlake Center, creating a beautiful set of entrance decorations.2011-08-07T02:46:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/05/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-six-marina-park-on-lake-washington-kirkland-wa-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_00021.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Six – Marina Park on Lake Washington, Kirkland, WA – Summer 1996) #1In the summer of 1996, our family took a vacation back to the States, and our first stop was to Bellevue, WA to visit our relatives Don and Margrit - here David stands beside their camper in this cropped photo. 2011-08-06T01:33:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/04/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-five-preparations-for-a-garden-bbq-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Five – Preparations for a Garden BBQ – Summer 1996) #1We were preparing our back yard for a visit and BBQ with friends, and as we set everything up I took some pictures to capture the memories.2011-08-04T17:26:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/08/04/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-four-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/img_0021.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Four – Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #1It was late summer 1996, and the plants that we planted after moving in were now beginning to thrive - bringing life to the new house we moved into back in the winter.2011-08-04T15:59:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/23/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-three-sound-check-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_00034.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Three – Sound Check – Summer 1996) #4I was confident in playing the guitar, but I couldn't memorize the songs I had written, because my mind only visualizes images and can't remember text or numbers in a visual format...so I was 100% reliant on the music stand to see and play my songs.2011-07-24T03:17:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/22/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-two-meadow-view-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_00012.jpgPhotos – RAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty Two – Meadow View Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #5Here's a close-up of the Meadow View Cottage house plaque we named and designed ourselves, which is a very special tradition in the U.K. to name your house instead of having a house number.2011-07-23T02:55:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/10/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-one-bridge-cottage-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty One – Bridge Cottage, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #1This is a view of Bridge Cottage next door to our house in Bridge Street Hamlet - and the home of our best friends in England.2011-07-11T03:23:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/10/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twenty-ford-hall-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_00022.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twenty – Ford Hall, Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #1Our family and two neighbors were invited across the street to Ford Hall to tour their beautiful half-timbered home - in this photo my wife stands between our two neighbors while David goes to get a closer look at the horses.2011-07-11T01:33:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/04/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-nineteen-davids-birthday-bridge-street-hamlet-and-lavenham-suffolk-england-february-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Nineteen – David’s Birthday, Bridge Street Hamlet and Lavenham, Suffolk, England – February 1996) #4This is an undated color copy of a photo of the thatched roof cottage next door to our house in Bridge Street Hamlet - whose owners would become best friends with us.2011-07-05T02:21:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/03/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-eighteen-kentwell-hall-long-melford-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Eighteen – Kentwell Hall, Long Melford, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #1Kentwell Hall was another stop on our sightseeing list of places to visit - just a mile or two down the road from Bridge Street Hamlet where we lived: http://www.kentwell.co.uk/2011-07-04T05:02:33+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/07/02/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seventeen-hedingham-castle-essex-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/07/img_0002.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seventeen – Hedingham Castle, Essex, England – Summer 1996) #1Our family visited Hedingham Castle in Essex County, which wasn't far from where we lived in Suffolk County - this is a wing of the grand manor house on the property called the "Queen Anne" house.2011-07-03T04:15:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/12/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-two-100th-air-refueling-wing-arw-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_0001-22.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Two – 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Patches) #4This is the Headquarters 3rd Air Force (HQ 3rd AF) Numbered Air Force (NAF) patch, which had direct responsibility for taking care of the 100th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) on day-to-day, "care and feeding" issues.2011-06-28T04:03:59+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/06/17/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-sixteen-bury-st-edmunds-abbey-gardens-suffolk-england-summer-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Sixteen – Bury St. Edmunds Abbey Gardens, Suffolk, England – Summer 1996) #1Our family went to see the Abbey Gardens in Bury St. Edmunds, a market town in Suffolk County - in this picture my wife and David approach the Abbey Gate - that dates prior to the 14th Century.2011-06-18T01:05:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/06/17/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fifteen-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fifteen – Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – May 1996) #1I took these photos of our house in Bridge Street Hamlet after picking up our new red Honda Accord wagon and driving it home from the port on the Continent.2011-06-17T14:51:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/06/05/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-fourteen-brekstad-harbor-orland-norway-part-eight-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/img_0001.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Fourteen – Brekstad Harbor, Orland, Norway (Part Eight) – May 1996) #1These are my final photos of Norway and a bit out of sequence - we're in Brekstad Harbor waiting for the fast ferry from Orland to Trondheim.2011-06-05T16:29:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/27/original-song-england/2011-06-02T01:45:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/30/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-twelve-austratt-fortress-near-orland-norway-part-six-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00017.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Twelve – Austrått Fortress near Orland, Norway (Part Six) – May 1996) #1I had a hard time locating Austrått Fortress near Orland, Norway - originally thinking it was near Trondheim - but through the marvels of the internet I was able to locate it near Orland. 2011-05-30T23:37:41+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/29/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-eleven-trondheim-norway-part-five-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00016.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Eleven – Trondheim, Norway (Part Five) – May 1996) #1Once we arrived in Trondheim from Orland via the fast ferry, I took some photos of Trondheim's waterfront and port area.2011-05-30T02:58:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/28/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-ten-fast-ferry-trip-from-orland-to-trondheim-norway-part-four-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00015.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Ten – Fast Ferry Trip from Orland to Trondheim, Norway (Part Four) – May 1996) #4The weather during my stay in Orland and on the inland shores of Norway had been beautiful - and this fast ferry trip promised to be a wonderful experience.2011-05-29T04:46:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/27/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-nine-orland-norway-part-three-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00014.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Nine – Orland, Norway (Part Three) – May 1996) #1I went on a walking tour of Orland, Norway, with my camera; and came across this church set in contrast behind the still bare trees on an early May 1996 spring day.2011-05-28T04:26:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/19/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-eight-a-sunset-in-orland-norway-part-two-may-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00013.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Eight – A Sunset in Orland, Norway (Part Two) – May 1996) #2I cropped the previous photo just to capture the magnificent lighting that danced on top of the calm waters of the water around Orland, Norway.2011-05-20T02:31:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/06/29/portraits-of-life-a-novel-chapter-two-part-seven/2011-05-19T02:50:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/16/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-seven-trondheim-and-orland-norway-part-one-aprilmay-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00012.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Seven – Trondheim and Orland, Norway (Part One) – April/May 1996) #1On April 28, 1996, a team of us from HQ 3AF at RAF Mildenhall, UK, flew into Oslo, Norway, and then on to Trondheim, Norway, to attend a NATO exercise planning conference at Orland Main Air Station near Trondheim.2011-05-17T04:07:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/11/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-six-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-easter-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_00011.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Six – Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Easter 1996) #1It was now April 7th 1996, Easter Sunday, and we had our new home's dining room in Bridge Street Hamlet all set for Easter breakfast.2011-05-11T23:48:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/05/01/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-five-bridge-street-hamlet-suffolk-england-spring-1996/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/img_0008.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Five – Bridge Street Hamlet, Suffolk, England – Spring 1996) #6One day when we drove by our future home while waiting for it to be completed, the next door neighbor was working in his garage next to us which was his carpentry workshop - and I stopped the car to say hi to him as his future neighbor - a Yank from America! :)2011-05-02T02:09:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-eight-davids-karate-class-spangdahlem-ab-germany-november-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Eight – David’s Karate Class, Spangdahlem AB, Germany – November 1995) #1This was to be David's final Karate Class at Spangdahlem AB (here wearing his black Karate gi) - because we were moving to RAF Mildenhall, UK, at the end of November, 1995.2011-04-24T21:55:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-nine-an-early-christmas-in-hetzerath-germany-november-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Nine – An Early Christmas in Hetzerath, Germany – November 1995) #1The movers were showing up to move us from Hetzerath, Germany, to RAF Mildenhall, UK - and as we would be in transition through Christmas - my wife set up this little table-top Christmas Tree to celebrate Christmas a little early, while we were beginning to pack up our household for the move.2011-04-24T03:09:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-seven-saint-martins-procession-november-10-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_00042.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Seven – Saint Martin’s Eve Procession, Hetzerath, Germany – November 10, 1995) #1David shows off the St. Martin's Lantern that he made in school as part of a class project to participate in the annual St. Martin's Day Eve Procession.2011-04-23T03:20:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-six-pumpkin-harvest-time-october-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Six – Pumpkin Harvest Time – October 1995) #1It was now October and golden leaves were falling in our driveway beside our two Hondas - by now we had our next Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders in hand to RAF Mildenhall, UK.2011-04-16T23:13:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-five-davids-karate-class-october-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_00051.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Five – David’s Karate Class – October 1995) #1These three photos are all the same - I only cropped them to allow you to see the details - of David (yellow belt) performing an Okinawa style of Karate Kata with his instructor (black belt) at the Spangdahlem AB gym.2011-04-16T15:00:43+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-four-fussen-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Four – Füssen, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1Füssen, Germany, is NW of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany - and sits just north of the Austrian border - I really liked the decorations and balcony on this house.2011-04-10T01:15:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/04/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-three-landsberg-am-lech-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/04/img_0018.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Three – Landsberg am Lech, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1On the way back to Garmisch from Munich, we stopped to see Landsberg am Lech - a picturesque city on the Lech River - just west of Munich.2011-04-09T20:24:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-two-munich-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty Two – Munich, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1Our family took a trip to Munich from Garmisch - this building is the Bavarian State Opera House and National Theater or "Nationaltheater." 2011-04-09T15:25:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/13/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-nine-oberammergau-bavaria-germany-part-one-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Nine – Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany (Part One) – September 1995) #1Oberammergau, Germany, is our family's favorite destination in Bavaria - if we had to choose - here you can see the peddler statue standing in front of this beautiful building.2011-04-06T00:15:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/06/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-seven-garmisch-and-the-zugspitze-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Seven – Garmisch and the Zugspitze, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1It was now September 1995, and our family took a vacation to one of our favorite places in the entire world - Bavaria in southern Germany - this is the famous Zugspitze mountain.2011-04-05T23:30:33+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-one-neuschwanstein-castle-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty One – Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1At one point on our trip we stopped at this scenic overview of a Bavarian mountain lake - and my wife took this picture of David and I.2011-03-28T00:02:09+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/20/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighty-oberammergau-bavaria-germany-part-two-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00142.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighty – Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany (Part Two) – September 1995) #3Another aspect of Germany is that most everywhere it is as clean and tidy as you can imagine - like all Alpine countries - and it is wonderful to see everything so nicely manicured.2011-03-20T20:10:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/12/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-eight-ettal-monastery-bavaria-germany-september-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_00222.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Eight – Ettal Monastery, Bavaria, Germany – September 1995) #1Ettal Monastery dates from the year 1330 and is situated just SE of Oberammergau and north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in southern Bavaria in Germany.2011-03-13T03:04:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/03/05/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-six-hetzerath-germany-august-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Six – Hetzerath, Germany – August 1995) #1I really liked how my wife had decorated the foyer of our home in Hetzerath, and made these curtains to keep the winter cold from getting into the rest of the house.2011-03-05T21:38:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/28/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-five-a-mosel-wedding-germany-august-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000114.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Five – A Mosel Wedding, Germany – August 1995) #4A view of the church's Altar from the balcony, and this intense beam of light that streamed in from an upper window was special to see.2011-03-02T03:37:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-four-a-friends-visit-to-hetzerath-germany-july-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000417.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Four – A Friend’s Visit to Hetzerath, Germany – July 1995) #1In July 1995 a friend - who was my original sponsor in the 23rd TFS at Spangdahlem AB in 1983 - visited us in Germany on a trip to visit friends, and here David talks to his family back in Washington State.2011-02-26T04:22:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-three-hetzerath-germany-july-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000113.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Three – Hetzerath, Germany – July 1995) #1Follow me, and I'll give you a tour of our garden back in Hetzerath in 1995 - it begins at the base of our front staircase and follows a narrow path to the distant light.2011-02-23T03:40:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/20/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-two-a-visit-to-the-bostalsee-germany-july-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000112.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy Two – A Visit to the Bostalsee, Germany – July 1995) #1In July 1995 our family returned to the Bostalsee, and rented a paddle boat to enjoy the beautiful summer weather out on the water.2011-02-21T03:24:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/20/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-one-celtic-circular-wall-of-otzenhausen-germany-july-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000111.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy One – Celtic Circular Wall of Otzenhausen, Germany – July 1995) #1We decided we wouldn't be defeated by the forest, and once again our family went in search of the, "Celtic Circular Wall of Otzenhausen" - here David and I stand by the sign near the parking area before setting out.2011-02-20T19:14:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventy-ringwall-and-bostalsee-germany-june-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000214.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventy – Ringwall and Bostalsee, Germany – June 1995) #1Here David stands in front of the sign when our family went to visit the Ringwall of Otzenhausen or Celtic Circular Wall of Otzenhausen (see the Wikipedia article of the same name) - which is over 2000 years old...and we couldn't find it in the forest after searching along many different paths!2011-02-19T23:50:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/19/visit-me-at-last-fm-com-where-im-genesisrushyes/2011-02-19T19:58:22+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-nine-phantasialand-theme-park-bruhl-germany-june-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000110.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Nine – Phantasialand Theme Park, Brühl, Germany – June 1995) #5David sits in front of me as I take this picture while climbing to the top of the log ride - which was also in the Wild West area of the Phantasialand Theme Park.2011-02-19T18:57:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/18/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-eight-lichtenberg-castle-thallichtenberg-germany-june-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_000212.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Eight – Lichtenberg Castle, Thallichtenberg, Germany – June 1995) #1Our family visited Lichtenberg Castle or, "Burg Lichtenberg" in Thallichtenberg, Germany - just NW of Kusel in the State of Rheinland-Pfalz.2011-02-18T14:50:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/13/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-seven-manderscheid-castle-germany-june-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00019.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Seven – Manderscheid Castle, Germany – June 1995) #6For David this visit to Manderscheid Castle was an opportunity to explore the grounds and pretend that he was defending the walls from invaders.2011-02-17T02:43:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/13/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-six-oberammergau-germany-may-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00018.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Six – Oberammergau, Germany – May 1995) #1It may have been spring in Hetzerath, but in Oberammergau it was still winter - my Honda Civic wagon is on the left in this picture.2011-02-13T22:54:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/12/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-five-a-springtime-breakfast-in-hetzerath-germany-may-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00017.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Five – A Springtime Breakfast in Hetzerath, Germany – May 1995) #1In early May 1995 our friends from the UK stopped in for a visit on their way to Bavaria, as we both had a NATO course to attend in Oberammergau on the following Monday - and I took these pictures of the breakfast table set on a beautiful springtime morning.2011-02-13T03:03:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/11/follow-me-now-on-twitter/2011-02-12T02:58:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/11/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-four-davids-first-holy-communion-dinner-in-hetzerath-germany-april-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00038.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Four – David’s First Holy Communion Dinner in Hetzerath, Germany – April 1995) #2Looking the opposite direction from David's perspective at the head of the table, our guests wait for the catered dinner to be served - David's little cousin sits at the far end of the table.2011-02-12T02:34:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-three-davids-first-holy-communion-in-hetzerath-germany-april-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00027.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Three – David’s First Holy Communion in Hetzerath, Germany – April 1995) #1For David's First Holy Communion in the Roman Catholic Church, we planned a reception dinner for our relatives, and turned our home into a banquet hall for the occasion.2011-02-10T01:49:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/05/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-two-easter-in-hetzerath-germany-april-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00026.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty Two – Easter in Hetzerath, Germany – April 1995) #1It was now Easter 1995 in Hetzerath, and the breakfast table is set with a nice pastry creation from a local bakery, and the chocolate Easter bunnies and eggs were all arranged in a bowl - and ready to snack on.2011-02-06T03:22:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/04/the-bag-of-knowledge/2011-02-05T01:47:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-one-spring-in-hetzerath-germany-april-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty One – Spring in Hetzerath, Germany – April 1995) #14Our front garden was tiered in the same manner as our front steps were, with paths crossing the garden at the base and along the mid-point, creating a private garden leading up to the long terrace that overlooked the front of the house off the living and dining rooms.2011-02-05T01:42:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixty-a-hike-from-dreis-to-bruch-germany-march-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixty – A Hike From Dreis to Bruch, Germany – March 1995) #1David and I decided to go on an adventure, and hiked through the forest from Dreis to Bruch, Germany, in March 1995.2011-02-04T23:13:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-nine-the-genie-is-thinking-march-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Nine – The Genie is Thinking! – March 1995) #1Every parent has a moment when their child displays a sign of independence and self-determination, and here David put up a sign on his bedroom door saying, "Do not Disturb - The Genie is Thinking!"2011-02-04T02:23:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-eight-a-visit-for-coffee-and-cake-march-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00022.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Eight – A Visit for Coffee and Cake – March 1995) #1The next occasion that I took pictures at was when we were invited for coffee and cake to visit friends of the family - and here David plays a game with their son.2011-02-04T01:31:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-six-carnival-in-hetzerath-germany-february-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Six – Carnival in Hetzerath, Germany – February 1995) #1It was now Carnival in Germany, a time to celebrate with costumes, fun and nonsense to chase the winter blues away before Lent - here's David in his Robin Hood Carnival costume.2011-02-03T01:27:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-seven-learning-to-perform-my-original-songs-march-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Seven – Learning to Perform My Original Songs – March 1995) #1In Hetzerath, I had a music room in the basement to continue the process of practicing my original songs - so that one day I could actually perform the songs that I had written - here I am in my music room at home.2011-02-02T22:36:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/02/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-five-birthday-wishes-in-hetzerath-germany-february-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/img_0002.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Five – Birthday Wishes in Hetzerath, Germany – February 1995) #1Our family had another birthday in the month of February to celebrate, and I took these photos of the card, present and flowers for my wife's birthday.2011-02-02T18:50:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-four-a-visit-to-trier-germany-february-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_000513.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Four – A Visit to Trier, Germany – February 1995) #1We visited relatives in Trier, Germany, for coffee and cake - who were always like an aunt and uncle to us - and here David reads to his great-uncle.2011-01-31T02:44:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-three-davids-birthday-party-hetzerath-germany-february-1995/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_000111.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Three – David’s Birthday Party, Hetzerath, Germany – February 1995) #1It was now February 1995 in Hetzerath, Germany, and David was turning eight - so my wife and I decorated the house for his birthday party.2011-02-01T19:02:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-two-a-new-years-trip-to-england-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00029.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty Two – A New Year’s Trip to England – December 1994) #2On New Year's Eve our friends had the house ready to ring in the New Year with us - and here David stands beside the table set for dinner on New year's Eve.2011-01-28T03:09:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-one-christmas-in-bruch-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00019.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty One – Christmas in Bruch, Germany – December 1994) #1David lights the Advent wreath as his uncle watches him at David's aunt and uncle's apartment in Bruch.2011-01-24T03:13:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifty-christmas-morning-in-hetzerath-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00018.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifty – Christmas Morning in Hetzerath, Germany – December 1994) #1It was now Christmas morning in Hetzerath, Germany, our only Christmas in this house - here are some of our Christmas cards displayed on the piano.2011-01-23T20:20:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-nine-christmas-eve-in-hetzerath-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00028.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Nine – Christmas Eve in Hetzerath, Germany – December 1994) #1In those days when David was growing up, we used to take lots of pictures on Christmas Eve while opening gifts from family and friends - as is the German custom and tradition.2011-01-23T04:00:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-eight-a-christmas-visit-in-hetzerath-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_000310.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Eight – A Christmas Visit in Hetzerath, Germany – December 1994) #1My wife's family visited for coffee and cake shortly before Christmas, and here David's great grandmother enjoys a laugh while relaxing in our rocking chair.2011-01-23T03:26:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-seven-christmas-in-hetzerath-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00039.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Seven – Christmas in Hetzerath, Germany – December 1994) #1It was now the Christmas Season of 1994, and after the house was decorated for Christmas I took pictures of everything as I always did for special occasions.2011-01-22T01:39:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-six-the-nurnberg-christmas-market-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00108.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Six – The Nürnberg Christmas Market, Germany – December 1994) #6The blue sky in this picture above the Frauenkirche on the main square in Nürnberg tells the whole story of our trip - it was wonderful to visit Nürnberg's Christkindlesmarkt during Advent.2011-01-20T03:48:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-five-an-advent-trip-to-nurnberg-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00204.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Five – An Advent trip to Nürnberg, Germany – December 1994) #15The tower says it's almost 12:00 noon, and our tour of Nürnberg hadn't included the Christmas Market yet - which will be the next posting in this series.2011-01-17T01:53:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/15/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-four-a-visit-to-schweich-germany-december-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00107.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Four – A Visit to Schweich, Germany – December 1994) #3There are moments as a photographer when you know you are taking special pictures - and these with David and his great grandmother were very special indeed.2011-01-16T03:28:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/14/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-three-thanksgiving-in-hetzerath-germany-november-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00017.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Three – Thanksgiving in Hetzerath, Germany – November 1994) #11If the camera was available at the time, I liked to take a picture of the stuffed roast turkey before I carved it - we've had everything to be thankful for at all of our Thanksgiving dinners throughout the years.2011-01-15T03:35:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/10/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-two-halloween-in-hetzerath-germany-october-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00016.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty Two – Halloween in Hetzerath, Germany – October 1994) #6Because the Kachelofen was off in a portion of the living room by itself, the area didn't get a lot of use - but the Jack O' Lanterns looked nice on the top of the tiled wood stove.2011-01-11T03:16:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-one-a-cabin-in-colorado-usa-october-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00015.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty One – A Cabin in Colorado, USA – October 1994) #1In the fall of 1994 I took a course in the States and on the way home stopped to see my Aunt Ruth and Uncle Al in Denver, Colorado - and we spent a few days in the Rocky Mountains at their cabin just west of Denver.2011-01-09T18:30:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/07/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-forty-the-zugspitze-germany-october-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Forty – The Zugspitze, Germany – October 1994) #1On a beautiful fall day in 1994 we decided to take the cog train to the top of the Zugspitze - the tallest mountain in Germany at 2,962 meters tall - and this is a picture of the Eibsee from the window of the cog train on the way up to the top of the Zugspitze.2011-01-08T04:03:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/05/the-only-path-to-true-peace-is-love/2011-01-06T03:47:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-nine-salzburg-austria-october-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Nine – Salzburg, Austria – October 1994) #1From Berchtesgaden, Germany, we drove over to Salzburg, Austria, where we spent the day sightseeing and shopping - here David and I stand at the base of the Mozart Monument in the city where he grew up.2011-01-05T03:48:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-eight-berchtesgaden-bavaria-germany-october-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Eight – Berchtesgaden, Bavaria, Germany – October 1994) #1It was our family's vacation tradition to visit Bavaria during the beginning of October if at all possible - because it was off season and there was just a dusting of snow in the mountains with the scent of cool, fresh mountain air - here's our only photo from Oberammergau, with David standing in front of the nutcracker at Käthe Wohlfahrt's Christmas store.2011-01-03T13:16:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-seven-a-return-to-hetzerath-germany-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00032.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Seven – A Return to Hetzerath, Germany – Summer 1994) #1Back at home again in Hetzerath, Germany, at the end of the summer after our vacation to Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania; we had relatives over for an afternoon visit and a proper German "coffee and cake" - here I share the view from our front patio with my aunt.2011-01-02T23:52:51+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/02/wordpress-com-2010-in-review-summary/2011-01-02T16:16:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-six-a-bike-trip-reunion-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Six – A Bike Trip Reunion – Summer 1994) #1In the summer of 1994, we also had an 18th year "Bike Trip Reunion" with my friend Bruce - who rode with me 8,000 miles around the United States on our first bicycle adventure back in 1976 - here we visited his Bohemian Glass Art shop in Holly, MI.2011-01-02T03:04:41+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-five-a-visit-to-presque-isle-state-park-in-erie-pa-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0009.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Five – A Visit to Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA, USA – Summer 1994) #1After our trip to Louisville, Ohio, we continued on with my aunt and uncle through Ohio, Pennsylvania and into New York State - here David and my Uncle Bill walk the beach at Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA.2011-01-02T01:58:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2011/01/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-four-a-visit-to-louisville-ohio-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Four – A Visit to Louisville, Ohio, USA – Summer 1994) #1The next stop on our vacation in 1994 was to visit our aunt and uncle in the Cleveland, Ohio, area - and then we all drove down to Louisville to see Grandpa and Grandma Armstrong's house - now under different ownership - but little had changed over the years from when we visited Louisville as kids during our summer family vacations.2011-01-02T00:56:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-seven-a-vacation-to-michigan-in-the-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00015.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Seven – A Vacation to Michigan in the USA – Summer 1994) #1Later on in the summer of 1994, our family took a vacation back to the State of Michigan where I grew up, and our first stop was to Grand Blanc and my parents' home shown here.2011-01-01T01:57:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/31/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-three-a-visit-to-mackinac-island-michigan-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00017.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Three – A Visit to Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA – Summer 1994) #1I've always loved taking pictures of horse drawn carriages, and on our vacation to Mackinac Island I had lots of opportunities - like this nice team and their carriage.2010-12-31T18:47:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/04/05/mark-d-jones/2010-12-31T04:21:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-two-a-boat-trip-to-mackinac-island-michigan-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_0045.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty Two – A Boat Trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan, USA – Summer 1994) #2I contrast the previous summer 1994 photo with this one of me from September 1960 - my only other trip to Mackinac Island...34 years earlier.2010-12-31T02:36:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-one-a-visit-to-the-soo-locks-in-sault-ste-marie-michigan-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00037.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty One – A Visit to the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA – Summer 1994) #4A powerboat approaches the Soo Locks as David and his grandmother watch from the end of a pier on an overcast day in Michigan's Upper Peninsula - and the farthest north in Michigan I've ever traveled.2010-12-30T03:28:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/28/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirty-a-day-at-the-beach-in-michigan-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00045.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirty – A Day at the Beach in Michigan, USA – Summer 1994) #2The waves were nice and foamy at the shoreline, and David takes the opportunity to play in the bright white surf and wave action on Lake Michigan.2010-12-29T03:40:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-nine-a-visit-to-sleeping-bear-dunes-national-seashore-mi-in-the-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00016.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Nine – A Visit to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore, MI in the USA – Summer 1994) #1Our next stop on this vacation was to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Seashore - and here David and his grandmother read the plaque on the observation deck high above Lake Michigan.2010-12-28T02:56:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-eight-a-visit-to-lake-michigan-in-the-usa-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00035.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Eight – A Visit to Lake Michigan in the USA – Summer 1994) #1On our vacation to Michigan to see my family, we took a trip up north to the Traverse City area and stopped at a beach on Lake Michigan - here David checks out the water temperature for swimming.2010-12-28T00:48:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-six-a-visit-to-poohsticks-bridge-and-the-hundred-acre-wood-in-ashdown-forest-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Six – A Visit to Poohsticks Bridge and the Hundred Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest, UK – Summer 1994) #1Our final vacation stop during our 1994 trip to England, was to Poohsticks Bridge in the Hundred Acre Wood in Ashdown Forest - which is between Crawley and Royal Tunbridge Wells, south of London - here David stands on the Poohsticks Bridge plaque stone marker at the parking lot alongside the road.2010-12-25T04:36:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-five-a-ride-on-the-bluebell-railway-horsted-keynes-station-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Five – A Ride on the Bluebell Railway, Horsted Keynes Station, UK – Summer 1994) #1We were nearing the end of our vacation to England in the summer of 1994, and on our way to the Dover ferry crossing we stopped in at Horsted Keynes for a ride on the Bluebell Railway.2010-12-24T20:36:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/23/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-forty-the-mother-of-all-parties-the-victory-party-march-2-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/mother-of-all-parties-e1293109173390.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Forty – “The Mother of all Parties – The Victory Party” – March 2, 1991) #1The "Vipers Pit" photo; F-16 Desert Storm and Desert Shield patches; the 10th TFS squadron photo (I'm on the far left of the middle row); and the 10th TFS, 17th TFS and 33rd TFS squadron patches.2010-12-24T04:08:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-four-a-visit-to-salisbury-cathedral-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Four – A Visit to Salisbury Cathedral, UK – Summer 1994) #3Construction of Salisbury Cathedral was begun in the year 1220, and the cathedral has the highest spire in the UK at 404 feet - which is amazingly thin and delicate - towering over the center of the cathedral.2010-12-22T02:54:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-three-a-visit-to-stonehenge-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_00021.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Three – A Visit to Stonehenge, UK – Summer 1994) #1It was a dark and overcast day when we visited Stonehenge while on vacation in England - here David stands on the approach to this historic site.2010-12-20T02:57:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/18/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-two-a-visit-to-oxfordshire-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty Two – A Visit to Oxfordshire, UK – Summer 1994) #1On our vacation to Oxfordshire in 1994, our next stop was to visit the village of Bloxham where we used to live, and this was our old house - where we stopped and chatted with a neighbor we knew from when we lived here.2010-12-19T04:54:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-twenty-one-480th-tfs-great-warhawk-nation-squadron-photo-1984-85/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/480th-tfs-warhawks-1984.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Twenty One – 480th TFS “Great Warhawk Nation” Squadron Photo – 1984-85) #1The 480th TFS "Great Warhawk Nation" Squadron Historian, "Tags," framed this squadron photo from around 1984/85 that I had mailed to him along with all of my patches and squadron lithos - he framed the photo and added the 480th TFS squadron and TDY patches - along with my "Mark D" nametag at the time.2010-12-17T03:59:09+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/14/original-song-merry-christmas/2010-12-15T01:25:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/12/original-song-sing-songs-of-joy/2010-12-12T23:40:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/11/original-song-noel/2010-12-12T03:24:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/10/original-song-christmas-comes-but-once-a-year/2010-12-11T03:00:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/07/original-song-just-as-i-have-loved-you/2010-12-08T03:01:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/12/04/original-song-eyes-of-a-child/2010-12-04T18:01:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/29/original-song-light-of-christ/2010-11-29T23:27:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/28/original-song-glory-to-god-part-two/2010-11-29T01:07:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/27/original-song-glory-to-god-part-one/2010-11-28T02:42:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twenty-medmenham-marlow-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twenty – Medmenham, Marlow, UK – Summer 1994) #1It was time to say good bye to our friends - pictured here in Medmenham, Marlow; and continue our trip around England on our vacation to visit our previous home in Bloxham, Stonehenge, Salisbury Cathedral, The Bluebell Railway standard gauge heritage railway (using steam locomotives), and Ashdown Forest - the home of Winnie the Pooh, Christopher Robin, the 100 Acre Wood and Poohsticks Bridge...along with Eeyore and Tigger too!2010-11-27T16:26:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-nineteen-long-melford-and-the-bull-hotel-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00024.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Nineteen – Long Melford and the Bull Hotel, UK – Summer 1994) #8Little did we know that our next home in 1995 would be about two miles from here in, "Bridge Street Hamlet" in a New House we would name, "Meadow View Cottage" - here our friends and David pose for this picture.2010-11-27T03:03:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eighteen-windsor-and-windsor-castle-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00035.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eighteen – Windsor and Windsor Castle, UK – Summer 1994) #1Windsor, England is just west of London outside the ring road, and is the home of Windsor Castle - one of the official Royal residences of the British Monarch; here David stands curbside in Windsor facing Windsor Castle with the Queen Victoria Statue nearby, which dates from 1887.2010-11-27T01:09:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-seventeen-national-history-museum-london-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00023.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Seventeen – National History Museum, London, UK – Summer 1994) #1While visiting London, we all visited the Natural History Museum, and it was the dinosaur exhibits that interested David the most - this looks like a Brontosaurus skeleton. 2010-11-26T04:28:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-sixteen-medmenham-marlow-and-london-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00111.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Sixteen – Medmenham, Marlow and London, UK – Summer 1994) #1We visited our friends in Medmenham, Marlow - which is west of London outside of the ring road - here David and I (right) pose with our friends in front of their house.2010-11-26T00:10:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fifteen-the-white-cliffs-of-dover-and-leeds-castle-uk-summer-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fifteen – The White Cliffs of Dover and Leeds Castle, UK – Summer 1994) #2Our friends were on a NATO assignment and lived in Medmenham near Marlow, England; and little did we know that during this visit we would travel within a few miles of our future home in Suffolk on our next assignment - here David and I horse around on the beach below the white cliffs of Dover.2010-11-22T00:09:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/19/all-for-one-and-one-for-all/2010-11-19T13:14:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/14/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-fourteen-spring-in-hetzerath-germany-may-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Fourteen – Spring in Hetzerath, Germany – May 1994) #20The side picture window was made of small antique leaded glass panes, and created a nice diffused lighting effect. 2010-11-15T04:02:33+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/13/empathy-a-gift-of-love-to-mankind/2010-11-14T03:37:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/07/change-hearts-and-change-the-world-one-heartbeat-at-a-time-part-five/2010-11-10T02:46:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-thirteen-spring-in-hetzerath-germany-may-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Thirteen – Spring in Hetzerath, Germany – May 1994) #1Here's our Honda Civic wagon parked at our rental house in Hetzerath - our bedrooms were on the second floor over a separate apartment below that was rented to a young couple.2010-11-10T02:39:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/11/05/change-hearts-and-change-the-world-one-heartbeat-at-a-time-part-four/2010-11-05T15:16:22+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/31/change-hearts-and-change-the-world-one-heartbeat-at-a-time-part-three/2010-11-02T03:46:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/27/change-hearts-and-change-the-world-one-heartbeat-at-a-time-part-two/2010-10-29T02:19:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/23/change-hearts-and-change-the-world-one-heartbeat-at-a-time-part-one/2010-10-27T13:01:02+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-twelve-easter-in-hetzerath-germany-april-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00016.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Twelve – Easter in Hetzerath, Germany – April 1994) #1Our Ramstein AB assignment was completed on March 25, 1994, and on Easter morning - which was Sunday, April 3rd in 1994 - we were all moved into our new rental house in Hetzerath, Germany.2010-10-25T03:30:02+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/21/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twenty-four-a-birthday-celebration-february-1994/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00015.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twenty Four – A Birthday Celebration – February 1994) #1In February 1994, our family celebrated two birthdays - for both my son David and for my wife - here's the house decorated the night before David's birthday for him to wake up to; this is the final posting of my Ramstein AB photos, because by this time we had received our orders to the 52nd OSS at Spangdahlem AB - and we would soon be packing up our household for our fifth USAFE assignment.2010-10-22T03:41:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/19/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twenty-three-rockin-the-house/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00056.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twenty Three – Rockin’ the House) #1During my Ramstein Air Base assignment, I bought a Sonor drum set for the simple reason that I always wanted to play the drums, and dreams are always worth chasing even if you don't ever catch them.2010-10-20T03:42:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/17/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twenty-two-86th-operations-support-squadron/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00014.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twenty Two – 86th Operations Support Squadron) #1This was an excellent painting in the 86th OSS of a Ramstein AB F-16 - with the fin flash colors of the 526th FS, "Black Knights" and the tail number of the 512th FS, "Dragons" - painted by "Chuck" - but I can't make out his last name to give him proper credit. 2010-10-17T18:26:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/14/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twenty-one-a-holiday-visit-in-albersbach-germany-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00034.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twenty One – A Holiday Visit in Albersbach, Germany – December 1993) #1I took this picture of one of David's great-grandmothers in a reflective mood during a holiday visit to our house in Albersbach, and no doubt there was a degree of sadness in her eyes while lost in her own thoughts.2010-10-15T03:11:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/11/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twenty-christmas-day-in-bruch-germany-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00033.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twenty – Christmas Day in Bruch, Germany – December 1993) #9David shares a couch with his grandfather or "Opa," while his aunt sits nearby prior to exchanging gifts on Christmas.2010-10-11T14:19:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/08/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-nineteen-christmas-in-albersbach-germany-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00032.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Nineteen – Christmas in Albersbach, Germany – December 1993) #3The table is set for coffee and cake with my wife's Christmas cookies and chocolates, while the nutcracker stands guard over the dining room and the Advent wreath beside him.2010-10-09T03:51:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/05/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-eighteen-christmas-eve-in-albersbach-germany-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00012.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Eighteen – Christmas Eve in Albersbach, Germany – December 1993) #1I thought that the best captions for this set of Christmas Eve photos of mine taken in Albersbach, Germany; is to quote the most famous Christmas Eve Poem ever written.2010-10-06T02:42:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/04/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-seventeen-advent-in-albersbach-germany-part-two-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_00011.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Seventeen – Advent in Albersbach, Germany (Part Two) – December 1993) #1I always took pictures of our household once it was set up, just in case something ever happened during a future move; and after seven international moves everything worked out just fine - here's our piano in the living room. 2010-10-05T02:42:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/03/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-sixteen-advent-in-albersbach-germany-part-one-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_0001.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Sixteen – Advent in Albersbach, Germany (Part One) – December 1993) #3This historic German farmhouse was beautifully restored, and yet still retained the character and feel of the original house - this view is from standing at the front door looking into the foyer.2010-10-03T22:01:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/10/01/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-fifteen-st-nicholas-day-eve-in-bruch-germany-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_000111-e1285903739960.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Fifteen – St. Nicholas Day Eve in Bruch, Germany – December 1993) #1On the Eve of December 6th, which is "St. Nicholas Day Eve" or "St. Nikolaus Tag Abend," St. Nicholas arrives in German homes that have small children, to see if they have been good children throughout the year - sort of a pre-Christmas census of all the children.2010-10-02T14:47:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/30/creating-an-extrospective-approach-and-perspective-for-democracy-part-five/2010-10-15T02:39:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/28/creating-an-extrospective-approach-and-perspective-for-democracy-part-four/2010-09-30T01:48:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/26/creating-an-extrospective-approach-and-perspective-for-democracy-part-three/2010-09-26T18:44:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/25/creating-an-extrospective-approach-and-perspective-for-democracy-part-two/2010-09-26T17:29:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/23/creating-an-extrospective-approach-and-perspective-for-democracy-part-one/2010-09-23T13:13:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/20/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-fourteen-advent-in-albersbach-december-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00019.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Fourteen – Advent in Albersbach – December 1993) #1My wife's family was coming over to our house for dinner and an Advent coffee and cake, so we set up two dining tables in order to have enough room for everyone to sit at a table to eat - this photo is looking towards the dining room.2010-09-21T03:29:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/22/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-one-halloween-in-bloxham-england-october-31-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000113.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty One – Halloween in Bloxham, England – October 31, 1992) #1It was now October 31, 1992, and David and I carved pumpkins for Halloween - both a traditional design and a clown design - and displayed the jack-o'-lanterns on the front porch once they were completed. 2010-09-19T04:04:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/18/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-thirteen-halloween-in-albersbach-germany-october-31-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00018.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Thirteen – Halloween in Albersbach, Germany – October 31, 1993) #1It was now fall in Germany - one of my favorite times of the year - and David and I carved pumpkins for Halloween; this was the sunken back porch just off the kitchen with steps leading up into the back yard.2010-09-19T03:47:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/15/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-four-raf-lakenheath-uk-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00017.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Four – RAF Lakenheath, UK, Patches) #1The U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) desert patch; as I was retiring, RAF Mildenhall didn't want my flight gear - so I contacted the 493rd Fighter Squadron (FS) at RAF Lakenheath to give my flight gear to them.2010-09-17T02:20:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/15/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-three-1998-desert-deployment-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img1.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set Three – 1998 Desert Deployment Patches) #1In 1998 I deployed to the desert again for 90 days to support Operation Southern Watch.2010-09-16T02:57:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/12/photos-raf-mildenhall-uk-1995-2001-set-one-hq-3rd-air-force-hq-3af-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_0001-21.jpgRAF Mildenhall, UK – 1995-2001 (Set One – HQ 3rd Air Force (HQ 3AF) Patches) #3A subdued HQ 3rd AF patch.2010-09-13T02:23:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/10/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1994-1995-set-one-hundred-eleven-52nd-operations-support-squadron-oss-and-22nd-fighter-squadron-fs-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_0001-41.jpgPhotos – Spangdahlem AB, Germany – 1994-1995 (Set One Hundred Eleven – 52nd Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and 22nd Fighter Squadron (FS) Patches #2The 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing (TFW) patch - I didn't find a 52nd Fighter Wing (FW) version of the patch in my collection.2010-09-11T15:49:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/14/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-2010-set-one-hundred-nine-the-480th-fighter-squadron-great-warhawk-nation-rises-again/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_0043-copy.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 2010 (Set One Hundred Nine – The 480th Fighter Squadron “Great Warhawk Nation” Rises Again – #17The 480th TFS, "Great Warhawk Nation."2012-01-07T17:29:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/07/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-2010-set-one-hundred-ten-the-480th-fighter-squadron-activation-ceremony-program-escadrille-to-warhawks-august-13-2010/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 2010 (Set One Hundred Ten – The 480th Fighter Squadron Activation Ceremony Program – “Escadrille To Warhawks” – August 13, 2010 – #1I've scanned a printed PDF copy of the 480th FS Activation Ceremony Program - for all those who were unable to attend the ceremony.2010-09-10T03:57:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-six-trier-and-manderscheid-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Six – Trier and Manderscheid, Germany) #1This trip to Trier began across the border in one of Luxembourg's beautiful forests.2010-09-10T01:34:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seven-480th-tfs-great-warhawk-nation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/moon-warhawk-photo-2.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seven – 480th TFS “Great Warhawk Nation”) #2This is a 480th TFS "Warhawk" squadron archive photo from around 1983.2010-09-10T01:29:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-two-the-mosel-river-valley-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000129.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Two – The Mosel River Valley, Germany) #1I went with friends to visit the town of Bernkastel-Kues, on the Mosel River in Germany.2010-09-10T01:22:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/12/31/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-five-a-mosel-river-tour/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Five – A Tour of the Mosel River, Germany) #1After our tour of Bruch in 1984, I took my parents on a tour of the Mosel River in my "safety orange" Audi K70 - here my parents pause for a picture at a scenic overlook along the way.2010-09-10T01:13:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/05/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-ten-a-mosel-river-boat-ride-and-bernkastel-kues-germany-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00023.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Ten – A Mosel River Boat Ride and Bernkastel-Kues, Germany – July 1993) #1We took our friends to see Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, and this view is from the tour boat's pier looking back towards the town with the vineyard covered hills of the Mosel River valley behind it.2010-09-10T01:05:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/06/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-twelve-the-wittlich-pig-fest-wittlich-germany-august-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00011.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Twelve – The Wittlich Pig Fest – Wittlich, Germany – August 1993) #2So every year in remembrance of the pig that ate the the turnip which allowed an army to enter through the main city gates, Wittlich holds a Pig Fest to enjoy a giant pig roast and party for everyone - which starts with a ceremonial parade through the city.2010-09-06T20:43:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/06/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-eleven-the-600-year-anniversary-celebration-of-albersbach-germany-summer-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00024.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Eleven – The 600 Year Anniversary Celebration of Albersbach, Germany – Summer 1993) #2From left to right are: David's uncle and aunt with David standing on the bench and his grandparents on the right; everyone came to see the historic village displays set up in Albersbach to celebrate their 600 year anniversary. 2010-09-06T16:11:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/03/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-nine-a-day-trip-to-the-hermeskeil-air-museum-and-trier-germany-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00022.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Nine – A Day Trip to the Hermeskeil Air Museum and Trier, Germany – July 1993) #11A view of downtown Trier from atop the Porta Nigra or "Black Gate", which is a still standing original Roman gate into the then walled city of Trier - 2000 years ago.2010-09-06T02:37:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/02/20/implementing-a-quality-culture-in-your-organization/2010-09-04T03:20:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/26/ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-four-my-quality-management-program-spring-1993/2010-09-04T03:19:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/03/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-eight-a-daytrip-to-bruch-germany-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_00021.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Eight – A Daytrip to Bruch, Germany – July 1993) #2A photo of our friend sitting on the garden terrace in Bruch, enjoying a beautiful summer day in Bruch - she had never visisted Germany before.2010-09-04T00:15:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/03/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-seven-an-albersbach-coffee-and-cake-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/09/img_0001.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Seven – An Albersbach Coffee and Cake – July 1993) #1We invited our landlord's parents over for coffee and cake - which has always been my favorite German tradition; and as with every new rental house of ours I always took photos of our new home once it was all set up - this view was of our living room.2010-09-03T23:38:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/09/02/the-road-less-traveled-that-leads-to-world-peace-is-called-love/2010-09-03T22:24:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/31/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-six-sightseeing-in-germany-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_00016.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Six – Sightseeing in Germany – July 1993) #2Almost every village has a summer festival or "Fest" which always includes carnival and amusement rides, good food - and lots of beer and wine for the adults while the kids enjoy the rides.2010-09-01T02:53:02+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/29/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-five-albersbach-reichenbach-steegen-germany-july-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Five – Albersbach, Reichenbach-Steegen, Germany – July 1993) #1After spending three months in on-base billeting at Ramstein AB while my wife and son lived in Bruch with her parents during the same time - we finally moved into our new house in Albersbach, Germany, in June 1993 - this map of Albersbach dates from 1842. 2010-08-31T13:10:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/21/love-changes-everything-part-seven/2010-08-25T03:05:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/19/love-changes-everything-part-six/2010-08-25T02:52:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/15/love-changes-everything-part-five/2010-08-25T02:48:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/13/love-changes-everything-part-four/2010-08-25T02:46:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/10/love-changes-everything-part-three/2010-08-25T02:44:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/08/love-changes-everything-part-two/2010-08-25T02:41:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/06/love-changes-everything-part-one/2010-08-25T02:39:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/18/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-two-79th-fighter-squadron-nato-tigers-hard-to-be-humble-may-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00027.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Two – 79th Fighter Squadron, NATO Tigers “Hard to be Humble” – May 1991) #4This is the 20th TFW "Victory By Valor" patch that we wore at RAF Upper Heyford while I was assigned to the 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron, which was later redesignated as the 79th Fighter Squadron in October 1991.2010-08-25T02:07:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/23/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-seven-79th-fighter-squadron-nato-tigers-archives/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_00041.jpgA color photocopy of the, “75th Anniversary NATO Tiger Meet 1993″ poster, observed by the 79th Fighter Squadron during their final months at RAF Upper Heyford.A color photocopy of the, "75th Anniversary NATO Tiger Meet 1993" poster, observed by the 79th Fighter Squadron during their final months at RAF Upper Heyford.2010-08-24T03:12:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/01/photos-family-archives/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00011.jpgJames & Mary Ellen Armstrong’s – 1872 Wedding PictureMy Great Grandparents on my mother's side at their wedding in 18722010-08-24T02:42:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/22/stewardship-you-cant-take-it-with-you/2010-08-23T03:07:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/13/freedom-trends-august-13-2010/2010-08-14T04:00:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/05/freedom-trends-august-5-2010/2010-08-14T02:30:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/06/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-six-final-79th-fighter-squadron-nato-tigers-photos-summer-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/79tfs_1993.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty Six – Final 79th Fighter Squadron, “NATO Tigers” Photos – Summer 1993) #3The 20th Fighter Wing was inactivated at RAF Upper Heyford, UK, and then reactivated at Shaw AFB, SC, on January 1, 1994, flying F-16s; and the proud tradition of the 79th FS, "Tigers" continues on to, "Fly, Fight and Win" - Tiger, Tiger.2010-08-06T23:30:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/04/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-three-512th-fighter-squadron-dragons-patches-march-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_00012.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Three – 512th Fighter Squadron, “Dragons” Patches – March 1993) #2The 86th Wing patch at Ramstein AB, Germany; while working with the 512th FS and 526th FS in 1993, it became obvious that the, "Peace Dividend" that politicians talked about was unraveling with the Bosnian War well underway by March of 1993.2010-08-05T03:52:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/03/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-two-526th-fighter-squadron-black-knights-march-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/img_0001-2.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set Two – 526th Fighter Squadron, “Black Knights” Patches – March 1993) #3The 526th Fighter Squadron, "Black Knights" accepted me as one of their own from the start; and I worked closely with their Weapons Shop and MX folks on aircraft EC testing to have the wing's F-16s static tested by the EW Aggressor Squadron and air checked by flying special Polygone EC Range profiles we designed.2012-02-24T01:28:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/08/01/photos-ramstein-ab-germany-1993-1994-set-one-86th-wing-and-86th-oss-patches-march-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img1.jpgRamstein AB, Germany – 1993-1994 (Set One – 86th Wing and 86th OSS Patches – March 1993) #9This must have been the 86th Wing Staff scarf at the time but I don't have a photo to verify it; the DO Staff scarf at Hahn AB was just the reverse - blue F-16s on a gray background. 2010-08-02T04:08:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/24/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-three-an-early-christmas-in-bloxham-england-december-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000114.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty Three – An Early Christmas in Bloxham, England – December 1992) #1Since we were moving in late February 1993 to Ramstein AB, Germany; we didn't put up a tree and decided to drive to Bruch, Germany, for Christmas - as it was only a day's drive away and the Chunnel ride made it easier.2010-08-01T21:43:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/30/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-five-davids-sixth-birthday-bloxham-and-banbury-england-february-1993/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000316.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty Five – David’s Sixth Birthday – Bloxham and Banbury, England – February 1993) #1David turned six years old in February 1993, and here David sits in front of his birthday presents just after waking up on his birthday; we would move to Ramstein AB, Germany, the following month, so these are my last photos of our RAF Upper Heyford, UK, assignment.2012-02-08T02:40:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/27/believe-in-miracles-i-do/2010-07-28T13:17:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/25/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-four-christmas-in-bruch-germany-december-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00184.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty Four – Christmas in Bruch, Germany – December 1992) #1David and his cousin enjoy, "coffee and cake" in Bruch during the Christmas holidays - which is my favorite German tradition of taking a break at 4:00 p.m. and enjoying coffee and cake, cookies or any small snack that is available while relaxing and pausing during the day.2010-07-25T22:20:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/24/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-two-a-christmas-village-at-the-milton-keynes-mall-england-october-31-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000413.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty Two – A Christmas Village at the Milton Keynes Mall, England – December 1992) #1It was leading up to Christmas 1992, and we went shopping with a friend and her daughter at the Milton Keynes Mall - a large modern indoor shopping mall - and David and his friend pose here in front of a part of the Christmas Village that was set up inside the mall.2010-07-25T03:09:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/24/freedom-trends-july-24-2010/2010-07-24T19:09:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/21/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-forty-davids-first-day-of-school-banbury-england-fall-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000112.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Forty – David’s First Day of School – Banbury, England – Fall 1992) #1David began British First Grade in the fall of 1992 at St John’s RC Primary School, a Roman Catholic school in Banbury, England; and in the proper German tradition he received a "gift cone" of school supplies at home on the morning of his first school day.2010-07-22T00:50:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/18/freedom-trends-july-18-2010/2010-07-18T22:06:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/29/freedom-trends-love-changes-everything/2010-07-18T18:21:59+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/30/freedom-trends-june-30-2010/2010-07-18T18:17:02+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/01/freedom-trends-july-1-2010/2010-07-18T18:15:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/07/freedom-trends-july-7-2010/2010-07-18T18:14:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/17/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-nine-blenheim-palace-woodstock-oxfordshire-england-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000111.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Nine – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England – Summer 1992) #1We visited Blenheim Palace in the summer of 1992, which was constructed between 1705 and 1724 just west of the town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England. 2010-07-18T03:40:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/15/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-eight-oxford-england-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000110.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Eight – Oxford, England – Summer 1992) #3We had no idea what to expect from Oxford University - which we anticipated to be one large, single campus - when instead it is comprised of many individual colleges that are spread throughout the town.2010-07-16T03:26:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/03/following-your-hearts-desires/2010-07-14T14:07:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/14/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-seven-warwick-castle-and-bloxham-england-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_000311.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Seven – Warwick Castle and Bloxham, England – Summer 1992) #3I cropped this photo of David's aunt and uncle because I thought it made for a nice portrait with Windsor Castle in the background.2010-07-14T14:05:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/11/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-six-79th-fs-a-flight-bbq-in-bloxham-may-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00029.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Six – 79th FS “A” Flight BBQ in Bloxham – May 1992) #4Meanwhile David had a fun time as well - in his own personal beach chair in the backyard along with everyone else - and had lots of opportunities to join in the festivities.2010-07-11T23:06:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/11/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-five-79th-fs-a-flight-change-of-command-april-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00019.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Five – 79th FS “A” Flight Change of Command – April 1992) #1On April 21, 1992, I assumed command of "A" Flight in the 79th Fighter Squadron's lounge at RAF Upper Heyford; and after a long day of flying we exchanged the guidon to make it official - here our Ops Officer holds the "A" Flight guidon.2010-07-11T20:27:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/10/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-four-spring-in-bloxham-england-march-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00038.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Four – Spring in Bloxham, England – March 1992) #1It was now March 1992, and the arrival of spring comes early to England; here David waves to his mom who's taking our picture on the front porch - beside her first ever handcrafted hanging flower basket.2010-07-10T22:12:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/09/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-three-a-visit-to-warwick-castle-warwickshire-england-february-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00018.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Three – A Visit to Warwick Castle, Warwickshire, England – February 1992) #2This picture of the town of Warwick, as viewed from Warwick Castle - captures the "dreamy" landscape of the English countryside - despite showing the photo's age when enlarged.2010-07-10T14:06:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/08/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-two-a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-warwickshire-england-february-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00028.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty Two – A Visit to Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England – February 1992) #1My uncle came to visit us in Bloxham while he was on a trip to Europe, and we took him on a day trip to visit Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England.2010-07-10T01:10:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/07/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-one-davids-school-trip-to-a-farm-in-oxfordshire-january-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00017.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty One – David’s School Trip to a Farm in Oxfordshire – January 1992) #2The photos in and of themselves aren't really that special, but when I see them all I can think of is the book, "All Creatures Great and Small" by James Herriot.2010-07-08T03:23:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/06/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirty-relaxing-at-home-in-bloxham-january-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00016.jpgPhotos – RAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirty – Relaxing at Home in Bloxham – January 1992) #1My wife took these two pictures of David and I relaxing at home in Bloxham after he was all ready for bed.2010-07-07T02:45:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/06/administrative-note-photo-timeline/2010-07-07T01:45:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/05/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-nine-horseplay-in-bloxham-fall-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00015.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Nine – “Horseplay” in Bloxham – January 1992) #1David was now five and a half years old, and we had moved on from the wrestling sessions we used to have with each other in previous years - but we still engaged in "horseplay" every chance we got; in this photo we're wearing our matching, "Bar Code" sweaters.2010-07-06T21:55:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/05/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-eight-1-letka-tiger-squadron-exchange-sky-pageant-92-airshow-static-displays-part-four-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00013.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Eight – 1. Letka Tiger Squadron Exchange – Sky Pageant ’92 Airshow Static Displays (Part Four) – Summer 1992) #2The newly formed Slovak Republic eventually received the MiG-29, "Fulcrum" aircraft that had previously belonged to Czechoslovakia; and the, "1st SQN" or "1st Tiger Fighter Squadron" is now located at Sliac Air Base (AB) in the Slovak Republic - north east of Bratislava. http://www.1sqn.sk/2010-07-05T20:56:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/02/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-five-sky-pageant-92-airshow-static-displays-part-one-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_0001.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Five – Sky Pageant ’92 Airshow Static Displays (Part One) – Summer 1992) #1In the summer of 1992, the 20th FW at RAF Upper Heyford, UK, put on "Sky Pageant '92" and opened the base to the public - here's the 79th FS "NATO Tigers" flagship F-111E in the early morning rain that was beginning to let up.2010-07-05T15:50:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/03/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-seven-sky-pageant-92-airshow-static-displays-part-three-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00012.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Seven – Sky Pageant ’92 Airshow Static Displays (Part Three) – Summer 1992) #1After my son David and I completed the initial round of static display photos, an offer was made to take our picture together - so David and I revisited a few of the aircraft for this series of photos - here we are in front of the MiG-29, "Fulcrum."2010-07-04T21:39:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/07/03/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-six-sky-pageant-92-airshow-static-displays-part-two-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/img_00011.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Six – Sky Pageant ’92 Airshow Static Displays (Part Two) – Summer 1992) #1My son David and I continued viewing the Sky Pageant '92 static display aircraft prior to the general public arriving on the flightline - here's a Kleine Brogel, 31 Squadron "NATO Tiger" F-16 "Fighting Falcon" or "Viper" from the Belgian Air Force. 2010-07-04T04:22:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/24/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-four-428th-tfts-buccaneers-cannon-afb-nm-june-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000112.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Four – 428th TFTS “Buccaneers” – Cannon AFB, NM – June 1991) #1This photo is from a postcard that I purchased while at Cannon AFB, NM; and it shows the F-111F (middle), EF-111A Raven (bottom) and the F-16 (top left) that were all Cannon AFB aircraft in the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing (photo copyrighted by Guy Aceto and used here with permission).2010-07-01T04:09:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/28/a-complimentary-card-for-you/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_000110.jpgMark D. Jones – “Life, Love and the Human Condition” – Contact Information (Front)I wanted to make my card available to anyone that would like to have it, so I'm posting it here on the blog - which is a milestone of sorts for me.2010-06-29T03:07:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/05/15/original-song-green-eyed-sally/2010-06-27T16:23:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/04/12/original-song-masquerade/2010-06-27T16:22:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/03/28/original-song-cross-of-my-lord/2010-06-27T16:21:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/03/16/original-song-hold-out-for-the-dawn/2010-06-27T16:19:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/26/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-four-a-garden-bbq-party-bloxham-england-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00039.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Four – A Garden BBQ Party in Bloxham, England – Summer 1992) #6The children amused themselves in the yard and garden on a beautiful sunny day, having had a nice BBQ lunch and plenty of opportunity to play in the yard.2010-06-26T18:45:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/26/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-three-bloxham-fair-bloxham-england-summer-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00018.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Three – Bloxham Fair – Bloxham, England – Summer 1992) #1We had now lived in Bloxham for an entire year, and it was time for the Bloxham Fair once again - which I was able to see and enjoy for the first time that year.2010-06-26T16:26:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/28/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-seven-set-seven-bloxham-england-and-bruch-germany-fall-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000116.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Seven – Bloxham, England and Bruch, Germany – Fall 1991) #1I returned to Bloxham in the fall of 1991, and saw for the first time the excellent job that my wife had done in setting up our home - it really had turned out very nice and cozy.2010-06-26T02:43:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/23/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-two-easter-in-bruch-germany-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_0032.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty Two – Easter in Bruch, Germany – 1992) #9A traditional Eifel pottery vase and a small bouquet of fresh cut flowers makes for a nice composition in front of the kitchen window. 2010-06-24T03:41:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/21/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-one-himmerod-abbey-germany-spring-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00153.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty One – Himmerod Abbey, Germany – Spring 1992) #3The Monks at the Abbey inspired me to "understand" the Mass despite their only speaking German - an immersion that transcended words - and my experience with the Priests in Banbury only reinforced that knowledge and understanding for me.2010-06-22T03:35:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/20/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twenty-a-restored-mercedes-benz-230-sl-in-bruch-germany-spring-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00017.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twenty – A Restored Mercedes-Benz 230 SL in Bruch, Germany – Spring 1992) #1The center island of plants and flowers had been removed from the side yard of my wife's parent's house in Bruch, and here the new grass is beginning to fill in.2010-06-21T03:32:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/20/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-nineteen-spring-in-bruch-germany-part-four-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00016.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Nineteen – Spring in Bruch, Germany – Part Four – 1992) #1In the spring of 1992, there were quite a few new homes being constructed in Bruch; after many of the streets and sidewalks had been redone over the previous few years - along with a new park and main square constructed along the banks of the Salm River.2010-06-21T02:09:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/22/a-prayer-for-freedom/2010-06-20T19:55:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/19/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-eighteen-spring-in-bruch-germany-part-three-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00015.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Eighteen – Spring in Bruch, Germany – Part Three – 1992) #1I took a second walk with my sister-in-law and brother-in-law up the hill - on the far side of Bruch from the previous walk - and here my sister-in-law takes a look into the store window of the village florist shop.2010-06-20T03:32:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/05/a-prayer-to-change-the-world-just-be-nice/2010-07-08T02:22:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/19/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-seventeen-spring-in-bruch-germany-part-two-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00014.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Seventeen – Spring in Bruch, Germany – Part Two – 1992) #1My father-in-law and I took a walking tour of Bruch and the surrounding pastures, fields and forests - and this photo is of the "Bruch Castle" - which is a private residence in the village.2010-06-19T19:09:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/22/st-martins-cloak-prayer-foundation-part-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/st__martin_of_tours.jpgSt__Martin_of_Tours2010-06-18T22:37:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/17/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-sixteen-spring-in-bruch-germany-part-one-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00013.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Sixteen – Spring in Bruch, Germany – Part One – 1992) #1On a beautiful sunny day I took this photo of the house with my wife (right) and her mother sitting on the terrace enjoying the spring sunshine.2010-06-18T13:17:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/15/st-martins-cloak-foundation-of-peace-through-love/2010-06-17T13:13:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/12/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-fifteen-a-spring-birthday-party-in-schweich-germany-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_0001-copy.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Fifteen – A Spring Birthday Party in Schweich, Germany – 1992) #1It was now around Easter time in the spring of 1992, and my wife's grandmother (center wearing a yellow sweater) had a birthday celebration that we all attended - and this is a portion of the family gathered at her house for her birthday in Schweich.2010-06-13T03:54:51+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/08/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-fourteen-spring-in-bloxham-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00022.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Fourteen – Spring in Bloxham – 1992) #2Once the sun returned, the bulbs and roses started growing again - and one day I picked up the camera to document our new life in England by taking some pictures of the house and yard.2010-06-09T04:00:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/06/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-thirteen-a-birthday-party-in-bloxham-february-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00051.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Thirteen – A Birthday Party in Bloxham – February, 1992) #12In the end, a child is his or her own person, and you are entrusted to guide and instruct them through their formative years - always with the intention and ambition to "let them go" to explore the world on their own terms using their own compass - to chart their own course and future.2010-06-07T03:50:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/06/st-martins-cloak-prayer-foundation/2010-06-06T20:41:22+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/03/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-twelve-f-111e-mission-ready-and-flying-the-chief-to-mcclellan-afb-ca-1992/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_00011.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Twelve – F-111E “Mission Ready” and Flying “The Chief” to McClellan AFB, CA – 1992) #2The previous scanned "original" photo was only about 2"x3" - and this photo was of a 4"x6" enlargement that was made at the time; the yellow bow was attached to the Tiger head and only looks like it's sitting on the top of mine! :)2010-06-05T02:42:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/06/02/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-eleven-christmas-visits-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/img_0007.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Eleven – Christmas Visits – 1991) #4My wife's aunt always celebrated her birthday with a party between Christmas and New Years - and here my father-in-law and I share a moment during the festivities.2010-06-03T03:50:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/31/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-ten-christmas-in-bruch-germany-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000218.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Ten – Christmas in Bruch, Germany – 1991) #1For Christmas we flew to Luxembourg City where my father-in-law picked us up at the airport to spend Christmas 1991 in Bruch, Germany; and the reflection in this mirror looks like looking through a window at Christmas from the outside - in anticipation of what's to come.2010-06-01T04:03:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/29/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-nine-advent-in-bloxham-oxfordshire-u-k-december-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000118.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Nine – Advent in Bloxham, Oxfordshire, U.K. – December 1991) #3Since the kitchen wasn't large enough for our second table, we split the living room into a second "dining room" and living area; here my wife's second handmade crocheted lampshade hangs over our German Christmas Pyramid on the table.2010-05-30T03:58:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/28/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-eight-preparing-to-fly-the-f-111e-fall-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00293-e1275101590721.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Eight – Preparing to Fly the F-111E – Fall 1991) #4For me suiting up to go fly was a quiet time to "process" the information that we had just briefed, and prepare a mental picture of the sequence of upcoming events that were going to happen on the sortie.2010-05-29T14:18:22+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/28/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-six-the-bloxham-fair-summer-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000115.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Six – The Bloxham Fair – Summer 1991) #1The Bloxham Fair was held just outside the village in the summer of 1991 while I was away at Cannon AFB, NM; and my wife took David - standing here looking into the sun in front of an antique car - for a day of fun at the fair.2010-05-28T20:50:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/27/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-five-bloxham-oxfordshire-england-u-k-summer-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000114.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Five – Bloxham, Oxfordshire, England, U.K. – Summer 1991) #2A view of our new home in Bloxham with David and his grandmother standing on our new front porch; you can tell that my wife had been busy making the house a home from all of the curtains now hanging in the front windows - of what was now our third house in just two years.2010-05-28T02:57:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/23/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-three-79th-tactical-fighter-squadron-nato-tigers-may-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_000110.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set Three – 79th Tactical Fighter Squadron “NATO Tigers” – May 1991) #10After my wife and David joined me at RAF Upper Heyford, U.K., we both enrolled David (top center in photo) in "Temple Close Nursery School" in Bloxham - and these photos were taken by the Temple Close staff during that first year.2010-05-24T00:41:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-three-welcome-to-the-eifel/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Three – Welcome to the Eifel!) #1Please allow me to be your travel guide, as I bring you to many of my favorite places in Europe!2010-05-16T03:57:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/15/photos-raf-upper-heyford-uk-1991-1993-set-one-bruges-belgium-and-crossing-the-english-channel-may-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_0001-2.jpgRAF Upper Heyford, UK – 1991-1993 (Set One – Bruges, Belgium and Crossing the English Channel – May 1991) #6The city center of Bruges, centering on the area surrounding the central market square, is designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO; and is beautifully restored and maintained...which made it a delight to visit.2010-05-15T23:37:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/11/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-nine-moving-to-england-from-monzelfeld-germany-may-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00016.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Nine – Moving to England from Monzelfeld, Germany – May 1991) #2David (middle) plays with his two young friends in front of our house, as my wife and I start to organize the house in order to get ready for the movers.2010-05-12T13:00:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/10/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-eight-welcome-home-happy-birthday-and-goodbye-in-monzelfeld-germany-april-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00135.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Eight – Welcome Home, Happy Birthday and Goodbye in Monzelfeld, Germany – April 1991) #1The extended family came over to our house in Monzelfeld to welcome me home from the Gulf War, to celebrate my birthday and to say goodbye all at the same time - as this would be the last family get together we would have in Monzelfeld prior to moving.2010-05-11T02:23:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/09/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-seven-easter-monday-in-bruch-germany-april-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00045.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Seven – Easter Monday in Bruch, Germany – April 1991) #1In Germany, Easter Monday is a holiday where extended family members get together to celebrate the occcasion together, and here David sits on the sofa between his two great-grandmothers in Bruch.2010-05-11T01:51:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/08/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-six-easter-in-bruch-germany-april-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00015.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Six – Easter in Bruch, Germany – April 1991) #1On Easter Sunday after church we drove to my wife's parent's house in Bruch, and I believe that this is the first picture I'm posting of our 1987 Honda Civic wagon that we bought when we first moved to Sacramento, CA, in 1987.2010-05-09T03:16:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/08/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-five-easter-in-monzelfeld-germany-april-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00014.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Five – Easter in Monzelfeld, Germany – April 1991) #3David spent the morning hunting for Easter eggs and whatever else the Easter Bunny had left for him in the yard from the night before.2010-05-08T20:45:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/07/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-four-the-black-forest-and-bavaria-germany-april-1991/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00013.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Four – The Black Forest and Bavaria, Germany – April 1991) #7Lake Constance borders portions of Germany, Switzerland and Austria at the northern edge of the Alps - near where the Rhein River begins in the Alps of Switzerland. 2010-05-08T04:04:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/04/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-three-february-1991-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00012.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Three – February 1991 – Bruch, Germany) #3I'll use these pictures to discuss some of the issues that were important to our family, while I was still deployed in the Gulf.2010-05-05T13:13:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/02/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-two-february-1991-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_00021.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty Two – February 1991 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #1David had his fourth birthday while I was deployed in the Gulf, and as always my wife decorated the house the night before.2010-05-03T12:43:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/05/01/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-one-january-1991-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/img_0001.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty One – January 1991 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #1It was now January 1991, and I was in the middle of Operation Desert Shield followed by Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf - and my wife was holding down our household and taking pictures of David to send to me in the desert.2010-05-02T03:57:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/30/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-one-christmas-1990-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_000315.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty One – Christmas 1990 – Bruch, Germany) #2The rest of us sang along with the German Christmas hyms - well me sort of; and David could hardly hold his excitement until we finished singing the songs - here holding hands with his aunt and grandmother.2010-05-01T03:35:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/30/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirty-christmas-1990-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_000113.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirty – Christmas 1990 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #2We changed the Christmas tree's position this year from the other end of the living room in front of the sliding glass doors to the back yard, to the dining room in front of the sliding glass doors to the side patio - pulling the dining room table out into the living room to make room for the tree. 2010-04-30T23:21:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/29/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-nine-trier-christmas-market-december-1990-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_000112.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Nine – Trier Christmas Market – December 1990 – Trier, Germany) #1It was now December 1990, during the season of Advent - the period that includes the four Sundays that precede Christmas Day - and we visited Trier to see and explore the city's Christmas Market. 2010-04-30T18:51:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/28/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-eight-saint-nicholas-eve-december-5-1990-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_000110.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Eight – Saint Nicholas Eve – December 5, 1990 – Bruch, Germany) #1Saint Nicholas Eve or "Sankt Nikolaustag Abend" is celebrated on the eve of December 6th, with St. Nicholas visiting all of the children in Bruch - reviewing with them how good (or not) they've been during the year and giving them gifts if they were good...and in the shadows tags along Knecht Ruprecht carrying a bundle of switches - a reminder of punishment for children who misbehave.2010-04-29T13:12:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/25/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-seven-december-1990-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00019.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Seven – December 1990 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #1It is now December 1990, and Christmas is just a few days away as David sits on his tractor outside our front door; and meanwhile at Hahn AB we still don't know if we are going to participate in Operation Desert Shield in the Gulf.2010-04-26T00:13:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/25/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-six-summer-1990-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00077.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Six – Summer 1990 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #1In April 1990, my wife's grandmother had a birthday party at her house in Schweich, Germany; and in this photo left to right are: my wife's father, her grandmother, David and I, my wife's great-aunt and one of my wife's cousins.2010-04-25T18:05:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/23/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-five-monzelfeld-germany-april-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00039.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Five – Monzelfeld, Germany – April 1990) #1David rides his "Mercedes-Benz" tractor alongside our car parked in the driveway of our home in Monzelfeld, as winter gives way to spring - which slowly unfolds around us.2010-04-24T02:34:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/20/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-four-easter-in-bruch-germany-april-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00085.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Four – Easter in Bruch, Germany – April 1990) #1David and his grandfather or "Opa" in Bruch work on an airplane puzzle made out of wooden pieces of various sizes; it's important that young children receive quality attention from as many adult role models as possible, in order to give them a proper sense of balance and perspective in life.2010-04-21T01:47:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/18/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-three-easter-in-monzelfeld-germany-april-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00017.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Three – Easter in Monzelfeld, Germany – April 1990) #1It was now Easter in Monzelfeld, and my wife always decorated the dining room table by hanging Easter eggs from fresh cut branches arranged in a vase.2010-04-19T03:34:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/18/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-two-spring-in-monzelfeld-germany-april-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00016.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty Two – Spring in Monzelfeld, Germany – April 1990) #1At Zaragoza AB, Spain, I had been writing songs in my spare time on the base chapel's piano, and after cutting my tendon I continued composing with one hand - always remembering that I had lost the use of my left hand for a while due to my own selfish pride.2010-04-18T20:51:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/15/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-one-zaragoza-ab-wtd-spain-april-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00015.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty One – Zaragoza AB WTD, Spain – April 1990) #1In April 1990, the 10th TFS "Fighting Tenth" deployed to Zaragoza Air Base (AB), Spain, for a scheduled Weapons Training Deployment (WTD); and I sat in the cockpit jump seat of a C-141 on the way down to join the squadron - stopping along the way at Aviano AB in northern Italy and Decimomannu AB at the southern end of the Island of Sardinia, Italy, prior to arriving at Zaragoza AB, Spain.2010-04-16T03:58:36+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/03/09/how-i-started-writing-songs/2010-04-13T04:07:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/12/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twenty-davids-third-birthday-february-1990/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00036.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twenty – David’s Third Birthday – February 1990) #5The kitchen in the Monzelfeld house was perfect for hosting parties, because all the counter space in the kitchen made it easy to set out the food plates for everyone to access buffet style.2010-04-13T03:33:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/10/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-nineteen-bavaria-january-1990-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00013.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Nineteen – Bavaria – January 1990, Germany) #2I shot a panoramic view of the entire area in this series, and Neuschwanstein Castle can be seen in the distance in white - on top of the center hill in this picture. 2010-04-10T23:25:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/08/the-614th-tfs-lucky-devils-gulf-war-reunion-web-site-link/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00024.jpgGeneric F-16 “Fighting Falcon” Patch2010-04-09T13:19:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/04/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-eighteen-christmas-1989-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00041.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Eighteen – Christmas 1989 – Bruch, Germany) #4In Germany Christmas presents are traditionally exchanged between family members on Christmas Eve, with visits to extended family members on the first and second Christmas days to do the same; here David's aunt spends time with David and his new giant, green frog.2010-04-05T02:46:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/04/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-seventeen-christmas-1989-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_00011.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Seventeen – Christmas 1989 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #1This was our first Christmas back in Germany since our return, and the first Christmas in our house in Monzelfeld; and it felt like we could finally relax a bit from our two recent international moves.2010-04-04T18:53:26+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/02/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-fifteen-rothenburg-ob-der-tauber-part-one-december-1989-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_0001.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Fifteen – Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Part One) – December 1989, Germany) #2It remained a cold and overcast time in Bavaria, and we arrived in Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a sleepy morning when the entire city seemed to be asleep - and felt like we had the town all to ourselves.2010-04-03T23:39:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/02/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-sixteen-rothenburg-ob-der-tauber-part-two-december-1989-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/img_0017.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Sixteen – Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Part Two) – December 1989, Germany) #1One of the most popular features to see when visiting Rothenburg ob der Tauber are the medieval walls and towers that still remain around the Old City or "Altstadt." 2010-04-03T23:16:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/30/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-thirteen-nurnberg-christmas-market-part-one-december-1989-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_000112.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Thirteen – Nürnberg Christmas Market (Part One) – December 1989, Germany) #1The weather remained crisp and cold in Germany, and here David and I stand in front of our house in Monzelfeld prior to driving to Nürnberg to see the famous Christmas Market; and as the Berlin Wall had only fallen the month before - we saw our first E. German Trabi on the autobahn along the way.2010-04-02T15:48:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/04/01/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-fourteen-nurnberg-christmas-market-part-two-december-1989-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_000217.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Fourteen – Nürnberg Christmas Market (Part Two) – December 1989, Germany) #1I took this picture of a special Nativity set of individual figures displayed in a glass case - the angels were probably 12" tall - and everything was beautifully hand carved.2010-04-02T03:00:20+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/28/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-twelve-saint-nicholas-eve-december-5-1989-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_000215.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Twelve – Saint Nicholas Day Eve, December 5, 1989, Bruch, Germany) #5At times David was uncertain and timid about the entire visit, especially because of the dark figure of "Knecht Ruprecht" standing beside St. Nicholas - which I cropped out of the picture.2010-04-01T03:03:22+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/27/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-eleven-november-1989-monzelfeld-and-limburg-an-der-lahn-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_000212.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Eleven – November 1989 – Monzelfeld and Limburg an der Lahn, Germany) #6Another view from behind the property shows the forest, which consisted of three parallel rows of trees surrounding much of the property - and I began cutting out all the deadwood in preparation for the new spring growth next year.2010-03-28T19:38:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/23/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-ten-fall-1989-monzelfeld-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00019.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Ten – Fall 1989 – Monzelfeld, Germany) #11Another picture of David playing on the piano bench - the door to the right of the piano was the entrance into the master bedroom suite.2010-03-24T03:12:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/21/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-nine-50th-tfw-and-gulf-war-patches/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Nine – 50th TFW and Gulf War Patches) #14The 10th TFS "Fighting Tenth" squadron patch.2012-01-27T00:29:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/19/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-eight-bruch-germany-july-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00033.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Eight – Bruch, Germany – July 1989) #7There was still lots of time to ride his tractor of course, and David was literally on the go the entire day long - nothing but non-stop action.2010-03-20T04:19:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/17/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-seven-bruch-germany-july-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00055.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Seven – Bruch, Germany – July 1989) #1The summer of 1989 was a perfect time for David in Bruch while I was away in the States, and it's clear from these pictures that life was simply, "all David, all the time."2010-03-18T02:31:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/15/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-six-bruch-germany-june-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00025.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Six – Bruch, Germany – June 1989) #1David sits on his tractor at the edge of the terrace full of pride because his Mercedes-Benz star hood emblem had been affixed permanently to the hood of his tractor by his Opa and Uncle.2010-03-16T02:43:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/14/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-five-bruch-germany-june-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00023.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Five – Bruch, Germany – June 1989) #1While I was back in the States waiting to join my family again in Germany, David was enjoying his holiday in Bruch - and in this picture David shares his tractor with a cousin who was visiting for the day.2010-03-15T00:44:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/13/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-four-monzelfeld-germany-summer-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_00014.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Four – Monzelfeld, Germany – Summer 1989) #1I returned to Mather AFB to outprocess and continue on to my enroute training with the Arizona Air National Guard in Tucson, AZ; and in the meantime my wife and her father arranged for us to rent this house on my return to Germany at the end of the summer.2010-03-14T02:22:43+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/27/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-eleven-february-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00034.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Eleven – February, 1989) #3One activity that David and I never missed out on was our daily wrestling sessions on the family room carpet, and here he rides me as if I was an elephant - which he loved to do.2010-03-12T01:57:33+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/10/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-three-bruch-germany-may-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_0013.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Three – Bruch, Germany – May 1989) #26The lure of more crackers and greens draws them away from the door, only happy to enjoy their snack as they waddle across the patio.2010-03-11T02:42:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/03/07/photos-hahn-ab-germany-1989-1991-set-two-returning-to-germany-may-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/img_0002.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set Two – Returning to Germany, May 1989) #16Our family made the rounds of visiting with relatives after returning to Germany, and my wife's parents helped design this house when it was being built for one of their relatives.2010-03-07T21:59:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/28/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-fourteen-summer-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00069.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Fourteen – Summer, 1989) #2One day when I discussed possible assignments with the Air Force Personnel Office, the Personnel Officer said you can be an "ECO" at Hahn AB, Germany.2010-03-01T00:53:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/28/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-thirteen-marine-world-vallejo-ca-april-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00015.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Thirteen – Marine World, Vallejo, CA – April, 1989) #32We get a close-up look as the elephant pushes the beer keg around the deep end of the pool on a beautiful sunny California afternoon.2010-02-28T22:25:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/28/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-twelve-disneyland-anaheim-ca-april-1989/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00047.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Twelve – Disneyland, Anaheim, CA – April, 1989) #4We all enjoyed the "larger than life" Disney characters that walked around the park, and here is a close-up of Goofy.2010-02-28T18:43:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/26/pondering-the-human-condition-and-embracing-the-journey/2010-02-27T03:16:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/23/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-ten-christmas-1988/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00014.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Ten – Christmas, 1988) #8My wife's father restored Mercedes-Benz automobiles for a hobby and had his own 190 SL, so we went to see some for sale in San Jose.2010-02-24T03:56:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/21/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-nine-thanksgiving-and-christmas-1988/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00024.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Nine – Thanksgiving and Christmas, 1988) #1It is now late fall - around Thanksgiving 1988; and David continued to be the focus of our attention - as all new parents very well know. 2010-02-22T00:00:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/05/05/operation-desert-storm-pre-deployment-photos/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/img_00026.jpgHahn AB, Germany – 1989-1991 (Set One – The Gulf War – 10th TFS/614th TFS) #15The 10th TFS was part of the 363rd Tactical Fighter Wing (Deployed) during the Gulf War; and all of the 10th TFS pilots and myself had our pictures taken in flight gear - for obvious reasons.2010-02-20T15:06:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/18/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-eight-summer-and-fall-1988/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_00131.jpgPhotos – Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Eight – Summer and Fall, 1988) #11David loved nothing better than making a "run for it" whenever he could get away with it, always knowing that it would end up with my wife or I "scooping him up in a giant bear hug" once we caught up with him.2010-02-19T03:28:14+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/15/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-seven-spring-1988/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/img_0002.jpgPhotos – Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Seven – Spring, 1988) #1In the spring of 1988 we were well established and enjoying our new home in Sacramento that we had purchased the year before, and my wife was doing a wonderful job of adding her decorating touches to every room.2010-02-17T23:26:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/02/03/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-six-family-life-1987/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00231.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Six – Family Life, 1987) #1David was born in February of 1987, which made us a little family of three - and the joy he brought to our lives was the best gift that we could have ever asked for.2010-02-04T02:02:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-a-bus-trip-to-bavaria-oktoberfest-munich-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00016.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety – A Bus Trip to Bavaria – Oktoberfest, Munich, Germany) #1Oktoberfest is held every year in late September in a field outside of Munich, and as the tour bus parked in the parking area I took this picture of the huge illuminated ferris wheel off in the distance. 2010-01-30T16:12:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-eight-oberammergau-ettal-abbey-garmisch-partenkirchen-and-fussen-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_0001-2.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Eight – Oberammergau, Wieskirche, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Füssen; Germany) #16Clouds hang low over the Alps, as winter refuses to give way to spring without a struggle. 2010-01-30T16:06:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-eight-the-spring-of-1987-in-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_000313.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Eight – The Spring of 1987 in Bruch, Germany) #7Flowers emerge seemingly from nowhere, as bulbs that have long lay dormant in the ground thaw with the warming earth - absorbing the spring sunshine that grows warmer and stronger day by day.2010-01-26T03:51:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/01/29/january-28-2009/2010-01-24T04:48:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-nine-warhawk-advance-team-to-raf-sculthorpe-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000329.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Nine – Warhawk Advance Team to RAF Sculthorpe, UK) #3As the Life Support Officer, I deployed with the Warhawk Advance Team as lead WSO to prepare RAF Sculthorpe for the squadron's later arrival.2010-01-24T04:39:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/10/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-four-freiburg-and-baden-baden-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00017.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Four – Freiburg, Germany) #7Freiburg has a daily farmer's market six days a week in the old city on the "Münsterplatz" or Cathedral Square; and the red building with the turrets is the "Historisches Kaufhaus" - an official part of the market since 1532.2010-01-24T04:25:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/20/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-seven-christmas-1985-1986-in-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_000110.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Seven – Christmas 1985 & 1986 in Germany) #4My wife's mother has always had a natural talent for decorating anything and everything that she touches; and Christmas 1985 was no exception as it was a very festive celebration at their house that I was invited to take part in.2010-01-23T03:42:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/17/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-six-a-day-trip-to-koln-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00019.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Six – A Day Trip to Köln, Germany) #1During the summer of 1985 while we were engaged, my future wife and I took a day trip to Köln, or Cologne in English, by train to explore the city and see the cathedral; here is a view of the Rhine River and the river walk.2010-01-18T02:12:31+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/15/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-five-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00018.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Five – Bruch, Germany) #3Fast forward now to the spring of 1985, and the house in the middle of this picture is having the white "putz" finish applied over the outside of the external block walls (disregard the flaw under the lower window on the photograph). 2010-01-17T01:06:43+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-six-rothenburg-ob-der-tauber-bavaria-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Six – Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany) #1Continuing my tour through Germany with my parents back in 1984, we join the "Romantische Strasse" or Romantic Road at Rothenburg ob der Tauber in Bavaria - just west of Nürnberg.2010-01-11T01:39:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-schloss-neuschwanstein-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred – Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany) #1At the bottom of the mountain you can take a horse drawn carriage to visit Schloss Neuschwanstein, but we decided to walk through paths in the forest instead.2010-01-11T01:37:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/08/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-two-schloss-linderhof/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00015.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Two – Schloss Linderhof, Germany) #1My parents and I continued our sightseeing trip through Bavaria in 1984, and "Schloss Linderhof" or "Linderhof Palace" was the next stop on our scenic tour.2010-01-10T23:34:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-three-schloss-herrenchiemsee/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00016.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred Three – Schloss Herrenchiemsee, Germany) #2"Schloss Herrenchiemsee" or "Herrenchiemsee Palace" is on "Herreninsle" - an island in Lake Chiemsee southeast of Munich; and this visit was a continuation of my tour of Bavaria with my parents in 1984.2010-01-10T23:29:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-eight-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000155.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Eight – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #1Enroute between Spangdahlem AB, Germany, and Zaragoza AB, Spain - over France.2010-01-10T02:31:41+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/05/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-hundred-one-schloss-neuschwanstein-and-schloss-hohenschwangau-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One Hundred One – Schloss Neuschwanstein and Schloss Hohenschwangau, Germany) #1During my 1984 visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein with my parents, we walked around the side of the castle after the tour of the interior to hike to the distant Marienbrücke over the Pöllat Gorge.2010-01-08T01:31:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-nine-schloss-neuschwanstein-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Nine – Schloss Neuschwanstein, Germany) #1I took this series of pictures in Bavaria on the Alpine plain just north of the Alps and Schloss Neuschwanstein, and they show what I like the very best about Bavaria - the Alps and the fresh Alpine air.2010-01-08T01:28:46+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2010/01/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-seven-dinkelsbuhl-and-nordlingen-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Seven – Dinkelsbühl and Nördlingen, Germany) #1Continuing down the "Romantische Strasse" or Romantic Road on my 1984 tour of Germany with my parents, we stopped at the town of Dinkelsbühl - which is another historic medieval walled city southwest of Nürnberg; and here my mom and I pose for a photo in front of their English rental car.2010-01-08T01:23:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/12/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-three-on-to-the-present-from-out-of-the-past/2010-01-08T01:16:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/12/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-four-the-village-of-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ninety Four – The Village of Bruch, Germany) #1I'll take you back now to the year 1984 in my adopted village of Bruch, Germany; where Jeff and I rented an apartment while stationed at Spangdahlem AB.2010-01-08T01:15:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/05/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ninety-one-the-way-ahead/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_0002-21.jpg480th Tactical Fighter Squadron “Warhawk” Patch – “The Great Warhawk Nation”480th TFS, Spangdahlem AB, Germany - "The Great Warhawk Nation"2012-02-29T00:00:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/06/30/photos-the-early-years-set-one/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/img_0002.jpgThe Early Years (Set One) #9A picture of me in the very beginning...when I was born in 1956.2009-12-29T23:50:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/01/photos-the-early-years-set-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0001.jpgThe Early Years (Set Two) #9In this undated picture I'm already beginning to ponder my own deep thoughts. 2009-12-29T23:00:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/01/photos-grade-school-years-set-three/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0017.jpgThe Early Years (Grade School – Set Three) #6This undated picture is of me with my sister Pam (who is 2 years younger) on the back porch of our family's home in Flint, MI - where I'm already looking towards the distant horizon for adventure; and is a favorite of mine.2009-12-29T18:53:43+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/01/photos-grade-school-years-set-one/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0001-2.jpgThe Early Years (Grade School – Set One) #10This is another picture of me on a happy day in October of 1962.2009-12-29T18:48:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/01/photos-grade-school-years-set-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0011-2.jpgThe Early Years (Grade School – Set Two) #9This is a picture of me on my older brother's bike, riding on the sidewalk in front of my parent's home in Flint, MI, in 1963.2009-12-29T18:05:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-junior-high-years/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00051.jpgThe Early Years (Junior High School) #4This picture of me was taken on a Florida family vacation in July 1968.2009-12-29T16:39:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-high-school-years-set-one/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00013.jpgThe Early Years (High School – Set One) #9My High School Freshman year picture in 1970-1971...when I looked like I was just starting Junior High School. 2009-12-29T16:16:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-high-school-years-set-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0024.jpgThe Early Years (High School – Set Two) #5My Junior year picture for the 1972-1973 school year at Grand Blanc High School.2009-12-28T22:02:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-msu-years-pre-bike-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00091.jpgMichigan State University (Pre-Veterinary Studies Prior to the Bike Trip) #1Our floor's group photo from 1974-1975 during my Freshman year at MSU, on the first floor of West Wilson Hall in our floor "SOMF" shirts - I'm in the first row, far left - wearing SOMF #1. 2009-12-28T21:06:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00023.jpgPhotos – U.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set One – Michigan to Ohio) #1Bruce and I are getting ready to leave on the first day of our bike trip from Bruce's grandparent's house on September 22, 1976 - I'm in the back by the house. (Color photocopy of a photo my mom took.) 2009-12-28T01:27:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977-set-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0051.jpgU.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set Two – West Virginia to Texas) #1This is a newspaper article and photo of our bike trip that appeared in the Moundsville Daily Echo, in Moundsville, West Virginia, on October 7, 1976.2009-12-27T22:16:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977-set-three/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00152.jpgPhotos – U.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set Three – Sea Gun Resort Hotel, Rockport, Texas) #1This is a post card from the Sea Gun Resort Hotel in Rockport, TX; where we lived and renovated these cottages on the Gulf of Mexico - which are now called "Sea Gun Cottage" at seaguncottage.com.) 2009-12-27T19:07:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/02/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977-set-four/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0016.jpgU.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set Four – Big Bend National Park, TX to Colorado) #1This picture was taken somewhere along a highway in west Texas or New Mexico during the summer of 1977. (Original color photocopy)2009-12-27T17:38:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/03/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-one/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00015.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set One – The Beginning) #2This is my same self portrait at Jim's house taken in 1979, and is one of my favorite pictures of myself; but this one was scanned from an 8x10 print.2009-12-27T03:31:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/03/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977-set-five/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00171.jpgU.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set Five – Utah) #1This photo is looking east from Willard Bay State Recreation Area in Willard, UT, at our approach route into the mountains for a side trip to go camping. (Original color photocopy)2009-12-27T03:26:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/03/photos-u-s-bike-trip-1976-1977-set-six/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0031.jpgU.S. Bike Trip – 1976-1977 (Set Six – Olympic National Park, WA) #1These pictures are from the Hurricane Ridge area of Olympic National Park, WA; and were taken by my friend "JD" - who lived in the dorm with me during my second year at MSU.2009-12-27T02:27:51+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-two/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00112.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Two – “Miss Electricraft” Hot Air Balloon) #1We've started inflating "Miss Electricraft's" envelope, initially with a fan because the burners would melt the nylon fabric.2009-12-25T20:27:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-three/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00272.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Three – “Miss Electricraft” Hot Air Balloon) #2Jim pilots "Miss Electricraft" on a picture perfect day in the Seattle area to the desired cruising altitude.2009-12-25T18:45:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/11/22/photos-bits-n-pieces-and-a-matter-of-style/2009-12-25T03:27:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-four/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00113.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Four – Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede) #3There's lots of activity and work to launch all of the balloons on time for the competition.2009-12-22T04:17:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-five/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00063.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Five – Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede) #1Ground crews prepare their balloons for launch at the Walla Walla, WA, Balloon Stampede.2009-12-21T03:43:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-six/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00402.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Six – Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede) #1Pilots receive briefings by the event organizer prior to the start of the competition.2009-12-20T04:06:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-seven/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00026.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Seven – San Francisco Bay and Pacific Coast Highway) #1Jim (a salesman at Electricraft Stereo Centers with me) and I took a great road trip for about 10 days around the western U.S. in 1978 in his white Honda Civic hatch back.2009-12-20T03:28:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/04/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-eight/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00143.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Eight – Grand Canyon National Park) #1In L.A. we stayed with Jim's friends and then drove through the night to Las Vegas, NV - this photo is from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon as we started down the Bright Angel trail on a whim.2009-12-20T02:46:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/05/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-nine/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00018.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Nine – Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks) #1The rest of our trip was thankfully uneventful after our trip into the Grand Canyon; we drove up to Yellowstone National Park and saw these elk grazing on fresh spring grasses.2009-12-19T04:03:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/05/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-ten/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00442.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Ten – Olympic National Park) #1Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park was often our weekend destination of choice along with the Olympic Peninsula's Pacific coast; because we could drive to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center and then spend our time day hiking in the area - here I am taking in the views at the Visitor Center.2009-12-18T03:41:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/05/the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-eleven/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000110.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Eleven – Olympic National Park) #2This is one of my favorite pictures as I get ready to begin our hike up to Hurricane Ridge; it captures the essence of who am...both then and now.2009-12-16T03:55:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/05/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twelve/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00363.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twelve – Olympic National Park) #1At this point in our hike Bruce and I are in and out of the tree line as we approach the alpine region and leave the trees behind.2009-12-15T03:04:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/06/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-thirteen-big-sky-montana-yellowstone-national-park-and-grand-teton-national-park-roadtrip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00165.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Thirteen – Big Sky Montana, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park Road Trip) #1This is the beginning of the best road trip ever - to Big Sky, Montana, with Dutton to check out the new company condo at Big Sky.2009-12-14T01:13:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/08/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-fourteen-big-sky-montana-yellowstone-national-park-and-grand-teton-national-park-road-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00194.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Fourteen – Big Sky Montana, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park Road Trip) #5I've always liked this picture of "yours truly" at Old Faithful, as the geyser continues to blow steam and water high into the air.2009-12-13T04:58:20+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/08/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-fifteen-big-sky-montana-yellowstone-national-park-and-grand-teton-national-park-road-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000210.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Fifteen – Big Sky Montana, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park Road Trip) #12As we climb up into the mountains, the canyons appear in view along the way, showing the elevation gain that we've made along the way.2009-12-13T03:13:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/09/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-sixteen-big-sky-mountain-yellowstone-national-park-and-grand-teton-national-park-road-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0012-copy.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Sixteen – Big Sky Montana, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park Road Trip) #2After climbing into the heights of the Tetons and stopping short of any summits, Dutton and I decided to pose on some of the mammoth boulders high in the alpine region. 2009-12-12T23:10:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/09/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-seventeen-big-sky-montana-yellowstone-national-park-and-grand-teton-national-park-road-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000212.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Seventeen – Big Sky Montana, Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park Road Trip) #1Big Sky's Lone Mountain at 11,166' high, reminds me of, "The Lonely Mountain" - from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit."2009-12-09T03:12:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/10/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-eighteen-eastern-wa-id-and-mt/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000114.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Eighteen – Eastern WA, ID and MT) #12This windmill stands "sentry duty" against the wind; and it is interesting that modern windmills are returning to the western landscape as the new symbols of western energy independence.2009-12-07T00:23:41+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/12/05/advent-2009-merry-christmas-and-a-very-happy-new-year/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/img.jpgChristmas 2006A traditional German light pyramid at night, with our Christmas tree in the background on Christmas Day, 2006 - in our home.2009-12-19T12:42:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/12/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-bike-trip-to-england-scotland-wales-and-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00258.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty – Bike Trip to England, Scotland, Wales and France) #1As I explained in the introduction to Set Nineteen; while in England on my bike trip, the most gracious family (Bet, Ian, George, David and Jayne) took me into London to show me all the sights - and here is the Tower Bridge.2009-12-06T04:37:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/11/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-nineteen-bike-trip-to-england-scotland-wales-and-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000115.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Nineteen – Bike Trip to England, Scotland, Wales and France) #1This photo of my bike and the English countryside is one of my two favorite pictures from my bike trip to the U.K. and France. (Scanned from an original 8"x10" print.)2009-12-06T04:31:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/12/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-one-bike-trip-to-england-scotland-wales-and-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00465.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty One – Bike Trip to England, Scotland, Wales and France) #1This is an example of how hospitable folks were to me, while on my bike trip in the U.K.; and it was a fine place indeed to sleep at the end of a day - nice and dry!2009-12-03T03:41:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/13/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-two-seattle-and-wild-annual-sunflowers/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00227.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Two) #4I took a few pictures of Jim's house in Seattle; here I'm reflected in the mirror of the armoire.2009-12-02T03:25:48+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/14/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-three-puerto-rico/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000117.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Three – Levittown, Puerto Rico) #1This is a simple picture of powerlines stretched across the sky, but it appeals to me because of its graphic simplicity.2009-11-29T21:31:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/15/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-four-puerto-rico/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000415.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Four – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico) #1Benny and Diana with their cameras at the ready, in front of a hot dog vendor's stand in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.2009-11-29T03:58:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/16/photos-the-seattle-years-set-twenty-six-puerto-rico/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00396.jpgThe Seattle years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Six – San Juan, Puerto Rico) #1A policeman writes a ticket in San Juan for a parking violation no doubt.2009-11-28T20:59:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/16/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-five-puerto-rico/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_002113.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Five – Old San Juan, Puerto Rico) #1Benny and Diana (center) pass by a streetside market on one of our sightseeing trips into San Juan, Puerto Rico.2009-11-28T20:51:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/17/photos-the-seattle-years-1977-1979-set-twenty-seven-returning-to-michigan-state-university/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000118.jpgThe Seattle Years – 1977-1979 (Set Twenty Seven) #3I photographed Jim's car after he dropped me off at the Seattle Greyhound bus station in December, 1979.2009-11-28T02:47:39+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/18/photos-return-to-michigan-state-university-1979-1981-set-three-my-canadian-bike-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_003310.jpgMy Return to Michigan State University – 1979-1981 (Set Three – My Canadian Bike Trip) #1My Canadian bike trip through Ontario continues with this set, and here I come across an abandoned church building; and had to think that the only constant is that Christ remains with His people...despite having left this church building behind.2009-11-27T16:47:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/18/photos-return-to-michigan-state-university-1979-1981-set-two-my-canadian-bike-trip/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_002210.jpgMy Return to Michigan State University – 1979-1981 (Set Two – My Canadian Bike Trip) #1During spring break in 1980, I took a bike trip through the Province of Ontario, Canada; a barn stands silent in a pleasant field in eastern Michigan.2009-11-27T16:42:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/18/photos-return-to-michigan-state-university-1979-1981-set-one/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img7.jpgMy Return to Michigan State University (Set One) #1Thiw was my ID card photo back in January, 1980; when I returned to MSU from Seattle, WA.2009-11-27T16:36:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/19/photos-officer-training-school-ots-lackland-afb-tx-1981/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img8.jpgOfficer Training School (OTS), Lackland AFB, TX – 1981 #1I'm going to start out of sequence here, and show you a picture from around 1985 while I was on vacation at my parent's house.2012-02-08T01:21:30+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/20/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1982-set-one-navigator-training/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00426.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1982 (Set One – Navigator Training) #3My roomate John and I took our pictures in our new flight suits; which was a milestone for us as we began our training.2012-01-11T00:55:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/20/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1982-set-two-tac-nav-training/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000120.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1982 (Set Two – Tac Nav Training) #1After our graduation from Undergraduate Navigator Training (UNT), or "Nav School" for short; a small group of us went on to the Tactical Navigation or "Tac Nav" phase of training at Mather AFB, CA.2009-11-26T16:50:37+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/21/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1982-set-three-tac-nav-training/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00566.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1982 (Set Three – Tac Nav Training – Hiking in the Sierra Nevada Mountains) #1A group of us during the "Tac Nav" (Tactical Navigation) portion of Navigator School at Mather AFB, often hiked up into the Sierra Nevada mountains by Lake Tahoe, CA.2009-11-26T02:58:41+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/21/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-four-returning-as-an-instructor-nav/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_001316.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Four – 450th FTS/455th FTS – Returning as an Instructor Nav) #1After four years of flying the F-4E/G at Spangdahlem AB, Germany; I returned to Mather AFB and joined the 450th FTS and completed Nav Instructor Training in the Boeing T-43, the T-45 simulator and in classroom academic "platform" instruction.2009-12-18T13:15:23+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/22/photos-mather-afb-sacramento-ca-1987-1989-set-five-my-squadron-art/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0077.jpgMather AFB, Sacramento, CA – 1987-1989 (Set Five – The 455th FTS and My Squadron Art) #1The 455th FTS hired a professional painter to paint the squadron's patch on the right "long side" of the squadron's building at Mather AFB, CA.2009-11-25T20:30:53+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/23/photos-holloman-afb-alamogordo-nm-1982-set-one-lead-in-fighter-training-lift/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0004-32.jpgHolloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM – 1982 (Set One – Lead-In Fighter Training – LIFT) #8This was our Tactical Air Command patch, as "LIFT" was our "Gateway to TAC" and our introduction into the fighter community.2009-11-25T18:53:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/24/photos-holloman-afb-alamogordo-nm-1982-set-two-lead-in-fighter-training-lift/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000323.jpgHolloman AFB, Alamorgordo, NM – 1982 (Set Two – Lead-In Fighter Training – LIFT) #1Early on in academics, our class went out on the ramp to see the AT-38B jet "up-close and personal;" the classmate on the ladder would be a future roommate of mine at Homestead AFB, FL, and go on to fly F-4's with me at Spangdahlem AB, GE.2009-11-25T17:58:40+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/25/photos-holloman-afb-alamogordo-nm-1982-set-three-vintage-aircraft/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_003511.jpgHolloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM – 1982 (Set Three – Vintage Aircraft) #1I took the opportunity for a picture with a vintage P-51 "Mustang" on the ramp at Holloman AFB.2009-11-25T17:13:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/25/photos-holloman-afb-alamogordo-nm-1982-set-four-hiking-and-exploring-juarez-mexico/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00603.jpgHolloman AFB, Alamogordo, NM – 1982 (Set Four – Hiking and Exploring Juarez, Mexico) #1One weekend we hiked up into the mountains east of Alamogordo, NM, at Cloudcroft in the Lincoln National Forest.2009-11-25T16:34:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-two-zaragoza-ab-spain-wtd/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00031.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Two – Zaragoza AB, Spain, WTD) #4My pilot and I stayed behind with a jet that needed repairs, and then flew back to Spangdahlem AB "single ship" in this F-4E "Phantom II."2012-02-08T02:07:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/26/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-one-f-4d-phantom-ii-rtu/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_0005-31.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set One – F-4D “Phantom II” RTU) #5This was my first leather name tag, worn on the flight suit and flight jacket.2012-02-08T01:51:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/26/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-two-f-4d-phantom-ii-rtu/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_00459.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Two – F-4D “Phantom II” RTU) #2We all had cameras and took turns having someone take our picture from various different angles.2009-11-25T04:43:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/27/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-three-f-4d-phantom-iis-air-refueling/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000124.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Three – F-4D Phantom II’s Air Refueling) #1During F-4D "Replacement Unit Training" or "RTU" for short, we had the chance to watch our classmates air refuel from aboard the KC-135 tanker when we weren't flying; this is Homestead AFB, looking down from above in the tanker.2009-11-25T04:13:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/27/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-four-a-side-trip-to-disney-world/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000125.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Four – A Side Trip to Disney World) #1My roommates and I took a weekend break from F-4D training to visit Disney World in Orlando, Florida.2009-11-25T02:33:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/28/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-five-a-side-trip-to-everglades-national-park/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_002514.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Five – A Side Trip to Everglades National Park) #2Cutler Ridge is now called "Cutler Bay," and is located at the southern end of the greater Miami area.2009-11-25T02:09:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/29/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-six-cutler-ridge-fl/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000518.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Six – Cutler Ridge, FL) #1Four of us shared a rental condo in Cutler Ridge, FL, now called Cutler Bay; here I'm standing on the beach with the entire Atlantic Ocean behind me.2012-02-08T02:26:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/07/30/photos-homestead-afb-homestead-fl-1982-1983-set-seven-the-bahamas/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/img_000126.jpgHomestead AFB, Homestead, FL – 1982-1983 (Set Seven – The Bahamas) #1During our F-4D training at Homestead AFB, we took the opportunity to visit Nassau in the Bahamas, over a long weekend at our own expense.2009-11-24T03:52:52+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/01/photos-spangdahlem-air-base-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-one-23rd-tfs-480th-tfs/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_0014.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set One – 23rd TFS, 480th TFS) #1This is the "USAFE" Command Patch, which stands for, "U.S. Air Forces in Europe."2009-11-23T03:49:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-four-the-village-of-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00281.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Four – Eifel Villages) #1When I first arrived at Spangdahlem AB in 1983, I lived in hotels while waiting for an apartment in Bruch to be ready, and often took "walking tours" of the local villages where I was staying.2009-11-22T20:18:29+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-five-lubeck-and-germanys-north-coast/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Five – Lubeck and Germany’s North Coast) #1Jeff and I took the train to the Port of Bremerhaven, shortly after arriving at Spangdahlem AB to pick up his car that had been shipped from the states.2009-11-22T18:34:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/04/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-nine-a-bus-trip-to-bavaria-munich-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00015.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Nine – A Bus Trip to Bavaria – Munich, Germany) #2On the way to Oktoberfest from our hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, our tour bus driver offered us a personal tour of Munich along the way, and his first stop was at the Nymphenburg Palace.2009-11-21T03:31:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-seven-a-jousting-tournament-at-belvoir-castle-leicestershire-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_003022.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Seven – A Jousting Tournament at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK) #1I observered where the knights were staging from, and left the gallery area to take these pictures - here the Yellow Kight passes by in the forest.2009-11-19T03:09:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-four-san-sebastian-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000146.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Four – San Sebastian, Spain) #1Some of us in the squadron visited San Sebastian, Spain, in the Basque region along Spain's north Atlantic coast near France.2009-11-19T03:05:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-eight-a-bus-trip-to-bavaria-the-zugspitze-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00036.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Eight – A Bus Trip to Bavaria – The Zugspitze, Germany) #1You can ride the gondola to the top of the Zugspitze from the Austrian (western) side of the mountain, or take the cog train, which is what we did on this trip.2009-11-19T02:56:05+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/03/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-seven-a-bus-trip-to-bavaria-garmisch-partenkirchen-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00085.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Seven – A Bus Trip to Bavaria – Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany) #3This "onion domed" church illustrates the beauty of Bavaria, where the buildings are artistically made of stone, block, slate and tile - and meant to last forever.2009-11-16T01:13:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-four-a-commercial-flight-from-karup-ab-to-copenhagen-denmark/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001051.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Four – A Commercial Flight From Karup AB to Copenhagen, Denmark) #4A dawn view of Copenhagen, Denmark, waking up to a new day; as our commercial flight approaches the airport for landing.2009-11-15T04:57:16+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-three-skiing-the-zugspitze-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_0001.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Three – Skiing the Zugspitze, Germany) #9Another alpine view of mountain peaks in the distance that seem to go on forever.2009-11-15T04:51:59+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-five-a-bavarian-road-trip-to-garmisch-partenkirchen-germany-to-ski-the-zugspitze/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00012.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Five – A Bavarian Road Trip to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, to Ski the Zugspitze) #1On the road again...this time on the German autobahn from Spangdahlem AB to Bavaria - to ski the Zugspitze.2009-11-15T04:44:12+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-six-skiing-the-zugspitze-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00013.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Six – Skiing the Zugspitze, Germany) #3It was very early in the ski season, but the Zugspitze had plenty of base snow on the slopes due to the glacier - and here I take full advantage of the excellent snow conditions.2009-11-15T04:28:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/02/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-four-skiing-in-st-anton-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_00011.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Four – Skiing in St. Anton, Austria) #1The 480th TFS "Warhawks" took a ski trip to St. Anton, which is in the western part of Austria.2009-11-10T04:05:28+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/09/01/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-two-roses-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/img_0003.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty Two – Roses, Spain) #1Roses Beach is on the Mediterranean coast of Spain, north of Barcelona and just south of the French border.2009-11-07T14:24:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/31/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-one-the-running-of-the-bulls-at-pamplona-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000158.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty One – The Running of the Bulls at Pamplona, Spain) #1The squadron took a bus trip to Pamplona to see the famous Running of the Bulls, and while everyone was feeling festive - no one entered the race itself.2009-11-04T03:07:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/31/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighty-the-principality-of-andorra/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000157.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighty – The Principality of Andorra) #1This was my second visit to Andorra, the first was documented in Sets 32 and 33 when we missed the last opportunity for some spring skiing.2009-11-03T03:24:13+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-a-zaragoza-sunrise-launch-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000156.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Nine – A Zaragoza Sunrise Launch, Zaragoza AB, Spain) #52009-10-31T03:52:10+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/30/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-seven-malmo-sweden/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000252.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Seven – Malmo, Sweden) #2An early Sunday morning swap meet in Malmo's central plaza attracts a small crowd of bargain hunters.2009-10-28T03:28:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-six-the-fast-ferry-from-copenhagen-denmark-to-malmo-sweden/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000152.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Six – The Fast Ferry From Copenhagen, Denmark, to Malmo, Sweden) #12009-10-25T23:41:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-five-copenhagen-denmark/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_003418.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy Five – Copenhagen, Denmark) #1Copenhagen's pedestrian zone was the central focus of city life and the gathering place for everyone downtown.2009-10-25T03:32:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/29/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-three-karup-ab-denmark/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000150.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983 -1987 (Set Seventy Three – Karup AB, Denmark) #3We took a walking tour of a village in the Karup AB area one day, which is in the central part of the Danish peninsula.2009-10-18T03:35:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/28/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-two-from-george-afb-ca-enroute-to-nellis-afb-nv-for-green-flag/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001943.jpg(Set Seventy Two – From George AFB, CA, Enroute to Nellis AFB, NV, for Green Flag) #12009-10-15T03:33:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/28/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-one-green-flag-george-afb-ca/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000346.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy One – Green Flag – George AFB, CA) #1The 480th TFS deployed to Green Flag and initially operated out of George AFB; and here the "Warhawks" took an impromptu squadron picture in front of our hotel sign in Victorville, CA.2009-10-13T03:50:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-one-skiing-in-st-johann-austria-introduction/2009-10-11T04:31:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/28/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventy-bitburg-ab-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000149.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventy – Bitburg AB, Germany) #2The year was 1984 or 1985, and Spangdahlem AB's runway was being resurfaced at the time.2009-10-10T03:38:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-nine-barcelona-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00495.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Nine – Barcelona, Spain) #1Horses and carriages await tourists to provide them with sightseeing transportation around Barcelona, Spain.2009-10-08T03:38:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-eight-barcelona-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002136.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Eight – Barcelona, Spain) #1The "Colon" is a statue of Christopher Columbus atop a column and monument base, that stands prominently in downtown Barcelona, Spain - pointing the way to the New World.2009-10-07T03:58:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/27/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-seven-gaudi-sagrada-familia-cathedral-barcelona-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000148.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Seven – The Gaudi Sagrada Familia Cathedral, Barcelona, Spain) #1The "Sagrada Familia Cathedral" in Barcelona, Spain, was designed by Antonio Gaudi and construction originally began in 1882. 2009-10-03T19:33:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-six-san-sebastian-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_003713.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Six – San Sebastian, Spain) #1The waters of the Atlantic were a beautiful blue in San Sebastian, Spain's, “La Concha Bay” or “Bahía de La Concha.”2009-10-02T03:16:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/26/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-five-san-sebastian-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001940.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Five – San Sebastian, Spain) #1The beautiful calm sea and rugged coastline around San Sebastian, Spain.2009-10-01T03:31:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-three-santander-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000145.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Three – Santander, Spain) #1At Santander, Spain, a few of us went exploring along the ocean to see what we could find.2009-09-29T02:00:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/25/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-two-santander-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000144.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty Two – Santander, Spain) #1The F-86 static display at Zaragoza AB, Spain, was a familiar sight to the 480th TFS Warhawks.2009-09-28T03:24:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-one-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000142.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty One – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #7After setting up his cockpit, our DV (L) took a minute for a photo with his Warhawk instructor pilot.2009-09-27T21:58:35+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixty-an-emergency-divert-into-bordeaux-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000141.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixty – An Emergency Divert Into Bordeaux, France) #1After our squadron's month long deployment to RAF Sculthorpe, UK, we redeployed to Zaragoza AB, Spain.2009-09-26T20:59:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-nine-amsterdam-nl/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000140.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Nine – Amsterdam, NL and Kings Lynn, Norfolk, UK) #4The Church of St. Nicholas or "Sint Nicolaaskerk" in downtown Amsterdam, NL.2009-09-26T03:38:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/24/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-eight-soesterberg-ab-nl/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000139.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Eight – Soesterberg AB, NL) #2The 32nd Fighter Squadron's F-15Cs needed to prepare for their upcoming "William Tell" deployment to Tyndall AFB, FL, in October 1984.2009-09-25T03:54:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-six-a-jousting-tournament-at-belvoir-castle-leicestershire-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000138.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Six – A Jousting Tournament at Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, UK) #2Belvoir Castle is in Leicestershire, UK, and overlooks the Vale of Belvoir. 2009-09-23T04:07:06+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-five-london-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002822.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Five – London, UK) #25Detail of the Royal Courts of Justice or "Law Courts," designed by George Edmund Street and opened in 1882 by Queen Victoria.2009-09-22T03:38:34+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-four-london-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000333.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Four – London, UK) #3A better view of the Palace of Westminster and Big Ben from across the River Thames in London.2009-09-21T01:14:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-three-hunstanton-beach-norfolk-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000136.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Three – Hunstanton Beach, Norfolk, UK) #1Three of us from the 480th TFS spent a day at Hunstanton Beach, which wasn't far from RAF Sculthorpe, in Norfolk county, UK.2009-09-20T03:40:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-two-raf-sculthorpe-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000135.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty Two – RAF Sculthorpe, UK) #1My crewed pilot "Woody" stands on the ramp at RAF Sculthorpe, UK, as we prepare to fly a sortie.2009-09-19T18:27:17+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-one-raf-sculthorpe-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000134.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty One – RAF Sculthorpe, UK) #1RAF Sculthorpe, UK, was beautifully maintained with a sea of well trimmed green grass as if it were a Cricket Pitch.2009-09-19T03:34:55+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifty-480th-tfs-warhawks-arrival-at-raf-sculthorpe-uk/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002525.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifty – 480th TFS Warhawks Arrive at RAF Sculthorpe, UK) #1We had the squadron building prepared and all ready for the rest of the squadron to arrive at RAF Sculthorpe, UK.2009-09-19T02:24:18+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-eight-day-of-german-unity-october-3-1990/2009-09-17T03:42:15+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-seven-east-berlin/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002426.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Seven – East Berlin) #1Flags and banners decorate this apartment building and street in East Berlin during our tour of West and East Berlin in 1985.2009-09-17T03:30:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-five-west-berlin-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000131.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Five – West Berlin) #1We also toured West Berlin by bus during our 1985 visit, with frequent stops to see all of the landmarks around the city - the haze isn't as noticable from ground level.2009-09-17T02:49:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/23/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-six-west-and-east-berlin/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000132.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Six – West and East Berlin) #1The American Flag flies over Allied "Checkpoint C" or "Checkpoint Charlie," at the historic crossing point between West and East Berlin in 1985.2009-09-16T02:38:03+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-four-west-berlin-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002025.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Four – West Berlin) #1The first thing I noticed about these aerial photos of Berlin from twenty five years ago; was just how bad the air quality was over the city in those days.2009-09-13T04:41:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-three-west-berlin-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000130.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty Three – West Berlin) #1An Army Bell UH-1 "Huey" Helicopter lands at West Berlin's Tempelhof Airport, to give us a short orientation flight over West Berlin.2009-09-12T20:42:27+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-one-zaragoza-ab-spain-june-85/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001524.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty One – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #13After filling out the forms at the jet, it's time to walk back to maintenance debrief and then on to the squadron for the flight debrief.2009-09-11T03:39:47+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-forty-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000128.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Forty – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #1At Zaragoza AB I went out on the ramp to see our names painted on the canopies of our jet for the first time.2009-09-11T01:55:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-nine-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000127.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Nine – An Alpine Vacation) #17If I were asked to give the Prince of Liechtenstein advice, I would say to make his home bright, colorful and inviting - and open it to the public as a gesture of goodwill.2009-09-10T03:00:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-eight-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000126.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Eight – An Alpine Vacation) #24From Sisteron, France, we drove back to Montreux, Switzerland, where I took this picture of the "Fairmont Le Montreux Palace Hotel" in Montreux, on the shores of Lake Geneva.2009-09-09T13:21:19+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-seven-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000125.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Seven – An Alpine Vacation) #1A path disappears into a stand of aspen trees in the Swiss Alps, inviting Lorie and I to follow.2009-09-09T01:15:56+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-five-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000123.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Five – An Alpine Vacation) #1Lorie and I leisurely drove through the Lake District of Switzerland.2009-09-08T03:07:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-six-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000124.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Six – An Alpine Vacation) #1Lorie and I visited Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Zermatt in the very heart of the Swiss Alps.2009-09-08T03:02:59+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-four-an-alpine-vacation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000122.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Four – An Alpine Vacation) #1Lorie flew in to Luxembourg to visit and we took an Alpine Vacation - this is the train station in Luxembourg City.2009-09-07T17:07:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-the-principality-of-andorra/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002417.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Three – The Principality of Andorra) #1We intended to do some spring skiing in Andorra but we were a week too late - the slopes had just closed for the season.2009-09-06T23:59:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/22/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-two-the-principality-of-andorra/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000121.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty Two – The Principality of Andorra) #1We decided to take a bus tour and do some spring skiing in the Principality of Andorra.2009-09-06T21:05:32+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-one-zaragoza-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000120.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty One – Zaragoza, Spain) #1On this occasion two of us went on a walking tour of the city of Zaragoza, Spain.2009-09-06T20:17:20+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirty-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002113.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirty – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #1This was the door of our Ops Building at Zaragoza AB - note the Warhawk stickers on both doors.2009-09-06T02:31:01+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-nine-zaragoza-ab-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000316.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Nine – Zaragoza AB, Spain) #1We launched on a cold and wet day from Spangdahlem AB, Germany, to Zaragoza AB, Spain.2009-09-05T22:26:04+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/15/video-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-youtube-warhawk-video-clips/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_0002-21.jpgIMG_0002 (2)2009-09-05T20:44:07+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-five-cross-country-skiing-in-st-johann-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001914.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Five – Cross Country Skiing in St. Johann, Austria) #1The snow only enhances the "storybook" feel to these buildings in St. Johann.2009-08-22T00:46:49+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/21/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-eight-madrid-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Eight – Madrid, Spain) #13Finally we're ready to fly back to Spangdahlem AB two F-4s that had been sitting on the ramp at Torrejon AB.2009-08-22T00:42:24+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-seven-salzburg-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_001615.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Seven – Salzburg, Austria) #1Salzburg is the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the year 1756.2009-08-22T00:40:58+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/19/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-six-salzburg-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000117.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Six – Salzburg, Austria) #1We took one day out of our ski trip to St. Johann to visit Salzburg, Austria.2009-08-22T00:39:38+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/18/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-four-cross-country-skiing-in-st-johann-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000214.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Four – Cross Country Skiing in St. Johann, Austria) #2None of us had ever tried cross country skiing before, so we decided to give it a try.2009-08-22T00:38:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/18/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-three-kitzbuhel-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000114.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Three – Kitzbühel, Austria) #8The windows are "framed" in a classic Austrian painting style found only in the Alpine regions. 2009-08-22T00:37:08+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/17/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-two-skiing-in-st-johann-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002512.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty Two – Skiing in St. Johann, Austria) #1We're still on the slopes from the last post and enjoying taking pictures on top of the mountain at St. Johann.2009-08-22T00:35:57+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/16/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twenty-one-skiing-in-st-johann-austria/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000113.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twenty One – Skiing in St. Johann, Austria) #1We've arrived in Kirchdorf, Austria, to excellent snow conditions and I'm looking forward to a full week of skiing.2009-08-22T00:34:51+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/15/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-nineteen-madrid-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_002610.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Nineteen – Madrid, Spain) #3So we ended up being drug across the Atlantic with our own "personal" KC-135 tanker all to ourselves.2009-08-22T00:29:21+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/15/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eighteen-madrid-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000112.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eighteen – Madrid, Spain) #6The Madrid Bullring is the most important bullring in the world and was built in 1929, and has a capacity of 25,000.2009-08-22T00:27:44+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/14/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-seventeen-from-cadiz-to-madrid-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00297.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Seventeen – From Cadiz to Madrid, Spain) #1We took the train from Cadiz back to Madrid, and here we pass an orchard along the way.2009-08-22T00:26:45+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/13/photos-spangdahelm-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-sixteen-cadiz-and-rota-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000111.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Sixteen – Cadiz and Rota, Spain) #1This photo is looking out the side window of a C-130 while taking a "hop" from Torrejon AB, in Madrid, Spain, to Rota Naval Air Station, Spain.2009-08-22T00:25:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/12/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fifteen-paris-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00543.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fifteen – Paris, France) #1This is the "little tower" on top of one of Notre Dame Cathedral's bell towers as seen from the top of the second bell tower.2009-08-22T00:24:11+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/11/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-fourteen-paris-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00288.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Fourteen – Paris, France) #1Over the weekend, we probably walked 20 miles or more around Paris - wherever our feet took us.2009-08-22T00:23:02+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/10/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-thirteen-paris-france/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_000110.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Thirteen – Paris, France) #1It was late fall in 1983 when we decided to take the train and visit Paris, France.2009-08-22T00:22:00+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-twelve-luxembourg/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00019.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Twelve – Luxembourg) #1I stopped to take some pictures of Bruch's "castle" on the way to Luxembourg to sightsee for the day.2009-08-22T00:20:54+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/09/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eleven-sitges-and-lloret-de-mar-spain/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00018.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eleven – Sitges and Lloret de Mar, Spain) #1On my first trip to Zaragoza AB, Spain with the 23rd "Fighting Hawks," we went to see the beach at Sitges over a weekend.2009-08-22T00:19:50+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/08/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-ten-the-village-of-bruch-germany/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00264.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Ten – The Village of Bruch, Germany) #2Frost blankets the landscape in the early morning hours.2009-08-22T00:18:42+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/07/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-nine-480th-tfs-great-warhawk-nation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00185.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Nine – 480th TFS “Great Warhawk Nation”) #1The 480th TFS photo shoot sequence continues as the "photo birds" arrive in the arming area.2009-08-22T00:17:25+00:00monthlyhttp://livelovethinkexist.com/2009/08/06/photos-spangdahlem-ab-germany-1983-1987-set-eight-480th-tfs-great-warhawk-nation/http://livelovethinkexist.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/img_00084.jpgSpangdahlem AB, Germany – 1983-1987 (Set Eight – 480th TFS “Great Warhawk Nation”) #4This was my 480th TFS "photo board" picture as a "Mission Ready" 2nd Lt. I'm still wearing my blue "Fighting Hawks" name tag under the jacket as my "Warhawk" name tag was still on 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