To My Wife

Christmas Greetings 2007

So boys and girls…here we are again. For many of us, we are thankful just for being here and to the others…good job on looking after you the past twelve months. The Reid family have enjoyed 2008 to its fullest. School marks were good; health was good and the summer vacation could not have been better. All relatives are healthy and happy. I guess our only disappointment was not making it back to the rock this summer. We keep threatening to visit but alas, something always comes up. Age is starting to mellow this old geezer and that is probably a good thing. Happiness really comes down to heath, not money or material things. A very good friend of ours was recently diagnosed with a very serious condition and all our thoughts are with her and her family. Her full recovery is the most important thing right now.

And so without further adieu, I again present all the people that have left a lasting impression on me over the last 48 years. Peace be with you all and long may your big jib draw.

Holly Au, Lorne Pike, Linda Pike, Johnny Crocker, Rose Fitzgerald, Dawn Davis, Wanda Hoyles, Wanda Hillyard, Sharon Martin, Kitty Cashin, Linda Smith, Camille, Gregg Davis, Ian Hutchinson, Pauline Hutchinson, Keith Abbott, Paul Baron, Dean Martin, Glen Philpott, Ian Grant, Perry Mathews, Conrad Powell, Jim & Wanda Pond (Jeta and Candy), George Sheppard, Melvina Sheppard, Greg Rumbolt, Peter Alteen, Steve Warren, Doug Alteen, Barry Sweetland, Don Dingwell, Shane Stark, Ranie Padayachee, Joanne Cantwell, Michelle Grant, Anne Marie Fitzgerald, Paul Mathews, Keith Mathews, Jon Soper, Norah Lee, Chris & Linda Soper and family, Anne Alteen and family, Trudy Campbell, Mary Barry, Bruce Smith, Roland MacDonald, Steve White, Ron Ferguson, Chris Hennessey, (the late) Jack Osmond, Jack’s family, Bill Hunt, Dan Murphy, Corinne McGillvery, Jean Smith, (the late) Fred Rabbits, Chuck Dyke, Don Ryan, Gary Oake, Wayne Oake, Brenda, Alf, Rudy, Kim Thistle, Craig Quinn, Donna Alteen, Donna Mullet, Lynn Barter, Barb Bursey, Teena Morrey, Tim Mayberry, Dick MacDonald, Dave Harnett, Charmaine Easton, Sharon Doody, Steve Poole, Jeff Easton, Janice Legge, Craig Smith and family, Terry Thompson, Judy Vincent, Stacy Vincent, Karen Stephen & Susan Vanderbrand, Janice Hardy, Lori Quinn, Des McGrath, Glenn Alteen, Danny O’Conner, my reacquainted friends at Facebook Lynn Gillingham, Don & Diane Ryan, Linda Smith, Angele Marchand & family, Jean Graham, Bonnie Fudge, Sharon Jennings-Matthews, Janice Hutchinson, Dori Osmond, the crowd from the Blomidon Counrty Club and the Corner Brook Curling Club, the boys from the Rideau Curling Club, the crew from Wood Gundy, my staff at H&R Block, the A.U. (Alternate Universe), old band mates from The Academy of Music, Jean Graham, Don, Steve, Martin and me Ma (of course), (the late) E.C. Reid (Pa), cousins, Aunts and Uncles, (the late) Lawrence Ellsworth and most all to Pam, Erica & Jonathan who make every day a happy one.

My sincerest apologies to anyone whose name I’ve inadvertently omitted I assure you that it was just a mental lapse on my part and will be corrected as soon as I realize my error. Merry Christmas and have a safe and joyous New Year.

Dave

Bingo

O.K. So it's Phineas' turn to get geeded. I never know where these ideas manifest but when they do I just have to bang them out. Click images to enlarge.

A Christmas Song - Jethro Tull

Fender Guitars

Just a little bit fun compliments of RP's Hippie and his fondness of Fender instruments.

Slabby Takes Another Hit

Poor Davey (Oldslabsides) from RP. I've done a lot of spoofing on the ol' boy in the past four years. Someone requested another so being the accommodating type, I accepted the job. Here are the before and afters and as always...click on the image for full view.

Comics

Stills looking for a decent "comic" application. If anyone knows of one please drop me a line and let me know the name. This picture was accomplished using three or four apps I do have and while the result isn't too bad, it's still not what I'm after. Thanks to dmax at RP for posting this awesome shot of his better half.

Getting The Most Out Of A Shot

My friend, PattonFever from RP offers up another great picture to work with. This time around I thought I'd go for a dramatic yet simple effect. A little cropping and a little painting and there you have it. A pic with attitude. As always, click on image to see full size.