CHRISTMAS CARD DESIGNS (ver. 2009)

Well, it's that time of year again. Time to whip up some personalized Christmas cards for a few folks who aided us in our vacation plans. These kind people were kind enough to rent us their vacation homes which in turn provided us with many, many fond memories. The digs include Gary's fantasic cottage on White Lake which for me is the best week of my summer. Pam and the kids love it too but for me it's heaven on earth. Those sunsets on the dock are as close to a religious experience as I have ever had. I'm sure my bud Danny would agree. Brenda and Steve's condo at Mont Tremblant is a polar opposite to Gary's but provided us with a week nestled in the lap of luxury. Three tier swimming pools, Weber BBQ, the best bikes I have ever ridden and the condo itself with it's comfortable furniture, whirlpool tub and fantastic fireplace. I could get used to living like that.

So as a thank you, I've designed these simple Christmas cards to show how much we appreciate their kind offers. Merry Christmas one and all.

Below you'll see the before and afters.

and...

As always, click on images to enlarge.

JUKE BOX MANIA

Friends Lynne & Gord Phillips invited us along to this year's Juke Box Mania. A charity event that tests your team's knowledge of rock n' roll. A lot of fun and a great night out. I even got to meet Les Emmerson (Five Man Electrical Band and solo artist). See more photos here.

BIZZARRO WORLD

A new Photoshop plugin I'm experimenting with. Freaky, yes?

I'VE BEEN BLESSED...WITH A NIKON SLR

First efforts.

Thanks to my wife Pam for this fantastic gift. She's one in a million.

LATEST - SEPTEMBER '09

A DAY @ THE OTTAWA SUPER EX 2009

RECENT WORKS

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HITCH & MICK

HALF CENTURY MAN

BLUE WING

Sister-In-Law Mitch and her band mates at the Antigonish Train Station.

CHRIS HENNESSY - BALLAD OF A SAD CAFE

JUDGE P. LLOYD SOPER

IN MEMORIAM

THE 44th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

MARTIN'S NEW RIDE

Congrats to Martin & Beth on their decision to move to the Middle East in August. Abu Dhabi will be home for the next three years for these young jet-setters and we wish them all the best. Here Mart takes his new ride for a test drive.

TO MY WIFE

IN MEMORIUM .......DR. RONALD HUTCHINSON

Our deepest sympathies go out tonight to Ian, Steve, Jan and the rest of the Hutchinson clan on the passing of their father. Our thoughts are with you during your time of sadness.

BYE BYE STEVE HARPER

CELEBRITY TREATMENTS

John, Hutch, George & Ringo

Beez Monroe

JESTER'S TALES

Visit his site at...
http://jesters_tales.typepad.com

DIANE'S GOING TO VEGAS........BEWARE!!!

THE RETURN OF DRACH

LIVING IN A FOG

Chris gets a makeover. Hair and clothes by Nolte.

CORONATION STREET

Brother Steve gets the treatment this time.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAMMY!!!

HIPPIE

CELEBRITY FRIENDS OF MINE

Been away for a while so to get my Photoshop chops up to scratch I'll be taking photos of people I have lying around and will be giving them the "star " treatment. Check back often to see if you've been "Geeded".

SARAH PALIN'S SECRET LIASON

Seen leaving a Washington restaurant, Sarah Palin and an unknown escort pose for what they believe to be a tourist's snapshot. (TMZ)

STEPHEN HARPER SAYS...."TROOPS HOME BY 2011"

GUITAR HERO

So we hear about this Guitar Hero contest out in Chesterville about an
hour outside of Ottawa. Jon tells us the details and says it's being
held at the county fair. We figure ...what the heck.. and off we go.
Jon is flipping from nevous one second to "I think I can win this" the
next. We get out there and sign up. There is one kid younger than him
and another 18 that are older (up to age 25). It's head to head
battle...three rounds and then its winner take all for the top three.
Jon knows the older guys are awesome but still thinks he can take
them. Long story short, he wins the thing by 2200 points. Does an
encore where he knee-slides and plays behind his back and gives the
crowd quite a show. Win the Guitar Hero game, a Wii console, two
controllers and two guitars......total value....$500+. Ask him if
he's proud. Ask us if we are proud of him. Erica can't wait to tell
all her friends. They all play and think Jon is unbelievable. He lives
for this game and today was the biggest day ever for this nine year
old kid.

ROCKIN' FOR RYAN (EAST)

ROCKIN' FOR RYAN

Poster requested by Chris Buckle for a benefit for little Ryan Avery of Corner Brook who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia. Please attend the event if you can and help support Ryan and his family.

PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

Never assume a shot is a throwaway just because it is under exposed and chocked full of noise. A tweak here and a tweak there and you have a classic B & W portrait.

MEATALFEST II

Chris Buckle and the boys are set to mix meat with metal again for Chris' second MEATALFEST. Ahhh, nothing says a guys night out like eating your face off and drinking your fill all the while listening to some raucous tunage. Have a good one lads.