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Weekly Twitter posts for 2010-08-14

Posted on August 14, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

I'm at TJ's Cycle's in Redding CA. They are changing out my rear tire. Saving me $100 over the dealer and giving me a better tire. #
Spent 4 hours with my HS Class of '85 tonight. Wow! Many of the ladies look as great as ever but us poor boys got the short end of the stick #
I'll be at the Starbucks in Willows in about 30 min if anyone wants to join me. #
The road ahead is long but the reward is beyond imagination. #
Oh yeah!! Adalberto's http://tweetphoto.com/37708882 #
Java Twix my new favorite candy bar. @twix #yummy #twix #
I'm 15 miles N of Fresno headed for Santa Clarita. Whew! It's hot out here wish my hogwash humor shirt were short sleeved. @Bryan_Duncan #
Two firsts today. Road 10 hours from Willows to LA on my motorcycle and I "Split Lanes". Safe and sound. #
Really missing my espresso machine. Starbucks every day adds up quickly. #
The well of life is connected to your tongue. Open your mouth and let if flow through words of love, life, hope, praise, etc @JaniceSeney #
Rode my motorcycle down the heart of I-5 this afternoon. Splitting lanes is not for the faint of heart. #crazy #dangerous #exhilarating #
@Vlingo can you add a feat allowing vlingo to be the default voice command utility on blackberry? in reply to Vlingo #
S'Mores on the front porch. http://tweetphoto.com/37987813 #
Join in prayer for the @calbaptist athletes who were in a multi-vehicle crash last night & are grieving the loss of their cheer coach. #
http://twitvid.com/JOEYC – Took this from the porch of the Entertainment Federal Credit Union today. Cool Location! #
Why would @Starbucks only have one person working at this time of day? #slow #
@Disneyland is on the agenda for today! #
Buzz Lightyear! http://tweetphoto.com/38277866 #
http://twitvid.com/OEZX9 – Autopia, Disneyland 2010 #
http://tweetphoto.com/38381986 A day at Disneyland has me pretty much bushed. Visited 15 attractions & am (cont) http://tl.gd/32q3fj #
Enjoying Oceanside in my Bro-in Law's time share. #familyisagoodthing http://tweetphoto.com/38568913 #
85 degrees/sunny @home. 72 degrees/cloudy on vacation. #bummer #sad #
Enjoying Joe's Crab Shack in Oceanside. http://tweetphoto.com/38790456 #
Ya Think! //RT @foxnews: Obama's Support for Ground Zero Mosque Draws Fire http://bit.ly/9AmjvD #
In Buttonwillow. Headed to Anderson CA. If you want to link up along the way let me know. #

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Fort Brag – Willows Portraits

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

When I had Senior Portraits done 25 years ago in Willows, CA there was only one option so everybody’s photo in our yearbook looks the same: different face – same picture.

Lisa Taylor has changed that. Commuting regularly between Willows and Fort Bragg she does portraiture in parks, on the beach or any place meaningful to her clients. I ran into Lisa at my 25th HS Class Reunion last night. It was good to talk shop a bit and to hear how she is bringing life to weddings and portraits in what otherwise has tradionally been a very stale ‘one horse’ market.

The image below was snapped with my cell.

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Weekly Twitter posts for 2010-08-07

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

"The Commander" Al Qa'id" will be back from graphics and striping tomorrow. So looking forward to seeing the final product. Whoohoo! #
Beverley Hills Chihuahua is one of the dumbest movies ever made. #
On my way to church enjoying a grande 3 pump no whip mocha from @starbucks #
RT @Bryan_Duncan: Little by little I can change my world, not by escaping to a new one, but by making a new me in the old one #
@kurt13warner Thanks Kurt, this resembles how I feel when considering my kids and my relationship with God. – http://filesocial.com/2zdtmt0 #
I've uploaded a custom theme to my home Twitter page Looks best with your screen maximized Let me know what you think http://bit.ly/bvHJgX #
RT @brentonbrown:Brenton Brown just gave me a FREE download of his new song Our God is Mercy http://skor.me/dbxfed #
@Vlingo yes! A VIP code for Vlingo Plus would be fantastic! in reply to Vlingo #
@Vlingo 4 star rating in reply to Vlingo #
RT @Vlingo: BB Trivia: RT Q then Tweet answer w/Vlingo to enter. 1st correct answer wins! Q1)Vlingo Plus has a __ star rating in AppWorld? #
@Vlingo 4 stars! in reply to Vlingo #
@Vlingo has a 4 star rating in BB Appworold. #Vlingo in reply to Vlingo #
@Vlingo @Vlingo has a 4 star rating in BB Appworold. #Vlingo Vlingo in reply to Vlingo #
So if you're wondering what all the Vlingo is today..I'm trying to win a free copy of Vlingo Plus for my Blackberry. Gr8 Application #Vlingo #
Vlingo BlackBerry headquarters Ontario Canada #
BlackBerry headquarters is in Ontario Canada Vlingo #
Goodness, Winning sure is hard work. 🙂 #vlingo @vlingo #
Boston Red Sox have 60 wins. -Spoken w/Vlingo #
My phone nearly blew up when I posted my last tweet. It must not be a Boston Red Sox fan. #vlingo @vlingo #
Wife and kids Seatac to Los Angeles via @AlaskaAir. Freedom! #
Loving each other unconditionally has a prerequisite of prayer Its when we C each other as God does that we cn overcome R innate selfishness #
Getting my things together for my Motorcycle Trip to Los Angeles! Follow me here and see where I am via Google Latitude http://bit.ly/a8wr6m #
Another blow to marriage as Prop 8 is overturned. It's amazing how the "ruling class" in our nation disregard the will of the people. #
@Starbucks and @subway together in Woodland, WA. Perfect pairing for a motorcyclist http://tweetphoto.com/37019500 #
Saw a large RV upside-down about 40 miles ago. Glad God delayed my departure this AM so I'd miss out on being there when it happened. #
They have no conscience.. RT @foxnewsradio: Senate confirms Elena Kagan as 112th Supreme Court justice, fourth woman. #
"We have not received the spirit of the world but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has… http://fb.me/EYNnsHrk #
Met a guy named John at a Shell Station. His HD blew the oil cooler. #
Met a guy named John at a Shell Station. His HD blew the oil cooler. http://tweetphoto.com/37043089 #
Just filled up a bit South of Eugene. 70 miles or so more to go today. Headed for the Roseburg Travelodge. #
I've arrived safely at the Roseburg, OR @Travelodge. Ahhh #
Met Joe Gschweng, owner of http://www.kewlmetal.com today. Big dude, nice guy. #
Google Maps: 5.5 hrs to Arbuckle. Cousin says leave at 7, meet at 1. I think he's a bit crazy. .5 hr isn't engh time for gas and In-N-Out #
@Bryan_Duncan Rules for old men: B4 riding back2back 300 mile days complete your breakfast w/ an ibuprofen chaser. #
My bike in Grants Pass. Grabbed a quick jolt of caffeine at @thehumanbean http://tweetphoto.com/37173268 #
Rogue River. http://tweetphoto.com/37188739 #
Made it to Redding. Next stop Arbuckle to link with my cousin. #
Arrived in Sacramento about an hour ago. Biker church tonight with The Way Riderz Motor Cycle Ministry. Should be great fun. #
its R responsibility 2 seek the kingdm of God not build it If we build its in vain & will fail Seek the kingdom & God will build the kingdom #
Went to the Healing Rooms ministry at Bethel this morning. God blew my mind. @ibetheltv #
@daddyoslacey I don't feel even a little guilty eating @in-n-out. You are my favorite burger in WA but the x2/x2 is my first love #

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Enjoying a great ‘Manventure’

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

So here it is my first post using my BlackBerry. I left home yesterday on my motorcycle for a grand ‘manventure’. I’m attending my 25th HS class reunion in Willows CA before heading all the way to Oceanside about 45 minutes N. of San Diego.

Never before have I ridden this far, and I’m doing it solo. Am I insane? What does this say about my wife? No, she’s not looking to cash out my life insurance (because I don’t have one, and it’s too late to buy an instant approved life insurance anyway), rather she understands what John Eldridge writes about in “Wild At Heart”. The only type of insurance plan that I have is from One Sure Insurance that only covers my car because I´m planning on selling it soon. Every man needs to have adventure, without it we are incomplete and part of us dies. I believe my wife’s encouragement to go is rooted in a profound love of me and for that I’m eternally grateful.

At present I’m writing this post from the airconditioned comfort of my aunt’s home in Sacramento. If you need air conditioning irving tx repair service in your home, you can call 972-986-4006 anytime. 715 miles across WA, OR, and into California is quite a ride and has been a great start to this adventure but it won’t compare to the reunion I’ll have with my wife when it’s over because I’ll be a different, better, stronger man for these days away and the increase in self-esteem will enable me to better be the Man of God she needs me to be.

Fuel Stop

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A Writers Block: Religion – not my favorite word

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

Here’s a good post from my friend Kassie Ketchum on religion. It’s a short but poignant read.

A Writers Block: Religion – not my favorite word.

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Great pinstriping by John Hannukaine

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

If you Google John Hannukaine you’ll find lots of sites with his work, book, or custom brushes. John is an amazing artist and a good friend.

Last night I picked up my motorcycle from John’s shop after he put new graphics and paint it for me. Wow! I’m really impressed.

Here’s a link to my FB motorcycle stuff gallery where you can check out some images of his handywork.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=25155&id=1346805745

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Jackie and Jared

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

A couple of months back I posted a link to a slide show of engagement photos I took for a great couple, Jackie and Jared. They were wonderful fun. We wandered around the Washington State Capitol and ended up in the downtown Olympia fountain at the end of the shoot.

My friends will tie the knot this Saturday and I wanted to post this scan of their engagement card in my post to congratulate them.

Congratulations!!

Click the card for a full sized version.

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Weekly Twitter posts for 2010-07-31

Posted on July 31, 2010 by Daniel Slocum

@Starbucks your inventory is going to off. Gave me Banana loaf instead of pumpkin. #bummer #
@mattpitman Help me out here. Translate "And the sacks are drunk" please. in reply to mattpitman #
@Bryan_Duncan your circumstances could also be orchestrated by the enemy. See the book of Job. in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
@mattpitman no more Super BBQ smack down in ATL. 😉 in reply to mattpitman #
RT @brentonbrown: "Praying for healing is like asking for your Christmas gifts early… sometimes God says yes!" – Pete Hughes. #
@Bryan_Duncan You are correct but sometimes it's us who give him permission, not God. in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
RT @Syfy: I'm giving away 11 SYFY T-SHIRTS & A COMIC CON BAG to someone who RTs this note by 5pm on 7/30 – http://twitpic.com/27m7lt #
It's a little "hazy" through the tint on the window but Mt. Rainier is amazing today from downtown Seattle. #
@kurt13warner daughter asleep in your arms, what else coiuld you possibly need? in reply to kurt13warner #
RT @TFTenney: RWEmerson: To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. #
Watching an @Starbucks faithful enjoy a cup. It's a black dachshund. Whip cream all over it's nose. #
@Bryan_Duncan wish I had hair. in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
RT @TFTenney: Prayer is the place where burdens change shoulders. #
Not a fan of the Fed ruling on the AZ imigration law. If the Federal Govt. would uphold their own law on the matter AZ wouldn't need one. #
Loving the new mini Blizzard at DQ #
I've been wanting to get out and shoot more but tied down with family and "day job" priorities. What stops you for your goals? #
@Bryan_Duncan Hope they cover the flight change costs! in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
So my daughter says to my wife "Mom you have to go last". When asked why she responded "Because you're the oldest" 🙂 #
@Bryan_Duncan So glad you're getting lots of work. Couldn't happen to a better guy. Saw the Christmas promo.. looks great! in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
@tasradawson Open Sky is doing maint. no tweep moleskin purchase for me. in reply to tasradawson #
Love it Matt! RT @mattpitman: Wow…#Twins trade Wilson Ramos for Matt Capps?? Wow, that's almost as bad Lowe & Varitek for Slocum. #
Using Vlingo for the first time great BlackBerry app #
@mattpitman aghh mom's b-day. #loser #notawinner in reply to mattpitman #
About to go frost a cake. #
The only time to fall asleep on the job is when we're working by the hour. ~Mario #
@Bryan_Duncan can't trust those Japanese brands. 😉 in reply to Bryan_Duncan #
We first make our habits then our habits make us. #