The Ark

Fuzzy Fun!

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 20:42:00 GMT

Well, it's been a while since we did animal stuff here, so after RTLSNK and I were posting some doggy pics this morning I got to thinking that we'd do a blog for the fuzzy friends.So, cute, strange, amazing, or just plain funny animals or maybe just a photo of your favorite pets. Doesn't really have to be fuzzy. If you're into goldfish or turtles, that will work too.Just keep it clean and fun.Enjoy!Here is a link to the previous blog.Create your own visitor map!a...
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Whatnot & Stuff

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:25:00 GMT

Just general stuff, no particular topic today, but as you may have guessed from the title, this new entry inspired by Pottery's latest endeavor...the building of a new studio.I'll post the latest photos here today.For everyone who left comments on the Veteran's Day blog, Thank You!Here is a link to the previous blog.Create your own visitor map!ark image credit
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In Honor of the Veterans

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:39:00 GMT

Friday, November 11, 2011Veteran's Day.People Sleep Peacefully in Their Beds at Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready to Do Violence on Their BehalfI feel compelled to post a blog honoring our Veterans for their service to our country. Serving in the military is not an easy way to make a fortune...in fact, for many it is hard just to make ends meet. Sometimes is is a thankless job, especially in modern times, when mass media and instant communication make it so...
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I Quit

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:54:00 GMT

Hurry up and wait.Days like this I think my life can be summed up in 4 words.Was a long, hard, hike at night from the drop zone 5 klicks to the southwest and 5000 feet below through a land that the various occupants have fought tooth and nail over since the dawn of time...God only knows why! A rock pile. That's about it. So, as per usual, we sit, we wait, for all the ducks to line up.I see the 4 guards in pairs converge a hundred yards below my perch in the bombe...
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RTLSNK's Knee

Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:46:00 GMT

UPDATE 11:16am 10/09/11Update from RTLSNK's wife:Quoting Harleybear:Here I am, Harleybear, aka sugarbear. Chris had a tough 24 hours after surgery, but by 10 am the day after surgery he was walking the halls, waving and telling stories. Chris on morphine is quite a sight to behold. He will be home tomorrow.UPDATE 10:35am 10/07/11Success!RTLSNK's wife just called. Surgery over. Doctor pleased with how things went.My Good Friend Chris...aka:RTLSNK is having knee rep...
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