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25-JUN-2005

SP: A Projection

An archived image, no time for photography today. The highlight of my day
today (lowlight?) was emergency dental repair giving me back my "provisional" front teeth.

This image reminds me of ME some days. I sometimes feel kinda rusty, with
a nose that's too big, eyes that seem to be out of alignment, and a face that
could benefit from a major makeover. My body sags in places, and some parts
even squeek.

On the other hand, I'm comfortable in my skin. I've been many places and have
fantastic stories to tell. I've loved and been loved, and I keep on going --
just like this old VW bus.

This image is dedicated to all the Old Farts of the world who show signs of
having LIVED their lives. I guess, at the end of the day, I want to squeeze
everything I can out of my old carcass before they haul me off to the junk yard.

Canon PowerShot A70
1/100s f/2.8 at 5.4mm full exif

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JW12-Jul-2005 06:35
I couldn't have put these feelings better myself. I think it's a sign of middle-age when you finally realise that you won't be issued with a new body and that you'd better make the most of the one you got! Great observation.
Argishti Khachik29-Jun-2005 06:05
Great shot my friend!
Guest 28-Jun-2005 10:33
damn that will affect your charming look on your sp! :)
love the old rustic v-dub.
Chris Sofopoulos27-Jun-2005 10:58
Front teeth eh?? Ahaaa....
So now you will begin to whistle better!!
Nice capture of this old "german" bus.
Guest 27-Jun-2005 05:17
Before reading it, I was thinking about how many stories are inside this VW. Romances? could be, fights? perhaps, Drinks? maybe, chats and philosophy? I guess. And I`m sure you have some many stories to tell even though you are far less on the half of the way (Lol, sometimes I feel like fighting with words trying to say the right thing, I mean you have to live more years than the years you had lived, Am I clear? You are not as older as this VW)

You my friend have something that most of us paders have, we let the kid, in our hearts, be free, and play with this digital tools and you have lot of fun to share too, thanks for that!!!
Di26-Jun-2005 12:08
I love this and how you've compared yourself to it. And for the record...I think your nose and eyes are cute!
JeremyGood26-Jun-2005 05:24
Are you German also?
I can relate to your story, and I also will add that I have a spare tire around the middle.
Herb 26-Jun-2005 04:18
Sometimes you feel ilke a nut, sometimes you don't......
That song came to my mind after reading your comments from a young man like you.
Just because you can now be a member of AARP, doesn't mean you are old.
laine8226-Jun-2005 02:12
ha, your nothing like this old v-dub. You have spark, it does not.
Lisa Schlender26-Jun-2005 01:36
I feel the same way, Gary. And everyone keeps telling me just wait until I AM old.
Sorry to hear about your dental work today...no fun by far. Enjoyed your image.
Guest 26-Jun-2005 01:04
You sound like you may need a little encouragement just to get out of bed in the morning. On the other hand, I like how you speak you mind, very courageous Gary, and don't feel so badly, at 26 my knees like to squeak sometime too.
Nice shot
Gayle P. Clement26-Jun-2005 00:55
You, my friend, are much too young for such negative thoughts though the dialogue was entertaining to read. Great old truck.
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