December 15, 2006 by royalld

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December 15, 2006

Well that does it. What a GRAND experiment this year has been. I did not think I could do it. But I did.

Today marks my 365th day of unbroken Picture a Day. One full year of always having a camera within reach. One full year of processing and uploading a photo each day.

What I did was not phenomenal, but I had a lot of fun with an upbeat collection of my favorite photographers. What a great community pBase is. Thank you.

It is time for me to focus on other things, but the camera will be a part of my life from now on. I want to do more reading and more writing than I have this year. I will maintain my blog and will continue to store my photos here on pBase. The less frequent extension of this gallery will be Dave's Ocassional PhotoJournal. So I'm not leaving. I just won't be the constant PBase fixture that I had been in 2006.

With that I'll say it again, what a GRAND experiment this year has been. Thank you all for your great encouragement. Good night.

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Andrew Cornick		21-Jan-2007 11:42
Congratulations Dave. What an achievement. worth a vote in my book!

Dave Wixx		02-Jan-2007 13:41
A fantastic achievement. I'm sure it's been a painful pleasure, but certainly something you can look back on with pride. Congratulations and enjoy your future endeavors.

Karen Leaf		28-Dec-2006 04:18
Ah Dave I missed this, and I am sorry I didn't congratulate you. A fine job you've done, and I am looking forward to your next sea voyage cause I think you promised me a seat aboard. Well done, my friend.

Doug Kessler		24-Dec-2006 23:54
That is a marvelous accomplishment! Your presence has been a real inspiration to me and I, for one, will miss seeing the daily log of your life. You have taken some awesome photos during this year and I hope you will bless us with many more in the future. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year : )

Rene Hales		22-Dec-2006 17:03
Yes, congratulations on 365!!! Will continue to watch for your posts even if they will be more sporadic. I see you are reading "Audacity of Hope". I want to pick that one up too. Time to read and write are good things. Glad you will continue to blog too. Hope you have a wonderful 2007.--Rene

Greg Harp		22-Dec-2006 04:49
Congratulations on your achievement Dave. My own anniversary is quickly approaching. While I have always managed to take a picture a day I have not always been able to find the time to post it--and even less time to get around to everyone else's images. (Which is more my loss than theirs most likely--I learn a lot from seeing other's images.) All I can say is I hope to do better in the future... Outstanding work.

Guest		22-Dec-2006 01:51
Congratulations on your achievement David, and I'm glad to hear you will still be around as your style and approach is quite unique on PBASE (probably due to the extremes in your life, from where you started to where you are now). You are an important part of what makes this community so varied and interesting!

Deborah Lewis		20-Dec-2006 02:18
Going out in style - like I knew you would! Don't be a stranger and I will miss you!

Karen Stuebing		19-Dec-2006 10:35
Great self portrait to end your Padding. You look very introspective as you type your last comment and then smile at us and fade away. Not for long I hope. :)

Rich Westfall		18-Dec-2006 23:50
I would say that your experiment was a success. I too have found out a lot about my camera, and maybe a little about me thus far. Glad you made it and hope you continue to post photos from time to time, because I enjoy you sharing a little piece of your life.

Guest		17-Dec-2006 18:36
you did an excellent job! Will miss that part of your daily life. Always good to meet new people. Will look for your postings!

Guest		17-Dec-2006 14:22
will miss your daily posts - but completely understand why! Have enjoyed seeing your work everyday -

virginiacoastline		17-Dec-2006 04:49
Congrats on completing a great year her with us . . hope you come back . . soon

Char		17-Dec-2006 02:03
Excellent Dave! Congratulations. I can't get through 1 whole month. This an interesting animations.

1moremile		17-Dec-2006 01:41
Genius. Very well done. V.

Robin Reid		17-Dec-2006 01:22
Huge congratulations. No small deal. I'll miss your daily posts. Above all I have come to admire your the quality of your character... a man to respect.

Guest		17-Dec-2006 00:40
Congratulations to completing a year of pad!

Ray :)		16-Dec-2006 23:48
Been great following your PAD' s Dave. It takes a strong person to break the daily habit, and I look forward to seeing more of your pics when they occur! Season's Greetings!

Carole Stevens		16-Dec-2006 22:04
Congratulations youve been an inspiration to us all Dave, especially with those wonderful animations!It has been great following your PAD's and look forward to continueing images!BIG VOTE!

Herb		16-Dec-2006 14:07
A year well done, it is addictive!!!!!!. We will see you around

olivier bruning		16-Dec-2006 12:35
congrats Dave, admire your stamina! don't underestimate the support you have given yourself, I have appreciated it very much, I'm sure we all have. most importantly: it was always fun watching your uploads! keep them coming! regards, Olivier

Eckhart Derschmidt		16-Dec-2006 10:48
Congratulations to completing a year of pad! Anybody, who tried knows how difficult it is to upload one image a day for 365 days in a row. Yours always was one of the most enjoyable and creative (your entry to the music challenge is a point in case, as well as today's image), and I am looking foreward to your future achievements, even if it will not be possible to see them on a daily basis. GMV

laine82		16-Dec-2006 09:53
Your to be congratulated, Dave....A year of PAD is not an easy thing, especially one that is done fairly & true to the rules...I take it you plan to continue ? If so then let the fun begin all over again !!!

Faye White		16-Dec-2006 09:31
Congratulations Dave! I've enjoyed your photos and will watch for new additions!

Guest		16-Dec-2006 07:46
Congratulations, Dave! Enjoy your life with less PBase. It was good to see your images and have you as a viewer.

Guest		16-Dec-2006 06:54
Congratulations on a great gallery and the very individual presentation.Good luck with all that extra time and projects!!!!

Sheila		16-Dec-2006 06:54
Congratulations Dave, a mighty effort. I'll miss your daily shots.

Dennis Hoyne		16-Dec-2006 04:55
I'll miss your PAD also, and I will be moving in the same direction next year. Good luck, I'll be checking your blog and galleries on a regular basis.

Wei O'Connell		16-Dec-2006 04:30
Congradulations! A lot of people will miss your daily images!!!

Kathy Pedersen		16-Dec-2006 03:25
You have been a delight to all of us on Pbase Dave. Congradulations.. Wishing you all the best, and looking forward to your posts in 2007!!!

joanteno		16-Dec-2006 03:03
Congradulations.. Bravo!

Gary Winters		16-Dec-2006 02:33
Aw,. doggone it! I will miss the daily images, Dave. You've been fun, inspirational, upbeat, and a whole host of other things. Don't stray too far away! Good luck with the writing and everything else. Remember -- if you need a deckhand who works cheap, you have my address.

Jen Bixler		16-Dec-2006 02:29
Sitting here looking at the now blank image....what an awesome way to go out. I will sure miss you. You were one of my very first supporters here on pbase. I love your images, your stories and your creative mind. I will continue to visit your blog and will now bookmark it. Congrats on a very fine year.

Barbara Heide		16-Dec-2006 02:23
hope you'll turn up from time to time ...wish you good luck and was really fun to look at your pics! cheers Barbara

Cindi Smith		16-Dec-2006 02:20
Congratulations Dave! You have the new specs on and you look faaaabulous! Beautiful SP and although you may not be posting daily....we will still have your shots here. I'm sure your writing will be as spectacular as your images. Wishing you well! Vote

Guest		16-Dec-2006 02:20
And everybody said DARN! It is always a pleasure checking to see what you and Jill have been doing in your retirement David. My wife has a pair of crocs because of your posting. I got to enjoy sailing without actually having to do it. I wish you the best and look forward to any future postings.

Guest		16-Dec-2006 02:13
It makes me embarassed I only made it three months! Congrats and thanks for your frequent support. VvV

Dan Chusid		16-Dec-2006 02:01
You've been a creative inspiration on here Dave and I thank you for the tips you've sent my way. Stop in at the Pbase cafe some morning and we'll hoist a glass together. : )

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