Saturday, December 22, 2012

Reflections...

I am German...you know

....and so 2012 is coming to a close....The Mayan Calendar closed out...the Earth didn't spin out of control into the Sun.... and this morning I witnessed the sun rising over a hill top ...we WILL have Christmas.... 2013 is around the corner......life is good. What a year it was for me personally...seems like I was gone more than I was home.....if memory serves me correctly I went in the Spring to the Hill Country to do some Bluebonnet photo Ops....wanted to head north to Oklahoma but severe weather stopped that idea..ended up going East to the Giddings area....had to cut the trip short...but it was still a great adventure...met some other photo buffs trying to get that perfect Bluebonnet shot...
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Next was the long awaited trip to the Northwest....which I did instead of a Canada/Alaska trip...Finally launched at the close of July, and didn't return till the end of Sept....but what a memorable trip that was...the places I saw, the people I met, the things I learned especially about myself...Thank you Rob...and experiences and memories I have, that... I can't find the words to adequately describe ....and God willing it won't be the last time I venture to that area....

Horst Kelly Photographer


Then came was a short trip to Charleston SC for the promotion of my Navy SIL....what a fun time that was...short but quality time...the a trip to Kansas City for Thanksgiving....got to go the the Plaza and see the Christmas lights.....no sooner did I get back to the Homestead, then I hitched up Ms Casita and headed off to Southwest Texas to Big Bend....





Horst Kelly Photographer
.....a short trip, but a trip that provided me a great deal of knowledge on Boondocking, the capabilities of the Casita in a cold weather environment...and how to slow down and enjoy what is right in front of you...besides the obvious...(thanks Barney)....

It was also a year of making new friends, both face to face, and on Blogs and Camper Forums....all with a common thread/interest: a zest for life, adventure, seeing firsthand this GREAT Country and its People, and having that  "Gypsy or Nomad" spirit....what a great time it was to share my own adventures with others and also to read those journeys that our kindled group was embarking on.



I feel very fortunate to be able to
 live my dreams...not worry what tomorrow might bring.....and am surrounded by the most supportive group of friends, family, and especially my wife.....I think Rob and I are the only two folks who have spouses that are so supportive of these journeys.....or maybe they need those breaks from us to rejuvenate themselves(haha).....I don't know what the New Year and Father Time will have  in store for this old nomad....but whatever he gives me I will take, smile, and venture to a new sunset & sunrise.....

Horst Kelly photographer














As I write this  I started thinking about the Jimmy Buffet & Martina McBride song..."Trip around the Sun"...I couldn't articulate my feeling any better than that song...so that's how I will close todays blog...For your listening pleasure.... Happy Trails, Horst sends



10 comments:

  1. Great post, and great ending. Merry Christmas, my friend....jc

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    1. Thanks jerry...you Guys have a VERY Merry Christmas and a safe Journey...Horst

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  2. Horst, you have a very impressive gallery of photos from last year. Looking forward to next year and more adventures together. It is clear that you are enjoying the journey and thanks for sharing your adventures.

    Loved the Jimmy Buffet & Martina McBride song. Martina is special to us Kansas people. She is from a small town here and used to play Wichita venues before being discovered. Her husband is from Wichita and several years ago I took my granddaughter up on stage with other children to sing with Martina at a Christmas show she did here.

    Happy Holidays to you and yours.

    Rob

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    1. Thanks Rob for your compliments....I also am looking forward to the New Year and especially my adventure to Flint Hills...and your company and History lessons...Have a TERRIFIC Christmas....Horst

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  3. Enjoyed looking back on your year...that was a lot of traveling and glad I can be part of your blog world.

    Merry Christmas and wishing you a happy new year full of travels.

    PS...Us Chattanoogans have a special place in our heart for Germans!

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    1. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment Ms. Lynne....Have a WONDERFUL Christmas and a adventurous coming year....I'm glad there is a soft spot for us "crusty" Germans....Horst

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  4. What a way to capture the whole year with all your many getaways to such beautiful contrysides! Of course, I hope you know what it means to me to follow you...can't wait to see what 2013 has in store for you!
    Fröhliche Weihnachten!
    ~cozygirl - an Irish lass :O)

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  5. Thanks for the Positive comment on this post.....and aren't we fluent in the Native Tongue....and I am partial to the Irish....have to be with a last name of "Kelly"...wishing you Guys a "COZY" Christmas and that the new year is full of awesome adventures...Horst

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  6. Great photos & what looks like a good year! While I'll be stuck in the east this summer, the plan is to head to the southwest in the fall of 2013 & hang out for at least the winter. Hope we can get together.

    Jon

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    1. It was a great year of adventures and meeting folks....I was hoping we could cross paths someplace...but maybe this fall/winter......take care, be safe...and enjoy life...and hopefully we'll intersect down the road...Horst

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