Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Hiding Out -- A frog's life...

With over 12,000 pictures in my digital library (and counting), I have made the finals in a photo contest.  The picture below is one of six finalists in The Washingtonian Magazine's November photo contest.  The theme was "Flora and Fauna" in metro Washignton, DC.  Go to the link below to cast your vote.

This picture was taken at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria, Virginia.  While Midge and I struggled to find the "ribbit" source, we came across this frog, camouflaged in the wetlands.

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/people/capitalcomment/16804.html

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Ribbons Identified!!!

Thanks to Bill Swiger for assisting in identifying some of the US Army ribbons that were awarded to my Father during WWII.



These numbers correspond to the insignia and ribbons above:

  1. Marksman Badge
  2. Expert Infantryman
  3. Army of Occupation Ribbon
  4. WWII Victory Ribbon
  5. European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon
  6. Unknown -- So, I could use a little help if you know what this is.
  7. Good Conduct Ribbon
  8. Purple Heart Ribbon
There is a medal that corresponds to each of these ribbons.  However, the only one that my Father still has is the Purple Heart.

If I have mislabeled any of these, please let me know.  And, yes, I am aware that one of the ribbons is upside down.  Do you know which one?