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Put your right foot in
...do the Hokey Pokey......
making Origami Cranes with Ryo
Sadako Crane Club
Hiroshima A Bomb Dome
August 6th 1945 8:15am
Yin Yang Sunflower
how the birds ate the seeds
Fukuoka River Reflections
River music and lights
Fugiwara the Host
Nagasaki Ryoken
Nagasaki Hypocenter --A Bomb
August 9th, 1945 11:02am
Nagasaki Harbor
CJ vistied Mitsubushi Shipyard
NASTY NATO
fermented soybeans
Fireworks over Yokohama Harbor
150th Anniversary Celebration
Kj and CJ riding tandem bike
Palua Ubin Island Singaore
Rainbow Colored Shutters
Singapore is a very colorful island
Singapore Slings and Chicken Satay
with Yummy Peanut Sauce :-P
Orchard Road Shopping
Singapore-Ion Shopping Mall
decorations on Kofu Orphanage wall
remember I can't put kid pics on the internet
Big Ships in the Harbor
Yokohama 150th Anniversary
Graham visited for a day
and was my taxi to airport
Karla and her Parents
before I leave to return for 2nd yr in Japan
Mid Summer Nights Dream in Iowa
Mikey P in Shakespeare play
a fun visit with Kalen in Chicago
Lincoln Park Zoo Gardens
The Tiernos going to Kinder class
such sweet little ones :-)
My Honduran amiga Margarita
spent a week with her at El Alba
Our family with AJ the Graduate
May 2009 in WI
My friend Jenny and her son Yuki
at Int'l School St Maur playground
a cool green bug
my minature view of life
Flourescent Orange Roses
Harbor View Park
Hats off to Bob Marley
Colorful reggae head gear
Reggae Japanese Style
ONE LOVE Jamaican Festival
Iris and lilly pads
duck pond on Cj's work trail
My one on one photo shoot
with the dominatrix :-)
Some kids almost the same height as me
they had a little help as you can see
Cos Day kids in costumes
does anyone know what they are ?
Tokyo University Building
Black and White Arches
Rose Garden
two tone blossoms of color
Garden Day at Tokyo Garden
Big stone Pagoda
Indian dancers at Int'l food fair
Yokohama IS
Reflections of the Yokohama Parade
150th Anniv
bamboo flute and drum band
I wonder where they were from ?
Minnie and Mickey from Tokyo Disney
lead the 150th Harbor Parade
A long carpet of flower petals
Yokohama Golden Week
Making flower carpets
from rose and tulip petals
CJ and Sunset over Mt Fuji
Enoshima Island
Enoshima Island Shirne
KJ and CJ 30th year of wedded Bliss
Sunset over Yokohama Harbor
Futuristic Minatomori area
Shoehi and CJ at Food Fair
Kreoan Omlet and American Burgers
The BIG Mechanical Spider
from France...all the RAGE here in Japan
Bamboo Root and Strawberries
My Black and White Sumie Painting
Noge Street Performers Festival
Golden Dancers
Spring Fair Flower Display
150th Yokohama Habor Anniversary
Hideki Togi performs at Azalea Tea
Japanese classical flutist
Wisteria Season
April 2009 Japan
All prepared for the SWINE FLU
...Thaaaat's All Folks!!!
The Girls and I Met Obama
Sheraton in Yokohama
Tea Cermony at our house
Ishikawa-san from Graco was Tea Master
Okigawa River lined with cherry trees
Looks like snow covered trees
The Cherry Tree Tunnel in Kamakura
Full Sakura blossoms and Japanese lanterns
Fingernail Dancer
Torch Light ceremony at Phuket Marriott
James Bond Island in storm
of the coast of Phuket in south Thailand
Doi Suthep Temple on Mtn
outside of Chaing Mai
Long Neck Hill Tribe
Weaving cloth for blouse
Elephant Trek in Chiang Mai
It WaS a BuMpY RiDe.....
Floating Food Markets
outside Bangkok
Angor Wat In Bangok aglow at Sunset
had a great Thai masssage here
Grand Palalce in Bangkok
Changing of the Guards
Lots of "Sakura" Cherry buds
waiting with great anticipation........
St Patty's Day Bagpipers
Motomoachi Street Parade
Purple Magnolias blooming
along the canal
Some pretty blossoms in
2009 Harbor Park Garden
Magnolia Tree in full bloom
looked like snow
Camillas outside by dining room window
How is this for a fully loaded bush ?
Ladies and I at Kofu Orphanage
3 on left and 1 on right from YIWC
Peter Mica and CJ with band
after the parade
Harajuku Girl
She's got some wicked style
Irish Setters Dressed for the Parade
Missed the BIG Irish Wolfhounds
Kj and Irish Japanese Musican Family
Tokyo St Patty's Day Parade
model home garden of color
A burst of spring
Shinto lady and Karla
with my Shamrock Lucky charm
Setsuko my Calligraphy Sensei
we wrote spring or "haru" in kanji
more pretty blossoms
March 2009 Japan
Yokosuka --Tokyo Bay
fishing boats
Ocean Butterflies
windsurfers sailing at Zushi Beach
Karla meets Obama in Japan
Sheraton's American Steak Day ?
My Hani Dolls and Japanese Laquerware
Emperor CJ and Empress Karla :-0
Hani Matsuri Dolls Display
On the Boat in Yokohama Harbor
CJ, Shohei and Karla
self portrait with our new "tomodach"i
Kale Diamonds
waterdroplets shimmer in sunlight
CJ on the Sumida River Cruise
Hama-Riku Gardens north to Asakusa
Kimona lady in Plum "UME" Orchard
Hama-Riku Gardens
CJ in the Rape Blossom Field
Hama-Rikyu Garden by Fish Market
BLOW fish Chef at work
This is a deadly job......
THE BIG TUNA
Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo
Night out with the Graco Guys
Raw SUSHI dinner in Yokohama
Green Bird in our backyard
Gathering nectar from Plum Tree
Kids walking to school in AM
view from our 2nd story sun porch
Soon to be First Time Parents
David and Yoko with baby Boy
Yumi in the blossoms
a Fully loaded tree
Colorful Kale Patch
in the mystery garden, shrine, tea house??
Our sweet little Buddha Boy :-)
Happy 22nd Birthday Grambo!!
Bernie in ER giving the Thumbs up
some more tests and observation needed
colorful hats
by high school Downs' kids
Pagoda blossoms
White Blossom Bonsai
pretty springtime blossoms
Happy Valentines Day from Japan!!
rose heart centerpiece
Chinatown Lantern Festival
the last New year celebration
The Chinatown Dragon Parade
The year of the OX 2009
Cute little girls and their daddy
dressed for wedding in their Kimonos
Parade participants Group Photo
Chinatown New Year Parade
Setsuban Soy Bean Toss Mask
out with the demons in with Happiness
Can you do this ?
Crimson whirling dervish
My animator friend and family
On a cold walk along the harbor
Captain Harriman-san
steering the Hikawamaru
Karla and the little chinese dancers
traditional long sleeved costumes
pretty in purple..a live china doll
graceful, petite, delicate,
Rollin rollin rollin...keep those cylinders
he was a crowd pleaser :-)
Strength, Balance and Flexibility
I was amazed.....
3 bowls at once flying from her foot
to the top of her head ...WOW
Peek a Boo ...can you do this
One VERY flexible yooung lady
CHINATOWN Yokohama Japan
Lion Dances watched by many
The LION dancing and blessing info center
Chinese New Year 2009 year of OX
HAPPY Comeback-kid "Asashoryu"
The 2009 New Year Grand SUMO Champ
"THE MOMENT" ...I Barack H Obama
is now the 44th Pres of USA 1 20 09
Blossoms in January
Plum perhaps?
Karla as a Chinese Lion
Guo Nian Hao..Happy New Year
Kalen's a Massage Graduate
Diploma from Cortiva Institute in Chicago
Mt Fuji-San at sunset
January 2009
Inya and Kito
Tad and Yuko's sweet kids
view of Fuji-san from Mt Takao
our climb on NEw YEars Eve Day
Rice Dough balls and Oranges
Decorate New Years Shrines, Alters
New Years Door Decoration
A Sweet little Santa
Queens Square Christmas Tree
Christmas lights and color
Amusement Park
Harriman Christmas Day Rugby game
at Yamashita Park
Kalen and Mike at Snoopy Shop
Queens Square
Reflections in Doll Museum window
"The GIANT American Doll Collection"
Scavenger Hunt in Progress
Kids in backyard Japanese garden
This little Japanese house is too Small
The Giants invade Japan
Kids home in Japan for the Hollydays
Our Charlie Brown Christmas Tree
Japanese Christmas Breakfast
Mandarin Oranges and Apple Cake
Manga Magazines
A favorite of the Japanese
Harriman's at Rainbow Gazebo
Times Square
CJ and Kids at Times Square
Akihabara Electric City. Tokyo
Karla with Rudolph and Santas
Electric City in Tokyo
Club Sega Game World
Race Car Driving
Akahabara Electric City
Tokyo Japan
Mikey likes LOTS of GARLIC
in his RaMeN SoUp....
Kalen Karla and Our Christmas Bell
Little Lady at Candy store in Museum
Merry Christmas from Ramen Museum
Noodles and Yokes we had here
Michael has a ZEN like moment
after downing his Jumbo-cho
Kalen and Karla savor their Jumbo-chos
YUMMMY !!!
Rockin round the Christmas Tree
Graham, Kalen and Mikey P made it
Deck the Shrine with Paper Lanterns
Fa La "ra ra ra ...ra ra ra"
People Watching on Rodeo Drive
Motomachi Shopping District
A Motomachi Store all Wrapped up in
in Holiday Decorations
Graham in Rugby Heaven
Yokohama's Canterbury Store
Another workout
Graham bringing home his futon bed
CJ and Graham Watching Rugby
Ours House on the Bluff in Yamate-Cho
Mom Solvei 82 and Dad Bernie 80
Sayonara Karla..see you in 2009
The Slick Family of 4
Before I returned to Japan
Bernie's Radiation Graduation Day
with girls after 25th & last treatment
Mt Fuji-san with snow
December 2008 Yokohama Japan
Dad in ER with leg blood clot
Keeping warm it was cold in there
Mom and Dad at home cutting meat
Thursday AM
Dad in his radiation mask
"Hanibel Slicktor"
Going home from Rehab
Mom and Dad with new van
Slick Family Strength
Live Strong braclets
Dad playing his old Drums exercises
he was happy he could do it
Enjoying the sunshine and 70 temps
Innsbruck Rehab Center
Filling out Election Ballots
B and S at Rehab Center
Oct 29th, 2008
Bernie comes home for supper
Bernie in Rehab Center
2 and 1/2 weeks after surgery
Fall Colors in MN
happy I got to see a few
Jean with some Harajuku Styled Girls
Kyoto Train Station
Fall Color in Zen Temple
see raked gravel
Writing our Wishes on Tablets
Neighborhood Fall Street Fair
in Kyoto near Zen Center
Textile Center Kimono Fashion Show
Cewpie Dolls for Sale
Japanese Lefse
I forgot what it really was
Japanese Boiled Goodies
flea market food stall
pretty pink flowers
balcony in kyoto
CJ and Jean at Buddhist temple
Moat in front of entrance
Karla and the Geisha Girl
Gion Corner, Kyoto Japan
Japanese Green Tea Ceremony
Japanese puppetry
Arts Show
Japanese Dance
Arts Show in Gion Corner
Japanese Comedy
Gion Corner Arts Show
Gion Corner Japanese Arts show
Jean in Tea Ceremony
this Geisha walked from place to place
Gion Corner, Kyoto, Japan
Geisha or Geiko going to work
Women of Traditional Japanese Arts
Geisha Waiting in Taxi
ready for her night on the town
Feed the Birds.....
along river in Kyoto
KJ and some more Traditionalists
in Geisha District of Kyoto
Jean and REAL Geisha Girl
Gion Corner Kyoto Japan
first glimpse of real life Geisha
chatting in daylight outside Kyoto Tea House
CJ and Jean
with Traditionalists in Japan
Shinto Shrine in Kyoto
CJ and Jean
Jean and Karla in Dessert Heaven
Kyoto RR Station
Sony Building
from the Shinkasen 180 mph
Cheers to Nipon and Hawaii
Aloha y Konnichiwa
Jean and CJ walking along
rainy wooded path to Hawaiian Dinner
CJ and Jean in Graco KK
Nakamechidai Yokohama
Japanese Sushi and Shabu Shabu
CJ and Mom Jean
The Golden Tokyo Tower
at night
photo art by "Karra"
"Just do It" illuminations of Tokyo
Tokyo at night
Ginza District of Tokyo
School Girls at Tokyo Tower
Baby Memorials
Buddhist temple in Tokyo
Strolling Garden in TOKYO
Jean reflecting on Japan
Chinatown...no we did NOT have the
Peking Duck :-P
boardwalk to Landmark Tower
the rollercoaster looking sculpture
a long haired girl
Gma Jean says Japan's Crystal Gayle
Fall Japanese fashions
boots, leggings, shorts, knit hats, bags
Japanese Dragon Ladies
Doll Class room Display
Legal Doll Photo
Japanese display in Classroom
The Girl and the Little Red Shoes
the Sunset ending another beautiful
fall day here in Japan
Jean on Teisha Bridge
Sankeien
Jean at 3 story pagoda
Sankeien
Japanese folk in traditional garb
Colorful Kimonos
Jean amongst the foggy mist
Sankeien
Jean on red bridge
Sankeien Garden
Rioghna
cute little girl at park
Jean buys quilt squares
Craft Shop
Jean and Karla with Japanese girls
returning from a wedding
Ramen Museum Shop # 3
Pork and Veggie Recipe
sun setting behind MT Fuji area
view from Boat on Lake Ashi
CJ and his mom Jean
Boat ride across Ashi Lake
A view of Mt Fuji-san
from Hakone Gondola car
Gondola ride over the sulfer pits
Hakone
I think I can. I think I can...
Jean huffing up the hill broken cable car in back
Karla and Jean Foot bath
ahhhhhhhhhhhh...
Stain glass tower
Hakone museum
Hakone Art Sculpture
look like halloween spider web
CJ and mom Jean at Mt Fuji
Poster shot in case no real deal :-)
colored leaves in Kamakura
empty ponds at Shinto Shrine
Jean and Karla with the
GREAT BUDDHA
Jean by bamboo grove under
the Red umbrella
Hasedera Temple
Sardines drying in the sun
Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura
Karla & Kids on Kamakura beach
with a dead ray of some sort
bunny hop at sports day
karla dancing with principal
Nani Yumi Karla Maggie
after musical chairs
Traditional Japanese Dance
very cool !!
Yumi and dad Toru in Relay race
ball toss
Yumi on right and friends being introduced
before their race
I got it....
Eye ball on a stick
Sake .....Kampai
CJ and Mom Jean enjoy some Sake
mansion window
orange roses blooming
Jean, Ariko Akiyama and Karla
after Ariko's Piano Concert
purple rose
Jean in the Tin Toy Musuem
Yamate-cho, Yokohama
Harbor View Park
Jean and the Bay Bridge
Strong Vine climbing the wall
Yamashita Park
Yamashita Park Gardens
Yokohama Japan
Hoshi the Ricksaw Runner
Karla and Jean enjoyed the ride
Jean and KJ with ladies at Shrine
Chinatown Yokohama, Japan
Jean and a cute and funky girl
Motomachi shop street
a glimmer of hope
golden leaves in canopy above
Karla dancing under the family tree
...Negishi Forest
Duck ballet and bath time
Negishi Park in Japan
coi fish in Lilly pad pond
Gma Jean and Karla
Negishi Park Coi/Duck Pond
The SLICK Family in the Falls
circa 1964
Bernie and Solvei before his surgery
Karla's parents
Bernie with Stafford and Paige
Before Surgery 10 10 08
some kind of coleus type plant ?
love the rainbow of color :-)
the start of fall color here in Japan
butterfly
a path through the woods in
Negishi Forest Park
one leaf of color
under the tree canopy
at Negishi Forest Park
KJ and the Kasinoko-Wind Children
and their teachers/moms
Cute Lil Preschool Boys with
decorated fall head dresses
colorful coi fish
and sun bathing turtles
Negishi Forest Park Pond
Lilly pad blossoms
rag rug thongs
for colorful Japanese Souls
Butterfly looking flowers
...to me anyways?
Karla and her Parents in July before moving
to Japan ...Solvei and Bernard Slick
Hakari and I being silly with the
Candy Bowl on his head
Nishimoto-san family of 3
soon to be a family of 4 next week
Hikari with his M& M box and treats
Rose Garden at
Harbor View park
Engineers and Susuki-sensei
Saturday Japanese class
Happy October
Halloween Decoration at Market
and to my great surprise ......
a CHRISTMAS Tree is up already
Polka a Dot Cars
no more rain and the Subaru
is the jackpot at the end of the rainbow
this shadow looked like a big bug to me
it is 2 rearveiw mirrors on a truck
Kousuke and KJ
Animator and Bug Man
Kamakidi Bug
pretty pink rose type flower
Laundry and Umbrellas
Drying in the sunlight
Hollyhocks or similar
spider web at
Charlotte's house
spiders walking the line
in the clear blue sky
spidery looking flower
down came the rain .....
fountain bowl
Shadows on the wall
A very organized school entry way
shoe cubbies & umbrella stands
A Japanese School Lunch
Picked veg, fish /w sesame, rice ,soup
Masked kids serving lunch to
their classmates
waiting to deliver
the lunch carts to the classrooms
Sharon-sensei counting
the months in 4th grade classroom
Miyamoto-sensei's
1st grade class
rainy days atop the bluff
in Yamate-cho
red bucket full of rain water
24 hours worth from typhoon 13
Bernie and Karla 50 some years ago
Tucson. AZ
Sports Day Artwork
Basketball like game...white beat red
trophy class representatives
ninja dancers
PTA and my 2 friends in Turquoise
Pres Hattori-san and VP Shiru-san
gymnastic like routine
by 6th graders
running races
there were some very fast kids
kids and colorful pom poms
Miyamoto -sensai
my friend and a little girl
Motomachi School Sports Day
almost 500 kids and teachers
Sports Day Artwork
many beautiful drawings hung on fence
The lion that bit my head off
Sports Day at School
new fall flowers in bloom
in my japanese garden
Chestnuts
mom and pop produce stand
art wall hanging in cafe
Honmoku Japan
Family walking to Int'l school
Yamate-cho , Yokohama Japan
Fall footwear in Japan
one of a 1001 styles, shapes, colors
Very popular rikishi in Green
walking back to his beya
Drummer outside
calling you back again for next day
The skinny Amerikan Gaikokujin
Sumo wannabe CJ
The Bow Ceremony-Makushita
gratitude felt by days victors
pillows tossed at last bout of the day
guy in green click sticks to end the match
sumo bout in progress
the guy on bottom lost , he touched first
Advertising banners for some of the
top Maku-uchi rikishis
Top East Yokozuna "HAKUHO"
doing his ring enter ceremony
the top West Yokuzuna "ASASHORYU"
ringe enter ceremony
East Maku-uchi rikishi enter
the dohyo for Ring Ceremony
West Maku-uchi Ring Ceremony
doing their ritual ceremony
No weight restrictions in SUMO
THE VERY BIG versus the little
Judges meeting over close call
they called it a rematch
West Juryo rikishis waiting to enter
for Ring Enter ceremony
East Juryo Ring Ceremony
with their embroidered aprons
KJ and the Unknown Rikishi
he was very polite and friendly
stretching in the hallway
a lower division wrestler
rikishis watching and waiting in the
wings to have their bout of the day
The young new recruit winners
from the Maezumo..now on list in Jan
The Shinto tasseled roof "Tsuriyane"
hanging above the "Dohyo" ring
The goyji calling out the 2 rikishis
names while they do their ritual moves
The yogoshi calling our the west
rikishi name and beya before bout
Two Japanese guys in their
Box Seats having a picnic
The Emperors Cup
this is what they are fighting to win
Rishki banners at front entrance to
Ruogoku Kokugikan Stadium
One of Japan's BIG SUMO rikshi
HE was a mighty BIG BOY!!!
Visit on Skype with Mike and Kalen
in Chicago, IL
......Go
SUMO Action
Get on your mark ....get set
Wrestlers enter sumo ring
throwing salt to purify
sunburst looking Hibiscus
Wet Red Hibiscus Flower
Some smiley Japanese toys
in a store window display
Water logged and very sad looking
Sunflower..where is the SUN ??
Morning Glory
A cute "little" car I passed on the
way to class
It's been Raining Cats and Dogs here
but were still smiling :-)
Some kind of speech & rally going on here
Political ? religious ? .....?????
night reflections on canal
near Yokohama Station
Stoves where we ate supper
Owner waves bye to us
Pretty Parasoled Harajuku Girls
just 2 blocks from my house :-)
reminds me of a firework
by the park at the end of our street
Mom and kids off to school
wide variety of raingear on display here
center of a LARGE yellow hibiscus
Rainbow Assortment of umbrellas
high school girls headed ???
White Hibiscus Flower
Colorful Caged Ducks in Japan
umbrella holder at preschool
purple flower
sparkly raindrops on a
Morning Glory flower
Beautiful fragrent bouquet
at opening of new sopa restaurant
"BOY" grapes
these go along with all my ranting
these are BIG Prawns or shrimp
CJ s cooked fish dinner
this is the EyE the President ate
The dinner show
Graco KK family dinner
The chef at the paddle restaurant
The guy getting the fish ready to cook
CJ's future dinner
CJ and his Graco work "Family"
the big wigs in from China and MN
Pretty purple and white orchids
CJ at Shin Yokohama circle skywalk
Ramen Art
Japanese art at Ramen Museum
Garlic Pork Ramen #8
VERY GOOD !!!!
KJ and the fake cop with flavored snacks
Cow tongue, octupus, chicken feet...
The ramen cooking pot
Ramen Museumn Restaurant
CJ with his #2 Pork Ramen Dish
it was mild but tasty
A cute dog laying in barber shop
doorway as we passed by
Catholic Church Japanese Teachers
with KJ and CJ.."you are very tall"
CJ entering the church for Japanese
classes..with his tiny orange slippers on
Shabu Shabu dinner with Carolyn
It was tasty..
lady or man with rice bundles
threshing the rice
blurry as it's through the moving train window
we think these are the
southern islands of Japan ?
Home Sweet Home for some
amidst the construction rubble
man getting "CUPPING" body therapy
he had huge spots on his body after
boy making pork filled dumplings
old rice wine jars
stacked outside a restaurant
toffee mango praline ice cream carmel
Napolean Dessert YUMMY !!!!
Sun setting over Shanghai
the 3 hour tour ends
Balls, Globes, Spheres
Pudong Shanghai China
Shanghai Pudong Skyline from Ferry
3 hour Huangpu River cruise
Bridge in Sunlight
Shanghai on the Hunagpu River
Big Blue Crane Dinosaurs
the lighthouse at mouth of river
Yangtze,Huangpu and China Sea
Wang carving my stamper
A very BIG SHIP
Karla on 3 hour river cruise
Huangpu River in Shanghai, China
Bridge over Huangpu River
Pudong Skyline from River cruise
little girl enjoys her melon
Melon Man at work
The Bund in Shanghai
lady selling frogs
on my favorite market street
Magazine Stand in Shanghai
? Karla and Joyce
with my 5 Fruit Pancake Desserts
3 central China university students
visiting in the park with us
high rise apartment building
rooms with a view and AC
A very crowded overpass bridge
near shopping mall area
Boys having soup for Lunch
Cheers to the BIG American
North Shanghai neighborhood
Karla and Jack one of the art students
I thought they were leaving on Saturday ?
Security Guard on DUTY
Lady Drum Class Practicing
Yuyuan Tea House Bridge
People viewing the coi fish in pond
Guinness Girl with Mike and CJ
O'Malleys Irish Pub
O'Malleys Irish Pub
Shanghai China near French area
CJ getting his 2 rem shoe shine
we gave him 5rem..I know I know
Bamboo Forest
Shanghai People's Park
Carved Vegetables at Thai festival
Park Rules sign in Fuxing Park
...see I told you so :-)
Men playing Chinese Chess
They all had cups and thermos' of tea
Fishing in Fuxing Park
Reflecting on Life in China
CJ getting his body massage
she was about as tall as his legs
$5.00 an hour foot massage
Oh that felt soooo goood !!!!
Mao Se Tung
plate collection
Very colorful boiled shrimp
CJ walks past the
Peking Duck shop
Man skinning the chicken
ALIVE skinned birds
their hearts and heads were still twitching
Duck Heads
...for soup
a cool fountain at the lotus building
bags of colored powder
for dyeing cloth
Rainbow Colored Ponchos at a
Busy intersection in Shanghai
Ferry crossing back to the Bund
Barge passes by in the gray mist and fog
the top of the tallest World Financial building..
lost in the fog
a very wet and empty park
Riverside promenade park in Pudong
The TV Tower
Pudong area of Shanghai
Crossing the Huangpo River
Bund to Pudong
Tea on the Bund terrace
Shanghai,China Reflections
lady selling corn on cob
and food on a stick
one of the neighborhood streets
food on a stick...???
Looks like the Great MN get Together
one of the young jugglers
The artist and I look at lanterns
This is where I was the photo model
Ducks and Coi
Yuyuan Garden Pond
Yuyuan Tea House
Yuyuan Garden/Shop area
A little souvenir I picked up yesterday
on the way back from the Art gallery
The Pudong area from the Bund Boardwalk
as dusk falls the lights illuminate
Valencia, Mr P and Karla
My English speaking Bund Friends
Tom Karla Helen
my 4 U Art Gallery buddies
Pudong Area of
Shanghai China
A typical China street
garment district shops bottom level
typical street in China
Skinning the freshly.....
Slaughtered duck
Fresh EEL anyone
helps with Stamina in the heat
Ducks hanging
in the 80 degree heat
Chinese Tea Shop "Cha"
oolong, jasmine, black , green
These are some BIG grapes
wouldn't you agree?
Typical Chinese street
Shanghai, China
Sunrises over Shanghai China
view from 15th floor hotel room
CJ in the underwater room
Shanghai China Yuyuan Hotel
26 yr old Chemfei-sensai
Shanghai taxi driver/teacher
Beijing Olympics billboard
along a Shanghai highway
Jumbo-shu treat on the train
Shanghai here we come...
a pretty September 1st sunset...
with bubbly looking clouds
This is NOT the Itsy Bitsy Spider
This is daddy loooooooong legs
School is back in session in Japan
Sept 1 2008 kids going back to school...
A young Japanese girl waiting to say "I Do"
Harbor Park wedding
Finally ..a partly cloudy day with some SUN!!!
CJ at Yokohama Harbor lookout
CJ's swollen elbow
he is seeing the doctor Monday
CJ under his umbrella,
in front of the big book store
CJ with his Banana, chocolate, carmel
ice cream Crepe. Um UM good !
CJ and his 1/2 and 1/2 popcorn
Going to see Will Smith in Hancock
Live Music outside Movie Theater
Looks like Christmas in Japan
A very decorated church or something?
Flowery Vines in the sunlight
along the steps going up the bluff
Japanese Marzipan Candies
cute,pastal sugary sweets
Is there Trick or Treat here in Japan?
Halloween Decorations on display Aug 29, 2008
HAPPY Charlie the Produce Guy
he spoke English quite well
The "NON" high end shopping area
The mom and pop shops,..more my style
A very quiet school playground
...It's SUMMER VACATION !!!!!
Some thistle looking plants
outside a barber shop I think
Grape Clusters
Do they make wine, jelly or just eat them ?
The Japanese VINEYARD
grapes in plastic bags above car
One families recycle center in garage
see what I mean....it is alot of stuff
Japanese Container Garden
in front of house
Pretty purple flowers in the sunshine
A VERY WET JAPAN
it has rained for 4 days and 4 nights....
Golden Japanese Dragon
in lobby of parking garage in Chinatown
Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
former Kaiko Kinen ?
Oragami Bunny at Post Office
I hope to learn how to do this at school?
"Flamingo Boulevard"
I felt like I was in Florida for a minute
Panda Bear and Pig Dumplings
Please take me home it's hot on this steamer
I think this could be Mrs Johnson :-0
PEACE..."Heiwa"
Some unattended Bonsai Trees
thought the colors were cool?
Good Morning Glory
BIG bright Sunflower
they seem to be everywhere these days
sunny reflections in the pond
Motomachi Park
Water Water Water
Fountain by Pool In Motomachi Park
Pretty I thought
A VERY BIG Japanese Moth
It was hiding in the trees on my way to grocery store
"AFTER" the 12 hour Mt.Fuji hike
KJ and CJ alive ,safe and 1/2 frozen
Off the mountain safely and now the longest
DAMN 1 mile of my life..UGH!
This reminded me of a
Run Away Cement Truck
the group trying to go NOWHERE
fast ...with lady in wheel chair ???
and then the Mudslides came...
and started to wash away the path
The descending slope
........................FROM HELL !!!!
SUMMIT of Mt Fuji-san
KJ and CJ's semi POLAR expedition
The Harrimans at top of MT Fuji-san
3776m Summit Mt Fuji-san JAPAN
A crowded SUMMIT warming house
waiting for our bowl of hot soup
Getting the Mt. Fuji-san SUMMIT stamp
on our sticks by Shinto guy
CJ at the 9th station Tori gate
the last hurrah....
KJ at the 9th station Tori gate
Yoohoo....almost there
KJ being silly ...but really the face
I was probably making the last 3 miles the next day
The Morning Hike view
as the light of day appears
These pants are ....... HUGE !!!!
Those darn cheap, BIG Americans
Eating our bananas before bed
Right when the wind picked up...
CJ makes it a bit higher
only 526 meters more
KJ at Tori gate to Station 8
rainy but not yet blustery
KJ and CJ at Station 8
Climb is going faster than expected
Harriman Kids made it to Station 8
CJ was taking a 5 minute nap
CJ with headlamp on to find the way
climbing more steps lodge lites in back
KJ and CJ on way to station 8
hiking in the dark of night
the missing stick stamp samples
from station 7 on Mt Fuji
CJ and Flat Harriman Kids Hiking
Station 7 at Mt Fuji-san
arrows mark the trail over the lava bed
going up to Station 7
see the lodges up along the mountain side
rainbow hikers dot the switchbacks
KJ walking up 1st steps to station 6
My rain gear off, I was too hot
CJ walking towards ???
low visibilty as you can see
BEFORE hike photo at Shinto Tori gate
KJ and CJ ready to hike thru the night
Pre Mt Fuji-san hike dinner
Potstickers and Noodle soup
Our View from 5th Station
Where in the fog is Mt. Fuji-san?
Our colorful Thomas the Tank Engine
Bus to 5th Station of Mt Fuji-san
Japanese Punkers waiting for the train
going to "THE GAZETTE" rock concert
"SAYNA" from Otsuki
headed for "The Gazette" concert
The girls in PINK waiting for...
our colorful train to Kawaguchi
Harajuku Girls and Punkers
Hachioji Japan train station
Fogged in Mountains...
river and rice paddies of Japan
A typical Japanese Young Lady
They are very feminine and petite
Listen...are they clicking their heels 3 times
I want to go home....
Sunsettting behind Tokyo Tower
......another day goes by in Japan
Tokyo Tower
Roppongi District
Shrine for lost children
Death, abortion, miscarriage....
KJ with The Fire Station Mascot "kuki"?
I thought it was an information booth
Graveyard I walked past
near Azabu Juban Shopping Town
Hummingbird eating sweet nectar
from the pretty pink flower blossom
One of a dozen or more
DONT DO ... signs in the "Don't Park"
A real live Coi Goldfish
in very dirty and stagnant water :-(
A tranquil setting in ....
........ the "Don't Park"
Kids going for ......
the catch of the day
Listen can you hear ....
the water trickle over the rocks
A White Crane
......out of bird droppings
Listen can you hear the cicadas?
Arisugawanomiya Memorial Park
A Japanese Fan's Drawing of Olympians
I think it is Japan's ladies relay team ??
One of his 8 Pieces of the Golden Pie
You ROCK Mr Phelps!!!!
The Phelps Family I think ?
They must be so VERY PROUD !!!
A Big Sigh of Relief and Emotion
A JOB WELL DONE !!!
US Mens Relay Team
Beijing 2008 Gold Medal Winners
A Special Award for Super Man
Michael Phelps Special Recognition
another Festival of Obon is over....
until next year Aug 13-16th, 2009
A Tight strapped Straw Hat
Japanese Folk Dancer
Karla doing the Bon dori dance
Obon festival at Navy Base
Karla and two little lady dancers
Bon Odori Festival at Negeshi Navy Base
Japanese style Mosh Pit
these 2 little ones wanted faster paced music
Bon Dori Folk Dancers
different looking and tight hats
Okinawa Donuts
brown sugar, sweet potatoe,vanilla
Enjoying her snow cone
a cute little Asian American
Fire Breathing Dragons Dancing
couldn't get a front shot he turned to quick
more Drumming action
from the adults this time
The Littlest Drummer Boy
I guess they start them out young ...
Drummers of all ages
entertain at Obon festival in Negishi
A good old American Hotdog
and a beer..CJ was a happy guy
Bon Odori Folk dancing
Obon Festival at US Navy Base
Cute Girls in Yukatas leave Base
Bon Odori Festival by US Navy
This guy made me keep smiling
as I trudged along the way :-)
Sunsetting over Negishi as we walk
looking for the US Navy Base
Colorful Sunrise from Office window
pretty.....now back to bed
Our reflections in the train window
Home again Home again ..Jiggity Jig
Neighborhood Graveyard
Yanaka District
Pretty Japanese Bonsai Tree
Yanaka District
Balloon artist takes a Bow with
Minnie Mouse and friends
Bike Musician in Ueno Park
Remember Bert in Mary Poppins ?
Incense Stick Bundles
Benten Hall Temple
Benten Hall Pagoda Temple
Ueno Park
Ueno Park Pink Lotus Pond
Shinobazo Pond
Red Tori'i Gates
Ueno Park Shrine Entrance
Paper Origami 1000 Crane Chains
colorful decorations by kid statue
Ueno Park Area
sewer covers
Bike Handlebar sun protectors
ladies put their hands under these plastic covers
Lots of little animal characters
outside buildings in this area.. .why ?
NO SMOKING sign on sidewalk
I guess you have to sit to do that as well
Bento Box Lunches Stacked and Ready
....for lunch hour customers
One of the "LOVE Hotels"
in an old red light kind of area
"Charlie" pointing to Japanese Girly pics
he wanted to be "incognito"
another form of offerings to the gods
incense sticks and salt pillars ??
Asakusajinja Shrine ..Sanja Festival home
a very colorful view
Couple of Cats at Shrine alter
Shinto offerings for blessings
match stick & drawer number
get a message or fortune
Main Alter at Senso-ji Temple
Worshipers Giving Thanks & Praise
Older lady at Font
Rinsing her mouth at Senso-ji Temple
5 storied Pagoda
at Senso-ji Temple
CJ in front of Senso-ji Temple
"Kannonsama" (thunder gate) Kaminari-mon
Pretty Colored Balls
a game for kids I think ?
Whatever you want on a stick?
octupus, fish, chicken, pork, squid
Bean Filled Pastry Treats
man fills molds with batter and beans
Pink Covered Apricots ...
we need to try these next time
The "BIG red lantern" at end of Tunnel
Nakamise shopping street to Sensoji Temple
Karla's Tempura Lunch
veggies, fish, rice, soup, pickles
Asleep in the summer heat
Sumida River Park
Recyling Beer Cans
Sumida River near Asahi Building
CJ talking to Kalen on Sumida Bridge
notice Asahi Beer sign in background
Asahi Breweries Ltd Beer Building
See the Big Gold glass with foam on top
Home Sweet Home
Bridge over Sumida River
Finally some Olympics Advertising
but not for China's ...Tokyo in 2016
KJ's red rash from the Cemetary ??
Thankfully NO itching :-)
TOKYO 2016 OLYMPICS ????
a possible candidate for the games
Shinjuku Station in Roppangi of Tokyo
The busiest Train Station in the world
Roppangi District
another very well lit street
Lots of lights and People
Roppangi District of Tokyo
Roppangi District light show
CJ in Roppangi District
the start of the Neon Circle of Lights
Umbrella house on Stadium Steps
Man inside taking an afternoon siesta
an interesting stringy looking flower
by the golf driving range
A tree lined shady street
ahhhhh...so cool and refreshing
A freshly cleaned grave :-)
fresh water, flowers and burning incense
Token of Grandpa Harley in Japan
"Jackpot's" Gold Coin on Bamboo Fence
Aoyama Cemetary
Where is the grounds keeper?
Grave site gifts to their loved one
Tea and Orchids at Japan Gravesite
Old 7 story Pagoda Grave Stone
Aoyama Cemtary...Rappongi
Aoyama Cemetary in Roppangi
a very unkept cemetary :-(
A pretty vine covered doorway
KJ in Roppangi District
A little "T and A" action over lunch
CJ's view from table while eating dinner
PG -13 ...WARNING....
LARGE LONG LAMP at China 8 Cafe
Our BIG bowl of Chicken Fried Rice
We licked the platter clean...:-P
China Embassy in Japan
We will have to come back tomorrow
Silly CJ greeting Kalen on Skype
perhaps it will help his hair grow back?
Group Photos...which they LOVE
I never saw one happen so fast :-)
Cheesecake with Fresh Berry sauce
Delicious, but this piece is "too small" :-(
KJ CJ and the "Tea Master"
The guys are having Saki w/pasta dish
Fresh Basil Cheese Pizza
Great crust
Japanese Veggie Spring rolls
avacado rice, scallions...
PEACE "heiwa"
Ryoko and Tarooni
CJ, KJ and girls at other table
Kumpai! Cheers!
Graco KK Guys at Welcome Dinner
CJ's work peers & master cleaners
Karla and the Cute Cicada Catchers
1 "ichi" Cicada , 2 "ni" cicadas....
A revamped meeting room
This looks pretty nice I think
"Mr.Clean's" Japanese Headquarters
CJ's office at Graco KK
Welcome to Graco KK Japan
CJ in his black and white work uniform
CJ's place of work in Japan
Graco KK
Tree Tunnel on way to Graco KK
a cool musical canopy of green
Mr. Turtle pokes his head up ....
who's up there and what's going on ?
The mystery building ?
Flowers along the waters edge
Seseragi Park
Through Ivy tunnel to the Big Pond
Bamboo grove on walk to Graco
Kalen's favorite Bamboo
Cicadas "semi" ...NOT locusts
The BIG singing bugs here in Japan
a pretty bridge in Meiji Jingu forest
a very peaceful sanctuary
Meiji Jingu 100,000 tree Forest
Sunsetting on Meiji Jingu
Worshipers give Thanks to Dieties
offering 2 bows, 2 claps, 1 bow
Wood "EMA" wood votive tablet
Prayers, gratitude, wishes
Wooden Prayer "EMA" tablets
around Divine tree at Meiji Jingu
Main Shrine Building
Meiji Jingu
LARGE Tori'i Gate
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Box with Poems by the
Emperor and Empress
Bashful when asked for photos
notice the hands over mouth
They reminded me of Edward
Scissorhands for some reason?
There are those TALLLLLLL shoes
She was as tall as me I think
Got the thumbs up for this shot
The girl in red is "INTRIGUING" :-)
"Ojiisan" getting down & getting funky
"Go grandpa, Go grandpa"
The mystery ingredient.....
Purple octupus parts
"Tako" NO not Japanese Tacos...
savory & chewy OCTUPUS Balls !!
"HITT" great piano player and entertainer
karoke singer helps him out
Belly Dancer..at artist alley
across from Yoyogi Park
Vinyl Soul....Latin R and B
http://www.myspace.com/vinylsoul
Flea Market in Park
Harajuku District West Tokyo
Samurai Scene work
Yoyogi Park in Tokyo
Met these 50's girls in the bathroom
ta da .....
1950's line dancing
Japanese Twist club style
The Yin side of the Hairdos
Japan style pompadour
Twisting , Twisting, Twisting
....the day away in Tokyo
Now that is one BIG Hairdo
Japanese Elvis wannabees
"Heiwa"
She giggled when I asked for her photo
Harajuku Girl Group Photo Shot
I offered to take it for them so she could be in it
2 Little Bo Peeps and I VERY BIG
Gray Foreign sheep
Aloha from KJ and the Pink Guy in Tokyo
I started to walk away with his lei
KJ and the Boys in Harajuku
Peace "heiwa"
Check out her eyes
real or colored contacts ??
Now that takes Creativity to put
together an outfit such as this...
Girls just want to have fun...
Is this a future Harajuku girl wannabee?
Peace is the sign to make here in Tokyo
a Harajuku "Boy" ?
The Plaza area by Meiji Jingu
Harajuku Girls Playground
another girl who lost her sheep...
Harajuku District , Western Tokyo
Funky art building
Harajuku District
Tokyo Girls out for a day of shopping
"They've got ......Wicked Style"
Crepes for sale
Um Um don't those look GOOOOOOOD?!
Takeshita -dori in Harajuku District
Fashion Ave for Tokyo's Youth culture
Flower arrangement in block of Ice
Diamond Shopping center at Yokohama RR
Guy changing advertisement posters
in Tokyo subway car
Costco Friends...Maggie was not presentable
KJ with Yumi and Taru
Cute little Uni 1 and 1/2 years old
walking up the Wakamiya-oji in Kamkura
Where have all the flowers gone ?
an empty lotus stem
Wet Lilly pads in Genji Pond
Hachiman-gu Shinto Shrine
Ice Cream Break and Cheers to Kalen
Peace Scooper...Mango and GreenTea
CJ and The Red Tori'i Gates
Hillside Shrine at Hachiman-gu Shrine
Shinto Prayers tied to strings
Reminds me of an abacus
"Ikebana"
Japanese flower arrangements
Worshipers wash at font "temizuya"
rinse your hands and mouth
The rains came ....and away went the lanterns
No "bon" light show tonight :-(
Painting on a lantern
Geisha Doll
Painted lanterns line walkway to Shrine
Yukata clad worshipers
Sengawa-san at Shinto Shrine
a darling little Japanese "ojisan"
Orange Lantern looking flower pods
I need help with a name?
Japanese Kid Art
Shirne font for washing
KJ at end of fertility line
Happy Cats
wooden figurine souvenirs
KJ and CJ at BIG Buddha
Pretty Lotus blossom statue too
CJ and the BIG Buddha
"Daibutsu" in Kamkura
CJ in the Cracker " kurraka" Shop
had tea and rice crackers "o cha and senbei"
Hasa -dera Temple (mercy. kids)
The one we saved for next itme
Flowers along alley way
Kamakura ,Japan
White Banners in front of little Buddha Shrine
Kamakura Japan
KJ Banging the Gong
Buddha Temple in Kamkura
Japanese Fishing Boat in Kamkura
Man working on nets in right back
Summer Beach Action in Japan
Yugihama Beach in Kamakura
Kamakura Beach Bums KJ and Cj
Yugihama Beach
Pretty pink and yellow flowers
Does anyone know the name?
Kamakura Sewer Cover
Olympic Athletes from around the Globe
gather in Beijing,China August 2008
Let the 2008 Olympic Games Begin
Bird Nest Stadium Beijing ,China
Lighting the Olympic cauldron
Flying high above the stadium
Raising the Olympic Flag
and the banner did wave...
China's Yao Ming leads his team
The "BIG" Excitement of the Night
Thousands of dancers ...
so PRECISE and together..AMAZING!
The manmade Bird Nest replica
INCREDIBLE..here is the magic
A Dove for World PEACE
hopefully one day soon we will have that
A Pretty China Doll
China's Opening Ceremony
2008 Beijing Olympics
The 5 silver rings
Me and some of the F.Marino guys
Yokohama Soccer Team
Brick Outdoor Concert Area
Old shipping dock @ Landmark Tower
Ice Cream Festival
Red Brick Warehouse District
Rinko Park view across Port of Yokohama
I am glad I did not walk all this way
Mariners Soccer Practice Fields
A busy place at Friday noon
3 wheel tuk tuks
Japanese tourist taxis
Metal Sculpture of man and woman
Kayaki -Dori
Hard Rock Cafe in Tokyo
Cool metal sculpture too
"Nippon Maru"
Sail Training Ship and sculpture
Good Morning -Glory :-)
Kisha-michi Promenade
Morning safety check in Progress
See the man up on the cat walk ?
Intercontinental The Grand Yokohama
and Conference Center
Big Navy Ship
Shinko-cho
Old Loading Dock
Shinko-Cho
Bjorg's Reflection of castle in puddle
Russia Trip
This Yukata is way "too looooooooog"
I am gonna be a BIG Firecracker
Karla's Cinderella moment
This shoe is ..."too small"
Karla in Wonderland
This sink is way "too small"
Tired after a loooong day of work ?
Palm Reader taking a much needed break
Pagodas, flowers and Cranes
Decorations carved from veggies I think
A very bright street in Chinatown
one day I hope to read some of these signs
Cute little Chinese girls dancing
they were VERY focused
Chinese lady does Bon Dori Dance
She was very graceful
CJ and I squatting in foreground
BIG LEGAL ALIENS attend Bon Dori
Chinatowns Bon Dori Dancing
Yukata clad "hito", "josei" and "ko"
Striped Morning Glories
It must be that season,as I see them all over now
I was the BIG BULL in the Japan Shop
but this time I did NOT break anything
Ran into Happi coated Sanders-san at KFC
NO I did not eat there, I got local pastries
Peek a boo I see you
I think this is a pekanese pup ?
Local men in Park playing a game
It looked kind of like a checker board
Honey I shrunk the VAN
the wee little van & THE BIG GIGANTIC ONE
Japanese Delivery Bike
I forgot to peek in the basket to see what was there
Buddha Beads
Inside Buddha Temple
Buddha Temple Tiled Roofs
Yamate Italian Garden
Western house on the bluff ridge walk
Mid morning Iced Tea Break
Japanese Gardner perhaps
Beijing Olympics are coming soon
Tunnel art in Japan
CJ in his new favorite position
PJs, cold beer, TV remote, recliner
Beijing Olympics Advertisement
The only one I have seen here in Japan?
Road Construction Crew
Filling in the trenches
Yokohama Marina ?
Looking back towards the Marine Tower
Trucks Trucks Trucks
Gpa Harley would've loved this place
Fushia center of White Hibiscus
looks like a pin wheel
Yokohama Bay Bridge
I'm getting closer
Purple Morning Glories
Orange Flowers
Does anyone know what these are called
Pretty Pink Hibiscus
The Itsy Bitsy Spider.....
I did not see Charlotte
Motomachi Park Public Swimming Pool
Hopefully a Sunny Day today
Sunrise over Yokohama
view from home office window
And the rain came tumbling down
Thunder and lightning show in Japan
T Shirt in China Town
we live directly above the 2nd "A" in Japan
Boat by the Chinese Temple
I have no idea what this represents
Jellyfish Invasion of Yokohama Canal
never saw this many in the ocean in Calif
Kids having afternoon pool time
Chinatown day care center
Colorful Ceiling of Temple
Beautiful art work
Lady sets up Liquor Store
She is carrying 2 Chinese rice wine jugs
Japanese Rice Wine containers
Chinatown
Locusts take over Yokohama
My little friend outside the window
pretty purple flowers on roadside
on the way to the postal box
KJ and CJ with 3 Shinto Priests
Shinto Festival in Motomachi
Beating their 2 bats together
Enthusiastic Baseball fans
Shooting out the Tshirts
They didn't even come close to our seats
CJ made it to a Japanese baseball game
Bay Stars vs Tigers final BS2-T19
Beer Hawkers y500 Asahi Dry
That is a tough job
Take me out to the ball game...
bu me some lomain and mandarin oranges..
CJ gets Stopped by the Police
really he's asking for directions from the Koban
Japanese flowers and words
near our neighborhood postal box
Little Red Geta Wood Sandals
Little girl walking in Shinto procession
Shinto Kids carrying small meekoshee
Shinto Procession down Motomachi
Shinto Procession
Lady Drummers pounding away
Sugishimu-san left of the 3 priests
Shinto Photo Session
Tori Gate Exit from the Shinto Shrine
Sugishima-san watches the porcession leave
Men tying up the bamboo poles
Readying the Meekoshee for Procession
Harriman-sans with Yamate-Cho VIP's
Shinto Festival Friends
The "interesting" Veggie soup
Traditional Japanese Soup
Shinto Boy and his new Friend
Where did he get this Crayfish ?
Yukata clad Japanese Shinto Kids at Festival
Universal Fishing Pond Carnival Game
Grilled Skewered Chicken
This is one HOT and sweaty job !!!
Shinto Shrine Festival
Ladies making Lomain like noodle dish
Shinto Shrine Alter at Festival
Itsuchoosheema Shrine Yamate-cho
Kimono Shop
Yuku the Translator ordering new kimono
Kids Practice for upcoming celebration
School in Yokohama's Chinatown
Australia ALL Blacks Rugby Shirt
Yokohama Canterbury Rugby Shop
Meekoshee Shinto alter
Shinto Shrine Festival
Chairman Sugishima-san
Itsuchooshema Shinto Shrine
Konnichiwa Nihon
lushious green rice patties of Japan
Downtown Minneapolis,MN
so long..see you in a few months
Business Class Comfort
Now that is some leg room :-)
Heavenly view over Pacific Ocean
what a pretty sight
Dinner with Aunt Esther McD
She's 87 yrs young :-)
Slick-san and Chuck-san
Dinner with KJ's Folks
These are two very HOT women
Mis Amigas Especial Donna and Michelle
Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary
Karla padres Bernard and Solvei Slick
The grave site of Grandpa H J Harriman
Peace be with you Pops
Jean Proudly receives gifts from the Vet
Flag, gloves, medal for Harley's 4 yrs of service
21 gun salute for Harley J Harriman
served 4 years US Air Force in Arizona
Lake View Cemetary, Chetek WI
Military Service for Harley Harriman
Ed's Uology about Harley
Ed is a wonderful story teller
Graham sings plays guitar/harmonica
6 Days on the Road....and I 'll be home tonight
My family and I with my Birthday Cake
ChiChi Momma Karlita-san is 52yrs
Harley's Wife Jean and 7 of the 8 Kids
2nd son Tom died in 1984
Aunt Sharryl , CJ , Grandma Jean
Harley's sister, oldest son, loving wife
Amaya Jean serves Japanese Candies
Harley's Great Grandaughter and CJ
KJ and Jessica get coins mustaches ready
Tokens of remembrance from "Jackpot"
Kalen and Photos of herself when little
My Grandpa is a truck driver T shirt
Graham and Jessica looking at Grandpa's stuff
Photos and Memorabilia of HJH
Kalen going to Grandpa Harley's Funeral
Moustache in Honor of Harley's Handlebar
Grambo with his Ninja Headband
Samuari Graham
NW World Club In Japan's Narita Airport
It was a Buffet FULL of appetizers
More Jumbo Chu for the train ride
Karla in dessert heaven
Sunset from our dining room window
Yokohama, Japan
our living room and dining room furniture
Singimoat the Gardener
Having a water and nut mix break
KJ and CJ get Re-Entry Stamps
We are free to come and go in Japan
A pretty japanese flower
Blue and White Pottery Dishes
My new friend at Sports Authority
Hanaoka and I in Baseball hats
Old Japanese Jar I Found
in the garbage at restaurant
another day and life come to an end in Japan and WI
nightly Sunset out our office window
CJ and his Pops on Dads Day 2006
checking out an old car calendar
Harley with his catch of the day
Cable WI 1930's
Harley's last visit home to the Log House
May 2008
Kalen and Grandpa Harley
Their last visit together May 2008
Great Grandpa Harley Turkey Day 2006
with Harriete kids and Amaya Jean
Family Picnic
Memorial Day 2007
Harley and his pal Kordy
June 2007
Harley the Russian
Dec 1998 50th Wedding Anniversary
Harley and Jean with their Grandkids
:-( Missing Josh and Cory Dec 1998
Grambo and Grandpa Harley
Tractor Boys Sept 1989
Kalen and Graham with Gpa and Gpa
May 1988
Computer Mice
what color and style of mice would you like?
Japanese Style Jump Drives
Sushi shaped computer accessories
Electronics Heaven
10 story Yotobashi Camera Store
Harley John Harriman 10 19 35 -7 20 08
CJ's "POPS" or chichi in Japanese
The Big Bang
....the Grand Finale
Yokohama Harbor Fireworks 2008
View from our upper office window
Hoards of Japanese watch light show
the controlled chaos on 1 street
First Burst of Light
that darn tree...
Men in Robes and Geta sandles
Perhaps young samurai ?
Japanese Sun Protection
I guess she didn't want to get a sunburn
Passing time before the fireworks
card games and kimonos
CJ and Yakuta clad one-san
Traditional summer Yakata Robes
Yokohama Harbor Pier
getting ready for the fireworks show
Our very busy upstairs office
CJ at work
Sankeien Garden Floral Display
BIG Pink Lotus Blossom
KJ and the pink lotus blossoms
Sankeien Garden Lotus Pond
Japanese Coi Fish
Sankeien Garden Main Pond
My Famous Flexible Japanese Pose
Getting limbered up for the squat toilets
3 story Pagoda of Old Tomyoji
Sankeien Garden... built 1457
CJ on bamboo tunnel path to pagoda
Sankeien Garden
Old Yanohara House -Sankeien
sunlight through the window
Ahhhh..REFRESHING Sankeien treats
Strawberry and Lemon Shaved Ice
Sankeien Tenmangu Shrine
Sankeien Garden
Sankien Garden Main Pond View
ahh.......tranquility at its best
Buddhist Temple
Fertility Statues
THE WALL...our last looong climb
the steps through park up to our street
Karla and her new Japanese Ride
oh the places we'll go .........Peace!
CJ in hog heaven at outdoor Bike Shop
....in search of a Japanese ride for his BIG geisha
Harbor Celebration Preparations
benches covered for Fireworks area
A happy Japlish geisha girl
keeping cool with my fan
Yokohama Stadium
Home of the Bay Stars
Friday Night Karaoke in Yokohama
NO they were NOT singing Desperado
Friday night on a local side street
Men gathering at their favorite haunt
Pachinko Parlor
concentration and very focused patrons
Neighborhood Pub
Lots of drinking was had there
Neighborhood Shinto Shrine
Taco Friday continues in Japon
Muy Delicioso...:-)
Konbanwa "Good Evening"
A Japanese Orchid
pretty
The Neighborhood Temple
GansaijiTemple
Ancient Japanese Beauty Secret
No More Mrs Chins
Karla's Friday Science/Garbage Project
Every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month Cardboard
Jambo-shu is NO# 1 in Desserts
Cream puff like custard filled treats
Pork, salad, Sweet corn and potatoes
notice the candy dish in the middle
Sunset behind the trees
another day of adventure ends
The flowers are all over the gardens
pretty blue flowers
Blue and White Pottery
My Dining Room Window Display
"Tiger" and Friends playing Golf
I didn't know how to ask them the name of the game
Fruit and Veggie Market
Smiling Yoshito paying for his goods
One of the Kobyashi-san Brothers
making Tatami floor mats
Kobyashi Tatami Shop on Bottom Floor
see the futons hanging out to air
Ohmura in his Lacquerware Shop
He could use some display shelves
Light at the end of the Tunnel
A trip to the other side.....
My Pretty Garden Flowers
CJ's Tatami Home Office
Futon PJs and Floor Cushion Seats
Sunset out my office window
ahhh... another day gone by
Butterflies are everywhere
Missing Pieces
I took a double take when I saw this
Karla and Kumiko
She reminded me of Donna Pollock
Yoschiko and Karla
Yoschiko's flower arrangement
Gardens in back of house
Yamate 111 -Ban Kan
Living Room Furniture
Yeah... real chairs to sit on :-)
My New Office Desk
CJ and Ted delivery service
Berrick Hall
a fancy house in the neighborhood
Berrick Hall
Garden Path in front of house
Shinto Shrine
inside view of neighborhood shrine
Some pretty Japanese flowers
they looked like bunches of grapes
Ruins of Yamate No. 80 House
Great Canto Earth Quake of 1923 destroyed
GIANT blue Hydrangas
pretty flowers in park at end of our street
Lion and Tiger
Takakgi and Toru..furniture salesman
Painter at work
Maybe I will take a painting class one day
Mom and Kids out to do Errands
Now that is a workout don't cha think?
Japanese ladies parting and bowing
I think they just had tea at the cheescake restaurant
Our new Aquaintances Pauline and Leo
Proprietors at Local Rush Pub
Garbage Day in Yamate -Cho
My Daily Science Project
Our Totonomo Family Area
Kids Chinese Scrolls hanging in Tatami room
CJ's Japanese Shoe Store
Our shoe rack in front entry
Karla and the Moving Guys
The little guy was very friendly the other guy perhaps scared of me
GIANT Aliens Landed in Yokohama
KJ and CJ on way to Alien registration
Japanese Bakery at bottom of bluff
Our new favorite place with many tasty delights
Guan Di Miao (Kan-Tei-Byo) Temple
Holy King Guan inspires spiritual and emotional side for outside Chinese living in Japan
Yokohama Harbor
View from Yamashita Park of Bay Bridge
A Dogs Day Shopping Spree in Japan
precious cargo
Chu and Karla at Homes Store
my new english speaking friend
CJ in front of our Home in Yamate Cho
75-19-2 Yamate-cho, Naka -ku
CJ picks out Mochi Creams
Um Um Delicious !!!
Japanese Noodle Shop
KJ's 1st Noodle meal in Japan
KJ and CJ at home in Yokohama, Japan
US GIANT Aliens have landed in Yokohama
Japanese Bamboo Forest
a sight from Narita Express train
Fireworks by Graham, Ben and Jay
and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting...
Paige and her DJF Groupies
Fine Line in Mpls, MN
Danny Jack Fiasco Live Session
Fine Line in Mpls MN
CJ and El Toro 2008 Golf Crew
Annual Golf event with Neighbor guys
Boxes packed and ready for shipping
Hi Ho Hi Ho, it's Off to Japan we go...
GIGANTIC GRASSHOPPER DRINK
I can't believe.... I ate the whole thing
Chetek Ambassador AJ and some cousins
Congratulations AJ
Swedish Meatball and Lingonberry Dinner
Um Um Good!
Tea Ceremony
Heidi getting the tea leaves ready
Stockholm Sweden
sunset over Stockhholm
Midsummer's Day In Sweden
Dancing around the May Pole
Opera House
Oslo Norway
Birthday Ice Cream Celebration
Cousin Torunn, Karla & CJ in Fredrikstad
Bronze Age Pertroglyphs
Fredrikstad, Norway
Mountain Cabin in Sorli Norway
Coffee and visiting at Magne's hytter
Top of Tippa Top Mountain
Borkenes Norway
Harriman and Fagerli Families
11:30PM at night after Beach BBque
The Tower...not London ...Bridge
London England
Got GUINNESS ?..yes they do
Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland
Rugby Game In Sweden
Graham is Captain for the Day
Japanese Garden out back
Tranquil Setting....ahhhhhh
ie (house) in Yokohama Japan
Harriman-san Tsuzuki House
Japanese Bike Path
A little Slice of Paradise in the concrete jungle
Sumo Wrestlers
these guys will hopefully make me look small
Fashions to look forward to in Japan
See Through Skirts
Japan HIGH Fashion Shoes
Karlita-san's Ruby Red Slippers
Scooper-san
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