Martin's Pics ! http://photos.opsmonkey.org/ 27 rows en-gb 60 Meredith's First Communion http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1848351.html Meredith's First Communion at St Tim's School A very special day, as unfortunately she missed the original School one due to being stuck in the UK due to that small little ash cloud. St Tims fixed it for her to have as part of Sunday Mass on the first weekend we were back in the US (with apologies to Sir Jimmy Saville for stealing his catchphrase) Sunday 2 May 2010: Meredith's First Communion at St Tim's School A very special day, as unfortunately she missed the original School one due to being stuck in the UK due to that small little ash cloud. St Tims fixed it for her to have as part of Sunday Mass on the first weekend we were back in the US (with apologies to Sir Jimmy Saville for stealing his catchphrase)

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]]> Sun May 2 2010 Snow Fun ! http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1815293.html Snow fun following the 12 or so inches of snow dumped during the first snow storm of 2010 Saturday 6 February 2010: Snow fun following the 12 or so inches of snow dumped during the first snow storm of 2010

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]]> Sat Feb 6 2010 Christmas with Santa http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1795545.html The Annual Pre Christmas party at the inlaws, with Santa making his usual appearance enroute from the North Pole.. (As this free hosting site compresses some images, the quality maybe reduced on some of these; I have the originals if anyone wants a real copy.) Sunday 20 December 2009: The Annual Pre Christmas party at the inlaws, with Santa making his usual appearance enroute from the North Pole.. (As this free hosting site compresses some images, the quality maybe reduced on some of these; I have the originals if anyone wants a real copy.)

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]]> Sun Dec 20 2009 Cincinnati Aquarium http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783732.html A nice day out spent at the Cincinnati Aquarium. As I was shooting through glass, using the flash was out of the question, so some photos are slightly blurry due to having to use a slower than normal shutter speed. Still, I think they came out ok. Friday 6 November 2009: A nice day out spent at the Cincinnati Aquarium. As I was shooting through glass, using the flash was out of the question, so some photos are slightly blurry due to having to use a slower than normal shutter speed. Still, I think they came out ok.

Piranha ! Upside down Jelly Fish Despite being blurry, this one reminds me of the shark from Finding Nemo

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]]> Fri Nov 6 2009 Circle S Farms - Annual Pumpkin hunt ! http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783731.html This now seems to be an annual ritual; Visit Circle S Farms, play in the hayloft, then take a tractor ride to collect a few pumpkins for Halloween. Thursday 8 October 2009: This now seems to be an annual ritual; Visit Circle S Farms, play in the hayloft, then take a tractor ride to collect a few pumpkins for Halloween.

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]]> Thu Oct 8 2009 Meredith & Joseph's joint birthday party http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783729.html As the kid's birthdays are close together, we decided to save abit of money and have a joint party. It all worked pretty well in the end. Sunday 20 September 2009: As the kid's birthdays are close together, we decided to save abit of money and have a joint party. It all worked pretty well in the end.

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]]> Sun Sep 20 2009 Family Picnic at the Scioto Park http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783728.html Just a day out and (extended) family picnic at the Scioto Park, NW Columbus Oh. Monday 25 May 2009: Just a day out and (extended) family picnic at the Scioto Park, NW Columbus Oh.

It really wasn't me ! It's a fake tree ! One of the latest cellphone towers made to blend in with the scenery.

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]]> Mon May 25 2009 Washington DC Day 6 - Arlington National Cemetery http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783726.html The stark contrast of the bright sunlight and the white marble of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider played havoc with the camera when taking photos to the Tomb Guard and associated changing ceremony. I've been able to edit some of the photos to give it a more natural, rather than washed out, look. Still, all in all a nice day. I hold much respect for these guards; they do this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year with no let up since 1937. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknowns Friday 17 April 2009: The stark contrast of the bright sunlight and the white marble of the Tomb of the Unknown Solider played havoc with the camera when taking photos to the Tomb Guard and associated changing ceremony. I've been able to edit some of the photos to give it a more natural, rather than washed out, look. Still, all in all a nice day. I hold much respect for these guards; they do this 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year with no let up since 1937. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomb_of_the_Unknowns

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]]> Fri Apr 17 2009 Washington DC Day 8 - Washington Zoo http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1783725.html A Visit to the Washington DC National Zoo. This has nothing on the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo though. We're ranked #1 for a reason ! Sunday 19 April 2009: A Visit to the Washington DC National Zoo. This has nothing on the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo though. We're ranked #1 for a reason !

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]]> Sun Apr 19 2009 Washington DC Day 5 - Monticello & The Circus http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1711724.html Day trip to Monticello (House of Thomas Jefferson) and then back to Washington DC for the Ringlin Bros/Barnham and Bailey Circus ! Fun day out for all. Thursday 16 April 2009: Day trip to Monticello (House of Thomas Jefferson) and then back to Washington DC for the Ringlin Bros/Barnham and Bailey Circus ! Fun day out for all.

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]]> Thu Apr 16 2009 Washington DC Day 2 - Mount Vernon http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1695690.html Our visit to the home of George Washington. From going through the photos, I only had a couple of the actual house, with most of the other ones being of kids and animals. Still, fun for all. Monday 13 April 2009: Our visit to the home of George Washington. From going through the photos, I only had a couple of the actual house, with most of the other ones being of kids and animals. Still, fun for all.

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]]> Mon Apr 13 2009 Washington DC Day 1 - Easter Egg Hunt & Jefferson Memorial http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1695236.html Our trip to Washington DC - first real day spent with Tom and family, hunting easter eggs in the garden. Then much later on, a night walk in around Washington DC to see the Jefferson Memorial Sunday 12 April 2009: Our trip to Washington DC - first real day spent with Tom and family, hunting easter eggs in the garden. Then much later on, a night walk in around Washington DC to see the Jefferson Memorial

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]]> Sun Apr 12 2009 Ohio Snow storm and playful dogs http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1694989.html First and really last major snow storm of the winter, to which the dogs enjoyed playing in. Brrr. Thursday 1 January 2009: First and really last major snow storm of the winter, to which the dogs enjoyed playing in. Brrr.

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]]> Thu Jan 1 2009 Dayton Air and Space Museum http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1694950.html A visit to the Dayton Air and Space Museum Sunday 15 February 2009: A visit to the Dayton Air and Space Museum

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons, Wales http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1626528.html One of my favourite mountain bike loops, this time with Kai Johnston at Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons, Wales. From what I can remember, 35 miles with around 1500metres of total climbing all in around 3.5 hours. Ahh, I miss those days of being fit and lots of free time. Sunday 25 April 2004: One of my favourite mountain bike loops, this time with Kai Johnston at Fforest Fawr, Brecon Beacons, Wales. From what I can remember, 35 miles with around 1500metres of total climbing all in around 3.5 hours. Ahh, I miss those days of being fit and lots of free time.

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]]> Sun Apr 25 2004 Halloween Party at Wedgewood http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1626523.html To come, honest. Wednesday 29 October 2008: To come, honest.

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]]> Wed Oct 29 2008 The New House ! http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1625717.html It dawned on me, that despite having been in our new house since mid August 2008, we have no photos. So here we go ! 1500sq foot 'livable', 1500sq foot or so finished basement (read kids playarea, my office etc), huge yard, nice area, 5 minutes away from Meredith's school. We cannot complain.. Sunday 7 December 2008: It dawned on me, that despite having been in our new house since mid August 2008, we have no photos. So here we go ! 1500sq foot 'livable', 1500sq foot or so finished basement (read kids playarea, my office etc), huge yard, nice area, 5 minutes away from Meredith's school. We cannot complain..

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]]> Sun Dec 7 2008 Hocking Hills & Old Man's Cave http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1601409.html A trip to the Hocking Hills, and Old Man's Cave Sunday 19 October 2008: A trip to the Hocking Hills, and Old Man's Cave

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]]> Sun Oct 19 2008 Meredith's 8th Birthday Party http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1601307.html Meredith's 8th Birthday Party Sunday 24 August 2008: Meredith's 8th Birthday Party

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]]> Sun Aug 24 2008 Parents visit North Carolina http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1504470.html To come.. Parents fly across from UK, to visit us in North Carolina. Joseph's birthday and other fun stuff. Saturday 22 September 2007: To come.. Parents fly across from UK, to visit us in North Carolina. Joseph's birthday and other fun stuff.

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]]> Sat Sep 22 2007 Meredith learns to ride a bike http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1504042.html Meredith finally has her training wheels taken off ! A major achievement. Also random photos of kids during working outside mowing the lawn, and cleaning the garage. Exciting stuff. Sunday 27 April 2008: Meredith finally has her training wheels taken off ! A major achievement. Also random photos of kids during working outside mowing the lawn, and cleaning the garage. Exciting stuff.

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]]> Sun Apr 27 2008 Slate Run Farms http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1503975.html Slate Run Farms Visit by Lisa and the Kids Tuesday 29 April 2008: Slate Run Farms Visit by Lisa and the Kids

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]]> Tue Apr 29 2008 It snowed ! http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1475658.html Major snowstorm rolled into town in the American Midwest. We got 18 or so inches here in Columbus, OH, but most blew off due to high winds. Still, the drifts were nice. Pictures of dogs, kids and snowslug (well, that's what it turned out to be..) Saturday 8 March 2008: Major snowstorm rolled into town in the American Midwest. We got 18 or so inches here in Columbus, OH, but most blew off due to high winds. Still, the drifts were nice. Pictures of dogs, kids and snowslug (well, that's what it turned out to be..)

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]]> Sat Mar 8 2008 Christmas Brunch at Wedgewood http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1436155.html Christmas Brunch at Wedgewood Sunday 9 December 2007: Christmas Brunch at Wedgewood

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]]> Sun Dec 9 2007 Halloween 2007 http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1411644.html 25th October - Kids function at Wedgewood 31st October - Trick or Treat evening in Worthington Thursday 25 October 2007: 25th October - Kids function at Wedgewood 31st October - Trick or Treat evening in Worthington

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]]> Thu Oct 25 2007 ESRA Annual Picnic http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1366793.html Annual ESRA (http://www.springerrescue.org/) Picnic, at the Mohecan State Park, Loundenville, OH. Dogs, dogs, more dogs, some food and some people. Oh, and some dogs. Woof. Sunday 9 September 2007: Annual ESRA (http://www.springerrescue.org/) Picnic, at the Mohecan State Park, Loundenville, OH. Dogs, dogs, more dogs, some food and some people. Oh, and some dogs. Woof.

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]]> Sun Sep 9 2007 Puppies and Kids http://photos.opsmonkey.org/c1366785.html Puppies at almost 4 weeks old. Saturday 8 September 2007: Puppies at almost 4 weeks old.

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