Year One
in Arkansas
May 2001 - 2002

One year ago I made the decision to leave California and move to Arkansas.
After 29 years of experiencing the ups and downs of the electronic industry,
and with great trepidation, I decided it was time to leave California and
join my family in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas.

The following pictures are a few of the moments that
I have captured during the past year.
(Click on pictures to enlarge)

After sorting, tossing and packing, I was about ready for the movers.	On May 2, 2001 it was time to move.	At 70mph I approached Arizona on May 3rd and without slowing, I left California behind.

After three and a half days and about 2000 miles, on May 5, 2001, I arrived at Hot Springs Village

I left California's smoggy blue skyline with palm trees and moved in with my father amongst towering pines, oaks and invisible air.

During my first summer in Arkansas I experienced a few things that I had forgotten, such as bugs.

	The katydid came out in force to welcome me to Arkansas. They make a noise that is a cross between a cricket and a locust. Now multiply the sound by about a million.
		Once in a while the katydid is katydone!! Needless to say, this spider ate well for a few days.
	Then there are the walking sticks. And some are really BIG>>>>
Oh yes, did I mention, chiggers? They are alive and well in Arkansas.

While living in California I became used to having only two seasons, wet and dry. Once again, I'm experiencing all four seasons.
Summer	Fall		Winter		Spring
Fall Leaves		Morning after the snow		Butterfly and Azaleas

		Winter Sunrise