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We were glad to be back form a wonderful visit with Hilliary & Francois in Charleston over Thanksgiving. The road is always an adventure coming home after that weekend. When the kids were small we made many trips to and from New Jersey over this holiday and I don't miss that 10 to 11 hour ride with traffic. On a normal day it's not a bad ride but not the best time to go during Thanksgiving.
The dogs were glad we made it back so they could get back to the sofa. We enjoyed seeing our "grand dog Cooper" showing off his new Christmas outfit.

The Ferry
Our Sunday was full as we started with some early morning Sunday school and then ducking our of church. We had to travel to Bayboro for a family portrait at 2:30.
After the session we took our first ride on the Minnesott Ferry to Havelock. It was a nice way to break up the drive since we were leaving there to Emerald Isle and then returning home to Tarboro in the same night.It was a long day.

The Retouched Photo

One of my life long favorite shows as a kid was the Little Rascals. Back then who knew that my favorite ever was the one when Spanky would not have his "picture took". I live those days every now and then today. I love this clip when the photographer talks about retouching a photo.

Fall Colors
On my way downtown this afternoon the late day sun was casting a beautiful light on WIlson street in Tarboro. I was coming from a location session and I'am glad I had my camera in the car. Tarboro is peaking out and on fire with fall colors right now.

Take The Wheel

It was a awesome surprise to know my friend Steve Brittain was the pilot on our flight to San Francisco a couple of weekends ago. We had a an early flight from Raleigh to Charlotte and had just enough time to get to the other side of the airport to board our flight to San Francisco.I asked Steve if I could take the "yoke" for awhile ( fly talk) since I had a few hours on Flight Simulator what the heck. I really wasn't in the air when this shot was taken but It was exciting sitting in the drivers seat for a moment after we landed. Thanks Captain Steve!

A Bill Goode music video from our trip to San Francisco last weekend.

This guy was doing his thing as we came off the boat in Sausalito. One of the many creative homeless guys you will see in the Bay area

Great Place to Eat
Here is one of those places you see in the God Father movie. We were in San Francisco last weekend for Ian's birthday and after a long shopping day downtown we ventured over to this little street in the corner of town. It had four different restaurants in such a small area. Total atmosphere with the seating outside and great food.I will get Lori to send me the address so I can post a link. It is a must see if you ever go San Fran.

Trick or Treat
Friday before I sent out our November newsletter I wanted to include a little Halloween touch. We now have a portrait contest in progress to guess my favorite candy. The hint is the candy is soft and the original design was made into a bird. The website for the hint is this candy link. We are giving away a portrait session and 16x20 portrait. All you have to do is visit our website at BillGoode.com and write in the name of the candy company to have a chance.
I had a hard time climbing into that jar.