Petsmart Howl-O-Ween Celebration Another Big Success

Thanks to Rob and everyone at Petsmart in Carson City for another fun Halloween celebration.  Gizmo was a frog this year, and he had a blast playing with lots of other tiny tots.  We had some really cool costumes this time, including a punk rock band, twin pumpkins, and a bee keeper & her bees.  The pet parade was a lot of fun, and everyone got goodie bags with lots of treats.  Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who came out and supported the local charities. 

Photos of the event are now available for on-line viewing at:

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Howl-O-Ween Celebration Tomorrow

Howl - O- Ween Celebration 2010

Don't forget to come out and support your local pet adoption agencies at the Petsmart in Carson City tomorrow.  We will be on hand to take the photographs.  Other fun activities include a Costume Contest and a Pet Parade.  Be sure to stop by and see Gizmo for a special offer from Projections Photography!

Upcoming Event - NEDA - Halloween Ride

Sonja Willits ~ 2010 Costume Contest Winner

HALLOWEEN RIDE/ DRIVE

SUNDAY OCT 30, 2011

20  Mile Ride,  Plus 1O Mile Fun Ride

Location:  Steven Thompson's Place

in Silver Springs, Nevada    

Start Time: 11:OO AM

Costume Contest judged at 10:00 AM

AWARD FOR BEST COSTUME!!!!

Potluck Meal following the ride ~ Please bring your favorite dish to share.

ENTRY FEE: 20 MILE RIDE $30.00 INC MEAL AND COMPLETION AWARD

SHORT RIDE NO POINTS OR PLACINGS $20.00 INC MEAL AND COMPLETION AWARD

Non-NEDA members must pay a 5.00 day fee, or join the club.

2011 membership is $30.00 single or $40.00 for family

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT STEVEN THOMPSON 775-315-8581 OR ponyracer@hdiss.net

Directions to ride: the address is 5405 lemon st silver springs nv 89429:  from the four corners intersection of hwy 95a and hwy 50, travel south on hwy 95a (towards Yerington)  approx 3 miles to FIR ST TURN EAST (left), cross the rail road tracks and continue to lemon st, (mailbox cluster) turn right on lemon (dirt) the house is ½ mile on right

Stokes Castle in Austin, Nevada

Stokes Castle in Austin, Nevada

Stokes Castle is an interesting piece of Nevada history.  Construction was begun in 1896, patterned after a tower outside Rome, and built from native granite and set with rock wedging and clay mortar.  Ancestors of the men who built it still reside in Austin and are happy to share their family histories.  Anson Phelps Stokes, miner, banker, and railroad magnate, intended the structure to serve as his summer home, but sadly, the Gold Rush, which had seen Austin swell to a population of nearly 10,000, was coming to an end.  The family occupied the Castle only once, for a period of about a month during the summer of 1897 before selling out of the Nevada mining industry and moving on, never to return.  Today, Austin is classified as a "living ghost town,"  with a population of approximately 340 people.  In addition to Stokes Castle, there are three beautiful churches and countless old buildings filled with character.  Historians consider it one of the best examples of an early Nevada mining town.  It is well worth the stop, and you will find lots of great photo opportunities.

HDH 9th Street Trail Ride Photos Available

High Desert Horsemen had a trail ride from the 9th Street horse camp last Sunday.  The weather started out a bit questionable, but the clouds blew over and it turned out to be a very nice afternoon for eighteen riders.  It was nice to see so many familiar faces and some new ones as well.  Thanks guys for having us out!

Their next event will be their Halloween Ride on Sunday, October 30.

Your photos from 9th Street are now available to view on line.  For anyone interested in ordering reprints, enlargements, or specialty items, please call Kitty directly at 775-315-3994.  Mention this blog, and receive Event Day Special Discount Pricing.  Also, please remember, year end is quickly approaching, which means it is time to clear out my on-line gallery.  Take advantage of 20% off your portrait orders this month.  See the gallery for details.

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11th Annual Fundraiser - "A Ride To Remember

Ed Hill

We were pleased to take part for the third year in  "A Ride to Remember."  Begun in 2000 by Mary Wright to honor Sally Knowles, the fund raising event it now in its 11th year and going strong.  Thanks to Megan Hunewill for inviting us out to photograph the event.  Festivities this year included great Bar-Be-Que and live music.  Fund raising was done through a walk, a run, raffles, auctions, a trail ride, and a trail trial.  Held at the Hunewill Ranch in beautiful Smith Valley, the weather was great.  Rides were sanctioned by both ATTA and NQHA, and representatives of the Alzheimer's Association of Northern Nevada were on hand to collect almost 10,000 in donations.  Congratulations on a successful event!  

All donations are graciously accepted at:

Alzheimer's Association

1301 Cordone Ave, Suite 180

Reno, Nevada   89502 

Photos of the event may be viewed at:

www.projectionsphoto.printroom.com

To order reprints, enlargements, or specialty items,

contact Kitty directly at 775-315-3994

Mention this blog and receive Event Day Discount Pricing. 

NEDA Results - Reese River Regatta

Red Black driving Ebony

NEDA held it's Annual Reese River Regatta in Austin, Nevada on October 8th and 9th, and it was another great weekend.  Endurance riders and drivers competed in a 30 mile ride Saturday and a 20 mile ride on Sunday, scrambling for points as the 2011 season draws to a close.  Shorter fun rides were available on both days for those who simply wanted to get out and enjoy the beautiful trails.  John Collier presided as camp cook again this year, serving up some scrumptious meals.  Thanks to ride managers Susan McCartney and Dave Cootware for hosting the event and to NEDA president Steven Thompson for having us along.  For anyone who hasn't been, it is well worth the effort to get out and do this ride.  Mark your calendars for next year - October 13 & 14, 2012.  NEDA's last event for 2011's season will be their Halloween Ride and Costume Contest on Sunday, October 30 in Sliver Springs.  

Results for Reese River Regatta were as follows:

Day 1

1st Place:  Dave Cootware

2nd Place:  Eileen Thomas

3rd Place:  Dyke Kauffmann

Day 2

1st Place:  Eileen Thomas

2nd Place:  Steven Thompson

3rd Place:  Red Black

Thanks everyone for an awesome time!

Photos are now available to view on line.

To order reprints, enlargements, and specialty items,

please visit our gallery at:

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Upcoming Event - NEDA - Reese River Regatta

Endurance Drive And Ride

Austin, Nevada

Two Day Event

October 8 - 30 Miles - 10:00 am

October 8 - 20 Miles - 9:00 am

*Fun Ride also available both days.

Entry Fees:  Day 1 - 35.00 & Day 2 -25.00 Non-NEDA members add 5.00 per day for fee.

                     Fee includes camping, meals, ride, completion award, and goodies at P & R.

Location:  Big Creek Sheep Camp in Austin, Nevada 

Directions:  Take Highway 50 towards Austin.  1 1/2 - 2 miles west of Austin, turn right at the Big          Creek Turnoff.  Follow the Big Creek signs and ribbons to camp.

This is one of the most beautiful NEDA rides of the season.  The rustic setting features streams, bold colors, and lots of wildlife.  Come anytime after Wednesday for great company, fantastic food, and a fun time.

NEDA members, this is your second to last chance to get points for the 2011 season.

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Dave Cootware at 775-530-1982.

The Photographer's Prayer

Oh God, as I bring my subject into focus and prepare to make each portrait, nerver let me forget that I'm creating treasures for some family, a keepsake for loved ones. Make me sensitive to the qualities and virtues of others, that I may draw out into the light the beautiful radiant belongings of their hearts.

Help me to be an artist, collecting the beauty of every soul, the glow of youth, the gentleness, the laughter or tears of each life that is precious in Thy sight. Deeper than a means of livelihood, give me the perspective to see my photographer's art as a service to others, making life richer and more memorable.

And, dear Lord, between the lights and shadows, the ups and downs and the rolling years, keep me from getting out of focus or off center, so that my life and work may be framed with dignity and colored with contentment ...

AMEN

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