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Birth
Palm Drive Hospital Sebastopol's Palm Drive Hospital, Sebastopol, Calif., the same hospital my mother was born in. -
California dreaming
We lived in California, Dad was off in South Korea when I was born. -
First Passport Photo
Mom, Helen and me in my fist passport photo for our deployment to West germany. -
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West Germany
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Castle
We lived in West germany about a year, we were in a car crash while we were there. -
Germany
Dad was transfered to West Germany -
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Arizona
Dad was stationed at Ft Huachua, Az as a Systems Analyst/Programmer -
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Alaska
Dad was stationed at Ft Richardson, we lived on post. -
10 years old
Taken at Gen Whiteside Elementary, Ft Huachuca, Az. -
Return to Alaska
We came back to Alaska in 1970, me setting up the Coleman Tent in Eagle River campground. -
Richard Nixon meets Hirohito
Pass to see President Nixon meet Emperior Hirohito. -
George Harrison in concert
Went to see George Harrison, Ravi Shankar, Tom Scott, Billy Preston...great show. -
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US Army first enlistment
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US Army enlistment #1
Ft Bliss Texas, Basic Training Photo. -
Home from Basic
Home from Basic Training in Tarzana Calif. -
El Paso
Taken on the mountain overlooking El Paso while taking AIT at Ft Bliss, Chaparral Missile Systems Mechanic. -
El Paso Texas
Ft Bliss, El Paso Texas, US Army Chaparral Missile Systems Mechanic School. 24N -
Yes - Going for the One Tour with Donovan
El Paso, Texas El Paso County Coliseum
I went to see Donovan, Yes was a nice bonus. -
3/67 ADA
Official Photo, 3/67 Air Defense Artillery, Giebelstadt AAB, West Germany -
After work
After work sitting in my room drawing a picture, no doubt stoned on some great hashish. -
Rottenburg, West Germany
Ink on mat board -
Three women
Hania, Crete, walking around the town and spotted two old ladies and a young teen girl sitting in an alley. I asked if I could take their picture and they said yes and then told the girl to go inside. -
Volksmarching
Volksmarching while in West Germany, My walking stick was a Guideon staff I found in Crete and cut down so I could smuggle it home on the C130. -
Spain
A holiday in Spain with a few Army Buddies. -
Missile Firing
Missile Firing Excercise, Crete, Greece. Taken from the Command Bunker. -
Newsboy, Anchorage Times
I delivered the Anchorage Times newspaper from Wasilla to Palmer, 70 miles a night. -
Long bed
My Long bed supercharged Deuce, Missile Guidence Section test van on the back and pulling a 45KW Generator Set. -
Bannon Creek
Mom, Dad and I went together on 40 Acres of land on Bannon Creek, Hwy 20 E, Washington. I used my savings bonds, seperation pay and unemployment to help pay for the place and keep us supplied, along with Dad's retirement. -
NCO Academy
Honor Graduate -
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104th Infantry Division Reserves
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104th Timberwolves
Spokane Washington, Reserve Drill sgt Unit. -
April Wilson
Started having a romance with April Wilson -
Spokane Technical Institute
Started classes in Communications Electronics Technology -
The Fawn
Driving to Tonasket from Spokane I cut through a back road on the Colville Reservation and spotted a Doe with two Fawns by the road, the Doe split and the Fawns dropped. I stopped and shot a few pictures, care not to touch the fawns because mom always said if you touched them you had to take them and care for them because the Doe would abandon them because of your scent. And I really didn't want a Fawn thrashing around in my trunk the next 50 miles. -
Kim Legg Jacobs
Started having a romance with Kim Legg, Tonasket, Wa. -
Hiway 20 E
When I got out of Electronics School I bought a plot of land on Hwy 20 in Washington. I actually got screwed in the deal and just walked away from it after living there one summer loosing $500.00. (cheap for 4 Months rent I guess) -
Married
Married to Cindelaine Poore, Spokane Wa., she had a son, 8, Ryan. -
Grass Valley, CA
My California Drivers License -
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US Army Second enlistment
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Guard duty
I stayed at Aberdeen Proving Grounds for Christmas break and got to pull guard duty on the Museum. -
702 MSB R&U
Repair and Utility NCO for the 702nd Main Support Bn. -
King Fishing
Home on leave from South Korea, Frank mcallister took me out King Fishing on the Little Susitna. -
Tommy Tutone
Had an almost private show in the NCO Club one night, me and about 5 others. Tommy rocked it for us. -
Korean Folk Village
Posing in front of the Hemp field at the Korean Folk Village -
Seoul Olympics
Went to the Baseball game between China and Puerto Rico with Nick Huners, Goodrich and MiMi. -
Mimi
Mimi and Goodrich, one I let get away. -
Reinlisting
Signed up for another 3 years. -
Warrior Mural
302nd Main Support Batallion Barracks, just inside the front door I painted this mural, I got $50 for putting someone elses name on the name tag. -
R&U repainting the Orderly Room sign
That is a cup of paint in my hand, not coffee. -
My Wedding Gown
All decked out in my traditional Korean Wedding dress. -
Mail Clerk
Mail Clerk during winter excercise in South Korea. -
Taejon
Visiting the inlaws in Taejon, South Korea. -
Commanders Coin
Presented by the 7th Infantry Division Commanding general for excellence in operating as NCOIC of the 7th ID Motorcycle Maintenance Squad. -
Last day of Active Duty
Me and Dad and "One Trick Pony" on the last day I had to put on the uniform. -
Goober Drive
Bought lot 1, Block 11, Potter Estates II, on Goober Drive, later changed to Angel Drive. -
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City of Wasilla Parks and Recreation
Summers as Parks & Rec Worker (Under Sarah Palin the last two years) -
COW Charlie
I painted murals all over Wasilla, at the bumpas Ballfields I did Charlie Brown tossing a ball to Lucy for the boys and girls bathrooms. Apologies to Charles Schultz. -
1999 Web Awards Judge
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American Legion Commander
Moved from 1st Vice to Commander at American Legion Susitna Valley Post 35, Alaska. -
Alaska State Fair Morning Calm
The empty main Red Trail early on a Sunday morning. I was a roving Security Guard. -
-22
22 degrees below zero with the overnight low somewhere off the scale below that. -
Hang Gliding in Girdwood with brother Lewis
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$20 Pick me up
I was working at the Alaska State fair and made these to place in spots where they might be noticed, several times I would "accidently" drop one only to have some kind soul pick it up and return my money to me. Actually got a couple of jobs from these. -
Prospecting
Out on the Petersville Goldfields with Mom, Helen, Sandra. -
Anchorage
Taken in Anchorage after the Air Show on Elmendorf AFB. -
Knik River Dawn
Eklutna Slough with Knik River in the background in the early morning. -
Alaska State Fair
With the Alaska Guard Chopper -
Mom dies
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The Defenders
I was at the Alaska State Fair just taking pictures and these guys were all on the porch at the AST booth so I asked them if they would line up. -
Frosty
Looking out the Kitchen window, or looking at the window. -
Hatcher Pass
A day exploring the mountains -
Alaska Wayhigh Patrol
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First VA Disability Check
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Alaska Wayhigh Patrol
Alaska Wayhigh Patrol 420 V2, 1998 Crown Vitoria Police Interceptor photographed on Hatcher Pass just after rattle can black paint job. -
Majestic carrion eater
One of my neighbors snacking on one of my other neighbors. -
Command Central
My workspace -
Raven Graphics Best of Wasilla
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Frontiersman Article on Dad's Last Caddy
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Chugach Mountains 7 AM
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Picked up by the Fuzz
April 19, 3:08 p.m., Mile 49 Parks Hwy.: Billy L. Fikes Jr., 58, Meadow Lakes, was stopped for an equipment violation. Summons: DWLS. I did not know that they had suspended the license I had just renewed in January. -
Raven Graphics Best of Wasilla 2013
These are like "gold stars" in grade school, everyone gets one, only they want you to buy the actual trophy to put in your office, shop or showroom, Or buy the certificate, but I only do things online for the most part and have never been greatly impressed with awards other than those won in battle or service to humanity. -
"New" Car...Chevy Equinox
I decided I needed a car that had an actual service plan and payments. -
F 250
Won a Conoco Security Rig at Auction. $4500.00
2014 Ford F250 Superduty Crew Cab -
Ford F 150
Bought a F150 from Nephew John for $2500 -
Newish Truck '94 Silverado
Traded my F150 for a Silverado
