Acknowledgements

Once upon a time I tried to shine brightly and be conspicuous. And then, slowly, I became appalled by the egos I encountered... and my own. Now, older, I am only mildly curious (and largely amused) by the show and have resolved not be an eager player in it, so the idea of 'acknowledgments' on a quotidian page like this one is, frankly, embarrassing to me. The hubris is enormous and tastes a little foul. While I fully recognize the potential of this - or any - internet posting to be viewed by the entire world, that is not the same thing as a presumption that it will be. This is clutter and I accept that fact. I dream no larger except to hope that it may be interesting, entertaining or useful to my few kindred people. In fact, the entire idea of the public posting of any details of my life makes my skin creep a bit. But I'll live with it if doing so will solve some fundamental problems of geography and allow me to share the biggest parts of my life these days - the animals and the gardens - with a few of you. After all, this is becoming a solitary life (as all of them ultimately are) populated by a smaller cast of live people every year. (I can think of only two people who have ever even been inside of my home other myself. One was the cable guy.) Most of those for whom I care about live far away. Maybe this helps. So. . . here are my grand 'acknowledgements' to the world. While the forum is problematic to me, the sentiments are real and heartfelt.
PHOTO CREDITS I believe that in order to live in a world where artists practice their arts, we must credit them them for their efforts.  It is an incredibly small price to pay.  Therefore, I've tried to credit all photgraphs used here that aren't mine.  I'm sure I've missed a few.  If you are a photographer and I've used your photos without proper credit, please let me know and I'll rectify the sitiation in some fair manner.  hank AT heatly DOT com In no particular order, last updated August 24, 2006 . Please forgive any oversights if you are not listed here and should be. This photo was snapped by Bruce Moore at a particularly beautiful dinner party hosted by Jason and Susan Bell in their Seattle home (thank you Jaybird). Bruce's lovely bride Vikki was also there. I was eating and drinking and had flown all day prior to sitting down. The image behind me is a haunting painting installed in the Bell's dining room. The important points are two: first, this was a quick snapshot during dinner and to Bruce's credit, we didn't even realize he was taking pictures; and second, this photo was not taken in Lake County (I don't know anyone here who would invite me to dinner.) You should check out Bruce's "real" photography at BRUCE C MOORE PHOTOGRAPHIC. I believe this photo is used with permission but I'm not sure. This is another Bruce Moore shot (except he shot it in color - WOW.) I converted it to greyscale for my own reasons... doing so may have been some kind of venial sin, I'm not sure. The color of the old mahogany is really something special (this wood is not available anymore). I think Bruce shares my love of old wood. He must. This is from an antique Puget Sound motoryacht. Again, this photo was not taken in Lake County. And again, I believe this photo is used with permission but I'm not sure. (I should probably find out huh?) This magnificent photo is of a male American Goldfinch. Click it. Look at it larger. WHAT A PHOTO HUH? (I'm looking at four real male Goldfinches RIGHT NOW). I wish I'd taken this shot but I did not. I found it on the web at this site. I suppose I've stolen it (which I am very much against). However, the site is in Spanish and I don't read Spanish and so can't make sense of it. I'd love to secure permission. I didn't take this photo either. No one seems to know who did. This is Kevin Teborek's Yankee Girl (#150). Mine is the same kind of boat - a Shields Yacht - but #88. It is hard to take a photo of your own boat underway. The mystery here is whoever snapped this photo was ahead of Yankee Girl and I can't seem to find anyone who can remember this happening... ever. (These guys are fast... and great.) There are many more photos at our fleet website www.shieldsfleet3.org. I didn't take this photo either. Same reasons as above. What a crowd huh? The starting gun just fired. Of course Teborek and crew on Yankee Girl have already tacked and are running their own contrarian strategy as usual. There are many more photos at our fleet website www.shieldsfleet3.org. This spectacular photo of a Canada Goose in flight was taken by Alan D. Wilson and is used in compliance with the Creative Commons Attribution ShareAlike 2.5 License. As required: "Canada Goose, Burnaby Lake Regional Park (Piper Spit), Burnaby, British Columbia www.naturespicsonline.com" For more information, click here. Damn these birds are beautiful!	In alphabetical order. Again, please forgive any oversights if you are not listed here and should be. General Acknowledgements Bruce - Your fascinations are contagious. Please keep me exposed. Jason - You are an urban Zen master. You should plant something. Hint: those green things at the Ritz are plants. No, not the money. The OTHER green things. Kate - One day you will grow up (if you have not already done so) and return to America. You may wonder about your uncle. Hopefully these pages may show you that 'the garden' and 'the horse' are not only strictly British things. You have connections in Lake County. I think of you often. Mayor - Come on up and spend a summer with your son, would you? I have WiFi in the hollyhocks and a comfortable chair. Just do it. Patricia - You won't be reading this but I'll be thinking of you. In the garden, I'm just picking up where you left off. Suzanne - Almost nothing happens without a thought of you. Wendell - Your knowledge is deep and your experience wide. Your sage 'Yardening' (to borrow your phrase) advice is always welcome... as are your seeds. Thank you. Zachary - If I am honest with the part of myself that is competitive, I must admit that some of my efforts here are aimed at finally discovering some small fact that you don't already know. I will keep on trying.