I'll be out of the lookout tower, beginning Monday, for about 10 days

[DemoTex]

I'm taking FMLA leave to go see my dad. He was admitted to the hospital today for - probably - the final time. The cancer he has fought valiantly, since his esophagectomy in 2003, has almost won. The family shall gather at his bedside this week. This might be my last meeting with my dad.

Some B&W photos from this morning best suit my mood today. Imagine Beethoven's Für Elise in the background when you look at the pictures.


Morning fog in the national forest (HDR (high dynamic range) from 7/22/11)


Pine Mountain and forest in morning fog (7/22/11)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. Beautiful pictures.

I'm sorry about your dad. It's good that you and your family will be with him.

[femmocrat]

2. Beautiful photos, DemoTex.

Sending you and your dad a :hug: and hopeful wishes.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. My prayers go out to you and your family...

Love your beautiful pictures.... :hug:

[SusanaMontana41]

4. Keeping you in my thoughts, and

nice pics, btw! Gorgeous. I used to trek to Hahn's Peak in Colorado in the morning, when fog would lift from the lake and move over a highway. Nothing like an art show by Mother Nature.

[Ptah]

5. Glad that you have FMLA.

Great photos, as ever.

[elleng]

6. Lovely pictures. Will be thinking of you all.

:hi:

[catabryna]

7. Cancer sucks.

Best wishes.

[xchrom]

8. May Peace be w/ you, your family & friends @ this time. Nt

[mia]

9. May you and your family feel the peace conveyed by these beautiful photographs.

Für Elise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQTTFUtMSvQ&feature=related

[nosmokes]

10. My thoughts are with you and your dad and the family DemoTex.

[knowbody0]

11. thanks for these beauties

sureal. just like the times ahead for you, no doubt.

peace and love

[lunatica]

12. Nature has a scene for all our emotions

My mother died a year and a half ago. She was given home hospice care which was a blessing to her and to us. If this is the end for him, may it be as blessed as it was for my mother.

[uppityperson]

13. Best wishes to you during a very tough time and peace to your dad

[mdmc]

14. love your pics

my prayers are with yo pops..

[Dept of Beer]

15. Thanks.

As a son whose father is also suffering I wish your time remaining with him to be as memorable, if at all possible, as it can.


I always appreciate your photos.