See what I mean?
One hour and half later, Dave is still reeling in the viewers.
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Coloring the World
I love to see colors spread across this blog map. Today they string all the way across. They move left to right during the day–in direct relation to the sun. I wish I got more colors south of the equator, but I’ve only been south of it three times myself, so perhaps that’s why. When Canada and Russia click onto the site, the map lights right up.
Interestingly, my stats always shoot up when I blog about Dave or the nephews. I guess people like to see cute boys. The minute I posted about Dave’s studio today, I got 17 views.
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Dave Chance Downtown
A photo taken during the property inspection. I can’t wait to see more!
We closed the deal on the purchase of a new studio for Dave today!
Dave just announced “Coming soon: Dave Chance Downtown” on Facebook, thereby (finally) granting me permission to blab about how proud I am of him.
He’s been hoping for this building for a year, and kindly delayed until I could adapt to the idea of owning another building in Portsmouth. He wanted gallery walls for display and a new sense of separation between home and work. I’m not sure that workaholics like us can really separate from our work to go home — but, hey, if he wants to try it out, more power to him.
For a glimpse of his work, visit www.davechancephotography.com.
Art Party
Sketch from Ruben Fletcher’s blog of and “Art Party” at “Glen McClure’s downtown Norfolk studio.” Uploaded December 9, 2007.
Glen McClure’s photo studio comes to life in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, this time of year. I always enjoy attending Glen’s annual print sale, seeing the images I love laid out on the tables, and connecting with friends.
This is the first year in a long, long time that I’ve not been present for this festivity.
Fortunately, though, Dave keeps me posted by text. It helps bring my memories to life. Finding Reuben Fletcher’s sketch on line from the 2007 party also rekindled memories.
I have to admit that I got slightly teary eyed when the first of Dave’s photos rolled in!
Glen, Marshall, Dave, and our friends Jamie and Mark Lewis are all going to the Christmas Parade of Boats down the York River this weekend, and I’ll miss that, too. Fond memories of people and places close to my heart….
Glen McClure’s annual holiday print sale, ready for visitors.
Dave Chance and Marshall McClure sending holiday cheer.
The lovely Marshall McClure to the far left, and Glen McClure to the far right.
Glen McClure and guests.
Dave’s Handiwork
Our new porch floor!
Dave has made a lot of progress installing a new floor for our porch back home. What a wonderful gift it will be to return to this at Christmas!
This is the most recent phase in our very extended porch renovation project.
Previously, Dave installed a new foundation and then hired bricklayers to install an entirely new brick foundation and new brick pillars. He placed new limestone steps and limestone caps for the piers. Then he framed in a new structural system for the porch floor, and primed, painted, and installed the tongue-and-groove floorboards.
Much earlier in the renovation process, we replaced the dilapidated front door with one we bought at Caravati’s Architectural Salvage in Richmond. It got a new limestone threshold. And someday, we may actually install a window in the transom opening.
The green wood siding and the yellow wood columns are original. At this point, they need quite a bit of scraping and painting. I was in charge of the scraping the first time and I did much of the painting as well. This go around should be much easier. The last time we had 100 years worth of paint to remove!
Under the porch roof, we found a piece of lumber signed by the builder and dated 1896. That’s quite old for a house in the USA.
Dave’s 40th Birthday
Our wonderful friend Annie Nichols posted photos from Dave’s birthday so I could partake in the fun. I’m uploading them so you can see what such an event looks like in the Chance and Nichols families (there were two different parties–and thus many cakes).
Just My Size
Chris in a box.
Shannon at work on a rainy Sunday afternoon.
Sometimes you just need to find a comfortable little space where you can settle down and get some learning done. That’s what I and my nephew Chris did today.
Here’s a photo of Chris in his little hide-away in Maryland today.
And a photo of me in my little hide-away in Dublin.
And the photos of the raucous that ensued in Maryland before quite time….
Looks like Uncle Dave has his hands full!
Dave under two of his nephews.
Uncle Dave with “little” David.
Chris reading.
Chris making mischief.
Thankful
Today I am so thankful for so many different things.
Dave is one I am ever so thankful to have in my life. He’s turning 40 this Saturday, and I’m sad to be missing it. Here’s a little tribute to the love of my life.
Dava and Shannon in Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia. Once upon a time.
Dave and “baby” David, November 2012.
Shannon, Dave and Heather, Christmas 2011.
Dave in Bayeux, France.
Dave documenting WWII sites in Normandy, France.
Dave at the Eiffel Tower.
Dave documenting doors.
Reflecting Shannon and Dave.
Dave with his French espresso.
Dave and Shannon on Lourmarin, France.
Dave and Shannon.
Dave in southern France, 2012.
Nephews!
Uncle Dave has been holding down the fort back in Virginia and spending plenty of time with the nephews we so dearly love. Here’s Dave with his Godson, David.
Dave and David
Today Dave also texted me photos of him with David’s brothers, Christopher and Tommy.
Dave and Christopher
Dave and Tommy
Tommy is growing up so fast. Here’s a picture of me snuggling with him last winter. I really look forward to seeing all these boys at Christmas!
Shannon and Tommy, last winter.
Notes from Home
What Malahide Castle looks like from outside the fence. (Photo downloaded from Evergreen B&B.)
The Irish are typically this polite…. This sign announced the castle was closed for restoration.
Paper celebrating end of war in Europe.
I’m not wild about spending months apart from Dave, but there are so many fun ways to communicate theses days using the web. They make it much more bearable than the year I spent working in Switzerland (1997) without him.
I thought I’d share some fun things Dave sent me this past week:
A photo from our March 2012 day-trip out of Dublin to see Malahide Castle (top). It was, unfortunately, closed at the time. Wish we’d have had a closer view of the castle (below the castle).
Dave also sent this pattern he found:
May 7, 1920 birthday of the Uncle who Dave’s Dad was named after
May 7, 1945 date of German surrender WWII
May 7, 2012 date of Dave’s Dad’s death
In another email:
“Imagine my surprise…
davechance.com is a ‘premium’ domain name.
currently for sale for $1200….”
Yikes! Guess that’s what happens when you have a “web presence.” Companies buy your name hoping you’ll buy it back.
Ireland by Chance 