tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.comments2024-03-24T00:09:55.586-05:00The Field LabJohn Wellshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12783305402239706779noreply@blogger.comBlogger36391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-61302672685458336782023-12-15T22:23:07.862-06:002023-12-15T22:23:07.862-06:00Please disregard REMMIJ and his links
Largely inap...Please disregard REMMIJ and his links<br />Largely inappropriate during this time<br />When memories, prayers and thankfulness<br />Mean so much morerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-72236475970758928842023-12-15T12:41:23.466-06:002023-12-15T12:41:23.466-06:00can picture you at your desk, working the situatio...can picture you at your desk, working the situation…looking beyond the beyond… little fear, much curiosity.hope you aren't letting your hands go soft…you still can get blisters in heaven & there is always much to do.<br />https://i.imgur.com/LsJsj1C.png<br />https://i.imgur.com/UfE4wmT.jpg<br />https://i.imgur.com/710eZoZ.jpg<br />https://i.imgur.com/T9dwcGJ.jpg<br />https://i.imgur.com/8ClG2b9.jpg<br />https://i.imgur.com/r0HfVNS.png<br />still working the field lab… 2 lads & their halos ;^)<br />https://i.imgur.com/9w7othh.jpgremmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-63786591365641547232023-12-15T08:28:52.248-06:002023-12-15T08:28:52.248-06:00Battle! Yes! I'm glad to hear you voice this...Battle! Yes! I'm glad to hear you voice this.<br /><br />Here's a story about a longhorn headed to slaughter, who is now in a sanctuary. Food for thought, eh? Plus thoughts of Ben and Benita. <br /><br />https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/14/us/new-jersey-bull-train-tracks-capture/index.htmlpamithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00605982455002622554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-71216926155203557652023-12-14T16:14:20.539-06:002023-12-14T16:14:20.539-06:00More a dirty fight when your opponent has an unfai...More a dirty fight when your opponent has an unfair advantage. I don’t think my comments are getting through but I wish you strength and courage for the road ahead, John. Praying for a miracle. Shelley Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552832845562138689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-23540211761089087292023-12-14T09:48:47.501-06:002023-12-14T09:48:47.501-06:00Godspeed friend. You created a beautiful life. You...Godspeed friend. You created a beautiful life. You will be remembered.LBHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05249824439942703620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-79838928869215505512023-12-13T21:09:25.871-06:002023-12-13T21:09:25.871-06:00https://youtu.be/ONheIhai9Rk?si=_NQC1MLgsmCIp1bJ
h...https://youtu.be/ONheIhai9Rk?si=_NQC1MLgsmCIp1bJ<br />https://youtu.be/yuD-7pcjdSk?si=asrzIA6I8q2yj5j6<br />https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e53dacd60130b0368196784/e06bd340-4c3f-4b84-9f36-17eff3d82234/Dark+Motivation+Quote+Social+Graphic+%281%29.png?format=1500wremmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-35147759022274675772023-12-13T19:17:22.812-06:002023-12-13T19:17:22.812-06:00John, I probably want be far behind you, and need ...John, I probably want be far behind you, and need your help and guidance. Please stay with us until the end. VLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009235730706555353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-57674348431713435022023-12-13T07:53:09.534-06:002023-12-13T07:53:09.534-06:00With you al the way. ThanksWith you al the way. Thanksowynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17370572280647842435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-60832197393900371722023-12-13T06:23:35.838-06:002023-12-13T06:23:35.838-06:00Norm was one of a kind, much like John Wells,Norm was one of a kind, much like John Wells,rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-72598022634971511392023-12-12T23:27:45.106-06:002023-12-12T23:27:45.106-06:00You're not alone, John. We're all here wi...You're not alone, John. We're all here with you - rooting for you.<br /><br />Just wish we could do more.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-9359762588281545842023-12-12T20:56:00.883-06:002023-12-12T20:56:00.883-06:00Thanks for posting John. It’s a blessing to hear ...Thanks for posting John. It’s a blessing to hear from you. This is Jandesertsolitaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826117182915307644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-58379519041338404002023-12-12T20:23:48.611-06:002023-12-12T20:23:48.611-06:00Ha. Exactly so. Ha. Exactly so. JudithKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624192907254384403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-76765800782985865072023-12-12T20:06:28.725-06:002023-12-12T20:06:28.725-06:00Glad you are keeping your clear-eyed sense of humo...Glad you are keeping your clear-eyed sense of humor - you are doing what you need to do… and if that changes for you, you will make that call. I have gratitude that you are posting & allowing us (your readers)to have some insight into the choices you are making, to converse, offer some thoughts and have the time to say goodbye - it is a generous gift.Hope my offering of images isn't too intrusive — sometimes they work better for me than words… I try not to be too maudlin.You are doing the Sinatra thing - <i>"your way"</i> - as Norm did - kinda cliche, but still true.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w019MzRosmk<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Way<br />btw, what was Ben's last horn width measurement?<br /><br />https://i.imgur.com/h3gVKF7.jpg<br />https://i.imgur.com/XyQzYbK.jpgremmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-11086164850343394892023-12-12T12:18:33.123-06:002023-12-12T12:18:33.123-06:00Thank you for allowing all of us to be an observer...Thank you for allowing all of us to be an observer of your life for so many years. Whether it was Ben, Moley, or any other of the numerous animals who visited TFL, it was always a joy to see how they trusted you and you cared for them. Your livestream on Sundays was always interesting for me as I also love the desert but live in Florida now. The remote control cars and robotics as well as working with your coins were very inspirational. Also enjoyed the time lapse cleanup videos. As a Christian man who is 60 years old I don't and never will understand why God would come for a great man like yourself John. You will be at the front of the line. I honestly don't have the words so I will say thank you for all of the joy you have brought to me and many others over the years. You will be missed by many. We love you John.Zygotepeyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15963278081979176956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-41420801026163898702023-12-12T11:49:51.148-06:002023-12-12T11:49:51.148-06:00as a creator/foundry-man of coins, thought you wou...as a creator/foundry-man of coins, thought you would find this of interest…<br />hope the angels of hospice are working out for you, it is a delicate situation <br />on the banks of the Rio "Grande" Styx… have missed your posts, but know you<br />have other 'things' to attend to — peace to you, hopefully the solitude is a balm.<br />The horizon is vast, dare I say, infinite.<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon%27s_obol<br /><br />(balm of orange blossoms in the desert?)<br />(do they have a scent? https://tpwd.texas.gov/huntwild/wild/wildlife_diversity/nongame/listed-species/plants/terlingua_creek_cats_eye.phtml)<br /><br /><br />https://coinweek.com/ancient-charons-obol-coins-dead/<br /><br />the bee would be appropriate <br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obol_(coin)#/media/File:Charon-obol2.jpg<br />https://thefieldlab.blogspot.com/search?q=bees<br /><br />https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/fd/Tetradrachm_Athens_450_reverse_CdM_Paris.jpg/330px-Tetradrachm_Athens_450_reverse_CdM_Paris.jpg<br /><br /><i>"The obol is known in Greek mythology as the fee payed to Charon, the ferryman of the underworld, who transported the shades of the dead across the river Styx or Acheron to Hades. His fee was a single obol placed in the mouth of the deceased upon burial."</i><br /><br />Charon<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charon_(moon)<br />there will be much to explore - beyond comprehension.<br /><br /><i>"His [Hades'] subterranean realm was a chill and sunless place, watered by five rivers: the Styx (Hateful River), the Acheron (River of Woe), the Kokytos (River of Lamentation), the Phlegethon (River of Flame), and the Lethe (River of Forgetfulness)."</i><br />where is the Ohio?<br />https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=teli3&wfo=lmk<br /><br />rest easy lad, we all make the journey in time - each on our own, standing to account, hopefully cloaked with forgiveness & grace. Thanks again for all you shared with your daily record - in all its forms.remmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-88162316376461968892023-12-11T10:44:47.256-06:002023-12-11T10:44:47.256-06:00Happy trails my friend, until we meet again.Happy trails my friend, until we meet again.VLJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009235730706555353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-8248340971546832512023-12-11T08:56:27.111-06:002023-12-11T08:56:27.111-06:00Thank you for taking on me on so many trips. From...Thank you for taking on me on so many trips. From Benita to Ben. From Construction to solar ovens and lately watches and robotics. Your ability to learn and try new things was inspiring.<br />Thank you!Matthewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17404652592467266355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-23502543798773557522023-12-10T14:03:10.148-06:002023-12-10T14:03:10.148-06:00John, this is Susan and Jamaican David...we're...John, this is Susan and Jamaican David...we're praying for you as you are often in our thoughts. We're so glad we got to meet you and visit with you at the Lab. <br /><br />You've accomplished quite a lot these years at the Lab and it's been amazing how you made your life there for 16 years.<br /><br />Until we meet again! Be at PeaceAbuelas new lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14375986151645514857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-26450547470312736672023-12-10T08:02:46.643-06:002023-12-10T08:02:46.643-06:00Godspeed, John.Godspeed, John.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15704809336366622188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-10335708446670067592023-12-10T02:01:19.006-06:002023-12-10T02:01:19.006-06:00What a beautiful sight - the road to Heaven.
God ...What a beautiful sight - the road to Heaven.<br /><br />God Bless you John.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04020970904311512357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-85616315825408380882023-12-09T22:07:12.740-06:002023-12-09T22:07:12.740-06:00I think you may be underestimating the resilience ...I think you may be underestimating the resilience of the human body and spirit. rjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025728540081089210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-68373972141989136772023-12-09T21:30:21.003-06:002023-12-09T21:30:21.003-06:00Ben?… he is dialed into you…
https://pbs.twimg.com...Ben?… he is dialed into you…<br />https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E6jtEKeXsAY7BMy?format=jpg&name=small<br /><br />https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/St-Columba-the-Isle-of-Iona/<br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iona_Abbey<br />https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2015/14-august/news/uk/thieves-disturb-st-columba-s-shrine<br /><i>"After this the saint left the barn, and in going back to the monastery, rested half way at a place where a cross, which was afterwards erected, and is standing to this day, fixed into a millstone, may be observed on the roadside. While the saint, as I have said, bowed down with old age, sat there to rest a little, behold, there came up to him a white pack-horse, the same that used, as a willing servant, to carry the milk-vessels from the cowshed to the monastery. It came up to the saint and, strange to say, laid its head on his bosom, inspired, I believe, by God to do so, as each animal is gifted with the knowledge of things according to the will of the Creator; and knowing that its master was soon about to leave it, and that it would see him no more, began to utter plaintive cries, and like a human being, to shed copious tears on the saint’s bosom, foaming and greatly wailing. The attendant seeing this, began to drive the weeping mourner away, but the saint forbade him, saying: ‘Let it alone, as it is so fond of me, let it pour out its bitter grief into my bosom. Lo! thou, as thou art a man, and hast a rational soul, canst know nothing of my departure hence, except what I myself have just told you, but to this brute beast, devoid of reason, the Creator Himself hath evidently, in some way, made it known that its master is going to leave it’. And saying this, the saint blessed the work-horse, which turned away from him in sadness."</i>remmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-14896677186422122172023-12-09T16:44:10.300-06:002023-12-09T16:44:10.300-06:00some Frost:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgrIrG...some Frost:<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgrIrGlmKH8<br /><br />the music - "The Mighty Rio Grande"<br />https://youtu.be/OVScQyuuu6A?si=IANyBohzXm4RuLfGremmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-61174129805447959722023-12-09T16:15:47.079-06:002023-12-09T16:15:47.079-06:00keep an eye out for hitchhikers too…
https://i.img...keep an eye out for hitchhikers too…<br />https://i.imgur.com/KpCLyiL.jpg<br /><br />https://i.imgur.com/XTWfypS.jpg<br /><br />maybe it was a javelina?<br />https://i.imgur.com/APr8iF3.png<br /><br />there has always been a curiosity… a fascination to know the unknowable…<br />that we all come to know. (no AI needed)<br />https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/hans-holbeins-dance-of-death-1523-5/remmijhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985809654574916217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6120586935905234915.post-30342597469359605302023-12-09T10:21:10.613-06:002023-12-09T10:21:10.613-06:00Enjoy the time you have. You have been an inspirat...Enjoy the time you have. You have been an inspiration for so many of us. Great picture. lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636972345658268129noreply@blogger.com