Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

The New York City party was great.

We really enjoyed our traveling companions and I think they were very pleased with their books and videos. That's, after all, what travel-ography.com is all about.

I did miss my deadline I had promised for releasing our schedule of trips for next year. Too many loose ends and we were way too busy at the photography studio.

Adventures that are being planned include:

Las Vegas around the first week of April. Gamble if you like but we're betting that you'll enjoy what we're planning, which is a trip based on discovering the Las Vegas strip without spending time at the casinos. There is so much to do and so much to see. We've been there dozens of times and Las Vegas remains one of my absolute favorite destinations (and I don't gamble)!

Boston over the 4th of July. The 'Pops' on the 4th by the Charles River is fantastic. What an historic and beautiful city, and where better to be on our nation's birthday. This will be a wonderful adventure.

Many others are in the works including Washington D. C., Chicago, New York City, Minneapolis, Branson, Rocky Mountains, and others.

Time just ran out on us and now we'll be away from a computer for a few days...so, we hope to post more detailed info shortly after the first of the year.

Happy Holidays !

Steve and Linda

Sunday, December 16, 2007

All are Welcome !!!

We've been working feverishly to get everything ready for our travel-ography.com New York City Release Date Party, which is scheduled for this coming Monday afternoon (Dec. 17th) at 4 p.m., with the premier showing of the DVD video of our just completed trip to NYC at 4:30 p.m.

All are welcome to stop by Steve Larson Studio in Grafton for cider and cookies and to enjoy the show. Plus, the travelers that went to New York with us will be able to pick up their beautiful Coffee Table Books, Photo Albums and DVD Videos designed just for them.

These travel-ography.com keepsakes turned out amazing (if I do say so myself) and I think they will be much appreciated by our traveling companions.

The books are spectacular and really capture the 'feel' of our trip.

The custom made song, which defines our DVD's, was just completed tonight (Sat.) and I'm pretty proud of that, as well.

So here's hoping in the midst of this busy holiday season, you can take a few minutes and join us for this fun event. We also will be releasing info on some of our travels we have planned for this coming year.

Remember, a travel-ography.com adventure would make a wonderful Christmas gift to share with someone you love.

Steve

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

'Take a Deep Breath....'

'Take a deep breath.....and then exhale slowly.'

I can't tell you how many times I've had to call on that thought the past few weeks.

Between photographing countless young athletes holding basketballs, hockey sticks or striking a wrestling pose (which we enjoy doing, but must do quickly so their parents, family and friends can proudly wear those little sports buttons at the games)...photographing families for Christmas cards (that deadline is also looming!)...still taking dozens of high school senior pictures (more 'creative' than ever !)...we are very busy at the studio.

Plus, we've been working feverishly to get everything ready for our travel-ography.com New York City Release Date Party, which is scheduled for this coming Monday afternoon (Dec. 17th) at 4 p.m., with the premier showing of the DVD video of our just completed trip to NYC at 4:30 p.m.

All are welcome to stop by for cider and cookies and to enjoy the show. Plus, the travelers that went to New York with us will be able to pick up their beautiful Coffee Table Books, Photo Albums and DVD Videos designed just for them.

One little 'confession'.....I'm still writing the song for the DVD Video. I know...but it will get done.

Each video we produce from our travel-ography.com adventures features a song (personalized about our trip) we write and record . It's pretty fun !

Excuse me....I had to take another 'deep breath...and exhale slowly'.

We hope to see you at our party, as not only will we be sharing the New York City excitement and memories...but we will be releasing our travel-ography schedule for upcoming trips. Something many of you have expressed an interest in for possible Christmas gifts (a great idea !).

Monday, December 17th, at 4:00 p.m. at Steve Larson Studio in Grafton with the New York City video (which is 'G' rated) being shown at 4:30.

Everyone is welcome !

Steve and Linda

Saturday, December 1, 2007

Radio City Christmas Spectacular...

As I sit gazing out the window at the beautiful 'snow globe' weather conditions, my thoughts turn to the wonderful time we shared with our travel-ography.com group in New York City just 3 short weeks ago.

Which reminds me...to remind
you...about tonight's television program on NBC (Channel 11 for folks in our area) at 7:00 pm.


It's the Radio City Rockettes Christmas Spectacular and it is the very show that was taped while we were in the audience with 6,000 other amazed guests (we even practiced cheering before the show).


As one member of our group so perfectly summed up the show, "I have never seen anything, and doubt I will ever again see anything, quite so beautiful
and spectacular."

It
should be well worth watching...tonight (Sat. Dec. 1st) at 7:00 on NBC.

As I promised on my last post, here's a little story which really ties our group to the show. Two of the young stars of the show were young boys, one about 10 and the other about 14. After the show, our group went to the stage door at the side of Radio City Music Hall to meet with a
Grafton girl, Lisa Blanchard, who has been in the show for about 10 years...(yes, that's the same Lisa, who for the past few years was in charge of those delicious 'Wagon Masters' at West Side Drive In in Grafton).

Anyway, while waiting for Lisa, out the door came a young man, who I recognized as the young star in the show. He was with a woman (his mother), who confirmed this to me and I asked if he'd pose for a quick picture with our group. He seemed surprised, and thrilled, that a group of North Dakotans would like to include him in their picture. His mom said that we really 'made his day'.


Minutes later, after Lisa had joined our group, out comes the 14 year old and he posed for a photo with us, as well.


A couple of very nice young men, who we'll always remember and who probably will remember us for some time. Two young stars in a city of 8 million.


And Lisa...she is as beautiful as ever, and really delighted the group by going out with us for hors d' oeuvres and dessert after the show and sharing several 'Radio City' and 'New York City' stories with us. Thank You Lisa ! It was great seeing you again.


Enjoy the show tonight !

We will be announcing, in just a few days, our 'release date' party time for the coffee table books, DVD video and photo albums for our New York group. As always, everyone is welcome.


At that time, we will also release our preliminary schedule for our 2008 travel-ography.com adventures. Many of you have recognized that one of these trips would make a perfect Christmas gift...and we certainly agree!


Happy Holidays !!

Steve and Linda