Rusty RetirementThis old veteran enjoys retirement in front of the restored depot in Folkston, Georgia as the trains of CSX pass by.

Hard to believe that Christmas is over and so is 2024 almost!  I'm busy at working trying to help push the last few orders out the door, but I'm looking forward to 2025 how about you?

I just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for reading my posts and I always enjoy reading comments from you about your thoughts on them.  It's really a way for me to share some of my images and thoughts on life in general with you.

As I look forward to 2025, I'm reflecting on what 2024 has been.

- I started the year in January by traveling to Sweden (and Europe) for the first time in my life.  It took way to long and I look forward to visiting more of Europe and getting to ride more of the trains there.

- At work, we upgraded our ERP computer system in February.  I always enjoy learning a new system and also being able to share my knowledge with others.

- At work, I was promoted to Site Manager which has brought a lot of extra hours and tasks, but has given me a chance to develop as a leader with my great team in Duncan.

- South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee survived Hurricane Hele in early October.  Despite the destruction and the continued clean-up it has been heart warming to see how the region has pulled together to recover.

- I had the chance to make more new images in 2024 than in 2023!  I'm looking forward to making and sharing even more in 2025!  I really enjoy the time spent with my wife Patrice (a great photographer too) exploring the region and finding new things to record.

- I increased the number of posts here on my blog and have seen increased readership. My goal for 2025 is to be even more consistent.

Thanks to everyone again who has shared the journey with me.