To begin this post, I would like to let you know that yesterday, Thursday June 29, I was honored to be featured and interviewed on a local TV program, Concho Vally Live on KLST. I spoke about photography, and showed several of my photographs. Here is a link to see that interview if you want to finally meet and see me up close. You will see that I am not the handsome hunk that you thought I was. http://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/concho-valley-live/photography-talk-with-bob-zeller-concho-valley-live-june-29-2017/754138109
It went pretty well except the person in charge, loaded the photos so they would loop rather than show individually, so each photo showed for only 5 seconds. You will see that I had a difficult task to try to describe of them. Ashley Cunha did a great job doing the interview, though. But I must say, she had the advantage of reading from the teleprompter, whereas I had to wing it. I hope you enjoy seeing the show.
In other news, many of you have probably heard about the storm that hit San Angelo a week ago. It was really devastating, millions of dollars damage through out the city. We were one of the lucky ones. Our flag pole got snapped in half, a portion of our fence blew down, and our roof lost a couple of shingles. Other parts of town lost building, roofs, signage, etc.
San Angelo State Park, where we do most of our birding, and where I get many of my photographs, sustained major damage. Trees uprooted, RVs destroyed or damaged. The trails are impassable for the present, and of course closed until cleanup can be completed. The park itself, was closed for about three days, then it opened yesterday, but only to travel paved roads. Most of the RV sites have been cleaned up. Here are a few photos that showed the damage. The bird blind took a “direct hit’ I was told. The roof was partially blown off and the fence was down. I wasn’t permitted to take the trail back there to get a photo.
San Angelo SP storm damage
San Angelo SP storm damage.
San Angelo SP storm damage
San Angelo SP
Fortunately, there were no serious injuries. One lady obtained a cut on her head, when she got slammed around when her RV trailer got tipped over. For me, this was one of the worst storms I had seen in years, in terms of the widespread damage.
This morning Ann and I finally made a serious attempt to see some birds and for me to get a couple of photographs. Birding was slow but a couple of shots made it worthwhile. Here are those results.
Swainson’s Hawk
Common Nighthawk
That is all for this post. To see more photos, or make purchases, click the “Bob’s Gallery” button at the top of the page. Enjoy!
Texas Tweeties by Bob Zeller 
Great interview video, Bob. So good to actually see you live….hear your voice. Very enjoyable and well-deserved.
Thank you, Dave. I am glad you enjoyed it. It was great fun doing it, too.
Enjoyed the interview Bob!
Thank you very much. Glad you liked it.
Glad to see you in living color! You are a handsome hunk! Ann has always known this. Good to hear the storms did not “dampen” your home much but your hometown was battered and blown. The photos of the two birds show determination for sure. hugs
I am glad you enjoyed my artful performance. 🙂 Yes we weathered the storm. 🙂 Get it? Weather? Storm? Hahaha. Thanks for much for your nice words, Beth. 🙂
Congratulations, Bob! Loved your interview. 🙂 Sorry to see all the storm damage but glad to know that no one was seriously hurt.
Thanks, Jo. I am so glad you enjoyed it. They are gradually clearing up the damage but it will take a few weeks. Always nice to hear from you. 🙂
Happy to have popped in just in time to ‘see you in person’. Kudos to you, Bob. Glad all is going well in spite of the weather!
Thank you so much, Cindy. Fortunately, now all is well. The weather is warming again. I appreciate your kind words. 🙂
Loved the interview Bob. Thanks for letting us out of towners share in the experience with you.
Thank you, whoever you are. I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Hey Bob this is Jim Cunningham. I just noticed that the blog comment showed me as anonymous but I don’t know why. Anyway, I did enjoy the interview and appreciated you sharing it with us.
Hey, Jim. I am glad to know who you are. Hahaha!! I always like to know who people are so I can comment on a more persona basis. I am glad you were pleased with the interview. If you comment again, just add your name at the end and I will know it’s you that I am talking to.
That is great that you had the interview, Bob. Interesting to hear the glitches. I hope no one lost their life in that ferocious storm..
Thanks, Jane. Despite the glitches, it was much fun. I have heard of no serious injuries during the storm. We were very fortunate.
Wow, hadn’t hear about the SA storm. It was stormy here in Austin, but nothing that bad. Glad you’re still in one piece.
We didn’ realize how bad it was until the following day, when we read all about it. Not a tornado, but it felt like it. Some gusts were clocked at 109MPH. But, yeah, we are great, Jason. Nice to hear from you.
I am in Texas also…about 200 miles away from San Angelo Texas.
Pretty hot right about now!
200 miles east or west of San Angelo?? Yes, definitely hot here, but I am used to it. Thanks for commenting, Mary. I appreciate it.
It was lovely to see you on TV, Bob! You did very well, looking really good,your performance was genuine, congratulations! 🙂
Warm greeting from Norway,
Dina
Thank you so very much, Dina. Nice to hear from you in Norway.
You’re looking good Bob! Congratulations! As Mel Brooks always says “It’s good to be the king…” 🙂
Thanks very much, H.J. I love your quote. 🙂