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Smooth Move — CFFC

Dan Antion
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge for this week is “Things that are Smooth” — I think I can find a few of these things in the gallery. Cee allows us to use images from our archive, and I like taking advantage of that option.

Soup of the day was broccoli cheddar. A little too smooth for me, but good
“What? If I’m going to lay on this, I have to check it out.”

“That’s not for you, MiMi”
I spied these two ducks in the river. I had time to stick around to see where they were headed.
The Bean in Chicago. I’m not sure you can call the arch a door, but people were going in and out, and I love this photo.
It all starts with coffee.
Nightcaps – bourbon and tequila
I’m not sure the field was dry enough to mow.
Modelo in glass and on tap
Modelo in glass and on tap
Delta Jet
This is the size plane that flies out of BDL
One of the staircases up to the mezzanine. The walls are a faux marble painted finish. The stairs are real marble. The balustrade is plaster, painted to match the walls.
Sanding has brought out the golden color of the mulberry.
Flag reflected in the flag fire pit lid

Books on Gateway Clipper

Knuckleheads — The Evil You Choose — When Evil Chooses You — Secrets held Against Evil

All five of my current books are now available in audio book form thanks to Amazon KDP’s Virtual Voice process. The voice is AI generated, but I can honestly say, it’s pretty darn good. The audio books are reasonably priced (all below $7 US) and, if you already own the Kindle version and want to add an audio version, you can do that for $1.99. There is a five-minute sample on the book page for each book. If you’re interested, click on any of the Dreamer’s Alliance book links below the image or on the link below for my latest book.

Bridge to Nowhere

65 responses to “Smooth Move — CFFC”

  1. bushboy Avatar
    bushboy

    The rail tracks are my favourite 😀

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      That is one of my favorite pictures.

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  2. restlessjo Avatar
    restlessjo

    A smooth mix, for sure, Dan. I was intrigued by the flag. Happy Monday!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I’m glad you like that, Jo. Ever since they built the burn pit, I’ve enjoyed seeing that reflections on days after a rain.

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  3. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread Avatar
    Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread

    Good ones! For sure, everything starts with good coffee which is what I’m enjoying right now. Happy week, Dan, and there’s no snow in the forecast. Yeah!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      We might even break 60, Judy! I might start cleaning up this yard.

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  4. willowdot21 Avatar
    willowdot21

    gteat smoothies especially Jack Daniels!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It does go down easy, doesn’t it?

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      1. willowdot21 Avatar
        willowdot21

        just like velvet 💜💜

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  5. Ginger Salvatore Avatar
    Ginger Salvatore

    The railroad tracks are a definite eye catcher! Anything that was in Mimi’s reach was hers Dan! Love the bean and a good cup of coffee always goes down smoothly.

    Old Glory reflected in the fire pit is a beautiful sight.

    I hope this is a happy Monday for you Dan and that it takes you into a smooth week.

    It’s 18*F here! I foolishly thought I was through getting ice out of the birdbath for our feathered friends.

    Ginger🦋

    Sent from my iPad

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Keep the birdbath clear of ice, Ginger. Mr. Robin has been walking around as if to remind me that my cabana boy responsibilities are rising in importance.

      MiMi had to try everything to see if it was meant for her.

      Happy Monday and I hope we have a nice warm week.

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  6. Jennie Avatar
    Jennie

    Wow, you nailed the prompt with great photos! Love the marble, the wood, and the flag reflection.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jennie. I do like seeing the flag in reflection.

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      1. Jennie Avatar
        Jennie

        You’re welcome, Dan. Me, too!

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  7. Gwen M. Plano Avatar
    Gwen M. Plano

    Great photos, Dan. I haven’t been to Chicago since the 1970s, so The Bean captured my attention. Someday. . .

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I went there for a one night mini-vacation when I had to use a flight credit with Southwest. My friend dragged me all over the city, and The Bean was our first stop,

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  8. Tails Around the Ranch Avatar
    Tails Around the Ranch

    This is one smooth post, Dan. Well done.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks. I’m glad you like it.

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  9. Dave Astor Avatar
    Dave Astor

    Love the clever photographic variety of smoothness, Dan!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Dave.

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  10. lois Avatar
    lois

    Mulberry wood is so pretty. In all the art shows we go to, I don’t recall anything being made from mulberry. I am going to pay more attention now. The flag–great photo, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      It has a very pretty color, Lois. It’s not the easiest stuff to work with though.

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  11. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar
    Teagan Riordain Geneviene

    Wonderful examples of “smooth,” Dan. The shot of the tracks leading into the distance is gorgeous. Have a great week. Hugs.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Teagan. I hope you have a great week, too.

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  12. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
    Suzette Benjamin

    Thank you Dan, for your beautiful expressions of the idea of smooth…love the soup and beer. MiMi’s expression is so cute.
    The sander was a nice touch…made me smile. Great photos!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Suzette. I figured “on the way to smooth” was close enough.

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      1. Suzette Benjamin Avatar
        Suzette Benjamin

        Awesome! Great idea!

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  13. Kim Smyth Avatar
    Kim Smyth

    Great photos for smooth! Never seen the bean! Looks very smooth though, 😂

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      The Bean is an amazing sculpture. I was luck to have a friend give me a whirlwind tour of Chicago.

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  14. circadianreflections Avatar
    circadianreflections

    I don’t know what it is about “the Bean” but I had to see it when in Chicago. It’s smooth and a neat artwork definitely worth seeing at least once.

    Your morning image at the river is lovely. For me the day starts with a smooth cup of hot tea with cream.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Whatever is in your cup to get you going is a great way to start the day, Deborah.

      The Bean was the first stop on a quick tour of the city given by a friend of mine.

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  15. Dale Avatar
    Dale

    Some interesting choices for smooth, Dan.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Smooth, almost smooth and on the way to being smooth. I stretch the prompts sometimes.

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      1. Dale Avatar
        Dale

        Sometimes ;-)

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  16. John W. Howell Avatar
    John W. Howell

    You nailed smooth for sure, Dan

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks John.

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      1. John W. Howell Avatar
        John W. Howell

        😊

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  17. Author Jan Sikes Avatar
    Author Jan Sikes

    I think you did a great job with the prompt, Dan. My fave is the flag reflected in the pool of water!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Jan. I always like it when I see that particular reflection.

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  18. D. Wallace Peach Avatar
    D. Wallace Peach

    Lots of smoothness, Dan. I visited the Bean in Chicago and recognized it right off. And the reflection of the flag is lovely. Great photos through and through. :-)

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Diana. The Bean is easy to recognize if you’ve seen it before. It is an amazing piece. The reflection is one I am always happy to see.

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  19. Cee Neuner Avatar
    Cee Neuner

    The Bean in Chicago is a perfect one. Wonderful photos :D :D

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Cee. I stretched the definition a bit for this one.

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  20. quiall Avatar
    quiall

    MiMi has the perfect expression! Love the wood.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      MiMi was always very easy to understand ;-)

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  21. Bruce@WOTC Avatar
    Bruce@WOTC

    Broccoli cheddar is a soup I’ve been starting to get into a bit more after ignoring it previously. Someone was serving it one day in early winter this year and I was pleasantly intrigued. I also found the flag’s reflection on that lid intriguing. As for mowing in the wet, the local yard services people use usually are not phased by the fact more water is coming up than grass lol.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love broccoli cheddar soup, Bruce, but I like it with larger chunks of broccoli. The particular restaurant always bends their soups into a smooth slurry. I always like it when I get to see that reflection. The public works crew is always out early, and they never seem to care how much moisture is out with them. Then again, hey have to get the fields ready for play on a schedule.

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  22. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
    Liz Gauffreau

    I love the Bean photo!

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks Liz. I was on a whirlwind tour of Chicago that weekend. My friend was a wonderful tour guide.

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      1. Liz Gauffreau Avatar
        Liz Gauffreau

        You’re welcome, Dan.

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  23. memadtwo Avatar
    memadtwo

    The Bean is great…and yes, it must start with coffee. (K)

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  24. Oddment Avatar
    Oddment

    I’m all about that staircase! How amazing that the paint mimics the marble! I can’t help noting the similarity to the Modelo countertop. Smooth is where you find it, yes?

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yes indeed

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  25. marianallen Avatar
    marianallen

    I’m with you on the soup. I like some smoothiness to a cream soup, naturally, but I also like it to contain what Sara calls “chonks”. Charlie was a broth person, so he always skimmed the broth off our soups and I got to feast on the chonks. Yet another example of how the two of us, so very different, worked out perfectly together.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yeah, don’t blend it into to the point I could eat it with a straw. There will be plenty of time for that later.

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      1. marianallen Avatar
        marianallen

        LOLOLOL!!!

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  26. Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister Avatar
    Audrey Dawn – Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister

    Was that broccoli cheddar soup?! Yum. Love the shiny bean.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Yes! One of my favorite soups.

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  27. Wind Kisses Avatar
    Wind Kisses

    Great gallery for smoothing us.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      Thanks!

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  28. Sharukh Bamboat Avatar
    Sharukh Bamboat

    Lovely pictures. I and Sarah would love to sit by the lake and spy on those ducks.

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    1. Dan Antion Avatar
      Dan Antion

      I love watching ducks.

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      1. Nicole Smith Avatar
        Nicole Smith

        Great pictures. What is the cat on? I thought it was wood and NOT smooth?

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        1. Dan Antion Avatar
          Dan Antion

          The cat is on a coffee table I made. Despite the worm holes, the surface was quite smooth.

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