Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, January 2nd, 2025

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“Rockers are
the nicest people to photograph.
They have no inhibitions”

~ David Bailey
Photographer
Born on: 2nd January 1938

Porte Ponderings:

I will miss attending the Music Events at Busch Gardens as well as my friends at Sleepy Hollow in Zephyhills Florida, but we haven’t been able to find a trailer to rent, the Canadian Dollar sucks, and Trump will become the President in January 2025 (just too many unknowns and extremes).

Travel this year will be other places. Starting with Cuba in January and then who knows, maybe Europe?

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, October 3rd, 2024

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“I want my flowers
while I’m alive”

~ Chubby Checker
Singer and songwriter
Born on: 3rd October 1941

Porte Ponderings:

Yes, I actually danced with Chubby Checker! Once at one of his performances at Busch Gardens Tampa. It’s one of the reasons I still love going to Busch Gardens. Their Real Music Series has some of the most amazing performances. ❤

Porte Photos’ Daily Pic: Thursday, September 5th, 2024

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“I’m just a musical prostitute, my dear”

~ Freddie Mercury
Lead singer with Queen
Born on: 5th September 1946

Porte Ponderings:

No, I never saw Freddie Mercury, but I went to see King of Queens at Busch Gardens in 2023. It was an amazing performance.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: February 16, 2024

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I always hope to be
a better person
tomorrow than today.

~ Mahershala Ali
Actor / Born on: 16th February 1974

Porte Ponderings:

DAILY TAROT: Knight of Swords

I speck my truth but always
respect the truths of others.

Busch Gardens Real Music Series

Week 5: Mike DelGuidice from the Cans

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: February 4th, 2024

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It is a matter of loving art,
not understanding it.

~ Fernand Leger
Artist and painter: 4th February 1881-August 17, 1955

Porte Ponderings:

DAILY TAROT: Two of Pentacles

I skilfully manage the
different aspects of my life.

Pulling Petals:

Continuing the Real Music Series was Brass Transit. An amazing tribute performance of Chicago.

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: January 24th, 2024

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And you must dare to do
as many things as you dream of.

~ Nastassja Kinski
German – Actress Born: January 24, 1959

Porte Ponderings:

DAILY TAROT: Seven of Swords

I resolve to do the right thing,
even if the other way looks easier.

Pulling Pansies:

It was amazing to see Florence LaRue, the only original member of the 5th Dimension still performing. I love her story that she tells with humour and heart. At 82 she is a versatile performer and can still hit all of those wonderful notes. 

Porte Photos’ Daily Quote: January 12th, 2024

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The art challenges the technology,
and the technology inspires the art.

~ John Lasseter
American – Director Born: January 12, 1957

Porte Pondering:

DAILY TAROT: 5 of Wands
  I can harness positive emotions
  to create a deeper good.

Busch Gardens Real Music Series:
Week 1 – The Fifth Dimension

Starting out t he 2024Real Music Series with a real band from another dimension. Amazing performance proven throughout time. Up, Up and away. Such a wonderful memorial emotional performance. If you have a season pass, don’t miss this event. Buy a t-shirt and get the autographs 😉