Frog Update ***Photos Added to post #1***

[greenban]

Frog hopping in for a brief report......

You'll never guess where this amphibian has been of late........

I now feel like a professional (world) traveler like our own dear Bavaria.......

I have just returned from the (IMHO) nicest US city, San Franscisco......

But wait, you'll never guess why..... (I still can't believe it myself.......)

My best friend, Mark, was one of the 79 American 2008 Olympic torch bearers, and he invited me to tag, errrr hop along!

For 4 amazing days, I lived the life of the rich and famous frogs, before returning to my (lilly) pad!

Working on pictures now.... DONE


Here are the Samsung 6 (Samsung's chosen Olympic Torch Bearers) My friend Mark is 2nd from the left. From the left, Rick, Mark, Bill, Cherice, Katie, Herschel.

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Samsung_Group_Shot_Hi-Res.jpg



Here are Mark and Cherice carrying the Olmpic Torch amid much security. Due to the last minute changes, torch bearers doubled up

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Mark_and_Cherice_running_with_the_t.jpg



Rick (A NYC Firefighter) and Kerry carrying the Olympic Torch. Rick was able to wear his helmet to honor the 343 NYC firefighters lost in the line of duty on 09-11-01. He and Kerry each took 172 steps, one for each lost hero........

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Rick_Doran_and_Kerri_Walsh.jpg



Rick with Tony (Two Firefighters)

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Tony_with_Rick.jpg



Here is a Hoppy (and FAT, sigh) Froggie with Mark's Olympic Torch...

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Tony_with_torch_1.jpg



Here is the second frog ever to have a security detail (after Kermit, of course!)

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Tony_with_security_detail_Gino_and_.jpg



Mark and I together at the Golden Gate Bridge. BTW, Mark is the finest human being that I have ever met......

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Mark_and_Tony_at_bridge_1.jpg



Me being reminded by my Uncle Darth to behave. (Non-Olympic Related Private Tour of Lucas Films........WAY COOL!!!)

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Tony_with_Darth_Vader_1.jpg



Tony (High left) and Slimer from Ghostbusters (in striped shirt) two Green Guys.......

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/snarfer1/Tony_with_Slimer_2.jpg



The Samsung 6 (including Herschel Walker) were the nicest group of people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. 6 'regular' Americans who each did great things for others to earn the honor of being a Samsung Sponsored Torch Bearer......

Besides being blessed with memories to last a lifetime, I was honored to be among them.......

09-11-01 lest we forget........



-Tony

[pollymn]

Welcome back Tony, your trip sounds amazing.:bowdown:

[carolina_yankee]

Tony - thanks for the photos, and what a great opportunity!

Dirk

[AFMom]

Tony - what a memory. Thank you so much for sharing.
And, BTW - SF is my favorite US city as well. :blueflowe

[NYDVC]

VERY COOL!!!! :woohoodan

[bababear]

Way Cool Mr Frog

Looks like it was a great time,,congrats,,ah memories are so wonderful!!
Hugs Mel

[DVC Mike]

I worked in downtown San Francisco for 6 years, and enjoyed every minute of it. It's a beautiful city! I lived in the East Bay (Walnut Creek) and took the BART in to work every day.

That picture of the Golden Gate bridge sure brings back memories...

[jiggerj]

My goodness! My froggy friend has been very busy with a wonderful adventure! What an honor! :)

Great pics and what a super friend you have in Mark.:highfive: :goodvibes:

[Colorado Belle]

What a wonderful tribute to those who lost their lives 9-11.
Glad you were able to participate.
Lived in SF for about a year and enjoyed it...back in the day!

[kathyseb]

Wow

[athenna]

What an amazing opportunity!
Thanks for posting the pics, Tony!:clappingh

[harmrose22]

Thanks for sharing! Great pics! Looks like you had a wonderful time! :D

[TW1]

Tony that was great, thanks for sharing.

[goofy4mickey]

That is very cool - thanks for sharing the pictures!

[doombuggy]

The photos were amazing - what a trip! I can't believe that was Hershel Walker, I thought he looked familar...

A trip you'll always treasure - thanks for sharing!