Saturday, March 14, 2009

Houston by Night


Last night I helped a friend of mine to move in his new apartment, right in Houston's downtown, at 18th floor. Of course I didn't miss the opportunity to take some shots, even if the weather sucked (actually it still sucks - it's raining and it's cooold!)

Today's joke:

A retired gentleman went to the social security office to apply for Social Security.
The woman behind the counter asked him for his driver's license to verify his age. He looked in his pockets and realized he had left his wallet at home. He told the woman that he was very sorry but he seemed to have left his wallet at home.
- I will have to go home and come back later.
The woman says:
- Unbutton your shirt!
So he opens his shirt revealing curly silver hair and she says:
- That silver hair on your chest is proof enough for me, and she processed his Social Security application.
When he gets home, the man excitedly tells his wife about his experience at the social security office. She says:
- You should have dropped your pants. You might have gotten disability too!

65 comments:

  1. Wonderful image and joke! :))

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  2. wow@ really beautiful shot eddie love the place a lot especially @ night...

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  3. Thanks for your comments... yep, there's a great view, but kinda expensive!

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  4. It is a beautiful shot! Really love it!

    Another funny one Eddie..:)

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  5. Thanks, Diana! I'm glad you love it! I love it too! :D

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  6. Probabil chiar vremea aceea friguroasa si cetoasa a facut ca imaginea sa fie asa de frumoasa...imi place!!!

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  8. Merci de comentariu, Jovi! Si cand te gandesti ca nici macar n-am avut tripod la mine... sper sa-l vizitez pe amic intr-o dupa-amiaza, sa prind culorile apusului de soare...

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  9. Beautiful,Beautiful,Eddie
    Great lightness and great photo.
    Another one.Congrats.Wonderful,this one.

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  10. I really glad that you like it! Thanks for the comment!

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  11. I actually think the fog/rain has helped a bit. Very nice photo

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  12. super Foto - trotz Regen!

    Schönes Wochenende!!!!

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  13. Fog and rain helped you with this photo! very nice work
    Cute joke

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  14. The Company I worked for in El Paso in the late 70s to mid 80s was bought out by a Houston competitor. They offered me a substantial Raise and moving expenses to relocate to Houston when they moved the company, I declined. Houston is one of those "It's a Nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to Live there" Places. Too damn crowded. Nice shot
    **Peace**

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  15. This scene reminds me the moovie "Blade runner"
    Excellent !

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  16. Fantastic night capture!!!

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  17. Wonderful picture! LOL!

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  18. Magnificent night scene!
    Beautiful photo,well captured :)

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  19. I like this picture!

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  20. Very lovely atmosphere! The fog softens the buildings I think, they seem less cold this way. Beautiful shot!

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  21. That was really nice of you, to help a friend to move, but the 18th floor ?
    that is even nicer...

    Great nighttime shot,
    *BB*

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  22. Wow! A spectacular night shot!

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  23. Great shot and joke.

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  24. Is that Spaghetti Warehouse still downtown? When we lived there we always loved going for the drive downtown 'n' that was the place we had dinner. Excellent shot of Houston, Houston, Houston!! (:

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  25. I really like how the fog accented the lighting!

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  26. Really nicely captured!

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  27. I like it...and the fog adds to the whole atmosphere!

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  28. That does remind me of bladerunner, now that zulaan mentioned it!
    and another great groaner, where on earth do you get all these from?

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  29. It looks so magical at night from this height. And so business-like during the day. :-) Looks like your friend has a great location.

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  30. That is one spectacular view Eddie, you should be doing pics for the chamber of commerce there in Houston ;)

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  31. Fantastic view. Looks like your friend has a great view.

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  32. beautiful picture and great shot, Eddie
    very nice location for that apartment... *LOL*.@ ur joke*

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  33. wow--great shot. i saw houston a couple of years ago, but this night shot just rocks!!

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  34. Stunning view and wonderful capture !

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  35. excellent night capture

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  36. I agree with Lenord about living in Houston. That Is why I am just near there.

    I think the fog adds to it!

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  37. Splendid night photo... and very funny joke! :)

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  38. Cool & Neat shot

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  39. Wow amazing great photoshot my friend, superb capture.

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  40. this looks soo cool !!!!!! thx for sharing

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  41. Really nice capture. I think the fog might have added to it really. Very well done and good joke!

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  42. The rain and fog make this shot! Excellent image!

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  43. Fantastic and spectacular photo my friend....!!!!

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  44. a fabulous night shot!

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  45. Great work,Eddie!! I love this very much...Its a beautiful place at night.The micro lights are fascinating and i love very much the effect with rain and fog...gives mistery in the air...

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  46. Wow, great atmosphere !

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  47. I love night scenes like this they are so amazing, and of course your photography is superb!! hugs Jane xx

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  48. I'd say the rain and fog helped add a little extra to this shot, very beautiful capture!

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  49. Stellar night scene Eddy ! I wish I could visit Houston once

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  50. Superb, great photo!!!

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  51. Fantastic shot! BRAVO!!!

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  52. Cool photography my friend, an excellent work and a great capture !!!!! 5*****

    Hugs Karin :)

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  53. beautiful this Cityscape :)

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