tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84944910534886826412024-03-13T13:22:14.063-07:00THE WESTPORT WHALEThe Outsider Art of Carlos Amigos (aka Kyle Siler) and the Creation of a Roadside Attraction on Hwy 1... A story of Dreams and Determination. Fate, Friends, and Frustration, Love, Loneliness and Heartbreak. Exploration, Adventure and the Making of the Westport Whale! Currently the sculpture is a 36 x 10 ft and covered with a thin coat of concrete! Ultimately my Goal is to Create something Amazing and donate everything to the preservation of Pacific Wildlife.Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-38496500950854617022016-06-04T19:45:00.000-07:002016-06-20T21:55:44.478-07:00The Pool is now open!<div style="text-align: center;">
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The Moat has been painted Swimming Pool Blue with the usual Roadside Flair!</div>
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-37638884189451111692016-05-19T09:16:00.003-07:002016-05-19T09:16:58.875-07:00Spouting with Joy! <div style="text-align: center;">
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Finally testing out the water feature and blasting out water from the blow hole. </div>
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*Of note in the wild whales do not squirt water out their blow hole.</div>
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That's hot air condensing in the cold air.</div>
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Water hydralic pump is on order and the Whale will be shooting water at the top of every hour between 10 am - 4 pm daily!</div>
Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-25012657785208133852016-03-30T17:12:00.000-07:002016-05-30T19:53:41.902-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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While there are many struggles in nature, humans have it easy. We don't think so. However watch but a few national geographic episodes and you'll find it's survival of the fittest. Many people look at their Dreams and find them too daunting for various reasons. I for some time was one of them. But no longer do I see my own Passion Project as a struggle. After 8 years of making tiny steps towards the goal, I've gotten to exactly where I'd hoped I'd be. The creator of a functioning Roadside Attraction. </div>
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I teamed up with the amazing artist, <a href="http://www.bicoastaloddity.com/">Derek Diorio</a> after doing some incredible murals in Guatemala. He depicted one of the most classic underwater struggles. A sperm whale vs a giant squid is captured on a wood cut out. This painting, which has 3-dimensional qualities including ink gushing from the entrapped cephalopod, has truly brought life to the roadside environment! </div>
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-63095777521862415752016-02-08T16:07:00.001-08:002016-02-08T16:38:33.597-08:00Gray Whale! <div style="text-align: center;">
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On an oddly warm afternoon I decided to step outside and apply one coat of gray paint to the exterior of the whale. The concrete darjit mixture I used had many variations in color since I used recycled household paint as my acrylic adhesive solution. Now the whale has a consistent gray color and still will allow mosaic tiles to be applied.<br />
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-6363572930394364202015-10-31T15:54:00.000-07:002016-02-08T16:37:19.814-08:00Building Bridges<div style="text-align: center;">
Love is the Bridge between You and Everything..</div>
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My gal pal Jai and welding inspector helped me construct a structurally sound bridge which will serve as the armature for the whimsical entrance into the Whale. Sparks are flying and I'm looking forward to creating waves in between the posts.<br />
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-78498873394246369552015-09-09T16:45:00.001-07:002015-09-24T17:01:07.175-07:00Happy Birthday Little Whale<div style="text-align: center;">
Eight years ago I watched a humpback whale breach in my backyard over and over. It inspired me to go to the garage, get a shovel and start digging a hole in my front yard. I had no idea that this action would lead to creating the greatest passion in my life, The Westport Whale.</div>
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Lots of people want to find that "thing" that makes them spring out of bed every morning. I'm no expert in this area. I still have lots of things to figure out, but here is what's working for me in creating a life I love..</div>
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6. Have Compassion (the world needs more of this)</div>
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7. Cultivate Inspirational Friendships</div>
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9. Most Importantly, Love Yourself</div>
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I am only one person but I really have faith that this concrete creation is going to generate something truly amazing that I can give back to the Ocean and keep it healthy. I couldn't have done this alone. I am so lucky to have all of you in my life. Now who would like some birthday cake?</div>
Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-29813595256215840282015-05-22T22:54:00.002-07:002015-05-22T22:54:29.388-07:00Where the sidewalk (ends) ... <br />
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-81431116233970776702015-03-10T20:54:00.000-07:002015-08-24T21:08:07.202-07:00Stepping Stones<div style="text-align: center;">
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I've run into so many obstacles in this process and have enjoyed every one! </div>
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Made these cute little whale stepping stones with some left over concrete mix and tiled them with a friend on a sunny day! </div>
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<b>"To be Human is to be Broken and Broken is it's own kind of Beautiful"</b></div>
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Delaine Hackney and I started breaking tiles on Jan 24th and created my first mosaic with her. My love for whales was combined in this mosaic while using mostly free tiles I had found over the years. Working with Delaine is so much fun! Plus we had the most beautiful sunny weather anyone could have asked for!</div>
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Three back breaking days later we completed this tail. It still has to be grouted but that can wait for another day! :)</div>
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And then I started on the main sculptures tail!</div>
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I'm very excited with the progress. It is all I want to do is create and finish this project I started over 6 years ago.</div>
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-90701398866400409982014-10-10T10:38:00.001-07:002015-02-17T22:28:46.387-08:00The Westport Whales Support Group!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The Westport Whale's "braces" have finally come off! I cut the last supports out! There were people that said I couldn't do it and look.. I really did it! I have officially completed a (structurally sound) Roadside Attraction!</div>
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Then I realized that this is also symbolic of part of my life. I could have taken off the supports a year ago but I was afraid it wouldn't hold. There was no reason for it to fail (as it was over constructed) but I still didn't have faith in myself.</div>
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I really want to encourage everyone to live your life without Fear. Remember you already have that support structure inside your Heart! You really don't need anyone else. You just have to work hard, stay focused and dedicate your time to what you Love and what Loves you back! Have Courage! Believe in yourself and follow your Dreams.. There is nothing in this World that could make you happier and allow you to love yourself more..</div>
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The first step to happiness is deciding what you want, the second step is doing whatever it takes to get it and the last step is enjoying every minute of it. - Nishan Panwar. </div>
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I have finally found the right product to use to put the finishing touches on the whale. It's called Darjit and was invented by Brent Sumner. It's incredible and in 3 days I've completed almost 40% of the exterior.</div>
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It is so amazing to be where I am at with this sculpture. I no longer have fear of not completing this. I am nearly done with this part of the project and soon I will be able to pass on the mosaicing and glass work onto other people.</div>
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I'm so excited and have so many people to thank for your inspiration and support. <br />
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-89399922777503471332012-11-11T08:30:00.003-08:002012-11-11T15:37:47.069-08:00The Pour!<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">
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The sculpture did not turn out like I had hoped. It's not a failure but a delayed success. It needs a little more cement mix at a few spots. But overall the whale is complete!</div>
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-44432962795422415702012-09-30T14:18:00.000-07:002012-10-01T17:39:38.601-07:00Double Visions...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">
<strong>Why does the eye see a thing more clearly in dreams than the imagination when awake? </strong></div>
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I welded the forms that will hold my blown glass eyeballs for the whale. These one-of-a-kind forms were created by a pretty amazing blacksmither, Toby Hickman, who lives in Westport. He is the coolest guy...</div>
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The cement trucks are hopefully going to be scheduled in 3 weeks. It's amazing. It's scary. It's everything words cannot express..</div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What is a Soul?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's like electricity.</span><br />
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Now I just need to figure out where the wet bar is gonna go???</div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-86158483769828589742012-01-01T11:50:00.000-08:002012-01-13T11:55:05.617-08:00Happy New Year from the W.W.<div style="text-align: center;">A Roadside Attraction is a feature along the side of the road.</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiJoW-LuKJZ9f7jqIwITDDdxPbJujtVwKDyaJSosVSc4v6ccM_CDBDOGedUaVruSYdJqhzrCfm2p4PfQK6PKPij0h5JQbUDNguQ3UcE3JbtHKjj1eyz_hibBBxdzMhMeTg-Ckw_dMX-g/s320/DSC_0720.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697206733248473458" /><div style="text-align: center;">I have new Inspirations in my life and the Whale will be completely cemented in this Summer. Look for me in the Book Roadside America very soon!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:78%;">(this incredible photograph was taken by my amazing friend Holly Moskowitz)</span></div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-87913933946609507732011-10-21T22:33:00.001-07:002012-09-10T17:17:08.806-07:00Rent the Blacksmith Shop... Save the Whale!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-10662830505183945562011-09-03T12:55:00.000-07:002011-09-11T13:00:20.019-07:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCnuSkhodMw1huaOnLA0yjxHCk85P3uMVyldrLW5ke5mJ3dPWTLIzdbWJ7LXISHSwIAfJqmZUB9JoiS0TFS_yUFfbHky_lVliGA_LMgvMMEPhfUNyq5OV96kQqwYrxosm0MX0bgLuXr4/s1600/DSC02649.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLCnuSkhodMw1huaOnLA0yjxHCk85P3uMVyldrLW5ke5mJ3dPWTLIzdbWJ7LXISHSwIAfJqmZUB9JoiS0TFS_yUFfbHky_lVliGA_LMgvMMEPhfUNyq5OV96kQqwYrxosm0MX0bgLuXr4/s320/DSC02649.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651193619062118914" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Happy 3 year anniversary Westport Whale!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; ">"No dreamer is ever too small; no dream is ever too big."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "><b>Anonymous</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium; "> </span></div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-68927944220036604592011-07-17T08:13:00.000-07:002012-01-24T09:45:24.589-08:00Whale Watching<div style="text-align: center;">"Fiction was invented the day Jonas came home and told his wife he was 3 days late because he had been swallowed by a whale." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez</div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-24g3JiQz-1RNv-p-vVMq-iyo5tlgWAZn1u7xjti-aITJcD7sjtxVxF7E48tB95PXaRXQEgU-AkOj9kKPzRR72V_uyQ8fpE5DQmJWTQ7PK74_DTkvOV0KAkRoVcHT_KvjRmGPTbAnp1M/s320/DSC02467.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5632195462461416258" /><div style="text-align: center;">Today I saw 64 Humbacks, 16 Blues and 1 Gray whale with the San Francisco Oceanic Society. One acrobatic humpback breached, lobtailed and flipper slapped over and over for 15 minutes. Demonstrated everything I had ever read. One of the greatest experiences in my life!</div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-77328311069904951232011-04-06T11:31:00.000-07:002011-04-26T16:57:40.807-07:00Westport is the BEST Port!<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Even though you can't physically see a tree growing, doesn't mean it's not. Right? </span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Same with the World spinning?</span></b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9To3d8MKp9E0ywpJpsu_aA1THIQGWhkd5uQcQcC79-mzY3PjSC-oJDh6xy2sRwbWqDK28qWYMUaAOyjvSn4tb2fS4c12IRANjwPmhBw5Bjuy_SkCUeo0ZaJtHGZ6O8xiAQIJGJgCKH0/s1600/DSC01709.JPG"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><br /></span></span></b></a><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">So next time the masses are huddled at your feet, pining about dreams they claim are not coming true, you might remind them of this....</span></b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Everyday you get closer.</span></b></span></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592540475248045586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr9To3d8MKp9E0ywpJpsu_aA1THIQGWhkd5uQcQcC79-mzY3PjSC-oJDh6xy2sRwbWqDK28qWYMUaAOyjvSn4tb2fS4c12IRANjwPmhBw5Bjuy_SkCUeo0ZaJtHGZ6O8xiAQIJGJgCKH0/s400/DSC01709.JPG" border="0" /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div><div style="text-align: center;">My long time gal pal Anne Maree has made these fantastic hand made cards!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Buy them here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/grizleeadams">Grizlee Adams</a></div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-86153211090410936162011-02-01T14:39:00.000-08:002011-02-02T13:31:19.226-08:00Promotion by the Ocean....<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">LOOK .... what washed up on the beach today!!!!</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568855547806179186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4_PT81yPIVDoAaOWAnHaB3dZfd1_kdPeN2QzSIEw7C_UfbQ0kKV0Nq1rD3Ubs4JhKBYW932Qy3cXnW3vkosY4DV09MxrzbO398xB6bZQCh_7P4k5t_vhG0uG1_XrES8InS5YLmJGZruc/s400/DSC01538.JPG" border="0" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">People know you for what you've done...</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">...not for what you plan to do.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">- unknown -</span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Many thanks to those who continue to motivate me in pursuing the Dream.</div>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-70491021562650281172010-10-18T19:20:00.000-07:002010-10-19T09:01:58.297-07:00Continuing Education.<div style="text-align: center;">And the man with a Dream toils til dusk. Dreams do come true my friends, if we only wish hard enough! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Don't wait for someone else to make your life Terrific...well because....That's your job!</div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWAFdZfxms9CZiHcI77OfKgyTIo1zkTLu9Rktzv7xBBoWYeWQejKiYxt1iXm574ZhGNT6Rtzxl-FG-Fa_JE24MxLBfUR7R8OZ4C19S2UUICoRN92ILzUpcna8GTXdt8yUlL1L4RJcqAA/s1600/DSC01189.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvWAFdZfxms9CZiHcI77OfKgyTIo1zkTLu9Rktzv7xBBoWYeWQejKiYxt1iXm574ZhGNT6Rtzxl-FG-Fa_JE24MxLBfUR7R8OZ4C19S2UUICoRN92ILzUpcna8GTXdt8yUlL1L4RJcqAA/s400/DSC01189.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529583461340398498" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">I've had to work hard for everything I've ever really wanted my whole life. Nothing has come easy. But in the end it is all worth it for I have touched the hearts of others.</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Arial, Helvetica;font-size:13px;"></span>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8494491053488682641.post-17849766231590015642010-09-08T17:05:00.001-07:002010-10-18T19:45:42.415-07:00A Whale needs Water to live!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFKBaJeO56t49hcaaUrtvZEczuyWVLiNxmUCji6B-aiTmKVAuiFh7BJpK1JdRRX6XRzfxlWguesqNvQ8Gr88Wf1Mv5zWIxtoRR8rPDaPCNYgO-7vxCP0FhrWX3xSzoPTqcMLG_WtMCvM/s1600/DSC01203.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWFKBaJeO56t49hcaaUrtvZEczuyWVLiNxmUCji6B-aiTmKVAuiFh7BJpK1JdRRX6XRzfxlWguesqNvQ8Gr88Wf1Mv5zWIxtoRR8rPDaPCNYgO-7vxCP0FhrWX3xSzoPTqcMLG_WtMCvM/s400/DSC01203.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529582760402680130" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; ">One man cannot hold another man down in the ditch without remaining down in the ditch with him.</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Times;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-weight: bold; "><a href="http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/quotes/quotes/b/bookertwa106303.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 17, 255); line-height: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Booker T. Washington</span></a></span></div></span>Relis Elyk (Kyle Siler spelled backwards)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05673548512289478958noreply@blogger.com0