Wed
Jul 15 2009
09:13 pm
By: redmondkr
If you haven't seen it already you really should visit the White House Official Photostream on Flickr. Almost every day there are a few new high-quality (21-plus Megapixel) photos added - great stuff such as this practice pitch:
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And this priceless visit with Willie Mays aboard Air Force One:
Add them as a contact and you will know every time a new photo is added. They also have a few slide shows such as this one from the recent trip to Egypt.
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He should have taken a few
He should have taken a few more practice pitches . . . .
Brian A.
I'd rather be cycling.
Willie Mays
I had no idea that Willie Mays was still alive until I saw that photo. I thought he died years ago.
~Russ