I continue to be awed by my fellow bloggers in the WordPress community. Here’s another fine example.
Uncle Spike from Uncle Spike’s Adventures was searching “Photography” tags on WordPress when he came across the photo I shared in my Veteran’s Day post (Honor). He “Liked” my post. I noted that his Gravatar had the camel photo above and my antenna went up. I sent him an email asking for consent to share the photograph and we traded emails. He explained that he took the photograph north of Rumuruti in Kenya in 2007 and that “he rode this Beastie for 8 hours!”
I read his About page and was hooked. Here’s a small morsel:
“As you sit there reading this, I’m having a bash at fruit farming in Turkey, blogging and somehow I’ve also become a proof-reader for academic papers, conference articles and post-grad theses. It’s a curious mix I’ll admit…Nowadays, I’m within sniffing distance of 50, but always very busy, constantly reinventing. Being honest, I reckon I’m pretty content with life…”
Check out more here: Uncle Spikes Adventures.
Of course, prior to this interaction, the clock was ticking for the Wednesday Hump Day post deadline.
Coincidence? Serendipity? Synchronicity?
And Bam, here comes Uncle Spike to the rescue…
Note: Background on Caleb/Wednesday/Hump Day Posts: Let’s Hit it Again

I was going to say “It was an honour/honor” David, but after yesterday, that would be tantamount to sacrilegious usage of the word. Suffice it to say, I’m chuffed the photo of old Spike has been picked up by a fellow bloggers radar, thank you. Best wishes to you and your readers, from a sunny day here in Turkey.
SPIKE
Smiling, thanks again Spike. And Turkey is on my bucket list of places to visit.
One day 🙂
I neglected to mention that despite you correcting my spelling error (“road”), I still missed it. Susan (my wife) caught it. Sometimes even a mallet to the head isn’t enough.
Noted, but wasn’t gonna mention it… call it your deference to a spot of poetic or artistic licence.
You are destined for sainthood.
BAM indeed..
people. and camels. seem to drop into our lives at just the right time. helping us to get over the hump.
Yes, every week, haul us over the hump.
That’s my role in life then, is it? I can live with that 🙂
It is your role. A non-compensatory one, but yes and you are leading with light.
Thanks for the heads up. Love his blog.
Thank you… and I didn’t even pay for that comment either; it’s a good day today 🙂
Serendipity much? Here’s to Spike 🙂 MJ
Glad to meet another interesting blogger! Thanks David for introducing us to Uncle Spike! I love how we all connect!
It is amazing Yvonne…still shake me head.
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I love Caleb … more and more every day!!
seek and ye shall find — read that somewhere………..
Now that’s a happy camel 🙂
I am !
I call it ‘no coincidencies’…great story! I’m checking out Uncle Spike’s Adventures now, especially since I have a soft spot for Turkey.
Bazinga! And yes, you must put Turkey on your bucket list, DK–a magical, mystical place….
Caleb at his best! He looks so happy and quite dignified. Thanks Uncle Spike!
Debra
Dignified? Perhaps snooty, but happy, yes 🙂
I’m going with dignified. Imagine if we hauled Uncle Spike for 8 hours. He looks down right regal.
That camel knows he is cool!!
Caleb–the great connector!
Yes. Yes. Yes.
Hi Caleb! Mwah 🙂
Hooray, a camel has brought two of my favourite bloggers together 🙂
Haha, hello stranger… small world, eh?
Hi, Uncle Spike …. nice to see you here!! Caleb … <3