Danny Batten
@dannyroger.bsky.social
Passionate business owner - military veteran - lucky husband - dog dad - musician - avid traveler and junkie for the creative process. The wandering fuels the creativity. www.surfwindandfire.com www.revivalhats.com www.bisonink.co
I was on Capitol Hill today with the National Retail Federation. We did meet with several NC congressional offices including Senator Tillis. We met with five Republicans and two Democrats. It was very clear that none were pleased with the tariff announcement yesterday. Keep up with the pressure.
April 4, 2025 at 4:13 AM
I was on Capitol Hill today with the National Retail Federation. We did meet with several NC congressional offices including Senator Tillis. We met with five Republicans and two Democrats. It was very clear that none were pleased with the tariff announcement yesterday. Keep up with the pressure.
The timing is significant. Today we are working with the National Retail Federation on Capitol Hill speaking about small business issues. We will be aggressively speaking out about our position on blanket tarriffs. This is our NC team - all great business owners.
April 4, 2025 at 3:48 AM
The timing is significant. Today we are working with the National Retail Federation on Capitol Hill speaking about small business issues. We will be aggressively speaking out about our position on blanket tarriffs. This is our NC team - all great business owners.
Found this great picture from my first garage band - I think I was 13 or 14. The picture on the right is from a recent show - I still play in a garage band although now we have a music studio and much nicer equipment. Keep playing. #livemusic #garageband #livinlife #guitar
February 17, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Found this great picture from my first garage band - I think I was 13 or 14. The picture on the right is from a recent show - I still play in a garage band although now we have a music studio and much nicer equipment. Keep playing. #livemusic #garageband #livinlife #guitar
Camp's first experience with snow. At first he was a little reluctant but quickly learned to love it. Living in the southeast means he can enjoy snow maybe once every 5 years. #ncsnowstorm #southernblizzard #bordercollie #gooddog
January 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Camp's first experience with snow. At first he was a little reluctant but quickly learned to love it. Living in the southeast means he can enjoy snow maybe once every 5 years. #ncsnowstorm #southernblizzard #bordercollie #gooddog
Border Collie siblings, Banjo and Camp.
January 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Border Collie siblings, Banjo and Camp.
When you best adventuring partner has four legs and a furry butt. #bordercollie #gooddog #adventure #getoutdoors #mansbestfriend #dirtydog
January 13, 2025 at 4:52 PM
When you best adventuring partner has four legs and a furry butt. #bordercollie #gooddog #adventure #getoutdoors #mansbestfriend #dirtydog
That time when you had the correct harmonica to randomly sing and play in the street. That rarely happens. #harmonica #iwillflyaway #banjo #guitar #singing #streetperformance
January 10, 2025 at 11:14 PM
That time when you had the correct harmonica to randomly sing and play in the street. That rarely happens. #harmonica #iwillflyaway #banjo #guitar #singing #streetperformance
Camp 1 on Kautz glacier route #MountRainier What a fun climb with a group from #northcarolina #getoutdoors #livin @surfwindandfire.bsky.social
January 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Camp 1 on Kautz glacier route #MountRainier What a fun climb with a group from #northcarolina #getoutdoors #livin @surfwindandfire.bsky.social
My wife asked me to paint our carriage house. I selected a color called Heritage Amber. She thinks it is orange. #newbern #historichomes
January 8, 2025 at 1:42 PM
My wife asked me to paint our carriage house. I selected a color called Heritage Amber. She thinks it is orange. #newbern #historichomes
Favorite hobby - playing guitar. This is a #telecaster I just converted to a b-bender with new green pick-guard and blue anodized hardware - very twangy. #fender #customguitar #music #guitar
January 2, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Favorite hobby - playing guitar. This is a #telecaster I just converted to a b-bender with new green pick-guard and blue anodized hardware - very twangy. #fender #customguitar #music #guitar
Hiking in the Mt. Cook National Park, #NZ … one of my favorite places. #travel #newzealand #walktheworld
December 27, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Hiking in the Mt. Cook National Park, #NZ … one of my favorite places. #travel #newzealand #walktheworld
I don’t think Banjo, our 2 year old Border Collie, enjoyed his Holiday accessories - although he continued to wear the headwear. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #bordercollie
December 26, 2024 at 3:32 PM
I don’t think Banjo, our 2 year old Border Collie, enjoyed his Holiday accessories - although he continued to wear the headwear. #merrychristmas #happyholidays #bordercollie
Everytime I ask my wife to take a jumping pic, she gets a little upset knowing that someday I will lose my balance and fall to my demise. So far, so good. #bluemountainnationalpark #australia #spain #camino #hiking #travel #jumping
December 24, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Everytime I ask my wife to take a jumping pic, she gets a little upset knowing that someday I will lose my balance and fall to my demise. So far, so good. #bluemountainnationalpark #australia #spain #camino #hiking #travel #jumping
Camp, our 2 year old #bordercollie , is enjoying this Sunday morning. I hope everyone is having a good day like Camp. #gooddog #camp #goodmorning
December 22, 2024 at 2:53 PM
Camp, our 2 year old #bordercollie , is enjoying this Sunday morning. I hope everyone is having a good day like Camp. #gooddog #camp #goodmorning
The view from our tent around 11,000 ft. - Mt. Rainier. A great trip taking the Kautz glacier route. #washington #mtrainier #climbing #greatview #camping #getoutdoors
December 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM
The view from our tent around 11,000 ft. - Mt. Rainier. A great trip taking the Kautz glacier route. #washington #mtrainier #climbing #greatview #camping #getoutdoors
Outdoor clothing and gear tradeshow in #reno #nevada ... Took one day to drive to Lake Tahoe, walk the trails and eat tastee grub. #laketahoe #getoutdoors #travel #outdoorretail #explore #california #bestjobever
December 18, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Outdoor clothing and gear tradeshow in #reno #nevada ... Took one day to drive to Lake Tahoe, walk the trails and eat tastee grub. #laketahoe #getoutdoors #travel #outdoorretail #explore #california #bestjobever
Each time I take the Border Collies for a car ride, and I mean each time, one thinks he is driving and the other rides shotgun. If only they had keys to the car. #bordercollie #livinlife #gooddog #drivingwithdogs #minicooper #dogs
December 16, 2024 at 1:27 AM
Each time I take the Border Collies for a car ride, and I mean each time, one thinks he is driving and the other rides shotgun. If only they had keys to the car. #bordercollie #livinlife #gooddog #drivingwithdogs #minicooper #dogs
6 weeks walking through #France and #Spain allowed me to experience a cultural and spiritual journey. Growing up in a #fundamentalist church, I had to unlearn the legalism of my childhood. The #Camino was an opportunity to see that most of us are navigating life with curiosity and grace. #go #hiking
December 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
6 weeks walking through #France and #Spain allowed me to experience a cultural and spiritual journey. Growing up in a #fundamentalist church, I had to unlearn the legalism of my childhood. The #Camino was an opportunity to see that most of us are navigating life with curiosity and grace. #go #hiking
Love the orange sand in Uluru Kata Tjuṯa National Park, #australia The sunset is perfect for shadow people. #uluru #walktheworld #travel #livinlife
December 10, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Love the orange sand in Uluru Kata Tjuṯa National Park, #australia The sunset is perfect for shadow people. #uluru #walktheworld #travel #livinlife
The best fish and chips in New Zealand. Great lunch with a great view. #newzealand #lunchwithaview #goodeats #southisland #friedfood #travel #walktheworld
December 9, 2024 at 4:03 PM
The best fish and chips in New Zealand. Great lunch with a great view. #newzealand #lunchwithaview #goodeats #southisland #friedfood #travel #walktheworld
Tidal shift while hiking into Queenstown, NZ. Livin’ life. #newzealand #queenstown #trekking #walktheworld #travel
December 8, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Tidal shift while hiking into Queenstown, NZ. Livin’ life. #newzealand #queenstown #trekking #walktheworld #travel
Free advice for today… Place ear to eucalyptus tree, tap to see if hollowed by termites. If hollow sounding, it is ready to become a didgeridoo. #australia #uluru #walktheworld #didgeridoo #travel #livinlife
December 8, 2024 at 2:32 PM
Free advice for today… Place ear to eucalyptus tree, tap to see if hollowed by termites. If hollow sounding, it is ready to become a didgeridoo. #australia #uluru #walktheworld #didgeridoo #travel #livinlife
What makes a band? Two or more musicians... maybe. Sometimes we simply enjoy playing music on the streets in #newbern #northcarolina . Can you be a one man band? #guitar #banjo #fiddle #lovemusic
December 5, 2024 at 5:56 AM
What makes a band? Two or more musicians... maybe. Sometimes we simply enjoy playing music on the streets in #newbern #northcarolina . Can you be a one man band? #guitar #banjo #fiddle #lovemusic
December 4, 2024 at 5:27 AM
Met this really cool spider on my front porch. Can someone identify? #spider #newfriend #largespider #southernliving
November 24, 2024 at 4:46 PM
Met this really cool spider on my front porch. Can someone identify? #spider #newfriend #largespider #southernliving