Day 365 . . .

Let's Start the New Year Right

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I posted this on day 1, 2018

Leave your prints wherever you go.

Try something new in your world of photography.

Share them for all of us to enjoy and be inspired.

Happy New Year to One and All!

Now we've reached day 365

and I'd say you all have

given a Grand Show.

Thank you for brightening my days!

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A New Reason to . . .

appreciate snow by the buckets.

Anyone out there who has a septic system

will understand my title today.

>click the pic to listen while viewing pics

We were without power from Thursday

evening through Sunday midday 

due to trees and lines down 

following freezing rain and heavy snow.

When that happens, two of 

the biggest challenges 

are no heat and no water.

The RG being the resourceful guy he is, 

collected melting snow 

from the roof into buckets

for flushing the facilities.

 Sad to say we had some tree damage 

Magnolia

Sweet Gum

and Fringe Tree

This one made a loud noise when it came down

 fortunately missing the roof.

Thankfully
The wood burner in the family room 

kept us warm and kept the temps 

in the rest of the house bearable.

As news came in that we were in for a long haul, a generator seemed like a good idea. 

So we borrowed one of those and saved the refrigerated and frozen foods.

That was the longest we have ever experienced without power and I hope the last.

(about 30,000 without power in our county

and 10,000 still out as of this morning)

In the end we really can't complain and continue to pray for others who have and are experiencing much more dire straits and loss of life.

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The Celebration of Veterans Day . . .

Continues

As we continue to celebrate and thank all Veteran's for their service.

This verse was on our fridge from day one to day seven thousand+ (20 yr) while our son lived his desire to experience a little something beyond his good ole hometown 

We didn't get many letters but every once in a while a photo we would never forget. Like the Steeler's 'terrible towel' that one of the pilots flew over the Middle East at his request.

Thank to all Vets who gave a portion

of their life in the military service.

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You Know What Happens . . .

when you smile . . .

The Whole World Smiles with You.

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Someone's Beauty . . .

at lake Watauga, TN

Mustang Sally

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Just Couldn't Resist . . .

Grandma's perogative.

Two of our grandchildren

are in this video

Too many miles . . .

Can't wait to see them soon.

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Lemons to Lemonade . . .

Perfect Re-purpose

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This ancient tree fell a few months ago

Brings  a smile every time

we drive by.

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A Song From

my childhood

♫"Little Red Caboose"♫

Took a different route through Erie, PA

and there it was.

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Hoping for . . .

an out of the park home-run ball souvenir.

>click the pic and here the music

while viewing photo

Floating along the Allegheny River

at game time

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In Remembrance . . .

Lest We Forget

Taps

A cross in the center as a reminder

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Nature Draws the Line . . .

Cold Frosty Morning

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Nature Notes

The Sign Doesn't Say . . .

No "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay"

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We stopped and asked for a closer photo.

The dog's name is JuJu

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Better Him Than Me . . .

Just Singin' in the Rain

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Rain? What Rain?

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Duck the Halls

The Duck Song - 1

I got hooked on this song and had to watch all three 

just to hear the punch lines.

A friend whose hobby was taxidermy 

hiked about in search of specimens.

 I like that their beauty is preserved after their untimely deaths.

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Can't Ya Hear Them Bells a Ringing . . .

Christmas Time's a Comin'

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Macro Monday 2

Breezy Day

Spinning Wheel

Playing with my iPhone camera

I've been watching a few tutortials.

This is a long exposure shot.

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Lest We Forget

Taps

1948-1969

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The Shadow Knows

Me And My Shadow

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April Lives Up To Her Reputation

Beauty After the Showers

Not snow; not blossoms;

but rain jewels

♫Though April Showers

may come your way♫

♫they bring the flowers

that bloom in May♫

or sooner.

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Spring Fever

Spring is everywhere

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