Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Wednesday View - 7 March 2018 Edition

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Today for the second time in a week we go hit with a rather large but fortunately fast moving snowstorm. It started overnight with rain and then snow then more rain. When I got up this morning there was a break and in fact it wasn't all that cold. Then around 7 am the snow started again but wasn't all that bad. Fast forward to about 11 am and there was even a small break. But then within the hour it started. Heavy snow that quickly covered the ground. And the temperatures dropped making the roads very slippery. We left work at 1 PM and by the time I got home 15 minutes later there was no way I was even thinking driving anywhere.

Winter cannot end soon enough for me!

But there is the other side of snow. It has a natural beauty that once you don't have to deal with the hazards of the snow you can appreciate. So let's focus on that as I share today's photo. This is a closeup of one of our dogwoods as I tried to capture the snow and ice on one of it's branches.

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It was a little tricky shooting this because the branches were swaying from a light breeze in the air.

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Even though it was snowing pretty heavily it didn't stop me from capturing some video in the Cafe. Here is a short 8 minute scene that gets up close and personal with some of our customers.


And here is Yesterday's View...

Tuesday March 6, 2018

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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Tuesday View - 6 March 2018 Edition

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Today as we are on the brink of yet another Winter storm I am sharing another view of Valley Forge covered in snow from last weeks storm. And this time we are supposed to get a lot more snow. How much? Who knows?! I just hope the winds are calmer this time and our power stays on.

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These cabins are often used during reenactments of the Winter encampment of General Washington's troops during the American Revolution.

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And here is Yesterday's View...

Monday March 5, 2018

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Monday, March 5, 2018

Monday View - 5 March 2018 Edition

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As the days get longer I am blessed with more and more sunshine when I get home from work. For a while there I was driving in and coming home in the dark. But now as we approach Spring I don't feel quite as much like a mushroom. A huge benefit is that I get to spend some time outside with my camera. And today I took advantage of it.

Today I share this squirrel with you. I had just thrown some peanuts out and he grabbed one before running up this tree to enjoy it.

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I love how the setting sun shone on him (Or her? I really don't know).

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And here is Yesterday's View...

Sunday March 4, 2018

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

Sunday View - 4 March 2018 Edition

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Hooray for electricity! Yes, our power is back on. It came on around 11 PM last night. The work crews were finally able to remove a downed tree that took out our power and not long after we were back on the grid. I can't complain too much because it was just a little over 24 hours and I know there are others much less fortunate than us who may not see their electric for several days. And I'll say this too; I will be better prepared next time. Oh sure we had candles and flashlights and all of the standard stuff but now I think it's time to purchase a generator. When I took a ride around our neighborhood last night I noticed that about a third of the houses had one. A good tip that outages are likely to last for a while if you ask me. So this week I'll price one out.

For today's photo I am sharing a shot I made at Valley Forge Park yesterday. While snow can be a hassle to deal with it can also be nice to look at. Like in this scene.

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I also have a quick video to show you. This is a view of one of the cafe feeders this morning. And it was pretty busy.


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Saturday, March 3, 2018

Saturday View - 3 March 2018 (Still No Power) Edition

Well it's been a little more than 24 hours and we still don't have power. So this is gonna be another quick,  mobile post.

Today we took a drive to Valley Forge so I could take a few snow shots. And I got some good stuff but can't share them until I can use my computer and have internet. So for now this snapshot will have to do.

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Friday, March 2, 2018

Friday View - 2 March 2018 (Power Outage) Edition

Due to a current power outrage I am doing a quick mobile post for today's view. And it is very much on topic. 

Toady I am sharing a view of our candle lit mantle. I just hope the power comes on sooner than later.

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Thursday, March 1, 2018

Throwback Thursday - 1 March 2018 Edition

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Today as we welcome another new month let's take a look back to March 1, 2015. Today the weather may be bringing us some rain but three years ago today we were dealing with snow and ice. All of this just reminds me how much more I enjoy the warmth of Spring and Summer. And it certainly makes me appreciate those warmer times too.

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Just a bird or two huh? Be sure to Click Here to see my original post.

Here is Yesterday's View...

Wednesday February 28, 2018

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