WATCHED IT PASS OVERHEAD AT 17,500 MPH 250 MILES HIGH UP IN THE INKY BLACKNESS OF THE STARRY NIGHT SKY

Unlike a couple nights ago when it was on the spur of the moment that I rushed out into the darkened countryside to see the Aurora Borealis solar storm, tonight I took along my tripod, a ball cap with a set of night lights clipped to the visor and a red beamed flashlight just in case the solar storm was still going on.  It wasn't.  Well, at least not while I was out there around 10:15 for about 20 minutes.  However, it was not a total bust because I was fortunate enough to be in the right spot at the right time to notice the International Space Station coming up out of the southwest and crossing the night sky about 10 degrees south of the half Moon. It was headed in a northeast direction.  I've seen countless satellites over the years and the space station maybe a dozen or more times and this was definitely the bigger and brighter space station.  It was visible for nearly 5 minutes as it silently glided through the stars across the night sky.  Instead of trying to get a 'streak of light' picture of it, I just stood on the country road and watched it pass overhead at 17,500 mph 250 miles high up in the inky blackness of the starry night sky. 

 LILAC FLOWERS ARE NOW IN FULL BLOOM

Pheebs and I decided to forego our country road walk this morning and instead cruised around a few country roads enjoying the scenery. 

 I GUESS THERE IS SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR 'THE' GRASS BEING GREENER ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE'

 I ALWAYS LIKE HOW THE FARMER 'ROUNDS OFF' THIS CROP FIELD EVERY YEAR

 I THINK THIS FARMER HAS A RATHER SERIOUS RECREATIONAL VEHICLE HOBBY

 I'VE NOTICED A FEW FIELDS AROUND THE AREA LOOKING YELLOW LIKE THIS BUT I HAVE NO IDEA WHY IT LOOKS THAT WAY

 JUST A HUNDRED YARDS OR SO AWAY FROM OUR PARK'S ENTRANCE

A bright sunny start to the day was brought to an abrupt end when a thunderclap rolled through the neighborhood.  Skies quickly darkened and down came the rain.  Good thing I had left all my gardening tools out for them to get washed off.  Ya right!!

 KELLY PICKED UP THAT COLORFUL HOOGUS McBOOGUS THING AT A BAYFIELD GARAGE SALE LAST WEEK

Finished my last book called, Beneath A Scarlet Sky by author Mark Sullivan.  A riveting story of unsee twists and turns based on real people and places which took place in and around Milan Italy in the last couple years of World War 2.  A gripping story of sadness, loss, graphic violence, hope, and despair.  Although I liked the book, it became apparent to me that I needed to once again turn away from the sufferings and hardship brought on by war and turn yet again to something light and refreshingly positive for my next read.  My mind needs enlightenment.  So, with skipping rope in hand, I triped back to Prince Edward Island again to see what fair folly Lucy Maude Montgomery had waiting for me in any one of her whimsical tales of life on the Island.  I have settled on, Futher Chronicles Of Avonlea.

 DANDELIONS GONE TO SEED

 A PATCH OF LITTLE WILDFLOWERS NEAR THE PARK'S POND

Sunshine finally emerged in the early afternoon but I mainly kept myself inside and off my legs again.  Well, with the exception of a walk with Pheebs later on which went off without a hitch.  Surprisingly, the day had warmed up significantly and I was able to finally pop myself out of my T-shirt and long-sleeved flannel shirt and pop myself into a light short-sleeve shirt again.  Oh, how nice to feel warm breezy air on my skin again.  But, it didn't last and by late afternoon the temperatures dropped under cloudy storm-laden skies.  I wish there was a way we could slow this Planet down a tad and prolong nicer weather days when they occur.  And, some days I wish there was a way to speed this Planet up to get it through to the other side of all the global unrest, violence, chaos, hatred, anger, deceit, lying, cheating, stealing, deception, cruelty, mayhem, madness, and every other kind of man's inhumanity to man and all the other living creatures on the Planet.  Beam me up Scotty, get me out of here and away from all this mindless humanoid destruction...............

 IT WAS A NICE WALK AROUND THE PARK'S POND THIS AFTERNOON

 THERE IS STILL A PAIR OF GEESE ON THE POND

 MOM, POP, AND JUNIOR SUNNING THEMSELVES ON A LOG

 ALL THE TURTLES WE SEE ARE 'CALLED 'PAINTED TURTLES'

Al's Music Box:)) Hey Baby by Bruce Channel is a song written by Margaret Cobb and Bruce Channel (pronounced sha-nel), first recorded it at Clifford Herring Studios in Ft. Worth Texas, by Channel in 1961.  Channel co-produced the song with Major Bill Smith. The song features a prominent riff from well-known harmonica player Delbert McClinton, and drums played by Ray Torres. Other musicians on the record included Bob Jones and Billy Sanders on guitar and Jim Rogers on bass. According to a CNN article from 2002, while touring the UK in 1962 with the Beatles, McClinton met John Lennon and gave him some harmonica tips. Lennon put the lessons to use right away on "Love Me Do" and later "Please Please Me". Lennon included the song in his jukebox, and it is also featured on the 2004 related compilation album Hohn Lennon's Jukebox.  "Hey! Baby" was used in the 1987 hit film 'Dirty Dancing' in the scene in which Johnny and Baby dance on top of a log.

 OUR PARK'S POND WITH IT'S COLORS INVERTED....NOTICE THE BENCH BOTTOM RIGHT

GROANER'S CORNER:(( After completing his annual physical on a patient, the doctor asked if there was anything that was bothering him. Joe replied, "Yeah, my hearing."  The doctor examined Joe's ear and removed some ear wax. He then asked Joe if his hearing was better.  Joe said, "I don't know, the hearing isn't till next Tuesday."

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When I go to casinos, the most ridiculous sign I see is the one that says: "If you have a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER."

I thought about it for a moment and dialed the number. When they answered I said, "I have an ace and a six. The dealer has a seven. What do I do?"

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A teacher sees a lad entering the classroom – his hands were dirty.  She stopped him and said, “John, please wash your hands. My goodness, what would you say if I came into the room with hands like that?”  Smiling the boy replied, “I think I’d be too polite to mention it.”

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