AND CHASED ME RIGHT INTO THE HOUSE

 A PAIR OF CANADA GEESE ON THE MAITLAND RIVER SATURDAY AT BALLS BRIDGE

Saturday afternoon, clear sunny skies fortunately stretched into evening, but they were a little too clear for an awesome sunset.  It is the abundance of clouds that makes sunsets so spectacular, and Saturday night it was simply one narrow strip as the big orange ball dipped into the cold waters of Lake Huron.  But, there was an upside to last night's clear sky, and I was able to clearly, from my night sky spot in the countryside, at 10:05, watch an orange Moonrise. A nice way to wind up another day in this little world of mine.  

 THE SUNSET AT BAYFIELD'S BEACH WAS OKAY BUT WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE OKAYER IF THERE HAD BEEN MORE CLOUDS

I WISHED I HAD PUT MY CAMERA ON A TRIPOD FOR THESE LONG DISANCE TELEPHOTO SHOTS OF THE MOON RISING BEHIND A FOREST OF TREES A FEW MILES AWAY

THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE IN BLACK AND WHITE

 I TOOK THESE HANDHELD PHOTOS AT 600MM AT F4 WITH A SHUTTER SPEED OF 1/125TH OF A SECOND AND THE PHOTOS ARE GREATLY CROPPED

 AS THE MOON CLIMBS HIGHER OUT OF THE EARTH'S DENSE ORANGY ATMOSPHERE INTO CLEARER AIR, IT BEGINS TO TAKE ON ITS NATURAL COLOR

I decided this morning's wind chill factor was not conducive to me heading out for a walk, so I turned my attention to relocating some more Hosta plants.  I still wore my winter jacket until mid-morning when temps finally began climbing into the low 50's.  No sign of the predicted rain this morning, so I decided to give my grass seed a little sprinkle until at some point Mother Nature arrives with her giant watering can.  And, wouldn't you know it, she rolled in at precisely 1:43 this afternoon, and chased me right into the house.

 LLAMAS ARE PROTECTORS OF SHEEP AND WHEN THIS FELLOW HEARD MY CAR STOP HE RIGHT AWAY GAVE ME A SECURITY LOOK

 REALIZING IT WAS JUST ME AND MY CAMERA IN AGAIN, HE FLOPPED OVER AND RESUMED HIS AFTERNOON SIESTA

 "HEY, WHO SAID I WAS HAVING A SIESTA!!

Al's Music Box::  Traces by The Classics IV.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Bumper Stickers::

- "It's as BAD as you think, and they ARE out to get you."
- "If you don't like the news, go out and make some."
- "I Brake For No Apparent Reason."
- "When you do a good deed, get a receipt, in case heaven is like the IRS."
- "Sorry, I don't date outside my species."
- "I may be fat, but you're ugly - I can lose weight!"
- "No Radio - Already Stolen"
- "Few women admit their age, Few men act it! "
- "I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it!"

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What is the difference between a salon and a saloon? A salon is where you go to make yourself look better. A saloon is where you go to make everyone else look better.

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Years ago someone in California hollered “Gold,” and people drove from all directions. That’s the way they still drive in California.

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- My wife still hasn't told me what my New Year's resolutions are.

- I hate it when people get simple sayings wrong. I mean it's not rocket surgery!
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The Pope met with the College of Cardinals to discuss a proposal from Shimon Peres, the former leader of Israel. "Your holiness," said one of the Cardinals, "Mr. Peres wants to determine whether Jews or Catholics are superior, by challenging you to a golf match." The Pope was greatly disturbed, as he had never held a golf club in his life. "Not to worry," said the Cardinal, "we'll call America and talk to Jack Nicklaus. We'll make him a Cardinal, he can play Shimon Peres... We can't lose!" Everyone agreed it was a good idea. The call was made and, of course, Jack was honored and agreed to play. The day after the match, Nicklaus reported to the Vatican to inform the Pope of his success in the match. "I came in second, your Holiness," said Nicklaus. "Second?!!" exclaimed the surprised Pope. "You came in second to Shimon Peres?!!"
"No," said Nicklaus, "second to Rabbi Woods."

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