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It's cold. Attendance may be light at Walleye Madness (our town's New Year's Eve celebration involving a big fiberglass fish being dropped from a crane). But the area hotels and restaurants should benefit from the favorable conditions for ice fishing.
Governor's Palace
Decorated for Christmas
Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia
The warm light and shadows that come rather early in winter make it delightful to be out in the afternoon. This was taken one week before Christmas, just before our area went into a cold spell that is still very much with us; the high temperature of 62 (nearly 15 degrees above the long-term average) added to the enjoyment of the afternoon, and makes the memory more pleasant, as well.
Completed in 1722, Virginia's Governor's Palace was home to the first two governors of the state of Virginia after independence from England -- Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson -- as well as to seven royal governors prior to independence. In 1780, Virginia relocated its capital to Richmond. Governor's Palace was destroyed by fire in December 1781; its reconstruction began in 1930 as part of the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg, guided by historic records and drawings, including a floor plan drawing by Thomas Jefferson.
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I've taken these front steps before, but at the time didn't notice the ones on the left too. So here's the two sets together.
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8th December 2017:
The sun came out. No, it's OK, don't faint! Although with the freezing cold wind blowing it wasn't a great morning to go out.
But wrapped up like an Eskimo I ventured as far as the town centre, thinking that at least I'd be out of the wind. I wasn't, almost got blown off my feet at one point.
Noticed this gnome in a shop window, grabbed a quick shot as it's so cute and hurried around the rest of town before heading home.
It started to drizzle before I got there, but stopped and we've had sun all day. Now just need the wind to stop. Don't want much do I?!!
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Taken this month when we had some better weather.
A Mimosa tree. Thanks kasiainwales
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Mary Ann's family recipe. It calls for a half cup of white rum and a pint (about half a litre) of brandy. Beaten egg whites, garnished with nutmeg, float on top. She only makes it at Christmas and it's always popular.
We decided it was time to get the Christmas cake out and decorate it. If there's room after cold lamb and chips and a small helping of Christmas pudding we might even have a very small slice later.
With many thanks to my sister for making and getting our cake to us.
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. . . On the menu tonight, it looks to be leftovers (not again?!), not much meat on those bones!
While shooting Snowy Owls on buildings and light poles this afternoon, a red streak caught my eye! I am amazed the wildlife found in this town, near busy highways and businesses!
Have a great pre-Christmas week Facebook, Flickr, and 500px friends!
16th December 2017:
I may have solved the problem of the snoring bed, but I haven't managed to stop Izzy sneaking out at 11.30 at night.
I had gone out for a last time and thought she was well tucked up. Huh, should have known better, out she shot like a bullet and I didn't have a chance to grab her. Up and onto the top of the wall she went. She knows where we can't reach her.
At one point she tried coming back via the garden gate, which is blocked from our side to stop her getting into the next door garden.
Needed help, so woke Graham up and he unblocked the gate before going back to bed. I do love him, honestly! So I grabbed a blanket from the wardrobe and lay on the sofa waiting for Madame to come home. Rufus was worried and kept coming out to see if she'd come home and sniffing at the partially open door.
Eventually at around 2.00 am I heard her calling so turned on the outside light and guided her back under the garden gate. Told her it was bed time and she trotted back in as though nothing had been out of place. Rufus snuggled down, with a smile on his face and I lay awake for another hour before I finally fell asleep.
The other side of the bed, grunted his approval that she'd come home and carried on snoring!!
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Cozy moments around the fireplace this time of the year.
Being with friends and family, enjoying drinks.
Izzy in the garden in August.
Well you had Rufus yesterday, so now it's her turn.
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20th December 2017:
We spent this morning at the Clinic at Lannion having hearing tests.
I'd taken my camera in the hope of finding something interesting to take, but it was dull and miserable and drizzling.
So in the end I just took this shot of the entryway to the ENT department or ORL to be more correct.
So exciting!
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Lovely pink.
Found a few photos from November that I'd forgotten about.
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With 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, a dog's sense of smell is 40 times greater than humans.
It may come as a surprise but snowy owls don’t hoot. In fact, the sounds they make are likely nothing that the average person would associate with an owl. So if an owl doesn’t have to hoot, then a human doesn’t have to believe, to celebrate the reason for the season! I wish you all peace, love, kindness, and joy on this holiday season. #SnowyOwl
Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) - 36001
Line Number - 780
Aircraft Type - Boeing 777F
Production Site - Everett (PAE)
Airframe Status - Active
D-AALA performing the weekly flight from YYZ/IAH as flight LH8055.
It was a dreary Saturday afternoon at Barnegat two weekends ago. The jetty, usually peppered with fishermen and aspiring naturists, was noticeably empty. Long-tailed ducks, however, hung close to the inlet’s south side. Swallowed by the incoming tide, they would take to the air, flying parallel to the rocks and land on Barnegat’s unpredictable waters closer to its opening to the sea. I sat there, in the cool drizzle, enjoying their antics and smiling as they took to the air, only to land, bouncing across the surface like a skipping stone thrown across a summer’s evening lake. They are living proof that birds do bounce and aging men can smile. #Longtailedducks
York’s hidden gem. Down a snickleway (alley) behind Goodramgate. See two of the Minster’s towers either side of the church.
Running into her final weeks in service, is 18 year old Dennis Dart T139 EFJ, pictured here in the uninspiring Kings Tamerton area of Plymouth. Only three pre-2000 Darts remain in service, with 33 and 39 the next due to be withdrawn. Surprisingly, the oldest, 17, is due to stay in service for a little longer, due to its superior condition in comparison to the remaining T regs.