This photo was taken with about 2 miles left to go in our morning walk yesterday, February 28, 2023. On return home we had gone a total of 201 miles so far this year. Yes, we’re a little ahead of schedule for our annual goal of 1,000 miles, but that will make up for daysContinue reading “Waking the Doc”
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String, Strang, Strung
The more they are played, the more often their strings need changing. Also, wood and fretboard conditioner can be applied with the strings off to preserve the ‘ukulele’s appearance. This is my solid koa wood tenor ‘ukulele that I purchased from a luthier in Kaunakakai, Moloka’i. In honor of its roots, I tuned it toContinue reading “String, Strang, Strung”
Old Florida
Gator Joe’s, established in 1926, is on Lake Weir in Florida not far from where Ma Barker and her son, Fred, died in a shootout with authorities in January of 1935. This beachside, over-the-water diner appears to be as old as the gang that once lived nearby. It is named after the alligator that ledContinue reading “Old Florida”
Just Passin’ Through
Never mind that we were loading pool accessories into a pickup right next to it, this crane had things to do and places to go. They don’t really show much fear around here, and they are large enough to take on any likely challengers. The crane’s bearing is cool and confident, however, it does seemContinue reading “Just Passin’ Through”
Straw-buried
The strawberries are in season, so we went to Plant City, Florida, for our annual shortcake dessert. The strawberries were not quite fully ripened, however, so they lacked some of their usual great taste. Fortunately, the shortcake and ice cream made it better, and of course it did help that the berries were buried inContinue reading “Straw-buried”
Down the Hatch
All different colors on the outside, but the same on the inside, and they were delicious! Hope the hens didn’t mind. #eggs #hens #breakfast
Ecliptic Essence
Since last night the Moon has passed by Venus and risen to side of Jupiter. In doing so it has followed the ecliptic, which is the orbital plane of the solar system and courses through the constellations of the zodiac. The ecliptic follows the plane of the protoplanetary disk from which the whole solar systemContinue reading “Ecliptic Essence”
Smiley Moon and Planets
As promised in yesterday’s post, the Moon obligingly appeared at sunset last night. Tonight, it will be up above Jupiter at the top of the image. Wow, what an amazing apparition of our solar siblings! #jupiter #venus #moon #sunset
Dusk Delight
For the next several days Jupiter (upper) will approach Venus (lower) until they appear as close together as the width of a full Moon on the evening of March 1, 2023. Speaking of the Moon, its thin crescent shape will pass by the planets tonight, February 21, 2023, and tomorrow night. So if you wantContinue reading “Dusk Delight”
Gone Today, Here Tomorrow
The leaves are not yet done falling. Blow the leaves off the driveway today and more will come down tomorrow. Soon that will end followed by their seedy sequel. Pollen pods (aka tree testicles) will be the next thing to fall from the trees with their dastardly little pods and pollen all over the place,Continue reading “Gone Today, Here Tomorrow”
