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Winter Tournament (S)No Report

Today was supposed to be a show report. We did not have a show. We had snow. Before anyone busts on the South for not handling winter conditions, allow me one word: Ice. Places that get lots of snow are places that stay cold. Snow continues to be snow. When we have snow, the temperatureContinue reading “Winter Tournament (S)No Report”

Eclipse Party

Despite my brave words about being in the moment [Eclipse Safety], I gave in to the temptation to pick up a camera during totality. But then, ‘How do I turn this into a blog post?’ is hardly an unusual thought for me. ~~~ Thematically appropriate food & drink, plus champagne. I don’t drink much theseContinue reading “Eclipse Party”

Spotted Practicing Eclipse Safety

Glasses and map from Great American Eclipse. Props to Amazon and the USPS for getting the solar binoculars here on time, after faffing about. (Amazon, not the PO. Our local PO does good job.) Sneers to an unnamed astronomical equipment company for taking 8 days to let us know our order was out of stock.Continue reading “Spotted Practicing Eclipse Safety”

Thunder In The Distance

As of yesterday evening: Rumblings all day. Lost power once already. WeatherBug lightning alert alternates between Prepare to Find Shelter and Seek Shelter Immediately. Therefore, long essay on Lexington nostalgia will have to wait. Summer in the South. Thank you for reading, Katherine Walcott

Cindy Sez

… that I am done with my computer work for the evening. … that I should have finished my post before the storm blew in. … that it’s a good thing I have a wireless iPad. But seriously folks, tropical storm Cindy is headed our way. We’ve been having rain for daaaaays. Fortunately, we hadContinue reading “Cindy Sez”

Foto Friday: Stella

Things You Don’t Think About – Umbrellas

Today was supposed to be a photo of our new trailer hitch. Not so much. I won’t comment yet, except to say a) Greg is on the case, & b) never piss off the quiet ones. They will eat you alive. Meanwhile, your thought for the day. ~~~ I don’t own an umbrella. I hadn’tContinue reading “Things You Don’t Think About – Umbrellas”