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Skywatch Friday:

March 19, 2010

Blue skies in the Glade. March 12, 2010.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

The scene above may not appear to be much to many of you, but we think it’s absolutely  gorgeous.  Yesterday (Thursday) was the first day in a week in which we were able to see blue sky.  And it was the first time in a week in which the clouds were white instead of gray or black.  In short, the sky was beautiful.  I hope we soon have many more days like this.

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My Dad got a good report from the doctor and we found Mom and Dad to both be in good spirits.  We were able to run some errands and help with some chores around the house, so it was a good and productive visit.

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Today I’m grateful for each opportunity I have to spend a day with my parents.

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Skywatch Friday: Moon in Blue Skies

March 5, 2010

The moon in blue skies over Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas. February 24, 2010.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

I’ve mentioned several times our visit to Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas in late February.  We enjoyed waterfalls, hikes, fascinating rock formations and sunshine and blue skies.  Near the Turtle Rocks we also saw this beautiful moon in the blue sky.

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Skywatch Friday: Chimes, Icicles and Blue Skies

February 19, 2010

Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. February 18, 2010.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

We had blue skies and sunshine on Thursday — we hardly knew what to do.  Even more amazing was the fact that the temperature got above freezing for the first time in about 10 days.

The result of all that warmth and sunshine was this giant icicle engulfing a wind chime on the south-east corner of our house.  I don’t know which impressed more — the blue sky or the icicle.  By the end of the day the snow on the roof of our neighbor’s house was gone, but much of the icicle was still there.

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Skywatch Friday: Blue Skies, Icy Trees

February 12, 2010

The view from our front yard, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 31, 2010.

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There was a brightness in the sky behind the clouds and haze that’s been there all month.  After doing some research I believe that brightness is something called the ‘sun’.  I didn’t have my camera with me to get a picture, but I’ll continue to do research on this phenomenon.

I had to go back to the last day of January to get a decent picture for sky watch.  This picture was taken after our big snow and ice storm.  For one day we had gorgeous blue skies, which made a great background for all the icy branches on the trees.

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Skywatch Friday: A Cloudy Day

February 5, 2010

The view from the 14th tee, Druid Hills Golf Course, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee.

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The last couple of days have been cloudy, dull and gray.  That’s not exactly my favorite type of day, but I think there is often a stark beauty about such a day.  The picture above was taken on the 14th fairway of the Druid Hills Golf Course here in the Glade.

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Skywatch Friday: Before the Storm

January 29, 2010

A winter moon over Fairfield Glade.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

We’re being threatened with a winter storm here in the Glade.  The weather service says we could get several inches of snow with an inch or so of ice thrown in for good measure.  Betsy would dearly love to see the snow, but she is not at all interested in the ice.  To tell the truth, I don’t look forward to ice either.

But all of this is in the future as I write this.  Tonight (Thursday) the skies are clear and the moon is full.  I hope the memory of this beautiful night will help me get through the next couple of days.

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I’m grateful that we can look up see beauty even in a dark sky.

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SkyWatch Friday: Moon Over the Ocean

January 22, 2010

Moon rise off Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. May 8, 2009.

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Last May, while Betsy and I were at Ocean Isle Beach in North Carolina, we were treated to the moon rising over the ocean right across from our room.  It was a beautiful sight that we enjoyed from our balcony for a couple of clear nights.  I don’t have the best of cameras, but the picture above is a wonderful reminder of a special night at the beach.

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SkyWatch Friday: Stormy Beach Morning

January 15, 2010

A storm over Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. May 7, 2009.

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Our temperatures finally got into the 40s yesterday and most of the snow is gone.  I’m sure we’ll get more, but I yesterday was a very pleasant day for being outdoors.

There have been quite a few ‘thinking of spring’ posts lately and I’m joining that number by posting a picture of Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.  But since it will be several months  before we’ll be able to get back there to enjoy the warm sunshine, I’m showing the beach on a rainy morning with storm clouds overhead.

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I’m grateful for the varied beauty and moods of the skies over our heads.

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SkyWatch Friday: Ormond Beach Sunrise

January 8, 2010

Early morning sunrise, Ormond Beach, Florida. August 5, 2009.

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I know that it is definitely chilly in Florida these days, but this picture was taken at Ormond Beach back in August.  This is what the sky (and ocean) looked like early in the morning on Betsy’s birthday.

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I am grateful for the new opportunities that are present with each new morning.

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Skywatch Friday: Unaka Mountain

December 18, 2009

Hoar Frost on Unaka Mountain, Tennessee. November 27, 2009.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

Betsy and I were in East Tennessee the day after Thanksgiving on a waterfalling trip.  The weather forecast had called for snow flurries and Betsy had hoped that we would see some snow, but there was none.  Friday morning was cold but clear.

The closest Betsy came to seeing snow was this hoar frost on the top of Unaka Mountain.  I had to get a picture of something white for my beautiful bride, so I snapped this picture from the road we were on.

I’m not that thrilled with the hoar frost, but that clear blue sky is beautiful.

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