365 Day Photo Challenge 56/365 “The Morning After”

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The snow is all but gone in our area.  Some areas up north got over a foot of snow and needless to say it will be a few days before they will be able to get around.  It’s funny how the weather works around here.  Next Tuesday it will be around 70 degrees with a chance of tornadic activities.  I’m curious as to see what will happen next week.

Tomorrow evening I get to go see my son in college.  We’re going to see the gymnastics team compete and my son will be playing in the pep band.  I’m really excited to make this trip.  It’s going to be a late night but it will be worth it.

“Life Goes On!”

Just Enough Snow to Get Messy

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The big snow event of 2015 was a big let down for many and a huge headache for others.  For me it meant a day off from work and got to spend some time with the family.  My daughters stayed by the window all day waiting on the snow. It started well after nightfall and only lasted about two hours.  Just enough to get the roads messy and freeze overnight and cause nightmares for in the morning.  Up north of us they’re expecting at least eight inches to a foot of snow.  I hate it for my kids but winter isn’t over with here and there’s still a good chance we’ll get more of the white stuff.

Everyone stay safe out there.

365 Day Photo Challenge 56/365 “Snow Day Continued”

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This has been my view all day because all we’re getting is rain. Not frozen rain, just cold rain.  I just heard on the news that 20 miles north of us someone built an 8 foot snowman.  I’m glad someone is getting snow because as of yet we’re not.  I’m sure our company lost a lot of money because of the decision not to open but I’ve enjoyed the day off especially since I’m not having to take time off to do it.

365 Day Photo Challenge 55/365 “Ready for Some Bike Rides”

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We’re supposed to get up to six inches of snow tomorrow between 6 am and noon.  My employer refuses to acknowledge the fact and is not closing.  Even though all schools, county and city, within a hundred mile radius has closed.  Last year we had a system come through so quick that 1700 people got trapped at work because they couldn’t get home.  You would think that our company wouldn’t just go ahead and close to keep that from happening again but I guess the all mighty dollar is more important.

I’ve got several bike rides that I’ve signed up for this year.  None of which are century rides.  Right now I don’t think I could do a half century because I’m so out of shape.   The weather here has been so crazy that I haven’t had a good weekend to get out and ride. This weekend doesn’t look good either.

“Life Goes On!”

365 Day Photo Challenge 54/365 “Thoughts of Summer”

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More bad news as far as the weather is concerned.  Icy roads in the morning and snow accumulation for Wednesday.  When I was a kid these would be the words I’d die to hear.  Anything to get be out of school but unfortunately I didn’t hear these words near enough.  It seems these days we’re experiencing more and more of winter activities.  Call it Global Warming, call it another Ice Age, whatever it is, I’m tired of it.

I spent the first full day back at work today and it was tough.  I made it but I kept thinking of getting home and getting in bed.  Funny, once I did make it home I haven’t made it to bed yet.  I will shortly though.

I’m longing for the warmth of Spring and Summer.

“Life Goes On!”  Even though it’s cold.

365 Day Photo Challenge 53/365 “Spring is Coming”

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I’m really trying to be positive and think that spring is just around the corner.  It’s hard to do these days when everyday you turn on the news to find that there is another round of cold arctic air with more potential freezing rain and/or snow on the way.

I am looking forward to the day when I can get outside and do some hiking and maybe wet the line of a fishing pole.  I’m looking forward to the day of riding by bicycle and getting some much needed exercise.  I’m an outdoor person and having to stay inside these past few months has given me a bad case of cabin fever.  When spring time finally shows her head, you’ll be hard press to find me inside.  Look for me in the woods or on the roadway on my bicycle.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 52/365 “Lazy Day”

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Today I did absolutely nothing but sit in this recliner.  I did spend some time on the computer working on a powerpoint presentation that I have to have done in three weeks.  I think I have it about 95% done.

It’s raining here now and there is another possibility of some frozen stuff again early Monday morning.  I’ll have to go in to work regardless because I have no time left. Tomorrow I have a meeting in the afternoon so that at least will get me out of the house for an hour or so.

The above picture was taken while on a motorcycle trip to Deals Gap North Carolina.  I believe we were on our way back in this photo.  We left on a Wednesday and came back late the following Saturday night.  We had a wonderful time and I wish I could do this trip again.  I still have my motorcycle and I just may do the trip again in a year or so depending on my health.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.  I’m hoping the weather makes up it’s mind to stay warm more than a day or two very soon.  I’m going nuts having to stay in the house.

“Life Goes On”

365 Day Photo Challenge 51/365 “Cast for Kids”

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Feeling much better today so but the weather here sucked.  We’re still under a weather advisory but nothing has happened but a little rain.  Tomorrow and Sunday it’s supposed to rain all day which makes for a lousy weekend.

Anyway, on a brighter note; I’m excited that I ran across a set of pictures today that I did for a great organization called Cast for Kids.  This group organizes an event every year that matches kids with disabilities with bass fishermen of the area and takes them fishing for the day.  Whether or not these kids catch anything, which many do not, they all receive a kids tackle box (Pictured here) a plaque which has a picture of them and the boat owner attached, a hat, a fishing rod and reel and an experience that will last a lifetime.

I was so honored to be asked to help with this event.  Their regular photographer had taken ill suddenly and someone suggested me.  I did it two years in a row when the local chairman quit and the new chairman had someone else in mind.  I think that was the last year our local group did the event.  Too bad for the kids though.DSC_0021 DSC_0065