Extremes

This is a small sample of the 600+ pictures that I took during the last 7 days. Everything you see on this blog is as I saw it. I don't manipulate, other than cropping, any picture.

Here in the Laurel Highlands snow can fall from September to April.
This year the last snow came on April 24.

A $5,000 grant helps provide some much needed renovations to the Patton Little League Field.

Northern Cambria High School Softball. The game was called because of rain.

Fresh fiddlehead ferns popping up through the ground.
If you want you can find lots of delicious recipes on the Internet for using this plant.

Mailboxes, daffodils, grape hyacinths -- you'll never see this scene on the streets of South Philly.

Chipping Sparrow.

Deer antlers on a red shed.

Two fishermen enjoy a tranquil morning on the lake at Duman's Dam, Nicktown, PA.

The inside of a tulip.

Bridge and bow of a cello.

Sewing machine.

African violet.

Road Trip Weekend

The wife took the twins to Philly this weekend as a graduation present. I got to ride all weekend! Have over 1,000 miles, so far, this month.

First day of trout season along Chest Creek in Patton.

First morning of trout season at Duman's Dam, near Nicktown Davis family of Cherry Tree

Amish farmer with milk cans on his wagon

Amish sawmill and farm in Indiana County

St. Severin old log church built in 1851 in Drifting, (Clearfield County) PA. The church is on the National Registry of Historical landmarks.

A small pond, Baker's Crossroads

Launching a glider at Keystone Gliderport Julian, (Center County) PA

As I was taking pictures at the gliderport, I heard the drone of piston engines over my head. When I looked up I was amazed to find this B17 passing by. The B17 first flew July 28, 1935 and entered combat in World War II in 1941. It had a top speed of 287 mph and was powered by four 1200 hp Wright-Cyclone engines. If you want more information http://www.aviation-history.com/boeing/b17.html

My bike sitting on Route 219 at McGees Mills Covered Bridge

Proof That Spring Has Arrived

Cleaning the streets of Northern Cambria at 6 a.m.

Cambria Heights vs. Central Cambria Baseball at Patton

Cambria Heights vs. Central Cambria softball at Ebensburg

Sheep farm, Brush Valley in Indiana County

Americana garage in Bakerton

Eastern Phoebe

Eastern Phoebe sitting on what's left of the frame for the awning of our swing. Ice storm creamed the frame.

Eastern Phoebe waiting to rebuild nest on our porch

Baltimore Orioles have built nests for several years in our trees. This old nest will, hopefully, be replaced by a new one this year. Keep checking back for pictures of the new nests being built.

Daffodils are a sure sign of spring.

Look Ma, No Snow

Eastern Phoebe on roof

Crocus in bloom - at last

Running White Tail Deer


Thomas Turkey courting the ladies


New guardrail on Bigler Avenue


Bagging horse feed at the Garmantown Feed Mill


Over the top, with room to spare


Ready - Get Set - Go


Javelin thrower