Wednesday, April 27, 2005

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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Chipping Sparrow.



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Deer antlers on a red shed.



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



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The inside of a tulip.

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Bridge and bow of a cello.

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Sewing machine.



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African violet.

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

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.

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First day of trout season along Chest Creek in Patton.




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




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Amish farmer with milk cans on his wagon




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Amish sawmill and farm in Indiana County




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




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A small pond, Baker's Crossroads




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




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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




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My bike sitting on Route 219 at McGees Mills Covered Bridge

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Proof That Spring Has Arrived

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

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Cambria Heights vs. Central Cambria Baseball at Patton

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Cambria Heights vs. Central Cambria softball at Ebensburg

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Sheep farm, Brush Valley in Indiana County

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Americana garage in Bakerton

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Eastern Phoebe

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

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Eastern Phoebe waiting to rebuild nest on our porch

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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.

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Daffodils are a sure sign of spring.

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Look Ma, No Snow

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Eastern Phoebe on roof



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Crocus in bloom - at last

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Running White Tail Deer

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Thomas Turkey courting the ladies

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New guardrail on Bigler Avenue

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Bagging horse feed at the Garmantown Feed Mill

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Over the top, with room to spare

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Ready - Get Set - Go

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Javelin thrower