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Snapshots Sunday: New Mexico

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This is somewhat of a companion piece to Walsenburg and Fort Sumner. These were shots taken after we left Fort Sumner and were on our way to Walsenburg. We passed by the Raton-Clayton volcanic field, which includes the Capulin Volcano National Monument. The Marine was in a hurry to head north and wasn’t interested in stopping for a volcano. ~Vic

NM Mountain Image One
Heading north on I-25
December 2008
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NM Mountain Image Two
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NM Mountain Image Three
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NM Mountain Image Four
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Foto Friday: Critter Collections 8.0

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I haven’t posted any critter shots in 3 1/2 years. Previous post, here. ~Vic

Leaf Critter Image One
Small bug that looks like a leaf.
05-31-2019
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Bee Face Image Two
Got a bee’s face!
05-31-2019
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Iris Bug Image Three
Cute bug but, I have no idea.
04-30-2019
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Dragonfly Image Four
Skivvy waver dragonfly. LOL!
Brighter shot than the original.
05-17-2019
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Mantis Image Five
Young mantis.
Different angle from the original.
05-31-2019
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Missing Spider Image Six
Beautiful web.
Where is the spider?
10-13-2018
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POTD: New Year’s Eve 2022

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Arkansas River @ Liar's Lodge
Liar’s Lodge (Web Archive)
Buena Vista, CO
Christmastime 2008
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This was my view from the backdoor of our room. The lodge backed up to the Arkansas River. It was a wonderful place to vacation for Christmas and New Year’s. Sadly, the lodge had to close, permanently, due to the Plandemic/Scamdemic. It’s heartbreaking. And, as far as I am concerned, good riddance to 2022. I have hopes that 2023 will be better but…it’s not likely. I will be raising a glass of bubbly to the awakening of humanity. ~Vic

Quick edit…this is a companion piece to Walsenburg.

From October 2014

From May 2015

Christmas 2022

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Memories from my years in Texas. Merry Christmas, everyone. ~Vic

Texas Den Image One
My Den in Texas.
12-20-2005
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Presents Image Two
Lots of gifts for family & friends.
12-20-2005
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Stockings Image Three
Our stockings.
12-20-2005
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Buddy Under The Tree Image Four
Buddy the cat, under the tree.
12-18-2005
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POTD: Cypress

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This is a Cypress of some sort but, it is definitely a Chamaecyparis. Pl@ntNet can’t really pinpoint the exact species. It seems to think it is a Lawsoniana. The picture on Wikipedia isn’t helpful, either. ~Vic

Cypress Image
02-13-2020
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Thanksgiving 2022

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I won’t be cooking a traditional turkey this year. I am going for a pork loin, just to be different. I will have a small gathering. Peace, love and hugs to everyone. May we all gather in joy. ~Vic

Golden Mums Image One
11-05-2021
Sunset Image Two
11-24-2021

POTD: Staghorn Fern

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This is a crazy looking thing. A pilot’s wife has a plant & animal sanctuary behind her house, two blocks west. A platycerium bifurcatum, it is also called an Elkhorn Fern. ~Vic

Staghorn Fern
10-01-2020

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