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Shutterbug Saturday: Snow Pix

Posted on February 15, 2020 Updated on February 15, 2020

We’ve had cold temps here and plenty of rain but, the two haven’t combined to give us any frozen precipitation. Don’t me wrong. I’m not complaining. I like a good snow storm, here and there but, I don’t like the mess. That being said, since we haven’t had any of the white stuff, I submit…for your approval…some pix I harvested from a FakeBook group back in 2018, when we had two snow bombs. I posted my own photos on December 9, 2018 and added some of my stuff to the same group. These are really good and photographer credit is listed. I will post the rest, tomorrow. ~Vic

Snowman Pooping Image One — Photo Credit: Mike Oechsle

Snow Tree Image Two — Photo Credit: Alex Webb

What Is This Image Three — Photo Credit: Laura Smith

Icicles Image Four — Photo Credit: Becky Johnson

Cold Cardinal Image Five — Photo Credit: Dora Hammond

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Snow Moon 2020

Posted on February 9, 2020

I did a Snow Moon post last year on February 18. I covered all the unique names and the history. I won’t repeat the information here.

100% illumination occurred at 02:33am EST. Howl for me!

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

Snow Moon 2020 Image Three — It’s spooky looking between the branches.

Moon Giant Snow Moon Image One — Image Credit: moongiant.com

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Shutterbug Sunday: Alamance Battleground 2.0

Posted on February 9, 2020

Two months ago, on December 7, 2019, I visited Alamance Battleground with my buddy Ray. I posted the first batch of pictures on December 8, intending to post the rest on December 14. For obvious reasons, that didn’t happen so, here are the rest.

All photos are my personal collection. © ~Vic

James Hunter Monument Image One — The Colonial Column Monument
Originally located at Guilford Courthouse Military Park
Moved in 1962, “on indefinite loan.”

Colonial Column Marker Image Two — Colonial Column Marker

Monument Plaque Image Three — Front Plaque
It is claimed that the battle was the first of the Revolutionary War.
It was actually the last battle of the War of Regulation,
which lead to the Revolutionary War.

James Hunter Plaque Image Four — Right Side
James Hunter
General of the Regulators

North Carolina Timeline Image Five — Back Side
North Carolina Timeline
1774 North Carolina Provincial Congress
The Mecklenburg Declaration 1775
Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge 1776
North Carolina is the first to call for independence
with the Halifax Resolves 1776

Regulators Hanged Image Six — Twelve Regulators Condemned At Hillsboro
Six were executed.
“Our blood will be as good seed in good ground,
that will soon produce one hundred fold.”
James Pugh June 19, 1771

Bridge Image Seven — Bridge over the creek.

Highway View Image Eight — View across the highway.

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Shutterbug Saturday: Wildlife 2.0

Posted on November 30, 2019 Updated on December 5, 2019

More of our local cutie pies. All photos are my personal collection © ~Vic

Part I

Doe Image One — On an evening walk.
07-03-2019

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Thanksgiving 2019

Posted on November 28, 2019

Riverwalk Sunset Image One — Riverwalk Thanksgiving sunset this evening.

As I type this, I am nearly comatose from the tryptophan overload. I’m glad I went for a walk before I ate as I would never have been able to get off the couch. I didn’t prepare a full size turkey as there was only three of us eating. I slow cooked a turkey breast in my crock pot. I did have the usual mashed potatoes, green beans, cranberry sauce and my lumpy mushroom gravy. With a small gathering, no traditional dressing but, stove top stuffing instead. I’ve struggled for years to make non-lumpy gravy. It just ain’t happening. *sigh*

Many well wishes and, safe travels to family and friends. The weather is a mess in many parts of the US. *yawn* ~Vic

Riverwalk Thanksgiving Sunset Image Two — I was actually trying to capture not only the sun setting but,
the crescent moon as well.

Crescent Moon Image Three — You can just see the crescent moon in the center.
Just below it, hard to see, is Venus.
It’s a truly slim crescent but, my phone always blurs Moon.

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Shutterbug Saturday: Sky Gazing 2.0

Posted on November 23, 2019 Updated on November 24, 2019

Beauty when you look up. All photos are my personal collection © ~Vic

Part I & Sunsets Local

Cloud Image One — A “W” with a smile.
06-22-2018

Cloud Image Two — A big feather or…a Gremlin?
06-27-2019

Cloud Image Three — Reminds me of cooked fish.
10-17-2019

Cloud Image Four — Ribbons of color.
The phone couldn’t capture the deep pinks.
11-12-2019

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Shutterbug Sunday: The Woo

Posted on November 17, 2019

Shutterbug Saturday was a bust. I spent most of the day battling a computer (not the laptop, again). I still continue to curse Microsoft. I did manage a bit of a respite. Last night was our monthly Seabee gathering. It was a wonderful turnout and we had a great meal. If you are ever in the area of Roxboro and/or Person County, you should visit Homestead Steakhouse.

Anyway, ever seen a Woo? Curious critters, they are. All pictures are my personal collection. © ~Vic

The Woo Image One — It sits in our kitchen.
10-20-2017

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Foto Friday: Halloween Local 3.0

Posted on November 8, 2019 Updated on February 15, 2020

I was planning to do a Flick Friday for 1954. No such luck. In fact, sticking with Friday and sticking with 1954, there are no releases until well into December. *sigh* So, you gets pix! All photos are my personal collection. ~Vic

Part I/Part II/Old Halloween Stuff