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Saturday, January 26, 2013

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The Moon.  After a bitterly cold wait!


I braved the bitter cold for a second time today.  This time though, I really felt the sting.  My friend Pat was a real trooper wearing just a sweatshirt and no gloves.  Crazy.  Unfortunately for us, the moon rose above the clouds more than 20 minutes past.  Though when it did, the moon was impressive as always.  Watching the full moon rise above the horizon has to be one of nature's great spectacles.  

3 comments:

  1. Awesome sight despite my penguin impersonation. I won't be that stupid again. Next time I'll bundle up and bring coffee for us!

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  2. Good idea. I should try to find my thermos.

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  3. Glad you're still witnessing the spectacle. Wish I could have been their with you, puffy on and with a thermos of tea.

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