Andrea Passes By
Tropical Storm Andrea passed near by today. Lots of heavy rain this morning and strong, gusty winds this evening.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Halo before the Storm
A Halo around the sun or moon can be a precursor to stormy weather. High cirrus clouds, usully above 20,000 feet, can preceed a storm. The ice crystals in the clouds refract the light from, in this case the sun, and form the halo. I saw this halo on Thursday, around lunchtime, a few hours before Tropical Storm Andrea arrived in the Outer Banks.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The Flowers of Yorktown
While in Yorktown, Virginia recently I was able to check out the Hidden Treasures Garden Stroll. Here are a few of the treasures...
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, April 1, 2013
Spring comes to North Carolina
Springtime is starting to show up in my parent's yard...
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| Azalea |
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| The azaleas are loaded with blooms |
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| Hidden Azalea |
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| Dogwood buds |
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| Dogwood buds |
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| Pear tree |
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| Blooms on the pear tree |
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| Pear tree |
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| The ground cover has little purple flowers |
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| Grape Hyacinths |
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| Later this summer this will be a weed, but at the moment, the makings of a snake bouquet! |
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| Another flower for the snake bouquet! |
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