Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Stairs
I went for a walk last evening. The idea was to walk to dinner and then back, but due to the drenching rains that started during the walk to dinner, I only walked to and not from the eating establishment.
I walked along a canal/creek for most of the way. At the end of the park was a climb up some stairs to get to the city level. I had intended to take a picture of the canal and part from the higher street level, however, the trees were full with leaves and blocked the good vantage points. Since it was raining, I was not too motivated to find a clear shot of the park below, hoping that I would find one during the return trip.
Since there was no return trip through the park I lost my opportunity and am left with only a memory and this image of the stairs at the end of the park.
I need to remember to be more aggressive in taking the images that I see in my mind when they are happening on the first occasion.
-- Bob Doan, writing from Huntsville, AL
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Out the Hotel Window - Huntsville, AL, May 2018
Out the Hotel Window Huntsville, AL May 21, 2018 |
The view out my window is very exciting. There is a lot happening. I enjoyed watching the parking garage in the distance fill and then empty yesterday during and after the commencement.
It was good to get to blue skies with white puffy clouds!
The trip was uneventful and I look forward it a good week of work away from home-base. As an important note, since this is a work trip, I did NOT bring Radio Flyer with me, so there will be no drone images to share.
-- Bob Doan, writing from Huntsville, AL
Monday, May 21, 2018
Monday Musings - May 21, 2019
Looking at Mom and Dad's House from Above May 19, 2018 |
2. Driving back form Upstate NY yesterday I was amazed at the speeds some of the drivers were reaching. I am sure a couple of people passed me doing sat least 90-100 mph.
Bird's Eye View May 19, 2018 |
4. It was amazing how the weather got better the further south we drove yesterday. Maybe nicer times are really ahead and the rains have subsided for a while.
5. Isn't it amazing how sometimes victims are victimized twice, the second time by the very people or businesses that are "trying" to help them?
Flea market in Ithaca, NY May 20, 2018 |
7. I enjoy looking at the earth from above while I am flying Radio Flyer, my drone. I guess I am just a frustrated pilot and the ability to look down on the scene below is exhilarating. I am becoming especially excited about imaging the "Bird's Eye" view.
8. Chris and I stopped at a flea market on our way out of Ithaca yesterday. It had been quite a while since we had been to one. I believe we will be going to more.
Headlines
Trump Grappling With Risks of Proceeding With North Korea Meeting - The New York Times
Santa Fe High’s Baseball Team Takes the Field, Shadowed by Tragedy - The New York Times
China seems to be winning Trump’s trade war - The Washington Post
Ronald Reagan Quote for the Week
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Ronald Reagan Quote for the Week
"Today millions of Americans are asking themselves that same question about the dedicated men and women who serve in our Armed Forces. Like me, they're asking that question with gratitude, with respect and affection in their hearts. Today, I want all those wearing American uniforms around the globe to know: America is grateful to you -- and proud of you, too."
—Statement on Armed Forces Day,
—Statement on Armed Forces Day,
May 16, 1981
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Cayuga Lake Wineries
Sheldrake Point Winery May 18, 2018 |
Chris and I of course have our favorite wines from both, however I was disappointed to find that both were out of the wines that I was seeking.
At Americana our favorite table white is Apparition. It has been immensely popular and I was able to purchase the last four bottles. They are bottling more next week I was told. Yay. I added eight bottles of Riesling to round out the case.
The news was not so good at Sheldrake Point. Our favorite white table wine from there has been Luckystone White. I was informed that this wine is no longer produced and there were no more bottles to purchase. I tasted the Pinot Gris and decided that it was a very nice substitute. And so, I was able to obtain a case to refill the wine cellar.
The image is of Sheldrake Point. I was able to fly Radio Flyer during a break in the oppressive weather. I obtained some nice shots of the lake and the vineyards as well.
— Bob Doan, writing from Ithaca, NY
Saturday, May 19, 2018
More Rain
Rainy Morning May 19, 2018 |
Overnight, however, the rain followed and the gloom and rain of the past week has now enveloped central New York. Ugh.
I had wanted to fly Radio Flyer, but it is raining.
The springtime is in full bloom here. It is like backing up three weeks in time. The trees are green, but the leaves are definitely new.
I need more sunshine and less precipitation.
Turn on summer.
— Bob Doan, writing from Ithaca, NY
Friday, May 18, 2018
I Feel as if I have Moved
The rains of the past few days has been pervasive. The gray skies with their constant rain are sucking the energy out of the area and turning traffic into a nightmare.
From the Seattle Weather blog |
Traffic gets completely slowed with multiple jams during rainy times. It really causes a mess on already too full highways. Too many cars traveling too slowly. It increases a usually 20 minutes trip home from work to 40 or 45 minutes of frustrating driving.
The Forecast for Today and Tomorrow for Elkridge, MD Can you spell rain? |
In good news, the pool is clearing nicely and is ready to accept activity. All we need now are sun and warmer temperatures to arrive and let the good times begin to roll!
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Rain and Loss
I attended the afternoon Orioles game yesterday.
In the rain with a group from work. It was a fun afternoon, except for the fact that the Orioles managed only four hits all day.
School Busses in the Parking Lot May 16, 2018 |
There were too many strikeouts. The Orioles struck out 13 times. That means they failed to put the ball in play on 48 percent of their 27 outs. During one exciting stretch the Orioles managed to load the bases with one out. They scored zero runs for that effort!
Watching such a game during rainy conditions definitely was a spirit buster.
But it was an afternoon out of the office at the ballpark. I was amazed how many people showed up to the afternoon game. The official attendance was 29,706. I was amazed how many school groups attended the game. The number of busses in the parking lot was amazing.
I guess the Orioles need to schedule more afternoon games to bolster attendance. Of course, winning would help with that as well.
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Rainy Again
The thunderstorms from Monday evening were strong enough to cause the GORC Dodgers game to be canceled last evening due to field condition. And it is likely to be a repeat tonight as the storms last evening were every bit as fierce as the ones Monday.
While the rain is causing the plants to grow, it is playing havoc with sports schedules.
I am seeing the afternoon game today, however. It is a 12:05 start! Something very different for the Orioles. It is one of their very few day games during the season, other than Sunday games.
The Orioles are doing much better of late. They are 5-2 on their current, now eight game, home-stand due to last evening's rainout. That brings them to 5-8 for the month.
I hope the turn around continues.
I hope the weather is nice this afternoon.
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Dinner by the Harbor
Annapolis Harbor, MD May 14, 2018 |
It was a beautiful evening before the thunderstorms rolled in and covered the land with rain.
Annapolis Harbor looking toward the city May 14, 2018 |
We talked about the places our lives had taken them in the months since they last sailed through.
It is always fun to chat with them and vicariously enjoy their lives. I don't think I could survive on a sailboat. They indicated that it had been four days since they had gotten off the boat. Ugh/ That is a long time. Yet, sitting on the dock beside the water having dinner did not seem to be boring to them. Although they see the water every day, they do not tire of it.
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Monday, May 14, 2018
Monday Musings - May 14, 2018
1. May is cruising along and the wild weather ride continues. While it was 87 degrees and sunny on Saturday, yesterdays;' high was 62 degrees under cloudy and generally rainy skies. Today is expected to see the high reach 80 degrees.
Jax Preparing to Tag the Runner May 12, 2018 |
3. The Orioles have won two series in a row for the first time this season. They are 5-2 in their last 7 games and had a 4-game winning streak at one point. Yesterday was a 17-1 victory. I hope they have finally turned the corner.
Finnegan and the Rabbit |
5. The pool is looking swimmable and except for the cold temperature, it is ready to host fun!
6. What does a dog do when separated from a rabbit by a hidden fence? Answer? Look and wait.
7. Enjoy Monday. Just remember that Tuesday is not far behind.
Headlines
Gasoline prices could see summer spike, with prices at 4-year highs and record demand - CNBC
Bloomberg warns of 'epidemic of dishonesty' - Yahoo
Ronald Reagan Quote for the Week
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
Ronald Reagan Quote for the Week
"For all Americans, we want to open more and more paths of opportunity in education and expanding scientific literacy and fostering new technologies and, through new technology, new jobs for the future; and building a fair, free, and growing world economy that gives hope and opportunity to all Americans, all mankind."
Remarks at a White House Meeting With Members of the Council for a Black Economic Agenda, February 24, 1987
-- Bob Doan, Elkridge, MD
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