Bird Shots I Have To Share

I've been waiting for one of my favorite winter birds the Cardinal to land in one of my favorite trees, our Nootka Pine. Finally I got my opportunity.

......we got this shot of another bird we love because of its unique slate, brown and white coloration....a Eastern Towhee.

.....and then to see them together........ Hope you enjoy their beauty as we do.

With This Exclamation Point Newark Moves On To The State Final Four

As a former Newark Wildcat class of 63 it's been fun watching the basketball team win the last three games by last second heroics. Having trailed Westerville South the whole first half last night, the cats came down to the last opportunityof the game. Taking a long lob inbound pass on the dead run, Greg Avery sealed the victory with this STUFF shot at the buzzer! Needless to say it set the fans (myself included) into a frenzy as the Cats move on to play in the State Semifinals this coming Friday.

GO WILDCATS GO!

The "Blizzard of 08" Descended Upon Us Over Friday and Saturday.....

As Storm Team Meteorologist Ben Gelber said Central Ohio was in the "Sweet Spot" of this winter storm.........

............and of course Bill and Pat had to adventure out to enjoy the 14 inches of white stuff.......

Although We Enclose The Back Porch In Plastic....

...........the "Blizzard" penetrates the screen door.......

........covers decorations waiting for spring redeployment......

................even manages to cover my hiking boots......

...............and leave a foot of snow blown against the door......

The Things You Notice Walking Together In the Snow...

.......and the "Lil Pine" lives on through the winter.....

Sights Along The Way....

.....and so life continues on Pleasant Chapel....

............the snow grader cleans the road...................

.............leaving the already needy mailbox.......listing left..........I do need to replace it in the spring..........

BUT WHY NOT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY...............

............to create a snow angel!

So I Enjoyed A Walk To Seth and Heathers

......and caught some shots.........

............including this one of their storm cellar......

While Sitting In Our Living Room.......

............I realized the beauty that lies right ourside our windows that look out on Pleasant Chapel. I picked up the camera and went window to window to photograph and share these views.......

The View From Around Our Dining Room Table

Pat's touch makes this a beautiful setting..........

.............the windows serve as a place for otherwise outside plants to catch enough rays to make it through the winter while providing natural beauty to our surrounds......