CERTAINLY NOT THIS GUY

PHEEBS PLOWING THROUGH THE SNOW THIS MORNING

Parting the curtains this morning I was surprised at the amount of snow that had fallen overnight.  Judging by our birdfeeders I'd say we easily had a foot or more of snow.  I knew right away the first order of business for the day would not be a car ride for Pheebs and I.  It was going to be me on the end of my snow shovel.  So, without further ado, out I went and got at it.  Luckily, the snow was light and fluffy and easy to move.  After shoveling all my paths, I loaded up the Pheebs and off we went into Bayfield.  

 NO THAT ISN'T A UFO...JUST OVERNIGHT SNOW PILED ON TOP OF THE BIRD FEEDER

Needing a couple new batteries for a diabetes 'One-Touch' monitor, our first and only stop was at Michaels Pharmacy where by golly, they had those batteries.  I have my semi-annual appointment with my diabetes lady next week so she will be wanting to know what my blood count numbers are.  I only ever do those 'finger-stick' procedures a week prior to my appointments.  Not much going on in Bayfield this morning.  The river is completely frozen over and the damaged Albion Hotel is now completely draped in plastic as workers carry out the restoration work.  

SEEN A LOT OF FOLKS OUT WITH THEIR SHOVELS AND SNOWBLOWERS THIS MORNING

 THE ALBION HOTEL IS WRAPPED IN PLASTIC

 THE BAYFIELD RIVER IS NOW COMPLETELY FROZEN OVER

THOSE FLOATING CHUNKS OF ICE IN THE WATER WILL SOON JOIN UP TO CREATE A LAYER OF ICE ON THE LAKE ALONG THE SHORELINE

A NICE SPLASH OF COLOR ON A BAYFIELD SIDE STREET

 HEADING HOME

Home again about 10:30 I took a cruise around our Park keeping an eye out for a few photos.  There are generally always a few to be found and this morning was no exception.  Imagine my surprise when I pulled up to our house to find some kind neighbor had blown out our driveway again.  Now, how nice was that I thought. It sure saved me a lot of shoveling and at only 19F who wants to be out shoveling snow.   Certainly not this guy.  Thank you to whoever did that:))  For the rest of the day, I stayed in and puttered around with small stuff.  Reading took up some of my time as well.  

 A FEW PICS FROM AROUND OUR PARK

 OWNER ADAM SPREADING SAND ON THE ROADS

 NICE SPLASHES OF BLUE

 STILL LOOKING KIND OF CHRISTMASY IN OUR PARK

A LONE RESIDENT OUT FOR A WALK AT THE SOUTH END OF TAMARACK DRIVE

A Blast From Our Past:)) Return To Ghost Mountain

Al's Music Box:(( Reflections Of My Life was a 1969/1970 hit single for the Scottish band, Marmalade. It was written by their lead guitarist Junior Campbell and singer Dean Ford (credited to his birth name, Thomas McAleese). Released in late 1969, it was the band's first release on Dean Ford following an earlier spell at. CBS.  The song went on to chart worldwide, reaching number three in the UK in 1969, No. 10 in the US in 1970 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 7 on the Cash Box Top 100. Initial sales were significant in both countries, and the one million mark was reported in November 1971, when the group was presented with a gold disc for global sales. The track featured a lead vocal by Ford backed by vocal harmonies, and included a reverse tape guitar solo by Campbell.  "Reflections of My Life" has produced sales of over two million units. In 1998 the writers were awarded a Special Citation of Achievement by the BMI for attaining radio broadcast performances in excess of one million in the US alone.  The recording took place over three days in October 1969 at Decca Studios 2 and 1 in West Hampstead London with band members Graham Knight on bass, Alan Whitehead on drums, Pat Fairley on acoustic guitar, and Junior Campbell on keyboards and electric guitars. Dean Ford sang lead vocal and Junior Campbell and Graham Knight provided harmony vocals.  The added brass and strings were orchestrated by Keith Mansfield. "Reflections of My Life" was released on 14 November 1969 in the UK. The Decca staff recording engineers were Bill Price and Peter Rynston.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( In light of the rising frequency of human - grizzly bear conflicts, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game is advising hikers, hunters, and fishermen to take extra precautions and keep alert of bears while in the field. They advise that outdoorsmen wear noisy little bells on their clothing so as not to startle bears that aren't expecting them. They also advise outdoorsmen to carry pepper spray with them in case of an encounter with a bear. It is also a good idea to watch out for fresh signs of bear activity. Outdoorsmen should recognize the difference between black bear and grizzly bear dung. Black bear dung is smaller and contains lots of berries and squirrel fur. Grizzly bear dung has little bells in it and smells like pepper.

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Once my dog ate all the Scrabble tiles...
He kept leaving little messages around the house.

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My wife asked me to buy ORGANIC vegetables from the market. I went and looked around and couldn't find any.  So I grabbed an old, tired-looking employee and said, "These vegetables are for my wife. Have they been sprayed with any poisonous chemicals?"  "The produce guy looked at me and said, "No. You'll have to do that yourself."  

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Al's Doggy World

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Kellys Corner

 SIGNING THE FINAL PAPERS  IN WICKENBURG ARIZONA FOR THE SALE OF OUR CONGRESS HOUSE

OUR HOUSE ON GHOST TOWN ROAD IN CONGRESS ARIZONA

 IN OUR CONGRESS HOUSE ON A LAZY AFTERNOON

 LOOKING FOR GOLD NUGGETS IN CALIFORNIA CARGO MUCHACHO MOUNTAINS WEST OF YUMA ARIZONA

Al's Art Gallery