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Where in the World Isn't Bob Saget?
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Andrew C
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Nemo14
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or DH - 2I'm = Chewie + 2(Darth - Kylo) - Phasma + BB-8 + Yoda
I first read that as leaf "prepping", and I was wondering why you needed to prep your leaves.
ajrwdwgirl
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My husband is a Cubs fan, so I support them as a National League team because of him. (My heart belongs to the MN Twins though.)
ajrwdwgirl
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Nemo14
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Leaf peeping is what cool old people call foliage watching. This hasn't been a banner season for foliage due to the hot summer we had and the drought, and it seems that everything is a bit late this year, but it was still nice to get out there today. These were just taken from the side of the raod:
We drove around the Quabbin reservoir (@MinnieM123 probably knows this place), then went over to the dam. It was really pretty there.
They've had problems with Canada geese droppings polluting the water, so they've set up a few of these around the grounds to scare them. It's kind of fun to see the tourists thinking they're real, even though there are signs explaining it.
Apparently this little guy read the sign - can't fool him!
We drove around the Quabbin reservoir (@MinnieM123 probably knows this place), then went over to the dam. It was really pretty there.
They've had problems with Canada geese droppings polluting the water, so they've set up a few of these around the grounds to scare them. It's kind of fun to see the tourists thinking they're real, even though there are signs explaining it.
Apparently this little guy read the sign - can't fool him!
Nemo14
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We had stopped for lunch at a little local place, and as we were going in we saw a juvenile bald eagle just circling the field across the street. We sat near a window and watched it for a while, til it was joined by 2 more. They flew there for a few minutes, then flew out of sight. I left the camera in the car, so no photos of them, but it was pretty cool.
MinnieM123
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Yah, spots, floaters and flashes--all crazy stuff that can happen to your eyes. A few years ago, I had a right posterior vitreous detachment (tons of little black spots or "floaters" and light flashes). Eye doctor monitored the condition for maybe 4-8 weeks, and then I was fine--symptoms went away. (Only in some cases, does it develop into a retinal detachment, which is serious. Thankfully, most people like myself, come out of it fine.) Whew!
Donillary Crumpton
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Great pictures, @Nemo14
It's sorta odd that tourists would neglect to read posted signs.It's kind of fun to see the tourists thinking they're real, even though there are signs explaining it.
MinnieM123
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Goofyernmost
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Amazing, that is exactly the scenario that we are watching at the moment. I guess I should feel good that over three weeks it is not getting worse. Maybe this will go away as well. I keep wanting to whine about how tired I am of things not going perfectly over the last month or so, but, then I remember that my cancer has not advanced in over a year and feel guilty about my self-pity.Yah, spots, floaters and flashes--all crazy stuff that can happen to your eyes. A few years ago, I had a right posterior vitreous detachment (tons of little black spots or "floaters" and light flashes). Eye doctor monitored the condition for maybe 4-8 weeks, and then I was fine--symptoms went away. (Only in some cases, does it develop into a retinal detachment, which is serious. Thankfully, most people like myself, come out of it fine.) Whew!
JenniferS
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Count your many blessings, see what God has done.
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MinnieM123
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Leaf peeping is what cool old people call foliage watching. This hasn't been a banner season for foliage due to the hot summer we had and the drought, and it seems that everything is a bit late this year, but it was still nice to get out there today. These were just taken from the side of the raod:
We drove around the Quabbin reservoir (@MinnieM123 probably knows this place), then went over to the dam. It was really pretty there.
They've had problems with Canada geese droppings polluting the water, so they've set up a few of these around the grounds to scare them. It's kind of fun to see the tourists thinking they're real, even though there are signs explaining it.
Apparently this little guy read the sign - can't fool him!
That sounds like a pleasant day trip. I imagine that W. MA (the Quabbin is usually a great spot to visit) is probably a lot better than eastern MA--straight up to the NH border--due to the drought this year. I love to go leaf peeping (I do every year), but there's not many vibrant colors around this time, (with the exception of the mountains up north, or the Berkshires, or the Quabbin area). Think I'll save my "serious" leaf peeping for next year!
JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
I took a long, not leisurely, drive with my brother early this morning.That sounds like a pleasant day trip. I imagine that W. MA (the Quabbin is usually a great spot to visit) is probably a lot better than eastern MA--straight up to the NH border--due to the drought this year. I love to go leaf peeping (I do every year), but there's not many vibrant colors around this time, (with the exception of the mountains up north, or the Berkshires, or the Quabbin area). Think I'll save my "serious" leaf peeping for next year!
As the blanket of mist dissipated, I was actually surprised how much the leaves had turned since I last travelled the highways on Thursday of last week.
Lots more oranges and reds than the weathermen had predicted.
Nemo14
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Yes, there are a few very vibrant maples, but most colors are pretty muted this year. Still pretty though...That sounds like a pleasant day trip. I imagine that W. MA (the Quabbin is usually a great spot to visit) is probably a lot better than eastern MA--straight up to the NH border--due to the drought this year. I love to go leaf peeping (I do every year), but there's not many vibrant colors around this time, (with the exception of the mountains up north, or the Berkshires, or the Quabbin area). Think I'll save my "serious" leaf peeping for next year!