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Wingin' it!

Posted by: Ylee, 10:45 AM GMT on February 18, 2012

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To put it short and sweet, I had an all new blog almost finished early yesterday, when I accidentaly deleted it. Now, using a different computer without having a list of any of the cams I saved on my regular computer, I must find the new cams by memory and try to get this blog done by 7AM local!

From Shenandoah National Park, the Pinnacles cam!

Thanks to KVERVOSEN, the Hellandsjoen, Norway cam!

From Castletonite, the Castleton Valley cam!

Courtesy of Vision76, the Parc du Chateau cam!

From Milos, Greece, the Pollonia cam!

Thanks to Springville, the Lost Coast Headlands cam!

Courtesy of frostw, the Sydney Harbor cam!

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51. BriarCraft 1:40 AM GMT on February 23, 2012
Ylee, you have a golden opportunity to turn this into a teaching moment. So your kids will grow up knowing you're not perfect; they will learn you are human, that you have integrity, and are man enough to learn from your mistakes. They will learn something about planning for tomorrow, too. Could be worse. Could be a lot worse. Now go make some memories with Dad that your kids will treasure! Member Since: June 21, 2004 Posts: 49 Comments: 2412

52. shoreacres 2:29 AM GMT on February 23, 2012
Evening, Ylee, Gosh. Sorry to hear about all the "re-arrangements" that are taking place. But, BriarCraft is exactly right - this is a wonderful teaching moment. I still remember the year that I wanted to go on a certain trip in junior high. My folks said, "We've already had our vacation, and spent our vacation money. But, if you want to do this, and will be willing to save for it, we'll match whatever you save and we'll make the trip." As I recall it wasn't all that much - gas money, motel and food, etc. But my goodness - I babysat my heart out, and cut grass and did who knows what all, and we went on the trip to a museum I wanted to see in a corner of Iowa. But I learned a little something about deferring pleasure - never one of my favorite things to do! It will work out. There may be something else that pops up that will appeal to all of you even more. Speaking of appealing, I thought I'd capture of bit of the Lost Coast for you tonight. It was just beautiful. Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14798

53. Ylee 4:55 AM GMT on February 23, 2012
Hey, Trauma! probably won't be this year! Sorry! :( Teaching moment for me too, Briar! There's still a stubborn streak in me that if work picks up considerably in the next few months, then perhaps a 3-4 day trip would be in order. IF. Actually, I've come a long way from about 7-8 years ago. "Old me" would have whipped out the ol' credit card, and away we would go. About 5 years ago I put down all our monthly bills on a calendar, and frankly, I was shocked. Except for using a Lowes card when I was laid off to buy supplies for an emergency bathroom remodel, I never used a credit card again. Nicely done, Shore! Did you do anything to it besides adding a frame to it? Looks a lot better than normal! As for something popping up, if it did, I wouldn't be surprised. Seems like a lot of stuff that happens wouldn't have been imagined only a few months before! We'll see! You probably figured that I stayed over an extra 4 tonight. Every little bit helps! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

54. traumaboyy 5:55 AM GMT on February 23, 2012
Dude I had my teaching moment years ago....Tough to go through but eventually made my life much better. My granddaddy always said...if you dont have enough money, then you can't afford it!! Amazing how long it took for that simple axiom to sink in for me! Member Since: August 18, 2008 Posts: 0 Comments: 2178

55. plapman 3:04 PM GMT on February 23, 2012
Good morning Ylee. The doctor would have locked me up if I'd have called him. The was a holiday and it wasn't trash day today. lol Member Since: August 18, 2006 Posts: 2301 Comments: 7012

56. toddluck 3:59 PM GMT on February 23, 2012
mornin Member Since: April 28, 2006 Posts: 209 Comments: 14120

57. Alleyoops 10:57 PM GMT on February 23, 2012
Hi Ylee...love the Shelter Cove cam, sure would be nice to be sitting there looking out over the water rather than looking at an overcast sky here...someday maybe, someday....Have a great evening dear one. Member Since: April 18, 2007 Posts: 185 Comments: 29165

58. Ylee 2:54 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
Good evening! I'm tired! Been up since 6:30AM, now I get to work 12 hours! Yippee! Thought we were going to get some storms today, but they never materialized here! made it up to 72! It's hard to believe that daffodils are blooming already, and mosquitos are buzzing about! I also saw a flock of about 50 redwing blackbirds! Never saw more than five or six at a time, ever! It was beautiful to watch them take off! Lost Coast cam looks nice, even though it's been almost an hour since it last updated! I don't expect to do a new blog tonight, or even go scouting for new cams. My only goal on the blogs tonight is to go say hi to everyone! :) Hi, Trauma! My dad was the biggest influence on my early financial attitude; he never saw a loan he didn't like! Two bankruptcies later, my father has enough pension and SS to live comfortably, but not much else for extra stuff. Hey, Tony, you're not the only one who wonders if it's trash day or not, and then guesses wrong, lol! Evenin', Todd! Hi, Alley! it was a really nice day here! I just wish I had time to slow down and enjoy it! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

59. shoreacres 4:07 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
I watched a huge flock of redwinged blackbirds in a marina last week, mixed in with a flock of grackels. I wouldn't have noticed them except for their song - they were common in Iowa, of course, along with the meadowlarks. Both of those birds are favorites, along with the robins. But they're midwestern birds, not Texans. They just migrate through, and we wave as they pass by. I did mess a little with the photo, but not much. Because of the fog, I sharpened it just a little, saturated the color a bit, toned down the bright sky and took out a camera reflection that cut through the whole picture. Then I slapped a frame on it and said, "That's pretty!" I was glad I stopped by to catch it at just the right time! ADD: I forgot. I thought you might get a kick out of this local AP news story. By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, February 23, 8:53 PM DEER PARK, Texas A sting operation by a suburban Houston police department netted one of their own when surveillance cameras caught an officer repeatedly stealing colleagues' food and drinks from the refrigerator in the station's break room. Deer Park police Officer Kevin Yang was charged with misdemeanor theft and suspended for 30 days without pay. Deer Park Police Chief Greg Griggs tells KTRK-TV of Houston that a class C misdemeanor conviction would not keep Yang from returning to duty. Griggs says he authorized the video sting because the thefts have been going on for too long. Even though the items being stolen may be of trivial value, Griggs says theft is theft. Yang tells KTRK that he was merely taking it upon himself to keep the shared refrigerator clean. LOL! Member Since: October 4, 2004 Posts: 195 Comments: 14798

60. Ylee 5:19 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
Hahahaha! Thanks Shore, I needed that! :) I wish I could do to the cams what you do to your photos! Black hole at Milos? After a couple of clicks, no black hole! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

61. Ylee 8:16 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
I found some Thin Mints Girl Scout cookies in my lunchbag, put there by my wife! Life is good! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

62. sandiquiz 9:20 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
A beautiful morning in Milos - not a cloud in the sky..... well maybe a little one now! Honestly, there were no clouds when I looked, but by the time I had read through the latest posts some had rolled in! Do you know, if I wasn't so nosy I could get through blogland much quicker! I have to stop and read what others have written, and some days I get so engrossed I forget to write my own comment!! lol Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22411

63. Ylee 10:25 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
Hi, Sandi! Milos is starting to look like Milos again, after a long and stormy winter! I wouldn't call it being nosy, only "informed", lol! Besides, if they didn't want you to read it, they shouldn't have posted! :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

64. Alleyoops 10:36 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
Good morning Ylee. Just woke up to a little surprise. Yup you guessed it...Michigan sent us a little bit of their "white stuff", the Stinkers...wish they would have kept it on their side of the border...LOL We got about an inch so that should melt quickly today as it warms up. Guess February is not done with us yet. Have yourself a safe and happy Friday dear one. Member Since: April 18, 2007 Posts: 185 Comments: 29165

65. Ylee 10:53 AM GMT on February 24, 2012
Hi, Alley! It was T-shirt weather here yesterday, as it made it up to 72! Going to be below freezing tonight, though! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

66. Ylee 12:44 PM GMT on February 24, 2012
I was offered to stay over four hours today, but the ol' bod has had enough after about 24 hours of nonstop fun, so I think I'll go home and go to bed! :) Shenandoah looks pretty this morning! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

67. sandiquiz 12:46 PM GMT on February 24, 2012
Sensible boy - go home to sleep:) Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22411

68. Ylee 12:50 PM GMT on February 24, 2012
You sound like my mom, Sandi! ;-) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

69. sandiquiz 12:56 PM GMT on February 24, 2012
LOL - I don't think I am "quite" old enough - or perhaps I am!! Member Since: October 29, 2005 Posts: 252 Comments: 22411

70. Ylee 2:22 AM GMT on February 25, 2012
Good evening! Last night here, possibly until Wednesday! :( Weather is turning more seasonal, with temps dropping down in the upper 20s tonight. I saw the moon, Jupiter and Venus lined up on the way to work(as well as three deer that didn't want to get out of the road!). Tomorrow night, the moon should be between the two planets, so that should be a fine sight! The cams are doing OK; My gut is telling me that this group of cams is lacking in the "wow" factor, so I'm probably going to put up a new blog tonight! I already have six cams picked out, so it shouldn't be too bad! Time allowing, I may add a new feature to the blog and see how that turns out! Sandi, my mom is 64, as she was married at 16, and had me at 17, so what do you think? :) Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

71. ycd0108 2:42 AM GMT on February 25, 2012
Evenin' Ylee: I'm back. I'll maunder on on my place about the road trip. My younger daughter had our fine first grand daughter when mom was 17. She did not wish to marry the father and considered adopting out. We went along but once the girl was born it came to all of us - we do not give up grand children! Dat's what I think. The cams so far have been great and I look forward to whatever views we get. Should be some funny ones on Drive BC today since the "Sea To Sky" got snow. It's pretty dark now here. Member Since: January 1, 2008 Posts: 142 Comments: 3441

72. Ylee 2:45 AM GMT on February 25, 2012
Hey, ycd! I'll swing by your place after you update! Welcome back! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

73. Ylee 7:29 AM GMT on February 25, 2012
The new blog will have to be done in two stages: first stage will be downstairs on my regular computer; the rest will be done from the supervisors' computer upstairs! Member Since: February 3, 2011 Posts: 65 Comments: 11299

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