“It’s one thing to make a picture of what a person looks like, it’s another thing to make a portrait of who they are.” — Paul Caponigro
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
I took photos this week for my blog. It has been frigid outside this week so I scrapped my original plan and will be posting from signs from some National Parks I have visited in the past.
Sunday, 01/14/2024: Posted photo — Bring Water!
Mesa Verde National Park. The public cannot visit this cliff dwelling anymore for safety reasons.
Monday, 01/15/2024: Posted photo — Do not Stand.
Natural Bridges National Monument. Do they really have to remind people?
Tuesday, 01/16/2024: Posted photo — Impassible When Wet.
Arches National Park. Hiking down to a wash. The weather was great that do. You still had to be ready due to flash flooding and storms upstream and out of view.
Bryce Canyon National Park. One of the many cliff walks in the park.
Friday, 01/19/2024: Post photo — River Walk.
Zion National Park. A sign on the way to my hike in the Narrows.
Saturday, 01/20/2024: Post photo — Mules.
North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park. Near our campsite on a rim trail. I liked the North Rim much better than the South Rim. Fewer people and more isolated.
“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” — Dorothea Lange
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 01/07/2024: Posted photo — Snow.
The first snow of the year happened overnight and throughout the day. When I went out to shovel in the morning, there was 10 inches of snow on the ground. When I went out later in the day, there was an additional 6.5 inches of snow on the ground. Although the photo shows what looks like heavy snow on the trees, the snow was light when I shoveled. It took me a few hours in the morning and not as long in the afternoon to clear the snow in our yard.
Monday, 01/08/2024: Posted photo — Snowshoe Hike.
What do you do when you have over a foot and a half of snow? Snowshoe on the mountain! My usual Monday night group did not schedule a hike for this week. The group I sometimes hike with on Tuesday nights, switched their night to Monday night to take advantage of the newly fallen snow.
We hiked over three miles on the mountain at a slow pace. There were a couple of trails that had to be broken in since no one else used them. I also had to fill in some “post holes” from people that hiked in the deep snow without using snowshoes. “Post-holing” is a term in winter hiking that refers to someone sinking their entire leg into new snow. It makes for exhaustive and agonizingly slow walking. It also can make the trail dangerous for anyone following you. It is why people wear snowshoes.
Tuesday, 01/09/2024: Posted photo — Snowshoes.
This was a great week to snowshoe. I went out today before the rain. We are expected to get heavy rains this evening. Tonight’s storm started out with light snow, then the heavy snow, then rain.
I was out shopping tonight, and the roads were not cleared. Driving was a little dangerous during the heavy snow.
Wednesday, 01/10/2024: Posted photo — Selfie.
The first week of my 52-week photo project is a self-portrait. This is a selfie I took the hiking trail this week. I needed a photo for today, so I am using this photo I took on Monday.
Thursday, 01/11/2024: Posted photo — Tracks in the Snow.
Here are some tracks in the snow. The tracks were made by either a squirrel or the rabbit that lives on our property. The animal traveled under the eves of my roof to stay out of the snow. Could someone help me identify the tracks please?
Friday, 01/12/2024: Post photo — Banana.
Information off the Chiquita banana website: Bananas are hailed as the best superfood because they have a good level of fiber and heart healthy fats. The fiber is also a special kind of fiber – soluble fiber – that drives down bad cholesterol and reduces the risk of coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Bananas can aid digestion and help beat gastrointestinal issues (thanks to a helpful amount of soluble fiber) and their natural sugars that provide a long-lasting boost of energy.
I started eating bananas more to reduce my bad cholesterol and to help me with my weight loss.
Saturday, 01/13/2024: Post photo — Fire.
On a cold day like today, a nice warm fire in the wood stove feels great. The temperature in this area is dropping to below freezing so we like to keep a fire going in our wood stove. The room that the stove is in has brick wall and concrete floors under the rugs. When the fire gets going, we need to open up the doors and windows to cool down the house. The brick and the concrete hold the heat very well. The problem is when we start to feel chilly, the fire most likely has gone out.
“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures.” — Don McCullin
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Happy New Years!
Sunday, 12/31/2023: Posted photo — Catchup.
Waiting around for people to arrive at our house to do the traditional New Year’s Eve jig saw puzzle, I saw this container of catchup that we have been saving for some reason. I noticed Connecticut was different from the rest which led to this photo. Each one of the states has a different fact on it.
Monday, 01/01/2024: Posted photo — New Year’s Hike.
I have been hiking a local mountain every New Year’s morning for Sunrise with a group of friends over many years. This year marked the 10thyear that we hiked Mount Watatic. Mount Watatic is a smaller mountain than Mount Wachusett but has fewer people hiking on it. It is further away from populated areas. It is the northern terminus of the Midstate Trail.
We have had -25°F temperatures on the summit, 45°F temperatures on the summit, cloudy days, rainy days, and average 20-30°F temperatures. This year we had cloud cover in the ocean past Boston, so Boston was clear, but the sun was not to be seen.
Here is a photo of what we saw as the sunrise, Mount Wachusett from the summit, and our traditional group photo.
Tuesday, 01/02/2024: Posted photo — Yellow Yams.
Yellow yam is born by a perennial vine plant, which stretches up to 2 meters long. Yellow yams are like sweet potatoes; however, they are not an alternative for sweet potatoes. The main difference between the two tubers is that yams are large and have thicker skin, whereas sweet potatoes are relatively small and have a thin peel. Yellow yam, a tropical root veggie, is also alternatively known as “Jamaican Yellow Yam.” Jamaican yellow yam is traditionally consumed with Jamaican meals.
The grocery store in which I shop does have some interesting fruits and vegetables.
Wednesday, 01/03/2024: Posted photo — City Hall.
Today was my yearly physical. It is in the city of Gardner Massachusetts. The city hall is a block away from my doctor’s office. Town Hall first opened in 1860, the ground floor was inhabited by the First National and Gardner Savings banks, while another section housed the district court. On January 1, 1923, the Town of Gardner officially became the City of Gardner. City Hall was opened in January of 1940 when all city government offices were transferred to the new building.
Thursday, 01/04/2024: Posted photo — Bridge.
One of the trails on Mount Watatic goes by a body of water that was formed by a beaver dam. That beaver dam held the water back for many years. Over the last few years, the beaver dam started to breach. This bridge has been constructed to go over the new streams that are forming.
Friday, 01/05/2024: Post photo — Lines in Road.
Salt brine, typically sodium chloride, is sprayed onto the pavement before a storm (this is known as “pre-treating”). The town I live uses a liquid mixture of salt brine and an organic sugar carbohydrate. Applying the liquid mixture to the roads lessens the time it takes to activate the conventional rock salt making the cleaning of the roads more efficient.
We have a predicted 8 to 12 inches of snow falling into our area Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Saturday, 01/06/2024: Post photo — Epiphany.
Epiphany, celebrated on 6 January, marks the day when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus in Bethlehem. It’s a Christian holiday that honors this event and represents the revelation of Jesus Christ. This day is also called “Little or Old Christmas” and is the last day of the Christmas season.
“The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do.” — Andy Warhol
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 12/24/2023: Posted photo — 4th Sunday of Advent.
The final Sunday of Advent symbolizes peace. It reminds us of the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.” The 4th Sunday of Advent is also the morning of Christmas Eve. This year was the shortest time of Advent. The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and to the anniversary of Our Lord’s birth on Christmas.
Yesterday was Christmas Eve. Today is Christmas Day. As you can see, not much has changed in decorating the altar. The tree is lit, and the Advent wreath is no longer present. Today is the day that Jesus was born. In the early fourth century, the church fixed the date as December 25 and scholars are still debating the reason why.
Tuesday, 12/26/2023: Posted photo — Sneaky Santa.
This is one of my favorite holiday decorations at my in-law’s house. My father-in-law is known to many people in town as Santa and he loves to sneak cookies.
We did not have a white Christmas this year. We had rain, just as we did for most of the year. If the rain were snow, we would have about 4 feet of it. With all the rain, the rivers and streams in the area are flowing to capacity and some past flood stage. These photos were taken handheld without a filter.
For your information: on average, thirteen inches of snow equals one inch of rain.
A candle is lit to represent the Star of Bethlehem, guiding the Magi to the stable where Jesus was born. Candles symbolize love, relaxation, optimism, and spirituality. This candle was not lit since the wick is buried with wax and is very short.
Friday, 12/29/2023: Post photo — Andy Warhol Effect.
I am doing a 52-week photo project instead of my photo a day photo project. I have been doing tis for the last two year. I still take a photo a day to post on this blog. I find it harder sometimes to have a subject dictated, yet it does enhance my skills. This week we can redo photos from previous weeks. This photo is a redo of two different weeks: “Inspired By A Famous Photographer!” and “Self-Portrait!”
Saturday, 12/30/2023: Post photo — Bison.
Imagine seeing this by the side of the road. Such a docile looking animal. Not very docile and very fast. The people that get attacked by the bison get to close. Saw some this summer by my tent and many on the side of the road.
“Taking pictures is savoring life intensely, every hundredth of a second.” — Marc Riboud
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 12/17/2023: Posted photo — Jackfruit.
Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the world, weighing up to 40 pounds or more.
Never heard of Jackfruit before so I had to take a photo of it when I was shopping this week. I do find some interesting fruit when shopping. It looked too large for me to purchase to try. Time to do some reading on the internet to see how it tastes and what the health benefits are.
Canterbury Bells are biennial, blooming most prolifically in the second year and rarely blooming in the first year. That is an interesting fact. I saw this flower in a holiday bouquet today. I wanted to identify it and found out a new flower name. Hope I named it correctly. Canterbury Bell is the name that Google Lens gave me, and you can always trust what you find on the internet.
Tuesday, 12/19/2023: Posted photo — White Rose.
A white rose symbolizes loyalty, purity, and innocence. This rose drew me to it today because if its contrast to its surroundings.
Wednesday, 12/20/2023: Posted photo — Ring Around the Moon.
Rain and cloud cover tonight. At one point during my walk, I thought I saw the moon shining through the overcast. When I arrived home, I saw more of the moon and a ring around it. I went to get my DSLR and took a photo of the ring. This winter halo is formed as sunlight or moonlight is refracted by millions of hexagonal ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Wish I took a better photograph of it.
Thursday, 12/21/2023: Posted photo — Empty Shelf.
There must be a holiday coming up. The grocery store had some empty shelves, or nearly empty shelves. Some of the produce I was looking to purchase were not longer available. These are items that I regularly purchase so I had to think on my feet to come up with substitute items.
Friday, 12/22/2023: Post photo — Trail Blaze at Night.
I am planning on walking to work every Thursday from now on. I took this photo last night at a location in which the trail turns to the left. Normal blazes at turns will have two blazes offset from each other showing the direction of the turn. Many locations along the Midstate Trail have the blazes rotated this way since the trail turn is a gentle turn.
Saturday, 12/23/2023: Post photo — The Old Stone Church.
The Old Stone Church at the Wachusett Reservoir. In 1897, the Nashua River above the town of Clinton was impounded by the Wachusett Dam. Six and 1/2 square miles were flooded in the towns of Boylston, West Boylston, Clinton and Sterling and its water conveyed by the Wachusett/Weston Aqueduct to Weston Reservoir and then by pipeline to the Chestnut Hill and Spot Pond Reservoirs. Work was completed in 1905 and the reservoir first filled in May 1908. The water is for the City of Boston.
The tradition of using lights during Christmas most likely originated in Germany during medieval times with the burning of the Yule log. This was done during the short, dark days of winter to help bring light into the home.
Monday, 12/11/2023: Posted photo — Falls at Night.
We had rain late last night and into this morning. The rain was heavy at times. During my hike tonight, I could hear the streams running quickly. This photo was taken at one of the many crossings. I did not know how much blue light my headlamp provided until I compared this photo to what I had seen on the trail.
Tuesday, 12/12/2023: Posted photo — Long Exposure Failure.
During a walk tonight I wanted to use the long exposure feature on my phone to make light streaks. It did not work as well as I hoped. Next time I try this I will bring my cellphone tripod with me.
Wednesday, 12/13/2023: Posted photo — Dress Code.
I took this photo on Friday this week.
Every Friday after work, I head down to my high school alma mater to help the Robotics Team. I mentor the students in engineering, project management, and critical thinking. The school is a private college prep school that is part of the Diocese of Worcester. When I went to school there, it was run mostly by the Xavian Brothers. The Xaverian Brothers are a Roman Catholic religious institute founded by Theodore James Ryken in Bruges, Belgium, in 1839 and named after Saint Francis Xavier. The institute is dedicated to education. The Robotics Team holds it meeting and does all its work in the Ryken Center at the school.
These are the rules when I went to school 40+ years ago and still are the rules. I am always surprised at how many of the students still follow the dress code when we gather for robotics long after school get out.
From Space.com: The Geminid meteor shower gets its name from the Gemini constellation, the area in the sky from which the meteors appear to originate (also called its radiant point). The Geminids are noteworthy in that, unlike other meteor showers, they are created not by debris from a comet but by leftovers of 3200 Phaëthon, an Earth-crossing Apollo asteroid with an orbit that brings it closer to the sun than any other named asteroid.
To get this photo, I set my camera up in my backyard a couple hours before taking photos to allow it to normalize to the cold, used my intervalometer to take a 17 second photo with a 1 second delay, and went to bed. This is one of the eight meteors I captured in my 1094 photos taken. The clouds did move in for about two hours. The difficulty in taking photos of a meteor shower is that the camera can only focus into one area of the sky. I did see many more during the night.
Friday, 12/15/2023: Post photo — Blue.
Blue sky, nothing blue sky. Wonderful sunny day today. There was rain that had the edge of the storm across the driveway, otherwise there was blue sky. One side of the building was wet and the other side dry.
Saturday, 12/16/2023: Post photo — Abstract Lights.
In many countries it was believed that evergreens would keep away witches, ghosts, evil spirits, and illness. Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition—as we now know it—by the 16th century when sources record devout Christians bringing decorated trees into their homes. Some built Christmas pyramids of wood and decorated them with evergreens and candles if wood was scarce.
“What I like about photographs is that they capture a moment that’s gone forever, impossible to reproduce.” — Karl Lagerfeld
In memory of Pearl Harbor Day, I will be posting photos from my last trip to Hawaii.
Sunday, 12/03/2023: Posted photo — Diamond Head.
“The unique profile of Diamond Head (Lē’ahi) sits prominently near the eastern edge of Waikiki’s coastline. Hawaii’s most recognized landmark is known for its historic hiking trail, stunning coastal views, and military history. Diamond Head State Monument encompasses over 475 acres, including the interior and outer slopes of the crater.”
“The Rainbow Falls are a broad waterfall in the Wailuku river that is conveniently located within Hilo town. They are very easy to visit and you’ll have a high chance of seeing rainbows if you visit somewhat early in the day (perhaps even before breakfast).”
Tuesday, 12/05/2023: Posted photo — National Memorial Cemetery.
“Few national cemeteries can compete with the dramatic natural setting of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. The “Punchbowl” was formed some 75,000 to 100,000 years ago during the Honolulu period of secondary volcanic activity. A crater resulted from the ejection of hot lava through cracks in the old coral reefs which, at the time, extended to the foot of the Koolau Mountain Range.”
My father served in WWII in the US Navy. He had a uniform just like this. I used his duffle bag for a hockey bag when I was young.
Friday, 12/08/2023: Post photo — USS Arizona.
This is one of the most visited historic sites in the United States. “Other highly-visited historic sites include the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C., along with Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine Florida.
The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is operated by the National Park Service and is free to the public. It includes a museum with exhibits about World War II, an outdoor walkway with numerous historical plaques and signage explaining the attack, and a theater that shows a video of actual footage and events from the attack which is viewed before boarding the boat which takes visitors out to the memorial.”
“Located on Ford Island and in line with the Arizona Memorial along battleship row, the Battleship Missouri (USS Missouri (BB-63)) towers over its dock some 216 feet high. It is accessible only by shuttle from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center or on our tour vehicles. The island is a military installation so the public is unable to drive onto it without special passes.”
“Once you learn to care, you can record images with your mind or on film. There is no difference between the two.” — Anonymous
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 11/19/2023: Posted photo — Moxie.
Distinctively Different since 1884. Moxie is the oldest continually produced soft drink in the United States. It is a New England tradition. Moxie was designated as the official soft drink of the State of Maine in 2005.
I like Moxie. Most of my friends and family do not like the taste. We had Moxie when I was younger since my father also liked it. “Live your Life with a little Moxie.”
Monday, 11/20/2023: Posted photo — Stars.
Today would have been my father’s 101 birthday. Miss you dad.
Nice hike tonight. The temperature was cool, and the air was brisk. Hiking keeps you warm and if you dress properly, you stay warm.
When the group was at the summit, I put my phone on a handrail and took a photo of the sky.
Tuesday, 11/21/2023: Posted photo — Compass.
During my map and compass course, I talked about the difference between a fixed declination compass and an adjustable declination compass. I have been putting together my slides for the advanced map and compass class and took a photo of the two of my compasses. The fixed declination compass (Suunto A-10) has the declination scale in the North while the adjustable declination compass (Suunto M-3) has the declination scale in the South.
I am also discussing the principle of back bearing. Back bearing is the way to backtrack to find your way back to your original location. The fixed declination compass is taking a back bearing without taking into account magnetic declination.
Wednesday, 11/22/2023: Posted photo — Flowers.
During my shopping trip, I took another photo of flowers. Always good to take photos of flowers when there is more darkness than light during the day.
Thursday, 11/23/2023: Posted photo — Desert.
Today is Thanksgiving Day. On this day we give thanks to what we have, have family gatherings, and large meals that include desert. This year we had a small dinner with my family my niece and here husband (one of my son’s friends). After dinner we invited the family over to our house for dessert.
Here are photos of a traditional apple pie, a wonderful chocolate and peanut butter pie, and the frosting on a pumpkin and chocolate chip cake. These desserts go well with ice cream and homemade whipped cream.
Friday, 11/24/2023: Post photo — Wood Delivery.
This morning we received the first of two wood deliveries. The normal length of wood we order was flooded out due to all the rain we had this summer, so we needed to purchase some wood that is longer than we do and some shorter. We received two cords of the longer pieces this morning and had them stacked in our woodshed by early afternoon. Firewood is sold by a measurement called a “cord.” A cord must equal 128 cubic feet.
In the next week or so, I will be ordering the three cords of shorter wood for us to stack in our woodshed. The woodshed can only handle four cords, so we will have to stack some outside the shed in our uncovered racks.
Saturday, 11/25/2023: Post photo — Book.
Was out blowing leaves today since the leaves were dry. Some of the leaves were, and still are, frozen to the ground. What does this have to do with the book photo? Well, I needed a photo for today and I am still putting together my advanced map reading course for the spring. This is one of the best books to get to learn navigation. I have been using it for many years now.
“There are always two people in every picture: the photographer and the viewer.” — Ansel Adams
Thank you for all the new views and likes from last week, it helps keep me inspired.
Sunday, 11/12/2023: Posted photo — Training.
Today I taught 17 hikers how to use a map and compass. Some of the students were experienced hikers who needed a refresher and some never used a map and compass before today. The training was through the AMC and was held at Wachusett Mountain. This was the first of a two-part training. The second part will be in the spring when I plan to use an orienteering course to fine tune navigational skills.
During this training, the participants learned how to read a topographical map and how to determine a route on the map. Having a map and compass are part of the Ten HikeSafe Essentials. Knowing how to use a map and compass could be lifesaving. After the planning of the route, we went on the trail to enhance the training. It is one thing to just use a map and compass in a classroom setting, it is another to get out on the trail and use it. One situation that I gave them was, what if someone turned a trail junction sign to lead you in the wrong direction. Using your map and compass will guide you in the correct direction.
During the training, I discussed the differences between a reference mark, azimuth mark, magnetic station, and a benchmark. All these markers can be found on the mountain. It is surprising to me that hikers do not know the difference between a reference mark and a benchmark. I guess we all started out that way. It was a great training and there was positive feedback from the group.
Pointing out a reference markGathering at the summit
Looking forward to the advanced training in the spring. I am considering doing an introductory training in the spring also since there was many people on my waiting list and others that wanted to sign up after registration was closed.
Monday, 11/13/2023: Posted photo — First Snow Hike in a While.
Tonight, it started to snow as I was driving to the trailhead for my Monday night hike. There were eight people that hiked tonight. Wachusett Mountain is not a tall mountain in most people’s minds. It is only 2006 feet tall. A far cry from its 23,000 feet height in its youth. The mountain does still affect the weather in the area.
As we started towards the summit, there was more snow on the trail. The hike was slow due to the snow and the snow-covered maple leaves on the trail. Wet leaves are dangerous. Wet leaves covered with snow with possible ice under them are more dangerous. The group took a “safe” trail to the summit.
On the decent, four of the eight took the trail down and the other four walked the roads. I was with the group that took the trails. I was very careful on the trails, not wanting to reinjure my ankle. The trail we took had a gentler slope than others on the mountain. As expected, we arrived at the trailhead before the road walkers, but only one to two minutes before them.
Tuesday, 11/14/2023: Posted photo — Morning Snow.
Drove by one of my favorite photos locations on my way to work this morning. The sun was just rising, and I was able to practice low light photography. I wanted to get a photo of this scene just in case the snow melted today. The temperature rose a little today melting all the snow. Later this week, rain is predicted.
Wednesday, 11/15/2023: Posted photo — USGS Control Points.
Benchmarks can be divided into two general groups: the “vertical control points” are points that mark a very precise elevation above the standard datum plane (usually referred to as elevation above sea level) and the “horizontal control points” are points with precisely established latitude and longitude. The National Geodetic Survey, not the U.S. Geological Survey, is the Maintainer of federal Vertical Control Marks.
Here are photos of the control points on Wachusett Mountain.
Triangulation Stations: are markers with positions determined by measuring distances and angles from other stations. The triangulation station on Wachusett is a pin in a stone.
Wachusett Mountain Triangulation Station
Reference marks: help keep triangulation stations from being lost with arrows on their disks pointing in the direction of their referenced triangulation station.
Reference mark RM8Reference mark RM11
Azimuth marks: coupled with its triangulation station, provide a compass direction of the true north. The azimuth on Wachusett is RM13. The USGS webpage calls it an azimuth. I was wondering if they did since this mark is away from the RM11 and RM8.
RM13 an Azimuth mark
Magnetic Stations: are stamped with a six-pointed star in the center. The original purpose was to supply magnetic measurement information for the nautical charts, but later observations were extended into the interior to aid local surveyors. This is the magnetic station near the summit of Wachusett Mountain.
Wachusett Magnetic station
That was the educational portion of this week’s blog.
Thursday, 11/16/2023: Posted photo — Warmth.
The weather is cool in the morning, warm in the afternoon, and cool in the evening. Tonight, we had a fire in our woodstove to get the chill out of the house. It reminds me that I need to order the firewood that will take up through the winter. I think the way the light bounces off the phone lens give a nice feeling to this photo.
Friday, 11/17/2023: Post photo — Morning Glow.
I went to work a little earlier than I normally do on a Friday because I needed to get some work done before the Thanksgiving holiday week. Many of the workers in the shop will be on vacation next week and there was a project that needed to get done. When I arrived at work, I looked to the east and saw a glow in the sky. It was not sunrise yet. I waited a few minutes and then took this photo. Still not sunrise, but there was a nice glow in the sky.
Today in the small town of Bellows Falls, VT. There was a cube competition at the Moose Lodge.
The venue was small and cramped but the people did not mind. During lunch, two of the cubers took out their violins and played a few classical movements for the crowd. This was the first time I saw that happen at an event.
Here are a few more photos from the event.
That’s it for this week. Time to rest up for Thanksgiving.
Photo by Joseph Ciras 