The temperatures dropped from nearly 70°F (~20°C) yesterday to below freezing most of today. It was sunny most of the day, so the solar panels were generating electricity (50.3 kWh). Later in the afternoon some clouds rolled in, and we had a quick snow storm. I went out to get some pictures of the flowers that recently bloomed across the street with the recent snow before the sun went down. I also got some pictures of a turkey vulture soaring above my backyard in the late afternoon sun.
Although my neighbor got lots of maple sap from his trees this year, the tap he put in my maple tree didn’t produce much. Since it did get cold again, I will drill a new hole and see if I get anything. Maybe, my maple tree feels it already gave too much to the cicadas that live for 13 or 17 years under the tree.
After the storm passed, some clouds lit up as the sun went down.
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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2 thoughts on “Friday (03-March-2017) — New Jersey”
Nice series. Are many folks following you on your blog. I haven’t gotten anyone on mine to follow — perhaps three so I don’t have much incentive to do something regularly. Kudos for working at the blog.
Thanks. Not many yet since I just restarted posting to the blog. I am going to spend most of the weekend adding and updating posts here and adding images to my Photoshelter gallery. I haven’t decided if I should repost to my new G+ account.
Nice series. Are many folks following you on your blog. I haven’t gotten anyone on mine to follow — perhaps three so I don’t have much incentive to do something regularly. Kudos for working at the blog.
Thanks. Not many yet since I just restarted posting to the blog. I am going to spend most of the weekend adding and updating posts here and adding images to my Photoshelter gallery. I haven’t decided if I should repost to my new G+ account.