Almost standing room only....

I made a quick run through the strip pits again today...the first little pond I pass had more geese on it than I had ever seen there at one time.

There were White-fronted Geese mixed in with the Canada Geese.  There was weeds between me and the pond.  I did try to get out but that sort of agitated them.  Some flew away.

The photo above along with the ones below were take at the big strip pit.

All of these can be clicked on to expand the view, so click on them, and notice in the last three photos just how many are sleeping.  Even out on the water.

And on the way home, I went by the pond I showed in the first two photos...this is what was going on there:

I am assuming they were tired...it was the middle of the afternoon, and almost all of them were like this. 

Just a little sunshine....aka Lorelei

Just had to share a little bit of sunshine...she was sick most of last week, and started feeling better Friday.  Her mom says she is back 110%. Her teacher told her mom that she is already reading at beginning first grade level.
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We only got an inch or so of snow...it did not cling to anything.  Just made it very, very messy outside.  I won't complain, though I would have enjoyed getting out one time with snow clinging to everything.  The winter is not over.

From a small city street...

I think this is from Marshall, Illinois but not positive.  It was in some small town over in Illinois.  Have you ever noticed how some of the small towns have the prettiest streets.
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I finally got started with de-cluttering again.  I don't even know if de-cluttering is a word or not, but that is what I call it.  I could call it freeing up my life a little bit.  It was just a few things...maybe a dozen or so.  One of them was a big item, so really glad it is gone.  Hoping I can get back to working stead on things again.
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Snow is still predicted...but only 2-5 inches...then farther north 5-9....it is misting rain now.  The snow is supposed to start at midnight.  So we shall see.  I hope we can get out just once if it comes and if it sticks...love seeing snow covered scenes.