First snow

While we were at John Griffin's we got our first snow this winter.

Although the snow was lighter than what Kingsport,  TN and Lubbock, TX  got this year it was more than Naples, Fl got. 

Softball trip and John Griffin weekend

Last Thursday we left for Franklin Springs, Ga to see Reinhardt play Emmanuel College. Since John Griffin is only 23 miles away he came down for the first game that we won 10-0. He then took Suzanne back to his house while I stayed for the second game that we won 6-0.

The ball park had a high hill on the left side and gave me a perfect view of the field for taking action pictures. Here are three of the many I took (you can click on the picture for an enlargement).

We stayed with John through the weekend and got to see Josh also who was passing through.

Fish Check

Tossed some bread out to check for fish. Results: negative, they are still in the deep water.

It was quite windy as you can see from the water.

Care to guess

Where was this picture taken?

Give up?

I'll give a hint. It is under six inches of moving water.

Now you know; it is from our stream behind the house. Nice clear drinking water huh!

Field trip

With all of the rains we decided to walk up our not so placid stream to catch some interesting waterfalls.

This first one you can see from our deck.

The next two are further up the stream where we were finally stopped by heavy underbrush.

You can click on the pictures for an enlargement.

It was a pretty Sunday and the first time we hiked up the stream.

New softball season

Our 13th ranked team in America is off to a good start this season. Our two best pitchers have already pitched a no-hitter and the team has won 7 of 9 games.

Yesterday they beat the number 7th ranked team in the nation 12-2.

Our senior and best pitcher Maddie Monroe has been an all-star the last three years. Her record is 4-0 already this season.

Our second best pitcher is also a solid hitter at the plate. She is only in her second year and has two more left after this season.

First sign of spring

The first sign of spring appears. It looks like the groundhog did not see his shadow this year. This is the earliest appearance of spring in a long time. 

It is always exciting to see the forest come alive. Coming next will be the tree frogs and the sound of the forest coming alive.

Click on the second picture for a pretty blow up.