Happy New Year Everyone!

Here's Auld Lang Syne from You Tube.

ABC Wed. - "X" = X-Tra Special

This is one of my plants in my yard. I love the looks of this plant (forgot the name), but it's nice in the summer and I thought it looked X-tra special with the snow on it.

X-tra special
X-tra extraordinary

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ABC Wed. -"W" = Window

Today is ABC Wed. and the letter "W" for window. I took this photo of one of the shops in Boalsburg, about a 15 minute drive from Bellefonte. I thought it has a nice cozy warm feel to it.

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Camera Critters - Duck Looking in the Distance

This duck is looking out into the distance at Tallyrand Park.

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Sky Watch Friday - Walkway at Tallyrand Park

This is looking out over the walkway at Tallyrand Park in Bellefonte.

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ABC Wed. - "V" = "Vibrant" Colors

This photo was taken at Fun Unleashed in their laser tag play area.

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Camera Critters - One House and Lots of Lights

Here's one house with lots of light decorations. I was driving around just to see lights one night and spotted this one on a side road in Boalsburg. Boalsburg is about a 15 minute drive from Bellefonte. This is a must see if you go looking at lights. I can't imagine their electric bill.

I loved this one. A horse and cariage.

A few photos I snapped of idividuals, a working carousel...

...and a penquin with the igloo.

This Navity scene was off to the right of this house.
And, just a few more pictures...You can't take just one photo of this house. There's alot going on.


To see them up close, just double click on photo and they will enlarge.

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To see Pet Pride and what my dog, Tucker, got for Christmas in 2004, go here to: Barb's Blog

Sky Watch Friday - Snow

Photo is of this past Saturday's snowfall. This photo is in my neighborhood.

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ABC Wed. "U" = Unique and Unbelievable!

Today is ABC Wed. and the letter "U".

Here's a couple of unique newspaper dispensers. I found these in Altoona mall. One is a farm and the other one is Frankenstein. If you click on the photo to enlarge you can see a better view and Frankenstein has shoes on too.


Here's another photo I took with the letter U...Unbelievable! This past Saturday we woke up to some snow. I took this photo standing in my yard looking out into the neighborhood. It was more unbelievable when it snowed in October, but I'd rather spend all year in warmer weather.


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Camera Critters - Skunks, Snowman and Santa

Here's a few Camera Critters for today. Today is Saturday and it's snowing outside. It should be our first snow but it isn't. It's our second snow, because our first snow was in October when it was still autumn outside.

Here's a photo of our neighbors yard with a Santa and Snowman. I really like how the bench looks in the snow.


Here's a picture of my skunks in the snow in my front yard...


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I also wanted to tell you about a site I found from visiting another blog. I recently visited a blog called Cici's Corner, and she listed a place you can go to here to get your blog put into a book. I thought this was a neat idea and will have to check it out further. I don't know anything about this site yet, but will be taking a look around. Thought I'd share it with all of you. Go to: Blog 2 Print

And, if you want to learn more about why I started my three blogs, visit my other blog here to find out. Go to Barb's Blog

Sky Watch Friday - Morning Moon

The moon in the morning.

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ABC Wed. "T" = Tiger

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Happy Thanksgiving! And, Ade & Melissa Cancer Dance

I just want to say Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and thought I'd post the Cancer dance that Ade & Melissa did on the show So, You Think You Can Dance. I thought we could count our blessings today and remember those people who are less fortunate in our prayers and maybe even reach out to someone. If you haven't seen this piece, it's a must see. There isn't a dry eye in the whole audience. This dance is beautiful. I posted this on both this blog and my other blog because I think everyone should see this.

ABC Wed. "S" = Snack

I made up a snack for myself. I sliced a cucumber long ways, added some tuna and mayo mix on top, then sprinkle on some dill weed and add some crushed pistachios on top. It was really good.

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Camera Critters -Tucker Getting Awake

Here's my dog, Tucker, just getting awake after a good nap. Obviously, he's not wide eyed and busy tailed right now.

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Sky Watch Friday - Movie Train

It was exciting for Centre County to have this train here not long ago that was brought here for Denzel Washington playing in the movie Unstoppable. It is coming out in Nov. 2010. They brought in alot of crew members, somewhere along the lines of 250 people. I didn't get to see Denzel but my son did. I can't wait to see the movie and recognize all the places we're use to going to.

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Camera Critters - Playful Dog Planter

CloseUp

Here you can see the full dog planter.

I bought this at a little Amish town. I thought it was really cute. I have to big of a plant in it right now, so will have to get something smaller. Love how it's head and tail wiggle.

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Also, if you are here for Pet Pride, Go to my other blog here: Barb's Other Blog Shhhh...someone's taking a nap.

Sky Watch Friday - Autumn with Church Steeple

I took this photo in Milesburg, only about a 5 minute drive from Bellefonte.

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ABC Wed. "Q" = Quirky

ABC and the letter "Q" for "quirky".

It was quirky to get snow in Oct. This photo shows one of the schools. It was fall and winter at the same time.

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Camera Critters - Reindeer

I showed you the reindeer in another post going with just the tail end. Now I'm showing you the front view. This was at J&B Tree Farm in Huntingdon County, an hour drive from Bellefonte.

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I posted ABC Wed. late because of my computer and you can see Mr. Potato Head on post below.

Also, if you are here for Pet Pride, go to my other blog where you can see my dog, Tucker, dressed up for Trick or Treat. Go here: Barb's Other Blog

ABC Wed. - "P" = Potato Head

Now that my computer is fully fuctioning again, I can post. This ABC Wed. is late but here it is with the letter "P" for potato head.

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Announcement! Please Read...

My computer has been down due to the phone company working on the lines. They are saying it could possibly be in and out until Thursday, so needless to say I may not be posting till then. I will try to get back to everyone once it is completely up and running and will catch up. I have to use the computer at the library for now until all is well with the phone lines.

Sky Watch Friday - Parade or Just Walking?

Another photo my grandson took when we were at the Harvestfest in Alexandria, PA. This was just people walking to get to the tents where some more crafts were but he wanted it to look like a parade coming down the street.

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ABC Wed. - "O" - May I "Offer" You some Candy?

Frankenstein offering you some candy.

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Camera Critters - Trying to Find a Dry Spot

Trying to find a dry spot on the porch last weekend was a bit difficult. We had about three inches of snow. My grandson even got to make a snowman out of it. I got a photo. It was interesting to take photos of the fall leaves with the snow on the ground. Too early for snow here right now but it did. This weekend it is raining really hard.

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Pet Pride post is on my other blog here: Barb's blog

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Sky Watch Friday - A Different View of the Maze

My grandson, age 6, giving us a different view of the corn maze at J.B. Tree Farm in Huntingdon County.

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ABC Wed. -"N" = Nooks and Cranny's

ABC Wed. and the letter "N" for "Nooks" and cranny's. This carver was at the Arts and Crafts show in Alexandria, PA, which is about an hour from Bellefonte.

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I posted a couple of quick Halloween treats on my other blog if you want to see them, go here: Barb's other blog

Camera Critters - Reindeer Going

Well, I was going to show you the front of the reindeer but I can't get it to post right now. So, I will add it later. You can see another reindeer in the background and if you enlarge the photo, you can see it.
Here's the reindeer going...

They have these reindeer at J.B. Tree Farm in Huntingdon county, which is about a hour drive from Bellefonte.

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Sky Watch Friday - Fall Scene

A normal fall scene in PA. I took this photo when we were at the J.B. Tree Farm trying to get through a maze. The fall colors should be coming out more in a week or two.

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ABC Wed. - "M" = "Many" Leaves

Today is ABC Wed. with the letter "M" for "many" leaves. The leaves are coming down and the fall colors are starting to come out. My grandson, age 6, took this photo. He got down a little farther to the ground and snaped this.

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I have some pumpkins that were decorated when we went to the arts & crafts show that are on my other blog and there could be an "M" in there somewhere. If you want to check them out, go here: Craft it Wednesday

Camera Critters - Stink Bug

I'm pretty sure this is a stink bug but I don't know the proper name for it. It was on our porch yesterday. If you enlarge it you can get a really good view.

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Pet Pride post is on my other blog here: Barb's blog

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Sky Watch Friday - Corn Field

A corn field in Bellefonte. If you enlarge it you can see some flowers on the front right side.

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ABC Wed. - "L" = "Loop"

Another ABC Wed. and the letter "L" for "Loop". I love this metal film loop and tickets. I wish I knew where they got them but this hangs on the wall of a residence home. They have a big screen TV with these on each side. I thought it was pretty cool.



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Camera Critters - White and Black Caterpillar

Today I noticed this white caterpillar with a black stripe.
Anyone know if this means a mild winter or a cold/blustery winter?

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Pet Pride post is on my other blog here: Barb's blog

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ABC Wed. - "K" - Come on Give me a "Kiss"

Merlin is the brown horse and Spot. These are my sister, Janet's horses. "K" is for: Come on give me a "Kiss".

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Camera Critters - Ducks

I found out the story behind these ducks roaming our development. This year was the first time I'd seen ducks roaming the neighborhood. Another neighbor said someone got these ducks when babies, raised them and then tried to let them go. He drove them about an hour away to a lake but they keep coming back no matter where he takes them. So, now they just keep visiting neighbor to neighbor. I guess they'll always come back because our neighborhood is their home. I see them about everyday. Not sure if they will leave for the winter or not.

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Pet Pride post is on my other blog here: Barb's blog

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Sky Watch Friday -Clouds

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ABC Wed. - "J" = Jaw

I had a hard time coming up with a "j" this time. My grandson took this photo with his skeleton in bed. Then it finally hit me about jaw. It would be a good one for "b" for bones but we're not on that letter.

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Mellow Yellow Monday - Wall Mural

Today is Mellow Yellow and I thought I'd post this photo of a wall mural we have in one of our bedrooms. You can see the yellow lights. I got this mural about 17 years ago. Also, this month is the anniversary for those who lost their lives in the 9/11 tragedy. You can see the twin towers in the background on the mural.

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Camera Critters - Monarch Butterfly

I believe this is a monarch butterfly but if I'm wrong, please let me know. I have a butterfly bush beside my house and I love how they just seem to know where it is.

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Pet Pride post is on my other blog here: Barb's blog

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Sky Watch Friday -Pittsburgh Ball Park and My Featured Sunset

This is a picture I took at the Pittsburgh, PA, ballpark a few years ago. I need to get out and take more Skywatch photos. I thought I'd post a photo further away from my home because I have a photo close to home on Sky Watch this week. Pittsburgh is about a three hour drive from Bellefonte.

My Featured Sunset Photo at Sky Watch. The photo I have featured on Skywatch is of a beautiful sunset that I took near Milesburg, only about a 10 to 15 min. drive from Bellefonte. It was one of my best sunset photos I've taken. Please check it out my photo here: http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Thanks goes out to the people who run the Skywatch site for featuring my photo this week.

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ABC Wednesday - "I" = Inside

Today is ABC Wed. and the letter "I" for "inside". This hornets nest is inside the tree. Hornets can be extremely dangerous and will hunt you down. My brother threw something at a hornets nest when we were young and they came after him. They literally knocked him down to the ground. He got up and ran as fast as he could to the house. They followed him till he reached the house and hovered at the door for at least an hour before leaving. They will wait for you.

This hornet's nest is inside my sister's tree by her house. You can't get them removed anymore for free. She said the cheapest place was $175.00 to remove them. So, what they decided to do is to wait for cold weather and then burn them out.

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Mellow Yellow Monday - Flower

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