Thursday, April 23, 2009

Sky Watch Friday #41

Sky Watch Friday is doing really well. Please check out the site and link in if you wish to participate. There were over 300 people last week with beautiful Sky photos. You can link in from my side bar or at the start of this post.

The skies started out a little scary yesterday morning. The temperature at ground level was 39F. The dark skies turned into a snow flurries and the start of a tough day with high winds.
The high winds didn't stop but the sky definitely changed. Check out Old Glory flapping in the wind. This was a drive-by bridge shot.
The next bridge down was also being buffeted by the wind.
I was going to the doctors for a check up with some great results. My weight was down 12# and my bad cholesterol dropped from 99 to 59. The medicine is working and everything is going well.
There are some great skies if you go and visit.
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58 comments:

  1. Warren BakerApril 23, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    well done on the med. check FG. they will have you jumping about like old glory in the wind today!

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  2. Ruth's Photo BlogApril 23, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Good news that all is going in the right direction.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  3. Guy DApril 23, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Excellent shots, the second one of the American flag is outstanding.

    Have a great weekend.
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  4. Kathleen McQueen WrightApril 23, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Makes you want to shout......... "God Bless America"

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  5. Sylvia KApril 23, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    First of all, FG, I'm so happy your check-up went so well! Great news! And your photos are marvelous, beautiful blue skies and clouds and the stormy one for contrast! Doesn't get any better! Have a great weekend!

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  6. CarverApril 23, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    Good to hear about your doctor's appointment going well. Beautiful skies you shot.

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  7. SandyCarlsonApril 23, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    These are really lovely. I enjoy the sight of the flag on a busy spring sky. So optimistic!

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  8. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Yay you for your great check up!

    The first shot is stunning! And I am always a sucker to see our flag waving.

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  9. DagrunApril 23, 2009 at 4:00 PM

    I love skywatch-photos in black and white. And I suppose the flag goes well with your story. :)

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  10. bowledoverApril 23, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Hey FG, great news re the med check up.
    All that walking has done good for you.
    Lovely pictures, weather improving as they progress.
    Be well.

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  11. ErinApril 23, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    first...congrats on your progress with the meds...you must be very happy about that :)
    yes the winds were horrible yesterday...we had gusts from the sw here for hours and the temps dropped as well. today it is calm as a lamb and perfect weather. still haven't put any tomatoes out yet...may 10th is our target date here.
    enjoyed your photos.

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  12. Photo CacheApril 23, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    your health update brings good news indeed; keep up the good work.

    snow flurries still? when is spring gonna finally come to your part of the world?

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  13. JanieApril 23, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Beautiful skies. Love the flag. And such good news from your doctor!

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  14. CarolApril 23, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    Love that first eerie shot...beautiful clouds and I always like to see old glory...love your turtle shots...

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  15. Esther GarviApril 23, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Loved the flag! Was thinking of doing a flag this week too, but am saving it for next week!

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  16. judi/GmjApril 23, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Howdy, been along time since I visited, Lov'n the skies and the fact you are still shooting on the fly! You missed my fishing shot yesterday, come see. :D

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  17. UnknownApril 23, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Great ones of the flag!

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  18. LeedraApril 23, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    always love to the American flag flying. Nice SWF post.

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  19. Jane Hards PhotographyApril 23, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    It has to be the most iconic flag. Keep on doing what you're doing and stay healthy.

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  20. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Love the photos with the flag flapping in the wind! The skies are lovely! Looks like warmer weather is headed your way...

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  21. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Love the photos with the flag flapping in the wind! The skies are lovely! Looks like warmer weather is headed your way...

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  22. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    It never ceases to amaze me how much the weather can change in a day's time! Great Sky Watch Friday shots!!!

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  23. Femin SusanApril 23, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    I love sky watching.as well as their photos.It always looks lovely.
    cheers!

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  24. EbieApril 23, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    First of all, congratulations for your health results! Sometimes the weather is just so unpredictable. Take care.

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  25. SaraGApril 23, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Great great photo's. I just love blue skies, fluffy clouds and the American Flag flying!!
    Take care!!!

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  26. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 23, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Congrats on the good doctor's report, Tom... I'm proud of you.

    Sorry about your snow and cold temps. We finally warmed up today--and it was gorgeous outside.

    Great Sky pictures.
    Betsy

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  27. CarolynApril 23, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    Tom, that first photo is pretty ominous and a great capture. The photo of the flag is very patriotic. I am so glad you and your meds are bringing things under control. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend.
    Smiles

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  28. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Majestic-looking skies!

    Paz

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  29. Sally in WAApril 24, 2009 at 12:05 AM

    Great shots! Glad things are going well health-wise.

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  30. VicApril 24, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    i simply loved it. :)

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  31. Small City ScenesApril 24, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    Congrats on the health front.
    Beautiful skies after the storm watch. Love Old Glory. MB

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  32. GaelynApril 24, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    A beautiful changing day with wind to blow in your good news.

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  33. VickyApril 24, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    beautiful skies! glad to hear good news on the med check up results.I am working on my LDL too.

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  34. Susan at Stony RiverApril 24, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Congratulations on doing so well at the doctor's, but WOW congratulations on such a "drive by" shot, it's a beauty!
    Happy skywatching, and keep up the good work healthwise!

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  35. aspiritofsimplicityApril 24, 2009 at 5:51 AM

    I love all the clouds in the photo's. I'm glad you are getting healthier.

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  36. LakshmiApril 24, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    pretty clouds..looks like they are all carrying messages for us from the skies

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  37. HuzharApril 24, 2009 at 5:59 AM

    Great skies, they are all wonderful. Great shot, have a nice weekend..

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  38. Jim KlenkeApril 24, 2009 at 7:43 AM

    Big difference in the morning and afternoon. I'll take the afternoon.

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  39. GeorgeApril 24, 2009 at 8:06 AM

    Not only did you show some great photos of the sky, but you got some wonderful news from the doctor as well. I'm grateful for both.

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  40. TipperApril 24, 2009 at 8:28 AM

    Love the fluffy clouds scooting across the sky!! And congrats on the good results!!

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  41. DeniseinVAApril 24, 2009 at 8:43 AM

    Wonderful photos, enjoyed them very much. Have a great weekend.

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  42. ArijaApril 24, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    ...and yet, the clouds don't look man at all, they are so white and fluffy.

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  43. MaryApril 24, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    Wow...great skies. Didn't realize you had some bad weather over there. Your checkup sounds wonderful...nice that being ill has resulted in better health in the long run. Keep getting stronger!

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  44. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    I do like the sky watch photo with the flag. It seems appropriate and reminds me of all the places I have seen flags. Iwo Jima. Mt Surabachi.

    Such wonderful places, so different from where I have lived. The Hamlet of Gordon, Ohio is where I was born and raised and it is how small hamlets used to be and this one still exists.

    The Hamlet of Gordon

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  45. Pietro BrosioApril 24, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Wonderful skies of a windy day. Splendid pictures, Fishing Guy.
    I'm very glad everything is going well for you.

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  46. Jack and JoannApril 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    Bad news: cold weather and snowflakes in April in Ohio.

    Good news: your new health regime is showing results. Wish both Jack and I could lose 12 pounds.

    Have a great weekend.

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  47. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    SNOW! Ya'll gotta catch up with spring now. I knew your results would be good, because that last photo you posted of yourself on the rock, you looked really healthy and happy!

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  48. Lisa WilsonApril 24, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Wonderful skies! Glad you had good news at the doc!

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  49. imacApril 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Hi Tom, super sky.

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  50. RangerApril 24, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Great shots of the flag against the sky. The first sky shot is indeed a little scarey.

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  51. TarolinoApril 24, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Brrr it looks cold in the first shot. Those type of clouds do appear when very windy but at least the flag was flying rather than just drooping.
    You certainly have had very high colesterol levels but now they are pretty good. Glad the medicine is working for you.

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  52. EcoRoverApril 24, 2009 at 3:25 PM

    Good job on regaining your health, and thanks for the pics--I like "winter trees" as poet Sylvia Plath called them.

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  53. IlanApril 24, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    What a scenery set! The colors, composition.. Love it!
    Awesome photos, fun to watch.

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  54. UnknownApril 24, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Wow that first shot of those trees looked very unlike spring, I was relieved to see the others greening up further down. We have been in the 90's the past few days.

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  55. NaturegirlApril 24, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Fishing guy great news on your health!!

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  56. Pearl MapleApril 24, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Simply beautiful photos to celebrate Sky Watch Friday.

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  57. alexanderApril 25, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    Beautiful shot of the sky with the American flag as the focal point. Nicely taken. :)

    Have a wonderful weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  58. Laurie Brandriet KellerApril 26, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    My favorite is the "drive by." But they are all beautiful!

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