Both Vice-Presidential candidates talked over each other, and the moderator, tonight. I think they interrupted each other about the same amount of times. And it seemed, to me, that Senator Kaine became silent more times than Governor Pence, at the chiding of the moderator. So the Democratic nominee, Senator (and former Governor) of Virginia Tim Kaine sat at a round table with Republican nominee Governor of Indiana Mike Pence, along with the moderator Elaine Quijano of CBS News. I think that Ms. Quijano did as good a job as could be expected - and she did assert her control a few times, getting the two men back to the original question asked, and in changing questions. However, I think that Trump, himself, would have crushed her like a steam roller.
Once again, I wished there was someone in control of the audio board - a person who would keep microphones turned off when an opponent was speaking, and someone who could turn the microphone off when a speaker went over the designated time, or digressed from the subject of the question. There are rules of debate - even though most politicians tend to forget them. And the politicians and their respective parties agree to certain rules, which they then flagrantly break.
I am now looking forward to seeing the Sunday debate, once again between Clinton and Trump - and hosted by Anderson Cooper...
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Nevada Fall Photos
Bristlecone pine in Great Basin National Park
Three mustangs near Cold Creek
Nevada fall view
Lamoille Canyon
Three Ponds, Reno
Ruby Mountains
Ruins of Rhyolite
Wheeler Peak
Monday, October 3, 2016
Photos of Prospect New Town Residences
In Prospect New Town, one can buy, or build, almost any type of residential home - there are apartments, town homes above businesses, row houses, condominiums, and single family residential homes. I just liked the above homes the best - but some are even more eye-catching and eclectic.
Critters and Rosie
I wish I could take a really good photo of the new moon and evening star hanging over Mount Sanitas right now... The sky is shades of blue with the black silhouette of the mountain below it, and a few small puffy grey clouds just above the ridge. It's gorgeous.
Our temperature got up to 78 degrees this afternoon, but a slight breeze that began at 11 this morning turned into a good wind this afternoon. It blew all of our balcony furniture over, and one of the glass pendants on one of the wind chimes was broken while beating against the balcony railing. It was so gusty outside that Nedi went outside, but stayed for less than 60 seconds before heading back in. The weather this morning was fantastic - wore shorts and a T shirt while out walking Rosie - and was extremely comfortable. The cottontail rabbits were chasing each other in weaving patterns from one side of the street to the other, and back again. I saw more than two dozen of the little critters this morning on my way to Rosie's house from the bus stop.
Once Rosie and I arrived in my sister's acre-sized back yard we saw even more rabbits, and frightened a young buck away from the apple tree closest to the patio. There were a few butterflies in the yard, and lots of small birds and squirrels darting about. Abruptly all the small birds fell silent, as a jay started a warning call. The squirrels flattened against the tree trunks. Suddenly there was a great deal of crashing sounds in the top of one of the cottonwoods - I looked up to see a pair of red tailed hawks "playing" in the tree tops and over the back yard. It was such fun to watch! One hawk landed on the smallest, top-most branch of one of the fir trees. The hawk was so large, and the twig so small, that the hawk had to keep adjusting its wings to the bobbing motion of the branch. And, it seemed to me, that as that bird was concentrating on keeping its balance, the second one deliberately flew into it, chest to chest. The bird on the branch fell backwards and had to do a loop-the-loop to get securely upright in the air. It seemed as if I was watching two brother fledglings trying to out-perform the other. After a 30 minute acrobatic air performance, they left the area, as a flock of magpies came in, screeching and clucking. The magpies "talked" in low murmurs most of the time, and the other small birds returned to the area. A few minutes later, the squirrels were all out, chattering to each other... It seemed magical. By that time, Rosie was ready to go have her brunch, so we headed back to her house for her meatballs and chicken breast.
Our temperature got up to 78 degrees this afternoon, but a slight breeze that began at 11 this morning turned into a good wind this afternoon. It blew all of our balcony furniture over, and one of the glass pendants on one of the wind chimes was broken while beating against the balcony railing. It was so gusty outside that Nedi went outside, but stayed for less than 60 seconds before heading back in. The weather this morning was fantastic - wore shorts and a T shirt while out walking Rosie - and was extremely comfortable. The cottontail rabbits were chasing each other in weaving patterns from one side of the street to the other, and back again. I saw more than two dozen of the little critters this morning on my way to Rosie's house from the bus stop.
Once Rosie and I arrived in my sister's acre-sized back yard we saw even more rabbits, and frightened a young buck away from the apple tree closest to the patio. There were a few butterflies in the yard, and lots of small birds and squirrels darting about. Abruptly all the small birds fell silent, as a jay started a warning call. The squirrels flattened against the tree trunks. Suddenly there was a great deal of crashing sounds in the top of one of the cottonwoods - I looked up to see a pair of red tailed hawks "playing" in the tree tops and over the back yard. It was such fun to watch! One hawk landed on the smallest, top-most branch of one of the fir trees. The hawk was so large, and the twig so small, that the hawk had to keep adjusting its wings to the bobbing motion of the branch. And, it seemed to me, that as that bird was concentrating on keeping its balance, the second one deliberately flew into it, chest to chest. The bird on the branch fell backwards and had to do a loop-the-loop to get securely upright in the air. It seemed as if I was watching two brother fledglings trying to out-perform the other. After a 30 minute acrobatic air performance, they left the area, as a flock of magpies came in, screeching and clucking. The magpies "talked" in low murmurs most of the time, and the other small birds returned to the area. A few minutes later, the squirrels were all out, chattering to each other... It seemed magical. By that time, Rosie was ready to go have her brunch, so we headed back to her house for her meatballs and chicken breast.
Sunday, October 2, 2016
Trail Ridge Road on October First
Me near the Lava Cliffs (see next two photos)
50 degrees (F) with a wind chill at 38 degrees...
This Weekend
I've had a wonderful time this weekend - I love to drive a vehicle, and go exploring. On Saturday, Beatrice, our new friend, Melissa (from Atlanta, Georgia), and I set forth to drive over Trail Ridge Road before the snow closes it for the season. Melissa had never been inside Rocky Mountain National Park, and the closest thing to her being in the mountains before was a quick look around Nederland one afternoon, several months ago. I planned on driving up 36 to Estes Park, then through RMNP on Trail Ridge Road, then down to Grand Lake and Granby, take 34 and run into I-70 west of Georgetown, and then close the loop via Idaho Springs and Golden. We did most of that...
The views were spectacular, as always. Beatrice and I had hoped to see some of the larger wildlife in the Park, as we had in June. Then we saw elk, moose, and big horn sheep. We were hoping to see all of those, plus mountain goats, and other smaller creatures. We saw two Stellar jays and two chipmunks... rather a let down in mammal sightings. But the aspens were at their peak, and there were streaks of gold along the mountain sides. The Rocky Mountains are truly a magnificent sight.
On the way back, I missed the 34 turn in Granby, and we came back on 40, then I-70, 6 and 93. It still made a beautiful sight-seeing loop. We left at 10:40 in the morning, and returned at 6:10 in the evening. We had a late lunch at the Blue Water Bakery at Grand Lake. It was indescribably delicious, as it was the last visit. This time I picked up four croissants to bring home.... incredibly tasty!
Late this morning (Sunday) we drove over to Longmont, and showed Melissa Prospect New Town, and then drove through the Old Town residential sections of Longmont. Beatrice and I needed to pick up a few things at Target, and we lost Melissa for 30 minutes in the Longmont super store... Melissa was about to call Bea on her cell phone, when Bea managed to spot her and tapped her on the shoulder. Melissa just about jumped out of her skin.
Melissa also gave us a copy of her CD, Box of Stars. She is an amazing singer, and wrote her own lyrics and music for the ten songs. The second song, Trains, just caught me up and took me to another time and place. Melissa is a magical lady....
And, on the football side of things, the Florida Gators won; the Colorado University Buffaloes won; and the Broncos won. All is right with my world.
The views were spectacular, as always. Beatrice and I had hoped to see some of the larger wildlife in the Park, as we had in June. Then we saw elk, moose, and big horn sheep. We were hoping to see all of those, plus mountain goats, and other smaller creatures. We saw two Stellar jays and two chipmunks... rather a let down in mammal sightings. But the aspens were at their peak, and there were streaks of gold along the mountain sides. The Rocky Mountains are truly a magnificent sight.
On the way back, I missed the 34 turn in Granby, and we came back on 40, then I-70, 6 and 93. It still made a beautiful sight-seeing loop. We left at 10:40 in the morning, and returned at 6:10 in the evening. We had a late lunch at the Blue Water Bakery at Grand Lake. It was indescribably delicious, as it was the last visit. This time I picked up four croissants to bring home.... incredibly tasty!
Late this morning (Sunday) we drove over to Longmont, and showed Melissa Prospect New Town, and then drove through the Old Town residential sections of Longmont. Beatrice and I needed to pick up a few things at Target, and we lost Melissa for 30 minutes in the Longmont super store... Melissa was about to call Bea on her cell phone, when Bea managed to spot her and tapped her on the shoulder. Melissa just about jumped out of her skin.
Melissa also gave us a copy of her CD, Box of Stars. She is an amazing singer, and wrote her own lyrics and music for the ten songs. The second song, Trains, just caught me up and took me to another time and place. Melissa is a magical lady....
And, on the football side of things, the Florida Gators won; the Colorado University Buffaloes won; and the Broncos won. All is right with my world.
Saturday, October 1, 2016
Gallery of the Absurd Photos
With my own captions...
You make a nice cup of tea, Fred!
Proud to be ridiculous
Such terrible taste! A combination of tiger and leopard prints!
A different kind of peg leg...
Ernestine couldn't understand why everyone was laughing.
NOW you know!
Stella refuses to leave the '50s.
Meet the Schytts -all done up in brown.
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