We finally got the picture of Walter from graduation. Since the photographer's cameras messed up this is the best that we've got.
This is the place to keep up with all the happenings here at any given moment. This where I can keep everyone updated & informed of all that is new and news with the family. There is the random stuff generated by various sources that have appealed to me, amusing bits, and thing that sometimes tick me off. It depends on the day – it runs the gamut in content. Be prepared for a surprise everyday. Thanks for joining me on the journey.
Friday, July 29, 2005
Thursday, July 28, 2005
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Judy
It looks like the snake eggs aren't going to produce any young. They apparently are infertile. However, it was a fantastic experience just getting to observe.
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Monday, July 25, 2005
Green Snake Troubles....
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Judy
Jake, who has been concealing her identiy, surprized us this evening by laying 6 eggs in the corner of her cage. I guess we need to rename her....
Now for a bit of information on green snakes. Smooth Green snakes are the only snakes in eastern North America that are entirely bright green on their upper surfaces. This coloration camouflages them well in their grassy habitats. The head is slightly wider than the neck and is green above and white below. The belly is white to pale yellow. Occasionally Smooth Green snakes can be brown or tan in coloration. The scales are smooth and total body length ranges from 30 to 66 cm. Males are usually smaller than females, but have longer tails. Newly hatched Smooth Green snakes measure 8.3 to 16.5 cm in length and tend to be less brightly colored than adults, often olive-green or bluish-gray. Smooth Green snakes are harmless snakes, they are not venomous.
Smooth Green snakes mate in the spring and late summer. Females lay from 3 to 13 cylindrical eggs in shallow burrows, in rotting vegetation, or under logs or rocks. Females may share nest sites, each depositing their eggs into a single nest. Eggs are laid from June to September and the eggs hatch in August or September. Time to hatching varies quite a bit, from 4 to 30 days. This is partly a result of their ability to retain the eggs and incubate them in their body. Keeping the eggs inside the female would be beneficial to speed development because females can bask and maintain the warmth of their eggs if they are retained in her body. Young Smooth Green snakes mature in their second year.
Smooth Green snakes mate in the spring and late summer. Females lay from 3 to 13 cylindrical eggs in shallow burrows, in rotting vegetation, or under logs or rocks. Females may share nest sites, each depositing their eggs into a single nest. Eggs are laid from June to September and the eggs hatch in August or September. Time to hatching varies quite a bit, from 4 to 30 days. This is partly a result of their ability to retain the eggs and incubate them in their body. Keeping the eggs inside the female would be beneficial to speed development because females can bask and maintain the warmth of their eggs if they are retained in her body. Young Smooth Green snakes mature in their second year.
College Classes
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Judy
Walter got signed up today for his first college class. He will be taking English111. Yuck
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Family Group Shots
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Judy
Dean & Danielle
Sean & Danielle
Danielle with Mom & Dad
Ben with his parents
Ben & Danielle with his parents.
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Early Evening Snapshots
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Judy
Walter in one of his rare smiling moments.
Dancing in the street. I'm not sure what they put into the pizza, but it sure put Walt's feet to hopping.
Sean racing up the street towards home.
Dancing in the street. I'm not sure what they put into the pizza, but it sure put Walt's feet to hopping.
Danielle looking radiant.
Sean racing up the street towards home.
Saturday, July 16, 2005
Country Fest
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Judy
Danielle & Ben headed out this morning to Country Fest - they gave it up around 1:00p, due to the extreme heat. Maybe next year the weather will cooperate. As an alternative they were able to go out to see a movie, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Late Night
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Judy
Sean, Walter and I went out for a late night adventure to the Barnes & Noble to pick up our copy of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. It was an interesting time. Everyone in line seemed to be excited and generally nice to one another. But...there were several interesting individuals "stalking" the parking lot. They were have light saber battles, dressed in Star Wars clothing, and to top it off they were even filming themselves. Sorry to tell them they were in the wrong attire for the evenings event.
At midnight the first copy of book 6 was sold and thus began the wait for our copy. It took about 45 minutes to make it to the register, but then it was on a matter of seconds before we were making out way out of the door. We made it home by 1:00a.m. In time to finally hit the hay. It had been a long day.
At midnight the first copy of book 6 was sold and thus began the wait for our copy. It took about 45 minutes to make it to the register, but then it was on a matter of seconds before we were making out way out of the door. We made it home by 1:00a.m. In time to finally hit the hay. It had been a long day.
Friday, July 15, 2005
Museum Visit
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Judy
As we started out for our afternoon visit to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Sean is not in a very enthusiastic. He'd been up laaaatttteee on Thursday night.
Interior of the Church of St Laurens, Rotterdam, painted by Anthonie De Lorme ca. 1657.
This is a close up of one of the dogs in the church. It is strange to see a dog inside of the church and in such a pose. If you look in the photo above the dog is in the lower left-hand corner.
This is a close up of the stairs in The Finding of the Laocoon, 1773 by Hubert Robert. It was extremely interesting to note that the individual stairs are visible through the clothing of the people on the staircase.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
Saturday, July 9, 2005
Friday, July 8, 2005
Walter's 18th Birthday
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Judy
Thursday, July 7, 2005
Monday, July 4, 2005
Waiting for the Fireworks
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Judy
Mom's Painting
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Judy
Work on the Journey to Woodpecker had progressed nicely. Only one more day to complete the project.
Sunday, July 3, 2005
Friday, July 1, 2005
Fishing
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Judy
Sean had a fishing expedition today while I worked on the mural at the Dillon's home. He did a fantastic job. He caught some really big ones - although he had to turn loose the "really big one", because we forgot a bucket. But he was able to catch some others a bit later (Mrs. Dillon had a bucket he could use).
He spent some time also out reading, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He's already in chapter 4.
It was a big day. He's even said that he wants to go with me again tomorrow.
He spent some time also out reading, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. He's already in chapter 4.
It was a big day. He's even said that he wants to go with me again tomorrow.
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