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Sep
2nd
2010
Thu
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Interesting Hurricane Earl Map Update: I like this map because you can really see what the threat level of the hurricane is all along the coast. Maine is at the “medium threat level” which will probably give us some nice swells coming in from the ocean along with rain and wind (possibly up to 45mph). Check out Weather.com for more up-to-date information.

Local Weather Update: More stifling heat is making life miserable at at the moment. The heat index is so high that several schools in Maine (not ours…we are a hardy bunch at Lewiston) canceled classes for two days in a row. We do not have air conditioning, so when you have a classroom filled with kids the temp. easily climbs into the low 90s, and it is difficult for everyone to concentrate on school work when you have sweat pouring off you!

Sep
1st
2010
Wed
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Hurricane Earl Update: Hurricane Earl is still a Category 4 hurricane with winds up to 140mph. Yowzer! The hurricane will be felt from the Carolinas to Maine.

Weather Update: We are currently in a heat wave with 4 days in a row showing heat indices between 91-94F. Wow, is it ever hot, and the air quality is poor. So, everyone should curb their outdoor activities until the daytime temperature drops.

Aug
30th
2010
Mon
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Hurricane Earl is on the move: Meteorology is such a fascinating subject and plays a role in our every day lives. Will Earl affect us way up here in Maine? Only time will tell. Did you know that low and high pressure systems, along with a cold front moving into Maine, will determine how far inland Earl will travel? Check out this article on Weather.com for more details!
I don’t know about you, but I’d like to head over to Popham Beach after the storm to check out the state of erosion on the shoreline. It is also a good time to find sea creatures washed up on the sand. On Saturday, low tide is 1:38 pm and on Sunday, low tide is 2:41 pm. So, if you go, plan on being there about 30 minutes before low tide to start your investigation and photography…should be interesting. No matter what happens storm-wise, there should be some nice wave action. A word of caution: There are bound to be plenty of strong rip currents, so be wary about venturing out into the water.

Hurricane Earl is on the move: Meteorology is such a fascinating subject and plays a role in our every day lives. Will Earl affect us way up here in Maine? Only time will tell. Did you know that low and high pressure systems, along with a cold front moving into Maine, will determine how far inland Earl will travel? Check out this article on Weather.com for more details!

I don’t know about you, but I’d like to head over to Popham Beach after the storm to check out the state of erosion on the shoreline. It is also a good time to find sea creatures washed up on the sand. On Saturday, low tide is 1:38 pm and on Sunday, low tide is 2:41 pm. So, if you go, plan on being there about 30 minutes before low tide to start your investigation and photography…should be interesting. No matter what happens storm-wise, there should be some nice wave action. A word of caution: There are bound to be plenty of strong rip currents, so be wary about venturing out into the water.

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Hotter’n Heck: It is 86F in the shade today. The sun is shining, the air is dry, and the sky is clear. If you think this is hot…tomorrow is supposed to be 92F, Wednesday 91F, Thursday 90F !!! What gives? This is Maine, for Pete’s sake! Next week, the temp. will be back down in the low 70’s which is much more to our liking.

Aug
29th
2010
Sun
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Dragonfly Actions: I saw lots of dragonflies lunching  on mosquitoes and other insects  in the front yard. I was cheering them  on as they rapidly swooped  hither and yon in mega munch mode. It was so  fascinating to watch them work; they looked like mini helicopters  zooming about. I had a great view from inside the basement, at eye  level, with the sun from the west shining on all the action. (Click on the photo for a larger view.)

Dragonfly Actions: I saw lots of dragonflies lunching on mosquitoes and other insects in the front yard. I was cheering them on as they rapidly swooped hither and yon in mega munch mode. It was so fascinating to watch them work; they looked like mini helicopters zooming about. I had a great view from inside the basement, at eye level, with the sun from the west shining on all the action. (Click on the photo for a larger view.)

Aug
28th
2010
Sat
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Red Skimmer Dragonflies Mating: I happened to be photographing some flowers when I saw these dragonflies mating on one of the leaves of our Arctic Hibiscus bush. Being in the throes of passion, they tolerated the camera getting quite close to them.  I saw lots of female dragonflies laying their eggs on the surface of Caesar Pond yesterday afternoon. The more dragonflies the better as they feed on mosquitoes! (Click on the photo for a larger view.)

Red Skimmer Dragonflies Mating: I happened to be photographing some flowers when I saw these dragonflies mating on one of the leaves of our Arctic Hibiscus bush. Being in the throes of passion, they tolerated the camera getting quite close to them.  I saw lots of female dragonflies laying their eggs on the surface of Caesar Pond yesterday afternoon. The more dragonflies the better as they feed on mosquitoes! (Click on the photo for a larger view.)

Aug
26th
2010
Thu
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Rain Barrel needed: Anybody know where we can get a reasonably priced rain barrel? Or…where we can get a pickle barrel to construct one ourselves?  It is high time we captured the little bit of rain we are getting so we can water the plants.

Aug
25th
2010
Wed
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Rain: Here is a wee video (nothing fancy) of one minute’s worth of rain (from an all day event) on this rare, moist day in Mid Coast Maine. I wandered over to the pond, near the height of the rain event, and scared up a great blue heron and an osprey. I was able to catch a bit of video of the osprey as it flew over to the west shore of Caesar Pond. Then, I just enjoyed the rain… enveloped in the pure joy of the moment…(click on the 4 little arrows next to the word “Vimeo” to view it full screen).

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Turtlehead Chelone Flower in Rain: Hooray…We are finally getting some rain after weeks of just a few drizzles here and there. This is a gorgeous, soaking rain that is lasting for hours! I just had to go outdoors and roam around to soak up some if this moisture. Lovely.

Turtlehead Chelone Flower in Rain: Hooray…We are finally getting some rain after weeks of just a few drizzles here and there. This is a gorgeous, soaking rain that is lasting for hours! I just had to go outdoors and roam around to soak up some if this moisture. Lovely.

Aug
23rd
2010
Mon
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No rain from this storm: We got gypped.The storm skirted around us. Ugh…