For The Birds.
1/19/25.
As I am writing this, the "Countdown Clock" to "Groundhog Day" is reading 13 days, 7 hours, 24 minutes and 10 seconds. Although we will probably have some more cold weather after "Ground Hog" day, at least Spring will be nearer in which I will be looking forward to its arrival. I have titled this edition of the "Special Page", "For the Birds" because of the weather. Ha. they can have it. Many years ago I looked forward to winter and the cold weather which produced snow and ice. Hunting with the ground covered in snow was such an exhilarating event. Sledding down "Bob Swain" hill with a foot of snow covering all was a community affair where resident participation would almost match the summer afternoon sessions of swimming in Green River. When Jackson Slough would freeze over, many times we had enough boys to play the game of hockey. No, none of us had skates, hockey puck, or even a hockey stick. We skated with only shoes on our feet, a can (not aluminum) for a puck, and a hardwood stick for a hockey stick. Ice skating on the frozen Green River backwater was also a joy. A few times a few of us would walk to Brown's Slough, when it froze over, and tried our luck with ice fishing. Ha, we never had much luck, but most always, an enjoyable afternoon trip. A few of my buddies would try "Trapping", but I passed on that. Time surely makes a difference. Now, for the most part, on cold wintry days, especially with a covering of snow and/or ice, I tend to be homebound. Father Time does make changes and thus, I continue to say, "Come On Spring". For one, I will be watching the Countdown Clock.
By the time most of you read this material, we will have a new President, and Veep, with their families and other new occupants in the White House and United States Naval Observatory respectively. May we wish them well and hope and pray that their leadership will be positive and this country will strive for peace, prosperity, stability, and justice.
jrd
Have a safe and enjoyable winter and I hope your winter entertainment and enjoyment will be positive.
Thank you for looking and reading this material.
For the time being, I am showing pictures taken at the 2024 Rockport High School Reunion. Have quite a few more pictures to show, so check back weekly.
Ceralvo.
Wishing you the best for the year, 2025.
see you.....
jerry
