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One of the best things about working on a Democratic campaign in central NH is going to the Backroom for the victory party :)
Superb food and company!
As a photographer, I'm fascinated by the array of cameras, lights, microphones, wires, and we don't very often see the media from that perspective.
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The Return of the Pumpkin People ...
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Recovering from a rigorous hike to Mt Resolution I was actually kind of relieved to see a dreary day. No temptation to hike today!
But what to do? Hmm, perhaps a ride about town ... a car tour. Major change of pace!
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Dog sitting my daughter's dog Nina one day, I'd put Nina in the dog pen while I went about watering the garden.
When Nina started barking I thought it was that she wanted out of the pen, or perhaps there was someone going by on the road.
Looking around , I saw these two youngsters, come to enjoy the nice dew-dampened grass by the garden...
I went inside to get my camera, not expecting them to wait, and expecting them to bolt as soon as I moved.
But they stayed around, and when I tried to get closer, they did not bolt. Very slowly and using a brush pile to screen , I was eventually able to
get within about 25 feet of one :)
They were aware - but not particularly wary of - both me and Nina....
they did finally start to get nervous, wagging their tails at each other , and finally ambled off into the woods.
I hope these two learn a little more wariness before hunting season !
The video below may play jerkily in a browser; it's much smoother if saved ( right click , save video as) and played back from the computer.
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Took a nice walk this evening in Bear Brook, first time in a couple weeks I've been able to get out in the woods.
What a change! Snow's all gone, and even with last night's rain, the mud is firming up nicely. At least, I didnt
repeat my face plant ( masterfully performed after stepping in a calf-deep mudhole 3 weeks back).
Those of us who hike year round are not that thrilled with the return of spider silk, but it is always nice to see a newt.
I also saw a couple of beaver and a duck, and a turkey.
The woods are definitely waking up !
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Rainy afternoon and I have been kind of cooped up all week. What to do?
Noticed last night that there is a Model Railroad Show. The 19th annual Lions show in Hooksett NH.
Hmmm ...