१६ डिसेंबर, २०१०

Skiing through the woods on a snowy evening.

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Not quite yet the darkest evening of the year.

३४ टिप्पण्या:

Unknown म्हणाले...

Looks cold and grim.

Snuggle up to your husband, Mrs Meade.

Stay warm.

jungatheart म्हणाले...

...and miles to go, before I sleep.

john bord म्हणाले...

must be nice to have trees and snow..... now I'm gonna be a liberal and be envious..... hah

अनामित म्हणाले...

"A Nocturnal on Saint Lucy's Eve." Check it out.

former law student म्हणाले...

New York magazine says Lauren Bush plans to marry Ralph Lauren's son David, running the risk of becoming Lauren Lauren.

The prospective bridegroom is 50% older than Lauren (39 to her 26) but no sign of GWB getting out the breadknife.

Chip Ahoy म्हणाले...

That photo is almost like a sepia.

Know what warms you right up? Delicious cauliflower soup with homemade stock, that's what.

Know what goes with a thick hot soup? Homemade snail crackers.

If you don't care for that, how 'bout a steaming hotHasselhoff potato that has got nothing to do with David Hasselhoff.

former law student म्हणाले...

Shoot, I knew I'd mess that up. Neil, of course.

chickelit म्हणाले...

Whose woods are those so lovely, dark and deep?
I'd linger longer here but I have promises to keep,
And blogs to surf before I sleep.

Titus म्हणाले...

I got my teeth whitened today and they look fab.

Penny म्हणाले...

"Not quite yet the darkest evening of the year."

But the moon is waxing gibbous.

Titus म्हणाले...

Also, I have a fear of the dentist so I do sedation dentistry for every procedure I have-even teeth cleanings.

I just can't stand anyone putting anything in my mouth. I used to be so paranoid going to the dentist.

Now, I am completely fine because I am sedated.

For those of you who may have the same issues you should consider sedation dentistry.

You will thank me for it and your teeth will thank me as well.

Titus म्हणाले...

I think I read in the Wisconsin State Journal (local paper) that we only have either 5 or 7 hours of sunlight on December 21 which is the longest day of the year.

Please correct me, fellow pubes If I am wrong.

अनामित म्हणाले...

The winter woods always seemed so peaceful and inviting to me...and back then, it was.

Now it's likely hiding packs of hungry coyotes or feral dogs. Not what you want to run into; and I've known some who have.

Still, with your 2nd Amendment rights intact and a Glock in your pocket, the winter woods can still be enjoyed. Just pack an extra magazine.

garage mahal म्हणाले...

Appears to be a pretty historic vote on Saturday. A simple answer to a simple question.

If a certain commenter must depart, he can back as a former something. He could name himself "former plumbing student", then I'll always know. Just between me and you ;-)

chickelit म्हणाले...

But the moon is waxing gibbous.

Right on schedule for a full moon on the 21st.

chickelit म्हणाले...

Shouldn't there be some special tidal events (tidings :) with the moon and sun all aligned like that?

former law student म्हणाले...

gm -- the deadline is Xmas Eve.

Penny म्हणाले...

There's a total lunar eclipse that night, chickelit, and NASA has some special plans.

Fen म्हणाले...

magazine says Lauren Bush plans to marry Ralph Lauren's son David, running the risk of becoming Lauren Lauren.

Lauren B. Lauren.

Catchy.

wf: pusiedas

Lem Vibe Bandit म्हणाले...

I suspect Althouse has enough photographs of this quality to have a show.. if she wanted to.

Penny म्हणाले...

Agreed, Lem, but would much prefer if she published a tabletop book of her best photographs.

That way it could be shipped to me instead of me being shipped off to Madison for her art show.

Lem Vibe Bandit म्हणाले...

Thats a good idea Penny.

अनामित म्हणाले...

Keep your promises, Althouse.

अनामित म्हणाले...

Titus, if you use baking soda added to your regular toothpaste (as opposed to baking soda toothpaste) you get both whitening and breath freshening ... free of charge.

अनामित म्हणाले...

Dudley Do-Right, your woods are inhabited by Democrats.

former law student म्हणाले...

Titus said...

I just can't stand anyone putting anything in my mouth.


Nobody bit on this? Hours have passed. Or have all the others rejected grabbing the low-hanging fruit?

bgates म्हणाले...

Neil, of course.

Neil Bush is going to marry Ralph Lauren's son David?

Methadras म्हणाले...

I'm eating a nice meat lasagna with a simple salad and cilantro dressing. After that, I'm having a nice cup of teat to follow.

KCFleming म्हणाले...

"Waxing gibbous" sounds jabberwockyish.

The Christmas flame is weak within me this year, but I'll take what I can get. The lovely picture of the woods helps.

ark म्हणाले...

Not quite the darkest evening?

The earliest sunset in Madison, Wisconsin is December 9.

David म्हणाले...

Titus said...
"I got my teeth whitened today and they look fab."

All nine of them, I hope.

David म्हणाले...

"The earliest sunset in Madison, Wisconsin is December 9."

Just how does that happen?

अनामित म्हणाले...

It happens because the time of solar noon gets later every day at this time of year. The shortest day is at the solstice, but the earliest sunset is about 12 days before it and the latest sunrise is about 12 days after it.

Original Mike म्हणाले...

"Not quite yet the darkest evening of the year."

The astronomer in me compels me to point out it will be the longest night of the year, not the darkest.

Carry on.