Packing Time

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It’s been a few months since I did any traveling. Sometimes I just need to take some time to recharge that way I appreciate my trips more. I found last summer that one trip after another was exciting but draining. By the time I was headed out on my last trip I was worn out. It was so easy when I reached my sister’s house for the Adirondack Balloon Festival to just kick back. The weather helped because it rained so several launches were canceled.
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It’s a new year now and my travel schedule is just getting started. The first thing I found was that my new and improved tripod with it’s “ball head” doesn’t fit in my old suitcase. After much debate I decided to get a new suitcase rather than leave the tripod home.
It was also time to replace my luggage tags. The old ones were starting to fade and I’d even managed to break the corner on one.
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Rocky was ready to perch on my suitcase for a new portrait for the new tags.
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(I’ve covered up the name and phone # on the tag for obvious reasons)

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But one thing hasn’t changed. I’ll still have the suitcase with the most cat hair on it. Rocky immediately took his place on top of the suitcase. I can see packing is going to be its usual challenge!RockyTravel 003 copy
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Day 14 ~ Around Taunton

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My favorite building in all of Taunton. It’s the Court House. I just love the architecture. When I went to the post office today the sky was blue and streaked with filmy, white clouds but I left my camera at home. By the time I got back the sky was turning gray. Back to the mid winter gloom but I still like the building.
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Day 13~ Challenge Progress Report

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I’m still in the 21 day challenge. Yesterday was only day 13 but it was the most challenging day so far. I picked out a location and subject and looked forward to grabbing a shot on my way to work. I forgot to consider that sunrise wasn’t until 7:15 am and I would need to be close to work by then. Sure enough, when I arrived at the shoot location it was still pitch dark. Even a long exposure wouldn’t help. I needed a flash of inspiration.

Once at work I was locked into a 12.5 hour shift so it was dark when I left too. At home I was desperate to find a “subject” I didn’t want to miss a day in the challenge. Finally just before I went to bed I decided to pull out some Valentine’s Day photo props. Since it was late I kept it simple.

I was too tired to trust myself to edit the results so it’s a day late posting but here it is.

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