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Started by Henry Hawk, December 12, 2014, 08:29:28 AM

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Henry Hawk

December 12, 2014, 08:29:28 AM
A rare weather phenomenon at the Grand Canyon had visitors looking out on a sea of thick clouds just below the rim.
The total cloud inversion is expected to hang inside the canyon throughout Thursday.
National Weather Service says the weather event happens about once every several years, though the landmark was treated to one last year. 8)

"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#1
December 12, 2014, 09:35:46 AM
I've seen that is the southwestern Virginia mountains many times. It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful it is.

I have also seen the clouds spill over East River Mountain like a giant wave crashing on shore. That takes your breath away!

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Bo D

#2
December 12, 2014, 09:50:35 AM
Here's another shot of it courtesy of Grubb Photo ... http://www.grubbphoto.com/Fog.html



"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#3
December 12, 2014, 10:39:37 AM
That really is AWESOME!   8) :yes:
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Locutus

#4
December 12, 2014, 11:44:57 AM
Quote from: Bo D on December 12, 2014, 09:50:35 AM
Here's another shot of it courtesy of Grubb Photo ... http://www.grubbphoto.com/Fog.html





I've seen this picture many times over the years.  I wonder how long ago it was taken. 
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Bo D

#5
December 12, 2014, 11:55:32 AM
Quote from: Locutus on December 12, 2014, 11:44:57 AM
I've seen this picture many times over the years.  I wonder how long ago it was taken.

According to this ... https://books.google.com/books?id=bZzxoW5oQgoC&pg=PA127&lpg=PA127&dq=fog+over+east+river+mountain&source=bl&ots=FiGxERBt2V&sig=6XWOxpVcxdBmz3GqYDv7JpwMmNo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=Jh2LVI-tCtHtgwSTvYHgDA&ved=0CDkQ6AEwBTgK#v=onepage&q=fog%20over%20east%20river%20mountain&f=false

It was taken in 1993, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that. I think it's much older. The colors look like an old Polaroid picture.

I saw it in person in 1971.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Locutus

#6
December 12, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
Quote from: Bo D on December 12, 2014, 11:55:32 AM


It was taken in 1993, but I SERIOUSLY doubt that. I think it's much older. The colors look like an old Polaroid picture.

I saw it in person in 1971.

I don't know Bo D, I'm fairly certain it was taken after I left that area.  I've been in Florida since 1989, so 1993 may be about right.

I'm friends with Mel's daughter on Facebook, so maybe I'll just go get the date straight from the horse's mouth.  ;D
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

Bo D

#7
December 12, 2014, 12:41:19 PM
Quote from: Locutus on December 12, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
I don't know Bo D, I'm fairly certain it was taken after I left that area.  I've been in Florida since 1989, so 1993 may be about right.

I'm friends with Mel's daughter on Facebook, so maybe I'll just go get the date straight from the horse's mouth.  ;D

Maybe so, but if that was taken in 1993, the quality for that period is pretty bad.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Henry Hawk

#8
December 12, 2014, 01:54:08 PM
Quote from: Bo D on December 12, 2014, 12:41:19 PM
Maybe so, but if that was taken in 1993, the quality for that period is pretty bad.

That could be from one of those new fangled, fancy, schmancy camera's....Digital Photo.... :razz:

I remember those not being all that great at first.....that would have been around that time frame.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

libby

#9
December 12, 2014, 02:02:43 PM
I remember when Grubb started printing and publicizing that picture, but also seem to remember that I'd seen it before.
All of life is a process of testing and initiation, always preparing for a higher level of consciousness -- and illumination. -- John Horn

Henry Hawk

#10
December 12, 2014, 04:08:06 PM
I dropped my buddy Payton (my labradoodle) off this morning to get groomed.  He loves this day.  He gets to play with other dogs and is pampered.  The Dog'n'Suds, in Pendleton, adore him.  They do a wonderful job with him too.

He will be tuckered out tonight, as he usually is after one of these days.  I am going to pick him up here in just a few minutes...this dog is the BEST.  I never had a pet where I have had so much fun as I have with this guy.

I could not have asked for a better dog.  He behaves fantastic.  He is affectionate.  He loves to just hang out with me at night and watch TV or go out in my garage while I tinker around and practically never leaves my side.  He sleeps on the floor on my side of the bed.  My TV is my alarm clock in the morning, it goes off at 5:45....as soon as it turns on, he is up on my bed, ready to wake me up.  I take him out to potty, then feed him.  He loves to go in the bathroom with me while I shave and get ready.

He always walks me to the door when I leave and then looks out the window as I pull out of my drive.

:smitten:

What more can you ask for? I mean really.  :yes:   


"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Bo D

#11
December 12, 2014, 04:40:08 PM
Sounds like a great friend! I'm happy for you!
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

Palehorse

#12
December 12, 2014, 05:52:02 PM
This greeted me this evening as I arrived home; and after the shitty day I had it provided a much needed spiritual boost!  8)



Yes. . . it is a Hawk, sitting on top of the burner that is just outside our back door! (I called my wife after stopping dead in the road to snap this picture, and she got her closest look at a hawk in her life!  8)  (Photo courtesy of me and my iPhone)
R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Palehorse

#13
December 12, 2014, 06:07:38 PM
A couple of personal shots I took in 2010 from our cabin near GSMNP:



R.I.P. - followsthewolf - You are MISSED! 4/17/2013

That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Purplelady1040

#14
December 12, 2014, 07:14:45 PM
Here is a picture I took last week. It is a Hawk also! Lol
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