Balsam Swamp is a sprawling state forest that stretches almost 5.5 miles east-west across 4 towns. The area is very rural, and the landscape surrounding the State Forest is predominantly forested. Balsam Swamp State Forest is comprised of a mix of native hardwood forests, hemlock swamps, and conifer plantations. There are no designated recreational trails on the forest, but there is ample opportunity for self-guided day hikes to explore the diversity of habitats represented on this State Forest. Additionally, the western section of Balsam Swamp State Forest is adjacent to Five Streams State Forest to the south.
The main attraction of this forest is Balsam Pond. The impoundment is approximately 152 acres and is a popular destination for fishing and paddle boat sports. Balsam Pond is a warm water fishery that contains a mix of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, brown bullhead and sunfish. Tiger muskellunge have been stocked in the past with the last stocking occurring in 1995. However, there have been very few reports of anglers catching any of the adult tiger muskies. A shallow gravel boat launch is suitable for launching small fishing boats.
A small rustic camp ground is also located at Balsam Pond. Camping spaces are available at no cost on a first-come, first-serve basis and there is no running water or electricity. A fire ring, outhouse, and picnic table are provided for each camping space. A sign on Balsam-Tyler Road in Pharsalia designates the entrance to the boat launch and camping facility. This is a carry-in carry-out facility. Please do not litter.
Proponents are calling for closing off the public lands because of over use… ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ
I believe the radical environmentalists who want to destroy our country are the greatest threat to public lands. We must fight back against those who want to lock them up and close them down and ban public use. Public lands belong to the public not the radicals!
We need multiple use lands and managed forests supported with funding by timber sales, oil and gas production and leased grazing rights. The philosophy should be greatest good for the greatest number over time, as public lands belong to the public.. We should adopt the philosophy of the Gifford Pichot and the US Forest Service.
Lately, the ideology of the radicals has been to find every thing in the forest preserve that is broken, every mud puddle, every filled up parking lot and put it on an 8×11 photograph and post it on the internet and create these reports that they send to the politicians insisting that public lands be closed down and that public access to limited or completely banned. Ignoring the fact that most of the public land isn’t shown on the frame.
If there is a problem with litter, then state should hire more people to remove litter and put out more garbage cans. It used by most parks had garbage cans, and they dumped the garbage in a gravel pit. Not every garbage pit is Love Canal. Is it really necessary for the state to haul every piece of back country litter two hundred miles to a designated landfill when for generations old cans and wrappers were buried in nearby sand burrow pits?
If trails are being worn out, then they should have more staff repairing trails, bring in more gravel, more rock, and make more hardened repairs. The state owns thousands of acres of land which can be used to provide rock, dirt and timber for improving state facilities. Build new trails and parking areas to spread out impacts.
The solution shouldn’t be closing off, locking up and hiring more jack booted thugs every time an area gets heavy use compared to the under-sized, under built infrastructure when the state has so much in natural resources that could be exploited for public benefit.
Use it or loose it as it sometimes come down to vacation. It’s a three day weekend beyond the two I’m taking off. The solitude time away from the internet and radio news will be nice even if more of the weekend will be spent under the tarp by the heater then out swimming ๐.
Good morning! Happy Thursday. Partly cloudy โ and 57 degrees in Delmar for the morning walk. ๐ถ There is a west-northwest breeze at 10 mph. ๐. The dew point is 54 degrees. The skies will clear around 10 am. Still looks pretty wet to the west.
Out walking ๐ถ this morning, I am almost packed for camping ๐, though I am waiting to load my kayak ๐ถ as I don’t want it to fill with rain. While I need to unpack the Cream of Wheat ๐พ I’m thinking that will be breakfast ๐ฅฃ with some blueberries. Shower ๐ฟ, double check my list ๐ and then hit the road around 8:30 – 9 o’clock. I want to get more fresh food ๐ on the way up and some sparklers ๐.
Today will have a slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny ๐ฆ, with a high of 78 degrees at 4pm. One degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical day around June 11th. Maximum dew point of 58 at 11am. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. A year ago, we had mostly sunny skies. The high last year was 84 degrees. The record high of 96 was set in 1988.
Solar noon ๐ is at 12:57 pm with sun having an altitude of 70.7ยฐ from the due south horizon (-0.1ยฐ vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 2.1 foot shadow today compared to 2.2 feet on the first day of summer. The golden hour ๐ starts at 7:53 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (297ยฐ). ๐ธ The sunset is in the west-northwest (304ยฐ) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:35 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 27 seconds with dusk around 9:09 pm, which is 25 seconds later than yesterday. ๐ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:56 pm. At sunset, look for partly clear skies ๐ and temperatures around 70 degrees. The dew point will be 56 degrees. There will be a west-northwest breeze at 9 mph. Today will have 15 hours and 21 minutes of daytime, an increase of 25 seconds over yesterday.
Tonight will be partly cloudy ๐ with a low of 54 degrees at 5am. Four degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical night around June 5th. Maximum dew point of 56 at 6pm. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. In 2022, we had mostly clear skies in the evening, which became cloudy by the early hours of the morning. It got down to 66 degrees. The record low of 40 occurred back in 1961.
On this day in 1967, The People’s Republic of China tests its first hydrogen bomb ๐ผ/strong>๐ธฐ . It would be one of the world’s few powers with access to the devestatingly powerful hydrogen bombs.
As I was noting, the weekend looks wet. ๐ Friday, howers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 70. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday, showers, likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 67. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. . Maximum dew point of 61 at 11am. Sunday, showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Maximum dew point of 60 at 10am. Juneteenth, there is a chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Typical average high for the weekend is 80 degrees.
One month ๐ from now will be Cow Appreciation Day ๐ when the sun will be setting at 8:33 pm with dusk at 9:05 pm. The average high temperature is 34 degrees, with a record high of 61 in 1895.
Last week, the Albany Police ๐ฎclosed down Washington Avenue between Dove Street and Eagle Street, ostensibly because of the Poor People’s Campaign protest as the Fort Orange Club, even though the protesters weren’t actually blocking the street.๐
I liked how the street closure made it easy for pedestrians to cross the street, to get on with the business of the day, visit the bank, businesses and other state offices. ๐ขIt also seemed to reduce noise and air pollution.๐๐๐ I can understand how the street closure was a pain for motorists and bus riders — it would have been a short walk to Lark or Eagle Street to catch the busย — but it also made Downtown Albany more livable and enjoyable.๐ถ
I think the city should consider closing down Washington Avenue between Lark Street and Eagle Street during weekdays,๐ especially in the summer, when people are out and about getting lunch and crossing the road conducting their business.๐ผ
Seems like the most appropriate John Prine song for this Flag Day 2023. I was going to post it Memorial Day being the irreverent SOB that I am but whatever. Loving America is also about criticizing it when our leaders are wrong. But what do I care, I’m leaving this town come tomorrow morning for the Adirondacks.
Good morning! What day is it? Flag Day, of course. ๐บ๐ธ At least in the parts of America that still celebrates such things. You can taste the wood smoke, cow shit and heavy fog ๐ซ around 52 degrees in Delmar, NY. It’s kind of nice when you live enough on the outskirts of the city to have the smells of the country. ๐ฎ Calm wind. The dew point is 51 degrees. The AQI is 43. The skies will clear tomorrow around noontime.
Woke up at 5:30 this morning and had reheated egg quiche ๐ฐ with coffee โ. Went out for my morning walk ๐ถ and came back home and ran to the bathroom ๐ฝ and splattered shit all over the toilet and my boxers. They were fun to wash this morning. ๐ฉ I almost thought about tossing them as they don’t really fit anymore. In my rush to get out to the Bike Rescue ๐ฒ last night I decided to have the last chicken patty I had left in my freezer from before I decided to cut out processed unhealthy food from my diet. ๐ I think it might have already gone bad or maybe I’m not used processed food, though I had it with plenty of beans, celery, onions and brown rice to supplement it. But it left me hungry and feeling sick ๐คฎ for the rest of the evening. It had a ton of salt in it and pretty high on fat too. My gut doesn’t like change, I had a similar situation when I first started eating a lot of oatmeal and fiber rich foods. I still don’t feel great but I think I’m past that now all cleaned up and showered. ๐
Today will have a chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce small hail and gusty winds. ๐ฆ High of 74 degrees at 12pm. Five degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical day around May 27th. Maximum dew point of 60 at 2pm. ๐๏ธ Light southeast wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. A year ago, we had partly cloudy skies. The high last year was 83 degrees. The record high of 96 was set in 1892.
I drove down to the Trinity Center last night in the South End ๐ฒ, hoping to get some advice on rebuilding the back wheel of my old bicycle.I was still hoping for some advice on the wheel, but when I got there, the door was locked on the Trinity Center and the lights were off. ๐ช I walked around back to see if I missed, then moved my truck a little closer, deciding to double check that nobody was there, ringing the door bell but nobody arrived. Maybe they didn’t have volunteers, that happens, they’ve been closed the past few weeks. ๐คทโ๏ธ
It’s fine, I decided I’ll bring the rear wheel to the Adirondacks this weekend and play with it some more. I am starting to doubt though that I’ll ever get this bicycle back on the road, ๐ณ as I keep discovering new issues. The thing about it was when I was unloading my bicycle I noticed my front wheel is now out of true, among other issues. But I do want to learn how to replace spokes, and learn more about bicycles. ๐ I got two books out of the library about bicycle repair, ๐ฉ๐ง and I want to learn more about bicycles before I plunk down money for another used or rebuilt one. I think I will continue to cannibalize parts from this bicycle, and eventually donate it somewhere, but the mean time I can store in the crawl space. But next time I’ll call or email in advance โ๏ธ before going down there.
It’s fine, I needed to get propane, some supplies from Walmart and fuel for my truck. โฝ All much too expensive but I wanted to have everything I need for the trip, including an new air pump to inflate my tube or in case of emergency, a little bit of extra rubber cement to patch any leaks, some more kidney beans, olives, and a few other groceries. ๐ช Going to get fresh veggies and fruit on my way up to camp, probably stop in Gloversville at Price Chopper to get those things. Often the quality is better then Walmart, and it will be hopefully more fresh shopping on Thursday. But more expensive. Everything has gotten so darn expensive these days. ๐
Solar noon ๐ is at 12:56 pm with sun having an altitude of 70.6° from the due south horizon (-0.2° vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 2.1 foot shadow today compared to 2.2 feet on the first day of summer. The golden hour ๐ starts at 7:52 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (296°). ๐ธ The sunset is in the west-northwest (304°) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:35 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 27 seconds with dusk around 9:09 pm, which is 27 seconds later than yesterday. ๐ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:55 pm. At sunset, look for rain ๐ง and thunderstorms ๐ฉ and temperatures around 63 degrees. The dew point will be 58 degrees. There will be a south-southeast breeze at 6 mph. Today will have 15 hours and 20 minutes of daytime, an increase of 29 seconds over yesterday.
Tonight will have showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce small hail. ๐ง Low of 56 degrees at 3am. Two degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical night around June 8th. Maximum dew point of 59 at 6pm. ๐๏ธ South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. In 2022, we had clear skies in the evening, which became mostly clear by the early hours of the morning. It got down to 57 degrees. The record low of 42 occurred back in 1985.
Heading out of town for a Long Weekend starting on Thursday morning. ๐ I was going to take off Friday and Tuesday, but it looks like the legislature will be back on Tuesday, so I best be back on Juneteenth. Plus Thursday looks like one of the best weather days of the long weekend. Friday looks cold and wet. I am going to bring my propane heater, along with the tarp for sure. It will be nice to be away from it all for some time. My radio doesn’t work, so I will be fully off-grid without cell service. ๐ Hoping for some sun for swimming and to keep hte solar working well so my batteries are good.
Kindof a mixed bag but cool for the long weekend. ๐ฆ๏ธ Thursday, sunny and 78. Friday, best chance of showers on and off all day, high 72. Saturday, showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Maximum dew point of 59 at 11am. Sunday, a chance of showers after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Juneteenth, mostly sunny with showers late. High near 78. Maximum dew point of 58 at 10am. Typical average high for the weekend is 80 degrees.
As Looking ahead, next Wednesday is Summer ๏ธโฑ๏ธ when the sun will be setting at 8:38 pm with dusk at 9:11 pm. On that day in 2022, we had partly cloudy, rain showers and temperatures between 70 and 51 degrees. Typically, the high temperature is 81 degrees. We hit a record high of 97 back in 1938. That means the Mine Kill Pool should be open then ๐ so if it’s nice that’s a lot of fun. But next weekend is a way off and I want to look at bicycles that weekend first before deciding if I want to go swimming. But also it would be great to get some fresh produce at the farm stands in the Schoharie Valley, do some camping and adventures not so far from home.
I mean it’s good that we are finally getting caught up on the rain and the mountains are starting to look super green again after last night’s rain. Still I wish it would stop and get hot out for the holiday weekend for swimming up at the Potholers. I guess every weekend can’t be beautiful.
Good morning! Happy Tuesday. Clearing skies to the north and 59 degrees at the Elm Ave Park and Ride. ๐ฅ There is a west breeze at 7 mph. ๐. The dew point is 58 degrees. The skies will clear around 10 am.
This morning I have black beans simmering on the stove. ๐ฒ Out doing my morning walk ๐ถ, I got a fairly early start and I already plan to double check and make sure the beans are done before leaving for work. ๐คฏ I actually want those black beans for a cold lunch today, they are perfect ๐ with a good chopped red onion ๐ง like the type they have at salad ๐ฅ bars. Red Kidney beans are good but better hot, except for as more of a dessert or side mixed with a little pure maple ๐ syrup. Yum. 10 ½ miles walked yesterday. ๐ฃ
Today will have a slight chance of showers before 8am. Partly sunny ๐, with a high of 76 degrees at 5pm. Three degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical day around June 4th. Maximum dew point of 59 at 12pm. Northwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. A year ago, we had partly cloudy skies. It was somewhat humid. The high last year was 82 degrees. The record high of 94 was set in 1892.
Solar noon ๐ is at 12:56 pm with sun having an altitude of 70.6° from the due south horizon (-0.2° vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 2.1 foot shadow today compared to 2.2 feet on the first day of summer. The golden hour ๐ starts at 7:52 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (296°). ๐ธ The sunset is in the west-northwest (303°) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:35 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 27 seconds with dusk around 9:08 pm, which is 29 seconds later than yesterday. ๐ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:54 pm. At sunset, look for partly cloudy skies ๐ and temperatures around 69 degrees. The dew point will be 57 degrees. There will be a calm wind. Today will have 15 hours and 20 minutes of daytime, an increase of 33 seconds over yesterday.
Tonight will be partly cloudy ๐ค, with a low of 53 degrees at 4am. Four degrees below normal, which is similar to a typical night around June 1st. Maximum dew point of 57 at 6pm. Light and variable wind. In 2022, we had mostly clear skies in the evening, which became partly cloudy by the early hours of the morning. It got down to 53 degrees. The record low of 39 occurred back in 1970.
On this day in 1966, the United States Supreme Court rules in Miranda v. Arizona that the police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning them. ๐ฎ Also in 1970, “The Long and Winding Road” becomes The Beatles’ last U.S. number one song. ๐ฟ And in 1977, Convicted Martin Luther King Jr. assassin James Earl Ray is recaptured after escaping from prison three days before.
Right now, a split verdict on the weekend. ๐ Saturday, a chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Maximum dew point of 58 at 10am. Sunday, a chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Maximum dew point of 60 at 7pm. For Juneteenth, scattered showers especially late, partly sunny looking at high of 78. Typical average high for the weekend is 80 degrees. Kind of a cool weekend ahead.
I am chewing over what the best days to head out of town. ๐ I was originally planning on taking off Friday and Tuesday for the long weekend, as I want to get up to Piseco-Powley Road early enough to get the House Pond Campsite if at all possible. But now I hear a rumor that there may be session next week, so maybe I won’t be able to take off Tuesday. Thursday now looks better.
Looking ahead, next Tuesday is Primary Day ๐ณ๏ธ when the sun will be setting at 8:38 pm with dusk at 9:11 pm. I’m not sure if that’s right, it might be the following week? Not sure but there is no Democratic Primary in my town so nothing for me to do except maybe make maps up after the Conservative Highway Superintendent primary results, although with such low turn out unlikely to be very interesting. On that day in 2022, we had mostly sunny and temperatures between 82 and 47 degrees. Typically, the high temperature is 81 degrees. We hit a record high of 97 back in 1953.
I still got my big ol six foot flag hanging out at my place in the burbs though soon I plan to take it up in the woods camping for the long weekend. Might need to take it in though on flag day as it’s expected to rain, which is very much needed. And the fact it’s Trump’s 77th birthday come Wednesday, it’s a reminder we need fewer geriatrics in the White House.
Good morning! Monday’s come back around again. Partly cloudy and 62 degrees in Delmar, NY. โ Do bring your umbrella or rain coat if you expect to be late today, it will likely rain by evening. โ There is a south-southeast breeze at 5 mph. ๐. The dew point is 58 degrees. The skies will clear tomorrow around 2 pm.
I’m up and going this morning ๐ด though not as early as I would have hoped as my sleep is seriously messed up from all those late nights at work and I simply didn’t get to bed ๐ by nine like I should have been and went down memory lane ๐ญ remembering those olden days of Macintosh System 7 and the promise of Copeland. ๐ฅ I’m glad I use open source software these days as it’s less likely to be abandoned, witness things like GNU FORTRAN all these decades later.
Today will have a slight chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers after 10am. Mostly cloudy ๐ฆ, with a high of 80 degrees at 3pm. One degree above normal, which is similar to a typical day around June 16th. Maximum dew point of 64 at 11am. South wind 5 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. A year ago, we had mostly sunny skies in the morning with a few breaks of sun the afternoon. The high last year was 78 degrees. The record high of 95 was set in 2017.
Back to work today ๐ข but things should be relatively quiet now that session is over once I figure out this cap grant on my desk that was really puzzling me on Friday. I bought angel ๐ food cake, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, bananas, whip cream and Greek yogurt for a summer party ๐ at work this afternoon. ๐ Planning to work three or four days this week before heading north. โบ
Solar noon ๐ is at 12:56 pm with sun having an altitude of 70.5° from the due south horizon (-0.3° vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 2.1 foot shadow today. The golden hour ๐ starts at 7:51 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (296°). ๐ธ The sunset is in the west-northwest (303°) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:34 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 27 seconds with dusk around 9:08 pm, which is 31 seconds later than yesterday. ๐ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:54 pm.
At sunset, look for rain ๐ง and thunderstorms ๐ฉ and temperatures around 72 degrees. The dew point will be 61 degrees. There will be a southeast breeze at 10 mph. Today will have 15 hours and 19 minutes of daytime, an increase of 38 seconds over yesterday.
Tomorrow I want to go to the Albany Bicycle Rescue after work ๐ฒ to get some advice and help on rebuilding the wheel on my bicycle. I figure it either will be helpless and not worth repairing, or I will get some tips. I briefly checked out the used bicycle sale at MadDog though I didn’t stop in but if I can’t fix my bike, I want to get rid of the old one by donating it and then buying a new one, by the end of the month.
Tonight will have showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. ๐ง Low of 60 degrees at 6am. Three degrees above normal, which is similar to a typical night around June 23rd. Maximum dew point of 64 at 1am. ๐๏ธ Southeast wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sounds like a good chance for beneficial rain. In 2022, we had light rain in the evening, which became partly cloudy by the early hours of the morning. It was somewhat humid. It got down to 60 degrees. The record low of 38 occurred back in 1974.
On this day in 1967, the United States Supreme Court in Loving v. Virginia declares all U.S. state laws which prohibit interracial marriage to be unconstitutional. Next year it will be a half century since this decision, which helped to lead to the gay marriage decision many years later.
A picture perfect weekend on tap. ๐ Saturday, mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Maximum dew point of 57 at 7pm. Sunday, a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Maximum dew point of 60 at 7pm. Typical average high for the weekend is 80 degrees.
As previously noted, next Monday is Average High is 80 ๐ when the sun will be setting at 8:37 pm with dusk at 9:11 pm. On that day in 2022, we had mostly sunny and temperatures between 73 and 50 degrees. Typically, the high temperature is 80 degrees. We hit a record high of 94 back in 1995.
It will be a great summer. That is if it ever warms up again and the legislature doesn’t come back for a, summer session which will happen at one point or another. Okay, today will be in the low eighties but they’re talking about highs in the 60s and 70s for mid June. I don’t think we’ve had a real hot and muggy day yet this year. Hit ninety a couple of times but with very little humidity. Then again I’m not as well insulated as I once was.
Good morning! Partly cloudy and 54 degrees in Delmar, NY. โ Calm wind. The dew point is 52 degrees.
It’s a pretty nice morning. ๐ I’m out walking ๐ถ as usual, have a pot of red kidney beans on the stove simmering down. ๐ฒ I was actually studying all the different types of beans they have at the store including some of the soup mixes. I’ll have to do some bean soup come the winter, especially if I avoid too much salt and fats in it. Legumes are so healthy and the nature of beans is they fill you up quickly and keep you full all day.
Today will be partly sunny ๐, with a high of 82 degrees at 2pm. Four degrees above normal, which is similar to a typical day around June 24th. Maximum dew point of 58 at 11am. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. A year ago, we had mostly sunny skies in the morning with a few breaks of sun the afternoon. The high last year was 78 degrees. The record high of 94 was set in 1947.
Yesterday I worked from home the bulk of the day ๐ป, it was just a lot of waiting around for Committee Agendas and calendars to be released, checking votes and responding to miscellaneous emails ๐ง. It’s all time I can use next week for going to the Adirondacks. โบ In the afternoon I went down to the library ๐ both to work and get books out. I got some books out on bicycle repair ๐ฒ. Then I came home, had dinner and got groceries. ๐ช
Solar noon ๐ is at 12:56 pm with sun having an altitude of 70.5ยฐ from the due south horizon (-0.4ยฐ vs. 6/21). A six foot person will cast a 2.1 foot shadow today compared to 2.2 feet on the first day of summer. The golden hour ๐ starts at 7:51 pm with the sun in the west-northwest (296ยฐ). ๐ธ The sunset is in the west-northwest (303ยฐ) with the sun dropping below the horizon at 8:34 pm after setting for 3 minutes and 27 seconds with dusk around 9:07 pm, which is 33 seconds later than yesterday. ๐ The best time to look at the stars is after 9:53 pm.
I got a good night’s sleep ๐ด last night not rushing out this morning. Planning on banana – oatmeal pancakes ๐ฅ ๐ this morning with coffee โ after I get done walking and get milk ๐ฅ at Stewart’s. I’m going to get a gallon of skim milk this time as I want to make sure I’m getting enough calcium and vitamin D in my diet plus I’m heading out camping ๐ on Thursday for the long weekend. Plus I have a free half gallon card this week.
Today I’m heading out to the Gas Up with dad ๐ which should be fun as the last time I went was before the pandemic. I’m sure things haven’t changed that much. But should be fun. Then I have to start getting ready for the upcoming work week and heading out of town for camp. โบ
At sunset, look for potential rain showers ๐ง and temperatures around 74 degrees. The dew point will be 60 degrees. There will be a south-southeast breeze at 5 mph. Today will have 15 hours and 19 minutes of daytime, an increase of 42 seconds over yesterday.
Tonight will have isolated showers before 9pm, then isolated showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy ๐ง, with a low of 62 degrees at 6am. Five degrees above normal. Maximum dew point of 60 at 8pm. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. In 2022, we had mostly clear skies. It got down to 55 degrees. The record low of 38 occurred back in 1972.
On this day in 1963, Buddhist monk Thรญch Quแบฃng ฤแปฉc burns himself with gasoline in a busy Saigon intersection to protest the lack of religious freedom in South Vietnam. The self-immolation would be captured on film and would go around the world ๐ฅ . On the same day, John F. Kennedy addresses Americans from the Oval Office proposing the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that propsed equal access to public facilities, end segregation in education and guarantee federal protection for voting rights. โ
One month ๐ from now will be World Population Day ๐ฉโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ง when the sun will be setting at 8:35 pm with dusk at 9:07 pm. The average high temperature is 34 degrees, with a record high of 61 in 1895.
