Sand Dune Being Carved Away
Another picture of the area near Fuller Road, that is being removed in preparation for that new fly over ramp.
Saturday April 30, 2011 — Bulldozing the Albany Pine Bush
Beautiful Afternoon
Yesterday, out walking at Five Rivers it was an outstandling beautiful afternoon with hoards of people throughout the area. Too many to really enjoy it in my perspective, especially in the era of social-distancing.
Tuesday April 28, 2020 — Five Rivers Environmental Education Center — Five Rivers Education Center 🗺 — Robinson Hollow State Forest 🗺
NPR
Two men were arrested Monday on charges that they helped establish a secret police station in New York City on behalf of the Chinese government, and about three dozen officers with China's national police force were charged with using social media to harass dissidents inside the United States, authorities said Monday.
The cases are part of a series of Justice Department prosecutions in recent years aimed at disrupting Chinese government efforts to locate in America pro-democracy activists and others who are openly critical of Beijing's policies and to suppress their speech.
Mongonhella National Forest Developed-Dispersed Campsites
Monongahela National Forest has what are known as “developed-dispersed” campsites available free of charge in several areas across the Forest. In general, these sites are not as developed as traditional campgrounds, but may include some amenities such as bathrooms or fire rings.
They are available on a first-come, first serve bases, and are free to use. For more details you can call the forest office numbers listed below.
Cheat-Potomac Ranger District (304-257-4488 or 304-478-2000):
- Gandy Creek Dispersed Camping (County Route 29)
- Lower Glady Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 162)
- Canaan Loop Road (Forest Road 13)
Dispersed camping areas on Greenbrier Ranger District (304-456-3335) in the Bartow area:
- Little River Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 17)
- Mower Tract (Forest Roads 227 and 235)
- Stonecoal Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 209)
- West Fork Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 44)
Dispersed camping areas on the Gauley Ranger District (304-846-2695) in the Richwood area:
- Bear Run Dispersed Camping (Forest Road 223)
- Third Bridge and North Bend Dispersed Camping (State Route 55)
- North Bend Dispersed Camping (State Route 55, adjacent to North Bend Picnic Area)
Monongahela National Forest Map
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Upcoming Holidays – April 18, 2023
- Nine Tuesdays until Primary Day 🗳️ – Jun 20
- 11 Tuesdays until Independence Day 🇺🇸 – Jul 4
- 12 Tuesdays until World Population Day 👩👩👧👧 – Jul 11
- 15 Tuesdays until August 🌻 – Aug 1
- Five months – 7 PM Sunset 🌆 – Monday Sep 18
- 28 Tuesdays until Halloween 🎃 – Oct 31
- 30 Tuesdays until Average High is 50 🍂 – Nov 14
- 30 Tuesdays until Election Day 🗳️ – Nov 14
- Seven months – Regular Deer Season in Southern Zone 🦌 – Saturday Nov 18
- 33 Tuesdays until Repeal of Prohibition Day 🍺 – Dec 5
- Eight months – Bake Cookies Day 🍪 – Monday Dec 18
- 36 Tuesdays until Boxing Day 🥊 – Dec 26
Weather Update – April 18, 2023
Friday looks so nice but avoid looking at the weekend 🌷
I know things will only get better as spring progresses but so awakens the black flies. It’s okay I’m sure I can find things to do this weekend to keep busy. And the heat remains off and the windows at least downstairs open.
| Today. Feels like … April 1st. |
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A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy.
West wind 6 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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52 degrees | 7:41 sunset |
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| Tonight. Feels like … April 9th. |
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A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Mostly cloudy.
West wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
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34 degrees | 6:06 sunrise |
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| Wednesday. Feels like … April 4th. |
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Partly sunny.
West wind around 14 mph.
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53 degrees | 7:42 sunset |
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| Wednesday Night. Feels like … April 9th. |
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Partly cloudy.
West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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34 degrees | 6:04 sunrise |
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| Thursday. Feels like … May 3rd. |
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Partly sunny.
South wind 3 to 6 mph.
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67 degrees | 41 max dew point | 7:44 sunset |
| Thursday Night. Feels like … May 7th. |
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Partly cloudy.
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45 degrees | 6:03 sunrise |
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| Friday. Feels like … July 4th. |
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Mostly sunny.
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83 degrees | 52 max dew point | 7:45 sunset |
| Friday Night. Feels like … June 5th. |
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A chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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54 degrees | 6:01 sunrise |
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| Saturday. Feels like … June 8th. |
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A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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77 degrees | 53 max dew point | 7:46 sunset |
| Saturday Night. Feels like … June 8th. |
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Showers likely, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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55 degrees | 5:59 sunrise |
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| Sunday. Feels like … April 26th. |
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Showers likely. Mostly cloudy.
Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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64 degrees | 50 max dew point | 7:47 sunset |
| Sunday Night. Feels like … April 29th. |
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A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy.
Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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42 degrees | 5:58 sunrise |
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| Monday. Feels like … April 7th. |
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A chance of showers. Partly sunny.
Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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55 degrees | 7:48 sunset |
Daily Update – April 18, 2023
Good morning! Suddenly things have started to green up on this tax day. 🌱
I think the warm weather last week with the rain helped a lot. Winter and gray skies last forever until they stopped. I was surprised how even in the higher elevations of the county things have greened up a lot.
Clouds and 43 degrees in Delmar, NY. ☁️ There is a west breeze at 6 mph. 🍃 . The skies will clear tomorrow around 3 am.
Only 6.8 miles yesterday 🚶 though it was a session day, kind of cloudy and damp yesterday. I did walk down to the library 📚 and return my books then do my evening walk. Spent too much time studying my bike 🚲 after thinking momentarily I ordered the wrong tool ⚙ for repairs but I’m fine. It’s good to learn more about bicycling and it will be a much more efficient way to get around town then walking 🚶.
I do need to get to the grocery store 🏬 but alas I’m in the trap of having enough food 🍏 but running low and not wanting to fire up the truck to go shopping 🛒 after work. The bicycle will help with that once it’s up and running but it’s going to take time for me to get parts and make necessary repairs.
I’m excited thinking about all the places I can go 🚲 when I have my bike running again. I figure virtually any place with 25 miles away from home is fair game with a bicycle, though big hills ain’t fun. But even Piseco Powley Road could be great on a bicycle though that hill past the Potholers would be tough.
My taxes have been done for weeks now, 💵 though I haven’t yet gotten confirmation from the state for the paper form I’ve submitted. Paid $11 to the US Treasury and told the state to keep my refund and apply it to next year’s tax return. Guessing dividends a year in advance is a fools errand, though I’m inclined to think next year will be lower with corporate profits declining. 📉