Strange Days (March 29, 2020)

Been off here for a while as Winter has been winding down.As winters go, this one was pretty moderate. We had a few short additional bouts of snow but not a great deal. It was certainly nothing like the amount we had last year.
Spring is now here and it is certainly looking and feeling like it here in Central Ohio. I like to get out at dawn and get some morning photos. It has been beautiful here and enjoy the quiet at dawn. Have been trying to get a photo of a pair of local Blue Herons but have not had much luck to this point. See them flying, but can't get a good picture.

Of course for the past couple of weeks have been dealing with the advent of the Coronavirus in the USA. Found out last night that the disease has come to nearby New Carlisle but to be honest it has probably been here for some time.Testing for the virus is just now ramping up here. Ohio has been under a stay at home order. That means in this state that restaurants have to be drive though or carry out, many many places and businesses have been closed, and people are asked to stay home except for vital needs such as food. You can get outside for exercise. Have enjoyed taking walks with my wife Debbie.

Worry about this bug, but have been doing our best to keep indoors. Luckily we have a great time together and there are a lot of things to do here in the house. In addition to enjoying each other we watch movies and shows on tv. I have been enjoying Google Earth Flight Simulator and exploring the world via the computer. Occasionally we get in some walks as noted. I also am lucky in that I have the recumbant bicycle and my weight bench with a good weight set downstairs in the basement. Have been working out at home for years and enjoy that a great deal. I am hoping that this disease is not as bad as is being talked about in numbers and this social distancing makes a real distance. We are hoping that the things we are doing keeps us safe and our community safe. We are keeping the world in our prayers.

Looking Back at Winter March 10, 2020)

 Its been a very interesting winter, my second in Ohio. Been amazing mostly for as it winds down it has been amazingly moderate. Very little snow and cold has been really moderate as well. The local weather stations have reported that this is the Fourth warmest Winter on record. There have been many days here like above.

 That is not to say there has not been snow, and certainly makes for some beautiful sights. Still, these have been few and far between, especially compared to last year. Course in winter you can never count it out, so we have been staying close to home especially since last December.

 Which is not to say we have not been on some road trips. We made three trips to Rising Sun, Indiana which is a favorite of my wife and in fact of myself. Interesting little town and a fun place to explore which is not far up the road.

 We also did some other trips. Explored Indian Lake, Ohio and some areas below that, as well as found a new aviation museum. I love aviation, and find more and more this is an interesting an exciting place to explore.

One place I have explored "a few" times is the National Museum of the United States Air Force. I have a number of older posts from there, and certainly enjoyed this a few times. Great on rainy and cold days and always fun to explore the heated five aircraft hangars with over 130 aircraft and thousands of other items. Not sure you can ever see it all. Not to mention hours spent exploring the lakes near my house. Been a very interesting Winter, but looking forward to the adventures of Spring coming soon.