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One smart duck

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Real Estate Agent with Roy Wheeler Realty Co.

It's 2:40 EST on Memorial Day, 30 May 2011.  My thermometer reads 96.8 degrees F, and we've decided that the last of the weekend chores may just have to wait since they involve such things as mulching and weeding.  I was hoping to get out on the Rivanna Reservoir for a little canoeing this afternoon; we'll see about that, too.

Ann Malek presenting wreath at Memorial Day service in Earlysville, VAWe attended a very nice Memorial Day service this morning at the War Memorial located at the U.S. Post Office in Earlysville, hosted by The Earlysville Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Champ Lawson Jr. Post 2044.  Six wreaths were presented; the photo shows Albemarle County Board of Supervisor Chairwoman, Ann Mallek, presenting the wreath from the BOS.  The second photo shows the Boy Scouts, who were asked to Boy Scouts showing their colors at the annual Memorial Day service in Earlysville, VA"show their colors", and they were instructed by active military from the National Guard.  It was charming, a really nice addition to the service.

The Second Wind Band, associated with the Senior Center, did a wonderful job with all of the music; Wayne Gentry, local country music favorite, lead the singing throughout the service.  It was hot hot hot... and it was only 10:00 am.  Yet, everyone had a wonderful time, and we look forward to this event becoming an annual event for us.

Earlier this week, I was visiting my father in Newport News.  It was hot hot hot there, too.  I caught this duck taking advantage of the spray from the fountain...

duck enjoying a fountain

one smart duck enjoying a fountain

Memorial Day at over 95 degrees just isn't normal; I think that duck has the right idea.

 

Comments (4)

Lori Bowers
La Quinta, CA
The Lori Bowers Group

96 degrees is warmer than it is here in La Quinta, Ca. today.

May 30, 2011 08:08 AM
Wallace S. Gibson, CPM
Gibson Management Group, Ltd. - Charlottesville, VA
LandlordWhisperer

Happy Memorial Day, Virginia!  I mowed my "dog yard" at 7:15A this morning rather than last night when it was 80something...

May 30, 2011 08:09 AM
Virginia Gardner
Roy Wheeler Realty Co. - Charlottesville, VA
Realtor, Charlottesville, Serving Central Virginia

hahaha, yes, imagine you're a bit more mild in CA...

Hello, Wallace... 80-something sounds pretty good right now

May 31, 2011 12:07 AM
Todd Clark - Retired
eXp Realty LLC - Tigard, OR
Principle Broker Oregon

WOW, 96? We just had our first 80 degree day and that lasted for 1 day and we don't even see another one in the 10 day forecast. I'm glad you decided to hang out in the heat for such a good cause!




Jun 06, 2011 05:44 AM