Photo by Jorma Kaukonen
A Pre-Spring photo last week.
Snow, cold rain and then the forsythia began to bloom at the Ranch. The days are indeed getting longer. Today it was warm enough for a drone flight so I put the little bird in the air.
Drone shot by Jorma Kaukonen
If it were a little greener, it might be the Shire. (Tolkien reference) Still and all, not bad for the first day of Spring.
Drone shot by Jorma Kaukonen
Our new roofs sure look pretty.
Drone shot by Jorma Kaukonen
It was still a little chilly here today which affects battery longevity but I had time for one more shot.
Drone selfie by Jorma Kaukonen
A good day for me… not so much for the folks in the Ukraine. My grandfather was from the Ukraine.
Nuff said…
Jorma,
I am struck by the critical roles that the drones are playing in Ukraine. The aerial video images of brutal combat, civilian bombardment and the utter devastation is hard to fathom. However, these images are there for the world to see and perhaps they will help bring an end to this madness.
I recall last March, S.E. Ohio was dealing with some badly flooded communities. The mighty Shade River seems benign, for now. I hope it stays that way. See ya soon.
Love Athens and SE Ohio in the spring…and fall and summer. Stimson Ave. pic brought back some great memories when I attended OU and lived on Palmer Street back in the early 80’s. We often cranked out HT at our parties at 4 Palmer. Of course, I must make mention of James Hall dorm on Richland Ave. where I first got turned on to HT in 1980 by my good friend Gary J. (from NY). JK, be sure to give old James Hall a nod next time you pass it…for it was the spot that fostered a life-long fan. Blessings to you, your family, FPR, Hurl, and all of SE Ohio.
@PS
The daughter and granddaughter are safe and faring allright, PS? Is it UN providing shelter and care? Will they move on from there?
@PS
That’s awful, FP. Not first part of country to see a return to something like it was, one would think. A truce would be needed before men could leave, no? Then there’s the possibility of returning to an abode occupied by strangers. Madeline Albright would have been one to tell it like it is, and likely to be. A great woman.
Thanks Jorma.
I made a post yesterday regarding my family in Ukraine, but it is not showing. It was in no way inappropriate that I am aware of. Please explain. Thanks.
Sorry… I spent yesterday recording new lessons for Breakdown Way and didn’t open the computer.
Done
This link might work better, its 9 short videos tied together
https://youtu.be/CNHxrJUil_s
I’m an original “offender” from FPR, April ’98. My wife is from Odessa, Ukraine. Our daughter in-law and granddaughter fled to Bulgaria. Her two sons and mother are still stuck in Ukraine. Men between 18-60 are not allowed to leave Ukraine. We’re really hoping to find a way to get them out, as the alternative of staying does not look promising.
Moms family came from a town on the border of Poland and Ukraine. Luboml. At the time they left it was part of Poland but today it is part of Ukraine. Unfortunately what is happening today is not the first time, history does repeat itself. I found this documentary about life in the shtetl https://youtu.be/2v20h-pq0mo
My family is also from Ukraine many years ago..Lets hope this insanity ends soon..
Yeah, my dad’s dad came across from a shtetl in Ukraine in 1902 or 3….
My grandfather was from the Ukraine too, and I visited relatives there many years ago. Some places I was at are now rubble.
Reminds one how fortunate we all are. As if we have problems.
@Peter
“display”
Jorma, the Chelsea’s back!
https://nypost.com/2022/03/20/nycs-chelsea-hotel-haunt-of-warhol-and-madonna-is-back-open/
I’ve always considered women, to be the saving grace of our world. It has been on full diplay In Ukraine, Heartbreaking.