The most impressive thing is I stood there and kept taking pictures until they decided they were ready to move on, and all took off in a giant feathered mob.

(and for entertainment, I noted all the birds with tweets on Flickr)

That’s how much we’ve traveled since the 24th. I am very glad to NOT be on the Interstate today.

Got camera loot for Christmas: flash, wireless shutter release, wired shutter release–all kinds of excitement.

Here are a couple of pictures from today:

Today’s discovery: it’s not easy, but you can take pictures while wearing thick gloves.

My co-worker Diana grows catnip, and every year makes catnap toys and dog cookies (“Hey! These taste like meat!”) for the pet owners among us.

The cats really love her catnip.

And to make up for yesterday, wispy flat clouds:

Quite a change from last week.