Monthly Archives: April 2018

Too wet to fly – but there were snakes!

Posted on April 29, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

29 April, 2018            Too wet to fly – but there were snakes! Advance warning to those who don’t care for snakes – there will be a few pictures near the bottom of this post. I think … Continue reading →

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Rare as an udder on a bull

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

22 April, 2018            Rare as an udder on a bull The above photo is not “rare as an udder on a bull” – I just like the image. I took that picture standing on my front … Continue reading →

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The opposite of complaining

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

15 April, 2018        The opposite of complaining “I’m not complaining Just the opposite, my friend” – Paul Simon, The Werewolf, 2016 Evelyn and I got up at 5:00 Friday morning, her for an early train and me for … Continue reading →

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Flying over the hoods of cars 

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

8 April, 2018            Flying over the hoods of cars  I spoke with many friends who urged me to take up flying again, even though I can’t get a license. On 5 April, 1988 I went “flying … Continue reading →

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Short (definitely!) and sweet (hopefully!)

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

1 April, 2018            Short (definitely!) and sweet (hopefully!) I hope you had a wonderful Easter and a spectacular April Fool’s Day today. I drove to MD and back today and had dinner with my sister and … Continue reading →

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