Category Archives: Trains

A house trailer, a jon boat and a blue flame

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

25 April, 2021 A house trailer, a jon boat and a blue flame I wrote a little blurb at the end of this blog post – it’s worth checking out. If you know my siblings, ask them which parts are … Continue reading →

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“Lit up like a Chinese pig shop”

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Jay McLaughlin

3 January, 2021 “Lit up like a Chinese pig shop” The original title for this blog post was “Bright start to 2021.” Go to the bottom of the post to read the story if you’re so inclined. It’s a really … Continue reading →

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PEOPLE, planes, trains and automobiles (and owls) 

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Jay McLaughlin

9 February, 2020            PEOPLE, planes, trains and automobiles (and owls)  This picture is from earlier today in Belmont, NC with my timeless friends Skye, Dani and Betsy. We all met DECADES ago but today was … Continue reading →

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Shortcut at the finish line

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

17 November, 2019            Shortcut at the finish line The two people wearing medals in this picture are my brother Shane’s wife Kristin and my brother Kevin. The picture was taken a few minutes after Kristin … Continue reading →

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Light work

Posted on July 14, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

14 July, 2019            Light work The light made photography effortless again this week; I’m always grateful. But I get lazy! I also can never decide which picture I like best. My favorite photography subjects, raptors, … Continue reading →

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Nobody yawns…

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Jay McLaughlin

6 January, 2019            Nobody yawns… I am embarrassed. I am acutely and painfully aware of the poor quality of this image. I took it. What stunned me about it – what is remarkable about it, IMO … Continue reading →

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People + trains + planes = maximum fun

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Jay McLaughlin

16 December, 2018    People + trains + planes = maximum fun   That’s Evelyn’s longtime friend Jose on the left, then her sister Jackie, then me, then Evelyn Friday evening at dinner. We all wish you could have joined us! … Continue reading →

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Guest “bird” photographer – Mediterranean Sea – 1959

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

23 July, 2017            Guest “bird” photographer – Mediterranean Sea – 1959 Here are a few “birds” my late father photographed while aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CVA 60) in the Mediterranean Sea in 1959: After … Continue reading →

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Let there be light

Posted on February 26, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

26 February, 2017           Let there be light     On December 21 the sun was above the horizon for nine and a half hours. The flowers are overjoyed (I presume) to experience the ninety-plus minutes … Continue reading →

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Approximating equilibrium

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Jay McLaughlin

29 January, 2017 Approximating equilibrium My family experienced a significant upset at the beginning of the year and my blogging equilibrium (to the extent I have any) was brushed aside. I’m not quite back to baseline, but I’m getting there. … Continue reading →

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