I recall when I would thrill at the beautiful red sunrises and sunsets. Now the red tinge is augmented by smoke, not a thrill any longer. Climate change is undeniable. Here on earth, we are very fry-able.
Not much to tell. After working for 3 companies over 43+ years (38 years 7 months with my last company), I finally got that promotion I had waited my entire career for……retirement.
I have been exploring this new career for the past 7+ years and while it is not always exciting, the chance to do what I want for myself and my family instead of what my company wants has been very fulfilling. Early on, there was a long list of projects in my “to-do” hopper and I attacked these projects with a vengeance for the first 9 months of retirement. Eventually, my brain told me that this was not what retirement was about, so it took me another 5 months before my industriousness again took over and I attacked another line of projects, this time somewhat shorter and less complicated, as well as many new projects related to the family weddings in 2016. After going hard for 6 weeks and 3 weddings, my body was telling me to relax, then the flu bug hit and as soon as that was done with me, my sciatic acted up. No rest for the wicked. In 2020 and 2021, the Covid 19 pandemic changed the whole retirement gig. I was lucky to not be still working, for sure.
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28 thoughts on “Red Sky at Morning”
Lovely captures, Allan. Climate change is definitely real. It’s supposed to go up to a high of 24C on Monday, which is great, but also crazy. We’ve had such severe weather this year: long stretches of no rain, forest fires, and then flooding.
Climate change is real and it is also permanent. +17’C today in Sligo, which is very warm for this time of the year. As the world warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sea levels are rising, prolonged droughts are putting pressure on food crops, and many animal and plant species are being driven to extinction. It’s hard to imagine what we as individuals can do to resolve a problem of this scale and severity.
+17 in Ireland at this time of year is not normal. Hope you have a mild but moist winter to keep it all green. Thanks for reading and happy weekend Aiva. Allan
When I was on the Okanagan in the summer, those smoke-hued sunrises and sunsets looked so angry, like an infection. In NWT, the sunsets and sunrises are naturally very red and orange because of the sun’s angle, but they look normal, not like a representation of Dante’s Inferno.
Hi Guys. I feel we have had an usually long fall. The colors are just starting. 2 weeks late from last year. Had our first frost last night. All is well with us. We went on a leaf hunt this afternoon. NB is on what they call a circuit breaker. No home visits for the long weekend. Some hot spots no visiting for 2 weeks. BUT…… you can meet at the pub if fully vaccinated ð¥´ðð. So the world keeps spinning with no answers. Lots of Love from USâ£â£
Fall has been quite long this year for sure, especially on the West Coast. Back to home tomorrow and reality. Sorry to hear of new restrictions, but good for NB for putting them in. Hope to visit with you soon. Love A & P
Alien planet?! Indeed 😀😀
I always enjoy to read your posts.
Happy Thanksgiving day Allan! Hope you have a nice celebration and warm weather! We have a rain……..
Thanks Angela. Just home from a 4825 km 23 day drive. Looking forward to sitting still for a few days and composing posts from all the photos I took. It will be an adventure. Happy Thanksgiving to you, as well. Allan
Driving through the BC interior over the last few weeks and we saw that a few fires were still smouldering. Definitely red sky from fire, not our desire. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Lovely captures, Allan. Climate change is definitely real. It’s supposed to go up to a high of 24C on Monday, which is great, but also crazy. We’ve had such severe weather this year: long stretches of no rain, forest fires, and then flooding.
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Not so warm where I am right now, but still nice.
Good to see a bit of normal weather. Thanks for reading. Happy Thanksgiving. Allan
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Stunning my friend. Truly outdone yourself. Great Halloween photography for a poem. Hugs and love to you and your family. ❤️🤗🦋
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Hi Joni. Great to hear from you. Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement. Stay well my friend. Allan 🤗🤗🤗❤
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Climate change is real and it is also permanent. +17’C today in Sligo, which is very warm for this time of the year. As the world warms, extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense, sea levels are rising, prolonged droughts are putting pressure on food crops, and many animal and plant species are being driven to extinction. It’s hard to imagine what we as individuals can do to resolve a problem of this scale and severity.
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+17 in Ireland at this time of year is not normal. Hope you have a mild but moist winter to keep it all green. Thanks for reading and happy weekend Aiva. Allan
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When I was on the Okanagan in the summer, those smoke-hued sunrises and sunsets looked so angry, like an infection. In NWT, the sunsets and sunrises are naturally very red and orange because of the sun’s angle, but they look normal, not like a representation of Dante’s Inferno.
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I remember the summer equinox in YK. It was surreal. Good news now for NWT…no mosquitoes. Happy Thanksgiving Lynette. Allan
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Great photos once again Allan, hope your weekend is going well!
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Going well, for sure Marion. Just wrapping up 23 days of travel. Home tomorrow. Lots of new blog material. Stay well. Allan
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The rain starts on Greece after months of sun, and a lot of fires, the inhabitants are happy, the visitors a little less.
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Its like Australia. Happy when the WET arrives. The land needs refreshing. Thanks for reading. Allan
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Hi Guys. I feel we have had an usually long fall. The colors are just starting. 2 weeks late from last year. Had our first frost last night. All is well with us. We went on a leaf hunt this afternoon. NB is on what they call a circuit breaker. No home visits for the long weekend. Some hot spots no visiting for 2 weeks. BUT…… you can meet at the pub if fully vaccinated ð¥´ðð. So the world keeps spinning with no answers. Lots of Love from USâ£â£
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Fall has been quite long this year for sure, especially on the West Coast. Back to home tomorrow and reality. Sorry to hear of new restrictions, but good for NB for putting them in. Hope to visit with you soon. Love A & P
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So dramatic!
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More like an alien planet than Earth. Thanks for reading Angela. Allan
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Alien planet?! Indeed 😀😀
I always enjoy to read your posts.
Happy Thanksgiving day Allan! Hope you have a nice celebration and warm weather! We have a rain……..
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Thanks Angela. Just home from a 4825 km 23 day drive. Looking forward to sitting still for a few days and composing posts from all the photos I took. It will be an adventure. Happy Thanksgiving to you, as well. Allan
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Looking forward to see your posts🙂
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Stunning photos but I know why you wouldn’t rather see it. Climate change is definitely real.
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Reds belong in fall tree leaves, not on the summer sun. Hoping for a better 2022. Thanks for reading Bernie. Allan
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The pollution produces beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Great photo with the clouds!
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I’d be happy with the normal kind John. Have a great weekend and thanks for reading. Allan
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Sailor takes warning. Although, when it’s fire season, a red sky at night is not a sailor’s delight that time
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Driving through the BC interior over the last few weeks and we saw that a few fires were still smouldering. Definitely red sky from fire, not our desire. Thanks for reading. Allan
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I like that variation!
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I’ll pray for rain for sure! Stunning photos, by the way.
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A lot has changed since July 29. Cool and dry, but rain has come. Thanks for reading Ann. Allan
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