Stunning winter day.
As cold as it is crystal
Architecture cites function
Sun cites earth
Romey
The winds of change will cleanse this land
Shenandoah Winter Blue
January 25, 2025
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Winter Solstice 2024: Let the Community Convene
December 20, 2024
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It was a good one this year. Cold and crisp with a full moon. More than 100 people stuck their noses in. It seems we all need some community time. And somebody has to turn the sun.
As we age, the end time of the winter solstice party seems to be approaching the start time (4:15pm to see the lighting). We were inside by 11pm. Thanks to all who came!
Turn sun turn!
Of course there is just a smidge of prep for a fire like this. We had some help from Romey’s yard in Berkeley Spings this year.
But eventually the day of the party arrives and it is time to make the eggnog and light the burn barrels.
We always light the fire shortly after dark. This year there were LOTS of people on hand for the lighting.
The only problem with a big iteration of the solstice party is not enough time to catch up with everybody.
We had some fun with the full moon.
And the we settled in to enjoy eachothers’ company. But not before a close call! Oh my…
The Cigital alums were out in force…
Once again, the dogs did it best.
And the party at the bar? Well, that ended by 4am.
What do you do in Spring?
April 27, 2013
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Prepare for winter of course. No rest for the pattern bound on this planet.
Firewood in the red shed.
Remember that tree? Well it has been almost completely consolidated.
Spring light on the winter woodpile.
It’s not just winter we get ready for in Spring. We have to get ready for summer too.
Freshly weedeaten and tilled. Way too early to plant though.
Dirt.
And the summer solstice fire is growing. (Thanks to the tree.) Architecture by Allen.
Solstice fire at 2/3rds ready.
2013 Snow Scene
March 19, 2013
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Snow scene on the Shenandoah River: March 5, 2013.
