God's amazing creation in full display, for all to see! Absolutely beautiful!
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SageHill
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Some day I'd like to see that in person. LOVE your pics.
Mini Horses
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I love the moose picture featured. I'm hoping our snow threat for this weekend doesn't make my farm look that white 
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So... reeling from the realization that kid 3 is in a serious relationship.
If I can stand upright long enough... I wanted to share photos. Gorgeous day today. We did the blessing of the outdoor waters today.
We have a new parishioner, from Maryland. Young guy, used to be a lifeguard, on the swim team, etc. Etc. He was super excited to get to jump into the water, in Alaska, in the winter. And so he ASKED Father to toss the cross out super far.
Youth!! Wonderful!
The beach was COVERED in ice, but shockingly not all that slippery. I had forgotten to bring my cleats, abs was fine anyway.
Here we are setting up.
Here Father just tossed the cross. See it WAY OUT, in the air?? You will have to zoom in.
And here the cross just splashed down! Way out in the water!
Yes, it was far enough out that he did have to swim. And he IS a great swimmer, nice fast freestyle.
If I can stand upright long enough... I wanted to share photos. Gorgeous day today. We did the blessing of the outdoor waters today.
We have a new parishioner, from Maryland. Young guy, used to be a lifeguard, on the swim team, etc. Etc. He was super excited to get to jump into the water, in Alaska, in the winter. And so he ASKED Father to toss the cross out super far.
Youth!! Wonderful!
The beach was COVERED in ice, but shockingly not all that slippery. I had forgotten to bring my cleats, abs was fine anyway.
Here we are setting up.
Here Father just tossed the cross. See it WAY OUT, in the air?? You will have to zoom in.
And here the cross just splashed down! Way out in the water!
Yes, it was far enough out that he did have to swim. And he IS a great swimmer, nice fast freestyle.
farmerjan
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SORRY.... TEA TOTALLY NUTS... the water is probably warmer than the air... BUT .... still not WARM....
HOLY COW....
HOLY COW....
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Beautiful pictures and looked like a nice day....
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Absolutely crazy! The water is COLD up here! We still get one person each year to jump in!SORRY.... TEA TOTALLY NUTS... the water is probably warmer than the air... BUT .... still not WARM....
HOLY COW....
Tradition don't 'cha know!
What a fun and lovely day!So... reeling from the realization that kid 3 is in a serious relationship.
If I can stand upright long enough... I wanted to share photos. Gorgeous day today. We did the blessing of the outdoor waters today.
We have a new parishioner, from Maryland. Young guy, used to be a lifeguard, on the swim team, etc. Etc. He was super excited to get to jump into the water, in Alaska, in the winter. And so he ASKED Father to toss the cross out super far.
Youth!! Wonderful!
The beach was COVERED in ice, but shockingly not all that slippery. I had forgotten to bring my cleats, abs was fine anyway.
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Here we are setting up.
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Here Father just tossed the cross. See it WAY OUT, in the air?? You will have to zoom in. View attachment 125541
And here the cross just splashed down! Way out in the water!
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Yes, it was far enough out that he did have to swim. And he IS a great swimmer, nice fast freestyle.
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Agreed, youth...lol
Baymule
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No. Just no.
Mini Horses
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Here in VA Beach they do a "plunge" event each year to raise $$ for a charity. Not as cold as there but, about 100 people do it. 
