Athens, Georgia

We’ve been warned. There’s a major storm heading towards us this weekend, predictions of anywhere from 0.5 to 2.0 inches of ice – the phrases history, destructive and catastrophic have been used by people I respect.

The local Lowe’s got a truckload of generators in and, this morning, there was a line of vehicles around the building, receipts in hand, waiting to pick theirs up. They had a crew out to load with another employee explaining operation to the next customer in line. Inside, they had a table at the door, asking as you came in if you were there to get a generator.

Well organized and efficient, nice to see them making sure folks could get what they need.

Later that night, did the weekly taco run … now, we wait.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Pulled out the story collection and had students start analyzing the elements of a good photo story. None subscribe to any magazines, which no longer surprises me. But their delight at flipping the pages does.

Athens, Georgia

A preacher on campus with one supporter. Earlier, at the dentist.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Less than 50 feet apart, downtown scenes.

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

New construction has paused but the clay continues to stain the concrete.

Athens, Georgia

Little known fact: I am a ham.

Not the salty kind, not the funny kind. The amateur radio kind. I got my license 26 years ago but haven’t been on the air in probably 16 years. Decided to dig this out and see if it still worked.

It does, programmed it to listen to several of the repeaters in the area. Not a lot of activity, but the upcoming storm may make it useful.

KB1FPX clear.

Athens, Georgia

Spotted this wedding reception item at the Goodwill. Upon a closer look, there may have been some signs …

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia

Athens, Georgia