Contrast

As a departure from today's snowy weather, a memory from warm Hawaii in November.

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More Sledding

Sledding

Ships of the Past by Charles Davis

A magnificent volume about the ships and boats of the northeast US, from the Block Island boats to the US naval frigates. Lines, detail drawings, intelligent first-hand descriptions, reproductions of original source material, period paintings, photographs of models, discussions of life on board by someone who actually did. Am interesting account of the infamous Black Ball Line. I have an abiding passion for the Patrick O'Brian novels, and this could serve as one of the best 'companion books' to have at hand while reading them. Very highly recommended.

The Emerald Atlas by Stephens

A really fun read! Some might quibble that it owes too much to Harry Potter, but it has so much charm and wit that it stands on its own as a creditable contribution to the genre. Best dwarf tunnels in a mountain in a long time. Very much looking forward to the sequel.

Firewood

Neighbor had a tree taken down, and I gained by some 34" rounds. Rented a log splitter and amused myself for a few hours.