This afternoon, Kathy & I took a break from the household duties to spend some time walking at Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, near our house in Charlotte. It was a beautiful afternoon, temps in the high 60’s and a clear Carolina Blue sky with some puffy clouds. On our way there we remarked how you could see just a “hint” of green in the trees, as the new growth starts poking out of the more mature branches. If you get close you can’t see it, but from a distance you get sort of a green cast to the woods that wasn’t there just a few short days ago. In just another week there will be buds galore, then leaves.
My son Kevin and I built my new computer yesterday. It was a long time coming but I finally got “board approval” to buy the parts, and he and I spent Saturday afternoon putting it all together. There are still a few bugs to be worked out, but for the most part I’m able to do everything on it that I need to. The one major missing piece is that the software for my now-obsolete i1 Display isn’t supported by the new operating system, so I’m researching a new calibration device. Right now I’m deciding between the ColorMunki Display and the X-Rite i1Display Pro. They are virtually identical and I’m sure either one would be sufficient for my needs, but I would appreciate any feedback and experience-based advice.
Yeah, I noticed that the daffodils couldn’t give a hoot about what the groundhog says. They’ve poked their heads through the dirt and are seeking sunshine! 😀
I’m still looking for buds but it won’t be long. Congratulations on the the new system. 🙂
Thanks, guys. One of the best things about living here is that when I’m ready for spring, it’s SPRING! We’ve got redbuds popping at work.
The computer is working well with just a few bugs. I hope to fiddle with it this weekend, and if I can’t figure it out, I know a couple of good resources! 🙂
Can’t wait for the green to reach us here. I’m starting to see the first hints of buds on trees. Like the trunk shot…
Thanks, John. Every day brings a little more green, although we are expecting another blast of cold (for us) weather this week.
I can only imagine the sensation such signs of spring would give after a cold, dark winter. Have fun with the new computer Tom.
Thanks, Cedric. Fortunately our winters here tend not to be very cold or dark. Still, it’s always nice to see the return of spring.