Day 413 meanwhile...

April 28, 2021. Sunset 7:57 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Meanwhile a few minutes later and a few miles down the road…
The dove is here- across the street on different wire this evening.
we're gradually unmasking…
daylight 13:40:42 v darkness 10:19:18
Day 413 sunsets at home

sunset from the other side of the bay

April 28, 2021. Sunset 7:56 PM.

“Mare Island Sunset. Hoping to ring bells with y’all on Friday.”
- Elisabeth Beaird and Richard Marriott

Day 412

April 27, 2021. Sunset 7:56 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Special company this evening- a quiet dove.
daylight 13:38:34 v darkness 10:21:26.
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Day 411

April 26, 2021. Sunset 7:55 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Color in the sky bouncing off the windows across the street-
Ahhh-- a welcome change from the fog.
daylight 13:36:25 v darkness 10:23:35
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Day 410

April 25, 2021. Sunset 7:54 PM. San Francisco, CA.

After the rain
daylight 13:34:15 v darkness 10:25:45.
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Day 409 Day-Glo Accessorizing

April 24, 2021. Sunset 7:54 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Nice leash!! We could use the extra light—so dim already.
daylight 13:32:04 v darkness 10:27:56
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He said, "Gorgeous"

April 24, 2021. Sunset 8:00 PM. Ironwood, MI

“When I enlarged it, it looked so pretty. I loved the pink color. I sent it to my son. He said, ‘gorgeous’. He loves when I send him pictures of the lake”.
- from my friend Kathy Roman who lives by Lake Michigan

fresh catch

April 24, 2021. Sunset 7:59 PM. Port Royal, SC.

"Another great sunset pic from my cousin Roseanne...SC At Fish Camp for dinner. Some working shrimp boats are docked here. They always have fresh catch specials here".
—Joe Pokrika

Day 408

April 23, 2021. Sunset 7:53 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Welcome home
daylight 13:29:52 v darkness 10:30:08.

Day 407 - Ringing Riley

April 22, 2021. Sunset 7:52 PM. San Francisco, CA.

She must be studying music in grad school.
daylight 13:27:39 v darkness 10:32:21
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Peaking now!

April 21, 2021
NOW— Here’s how to see it

Day 406

April 21, 2021. Sunset 7:51PM. San Francisco, CA.

a preview of summer this evening- cold and foggy :)
watch out for the Lyrids meteor shower tonight!
daylight 13:25:25 v darkness 10:34:35.
Day 406 sunsets at home

Lyrid viewing schedule

April 21 – 22, 2021.
Tonight is peak for Lyrid meteor shower -- schedule-- stay up or wake up!

Day 405 GUILTY

April 20, 2021. Sunset 7:50. San Francisco, CA.

Getting ready to ring. A LOUD exhalation. Derek Chauvin trial-- A verdict to celebrate.
daylight 13:23:11 v darkness 10:36:49
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GO!

April 19, 2021

Opening night for the Lyrid meteor shower-
Running for the next 3 days.

Day 404 A surprise sunset convergence

April 19, 2021. Sunset 7:49 PM. San Francisco, CA. A surprise convergence of friends and family of friends near and far. Welcome Maggi and Steve from NY here to visit daughter Annie.

Matt and Gus (the good elder dog from across the street) join Emily and Riley (the recent enthusiastic grad from obedience school).
A good warm up for the Lyrid meteor shower that begins tonight.

daylight 13:20:55 v darkness 10:39:05.
Day 404 sunsets at home since sheltering in place began last March

Day 403

April 18, 2021. Sunset 7:48 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Out front and at the corner.
daylight 13:18:39 v 10:41:21
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Day 402

April 17, 2021. Sunset 7:47 PM. San Francisco, CA.

A dove just flew into this tree. Everything except her voice is well camouflaged.
daylight 13:16:22 v darkness 10:43:48.
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Get Set ...

April 17, 2021

Still counting down ...

Day 401 - Goodnight Eddie

April 16, 2021. Sunset 7:46 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Saying goodbye to Eddie this evening-sending much love and our condolences to Sharon and their family.
daylight 13:14:04 v darkness 10:45:56.
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Get ready…

April 15, 2021

Counting down---

Day 400

April 15, 2021 Sunset 7:45 PM. San Francisco, CA.

The Lyrids are coming, and the bird is back! daylight 13:11:46 v darkness 10:48:14.
Day 400 sunsets at home

Day 399

April 14, 2021. Sunset 7:44 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Graduation Day for Riley. Good dog!
daylight 13:09:27 v darkness 10:50:33
Day 399 sunsets at home.

Lyrids Meteor Showers-- Coming Soon!

April 13, 2021
Oldest meteor showers- coming soon!

April 15 - (Peak) Apr 21–22, 2021
"The Lyrids are known for their fast and bright meteors, though not as fast or as plentiful as the famous Perseids in August, Lyrids can surprise watchers with as many as 100 meteors seen per hour. Sightings of these heavier showers occurred in 1803 (Virginia), 1922 (Greece), 1945 (Japan), and 1982 (U.S.). In general, 10-20 Lyrid meteors can be seen per hour during their peak."

Day 398

April 13, 2021. Sunset 7:43 PM. San Francisco, CA.

daylight 13:07:07 v darkness 10:52:53
Lyrid meteor showers coming soon!
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Day 397

April 12, 2021. Sunset 7:41 PM. San Francisco, CA.

BIG garbage night.
daylight 13:04:47 v darkness 10:55:13
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Day 396

April 11, 2021. Sunset 7:42PM. San Francisco, CA.

sunset passing through a flight path these past few days...
daylight 13:02:26 v darkness 10:57:34.
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Day 395

April 10, 2021. Sunset 7:41 PM. San Francisco, CA.

I feel a song coming on…
Daylight 13:00:05 Darkness 10:59:55.
Day 395 sunsets at home.

Day 394

April 9, 2021. Sunset 7:40 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Joined by our 4-legged friends
Day 12:57:43 vs Night 11:02:17.
Day 394 sunsets at home.

Day 393

April 8, 2021. Sunset 7:39 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Believe it or not, we have already begun to slow down the rate of increasing daylight. We are still extending the daylight more than 2 minutes a day, but a second less than the day before. Not complaining. Just surprised.
Day 12:55:21 vs Night 11:04:39.
Day 393 sunsets at home.

Day 392

April 7, 2021. Sunset 7:38 PM. San Francisco, CA.

Some evenings I simply love this routine and marvel at how lucky we are to be able to do this.
Day 12:52:58 vs Night 11:07:02
Day 392 sunsets at home.