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    Hunt for scarce bobwhites may be off in New Jersey

    About 10 years ago we released 18 quail onto our property. They were hatched and brought to us by a friend who raises quail. We regularly attempted to monitor their activity and within a few short months stopped seeing any sign of their existence. Our guess at the time was the presence of...
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    morning frost in the Pines

    Hello everyone.... The frost was heavy and sparkled with brilliant light this morning. I hope you can imagine how this looked as the sun was rising by Batsto..... Merry Christmas! Turtle
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    Pleasant Mills

    Heartfelt wishes to all of you for the Merriest Christmas and most joyous New Year. Turtle
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    Parker Preserve Eagle.....

    This reminds me of the photo that Jess took last week of the eagle in the corn field next to the dead deer.... I am glad to know that the person finding the eagle in Essex had enough sense to contact the proper rescue agency. It would be totally intimidating to find a bird of that size in...
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    Need A Pic

    Hi Skip, Here's your photos and apologies if they seem a bit dark...I got over there in the late afternoon. The photos are from the road. I hope you enjoy them. It was beautiful as the sun began to set. The colors seemed more vibrant with the white snow.... Turtle
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    Snow ??

    Man-o-man are we all about the pines...... all about food....or both? Today has been full of hard work and its due rewards. Love the menus! Rest well Jerseyman. Turtle
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    Snow ??

    WOW! I like mine 1/4" thick, crispy on the outside, mushy on the inside, with syrup......and a side of eggs over medium...... I will most definately try the pumpkin butter (a favorite). AGREE.....5 hours of plowing/shoveling (me sneaking out for a walk)....a long day. Jerseyman, try...
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    Snow ??

    Just a short walk to the river (Mullica). The woods still a bit deep.....besides we are still shoveling/plowing. A few odd photos..... This thing was moving a million miles an hour. The river was WINDY Mullica River not frozen but starting to slush.... Old ice house...
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    Snow ??

    I made it out the door and to the street.....measurements range from 18" to 21". Here is the first view I saw out my back door this morning.... make it out to the street....look north look south..... check out the glacier blue hole created by my measuring stick...
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    Need A Pic

    If I wander out by vehicle in the next couple of days, I would be more than happy to do that for you (I'm not far from your farm). Right now I am hunkered down with a warm wood stove, decorating the tree and ready to have a tasty glass of wine.....I have nowhere to venture for the next 3...
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    Snow ??

    DK, what state are you in that it has "just started" to snow at 1:48 pm? See this north of the river (100 yds of the Mullica) at 1:00 pm......:) Enjoy! Turtle
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    1950's campground

    I believe his family was originally from the Salem/Cumberland Co. area. His brother George and family lived in Lower Bank for some time. At one time George was the bridge tender on the Lower Bank bridge. He died approx. 5-6 years ago and his wife purchased the last remaining lot in the "old"...
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    East Plains Clouds

    Thanks! I am not particularly good at remembering movie details, but I do recall those big wide skies.......and the Duke of course :) turtle
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    East Plains Clouds

    Does it kind of remind you of that old western movie director.....Glenn Ford and his huge views of the horizon? (Is that his name?) It's a fantastic shot with great depth for B&W.....I also like the first shot. turtle
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    New Jersey Big Tree Program

    I found my copy....says the largest NJ white cedar (9' 2") is in Bass River State Forest....hmmmm. Largest red cedar is in front of the Seaville United Methodist Church in Cape May Co. (9' 7" circumference).... It's been awhile since I looked through the book and interesting to wonder how...
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    Mullica Township? Yes or No

    Hi Mud, Bob brings up good points.... The present hospital is about 20 minutes away in Galloway, but you are looking at a brand new medical center in Hammonton to open in 2011......according to front page of the paper earlier this week. ++++++++ Bugs.......+-+-+-+-+-+- some good - some...
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    On the edge of the East Plains

    Looks to me like he is dancin' around that little "campfire" in the lower left corner......(now that's too much imagination). Beautiful photos! Late this summer Pancoast and I simultaneously photographed large thunderhead formations at sunset. I believe he was up around 539 and I was on...
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    quaker bridge tavern ?

    German, This article was posted in a discussion on site awhile ago. I have also read it previously and have seen it published elsewhere. It's interesting and from the diary of Sarah Thomson 1809. Jerseyman will no doubt be able to enlighten you further...
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    random findings ?

    Weird, weird, weird.... His daughter just died last week. I know a member of the family. http://www.legacy.com/pressofatlanticcity/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=136415370 turtle
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    Happy Thanksgiving!

    In remembering our blessings..... I am thankful for all that is shared on this forum and the good hearts of the folks who play here. Stay safe and warm and have bountiful day everyone! Turtle
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