Thursday, September 9, 2010

Sky Watch Friday!

Time to share your skies, the beauty over your world, the clouds, the colors! Sky Watch is hosted each week by Klaus and the Sky Watch team of Klaus, Sandy, Wren, Fishing Guy and me. Join us and the many people from all over the world who share theirs with us each week! Click on the icon and sign up today!

Hasn't been the best of weeks, but the skies never fail to soothe with their ever changing beauty and colors! I will be away for most of the weekend, but will visit as many of you as possible before I leave. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your world and your skies!!

Explaining humor is a lot like dissecting a frog, you learn a lot in the process, but in the end you kill it. — Mark Twain



When I was fifteen, I couldn't believe how stupid my father was. When I was twenty-one I couldn't believe how smart my father had gotten in such a short time.
— Mark Twain



The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.
— Mark Twain



Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
— Mark Twain



80 percent of life is showing up.
— Mark Twain



A historian who would convey the truth must lie. Often he must enlarge the truth by diameters, otherwise his reader would not be able to see it.
— Mark Twain



If man could be crossed with a cat, it would improve man but deteriorate the cat.
— Mark Twain
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75 comments:

  1. Diane AZSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Sylvia, Looks like you've enjoyed some marvelous skies this week! The first one with the water looks especially peaceful. The Mark Twain quotes are funny, I love the cat one. :D

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  2. clairzSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely skies, great words, and water, too! What more could we ask for? Happy Skywatching, Sylvia.

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  3. Don WoodSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    Hi Sylvia nice captures as usual. I have just shown your Post to our Vicar (he doesn't understand blogging)Have a good week XXX Don

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  4. CarverSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Your skies are always so beautiful. I love the little cotton puff and the varying color. Also great quotes. Hope you have a great weekend.

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  5. Kay L. DaviesSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    Just love Mark Twain. I remember the cat quote from years ago but it still makes me laugh. Thanks.
    Your sky photos are just gorgeous.
    Don, just wait, your vicar might one day say, "Forget Sunday, stay home, read my blog!"
    Kay
    Alberta, Canada

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  6. SteffiSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Very lovely photos of skies dear Sylvia!I enjoy every week your nice SWF photos!Thank you for sharing and have a great weekend!

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  7. XaviSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:45 AM

    Beautiful words and images, Sylvia.
    Have a wonderful weekend!!

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  8. jocoSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    So many different types of cloud. I bet they all have names.Which I will forget again as soon as I have learned them :-)
    2000 acres

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  9. Carolyn FordSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    I LOVE that last shot! I think of a scuba diver swimming through a hole like that! :)

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  10. Maude LynnSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    That first Twain quote is hilarious!

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  11. HildredSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    Wonderful skies, and as always great Twain quotes, - what a perceptive man he was....

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    I like the words of Mark Twain
    also this photos!
    Wonderful Sylia
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  13. Pearl MapleSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Great collection of quotes and skies for this week, clouds do add a delightful feature to the sky.

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  14. RajeshSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Fabulous views of the sky. My favorite shot is third one.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Oh my, it's that time of the week already!
    Wonderful skies you've been enjoying this week. Have yourself a fab weekend.

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  16. overtiredmumSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    love those quotes (the photos aren't bad either!).

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  17. webruciSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:25 PM

    Ohhh my dear... The last one is the best!!! but I love all your pictures:)

    Have a nice weekend:)

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  18. PJSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    I love the quotes, what a brilliant observer of human nature Twain was, they're a perfect companion to your fine images.

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  19. DSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Sylvia, I always enjoy your quotes, and especially your sky photos. Interesting that there is similarity in our sky photos. Wonder why? lol

    I hope you have a most enjoyable and relaxing weekend.

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  20. Betty ManousosSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    First time here. Found your super awesome blog from Natural Digital.

    I love love your photos! Absolutely stunning! It's really hard to pick my favourite!

    Wishing you a lovely weekend!

    B

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  21. IreneSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    I love the Mark Twain quotes ... and your beautiful photos! The first one is amazing!

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  22. EG CameraGirlSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    Wonderful skies and the Mark Twain quotes are great!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Hi,
    We found you at Pet Pride and came by to say hello.And isn't Mummy glad!you click beautiful pictures...
    those quotes were wonderful too.
    Wags n love,
    Buddy n Ginger n Mummy too
    http://doggywisdom.blogspot.com

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  24. TaniaSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:18 PM

    All are lovely, but nr 3 is even more lovely:-) Great series!!
    Wish you a happy weekend, hugs from Tania

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  25. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.September 9, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Belle foto di cieli ripresi in tempi diversi !
    Mi piacciono molto queste nuvole colorate.

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  26. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Love the romantic softness of these skies! And the gentle glow of colour on the waters in the first photo is magical!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Lovely skies to start off your weekend!

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  28. Yogi♪♪♪September 9, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    Great pics and Mark Twain quotes. The one about 80% of life is showing up is so true.

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    as usual you shared a wonderful smorgasboard of cloudscape/skycape that are to die for. plus those humorous twain quotes.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:39 PM

    That last photo is just spectacular. I soooo love it. I hope you are well my friend :) Have a great rest of the day :)

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  31. VioletSkySeptember 9, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Twain certainly knew how to make a good soundbite!

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  32. jooSeptember 9, 2010 at 1:49 PM

    Those fluffy cluds are so pretty Sylvia! And as usually I admire quotes:)
    Hugs
    Joo

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  33. syelSeptember 9, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    lovely, gorgeous captures as usual Sylvia! and i love Mark Twain's quotes too! have a great weekend! :)

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  34. LesleySeptember 9, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    beautiful skies and laughter. what more does one need to lift one's spirits?

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  35. edenSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:21 PM

    These are amazing skies! Wonderfully captured. Lovely quotes too.

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  36. AlSeptember 9, 2010 at 4:55 PM

    Those skies would soothe me too! And I love the selection of Mark Twain quotes.

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  37. LVSeptember 9, 2010 at 5:02 PM

    Perfect pictures with perfect words. I enjoyed them both. You do an amazing job on Sky Watch each week.

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  38. magiceyeSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    loved the 3rd pic the bestest!!

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  39. LifeRamblingsSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    love all your skywatch shots. and great quotes to match too. happy weekend.

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  40. Colin CampbellSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Lots of variety as usual.

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  41. JimSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:49 PM

    I especially like scattered clouds.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  42. DaniSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:50 PM

    superb photos, dear Sylvia.
    And great words.

    thank you. Happy SWF

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  43. JanieSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:58 PM

    I love the first sunset photo. And Mark Twain makes me laugh every time.

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  44. Living In Williamsburg VirginiaSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Beautiful shots.

    Darryl and Ruth : )

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  45. Beverley BairdSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Such beautiful skies! The clouds are gorgeous! The verses are inspirational as usual!
    Have a wonderful weekend Sylvia!

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  46. SandyCarlsonSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    Your skywatch shots are always epic, beautiful. Thank you. You enlarge my dreams.

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  47. H.S.N PHOTOGRAPHYSeptember 9, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Hello dear. Always always lovely, wonderful and great shots! Wish you best life.

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  48. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:03 PM

    Sylvia, your sky shots are always stunning, but I so love watching the sky. It never fails to soothe...

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  49. CarlettaSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Looks like the angels were dancing for you in the fifth photo Sylvia!
    Have a wonderful and safe weekend Sylvia and I hope your travels are all under clear blue skies! :)

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  50. LinneaSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Thanks for another fabulous look at your skies! Terrific quotes too! Thanks for stopping by.

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  51. JapaSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:09 PM

    Beautiful skyshots. Isn't that amazing when sunlight influence the color and mood of the clouds. Always like your photos with food for thoughts. Have a good SWF.

    Here's mine:
    Cbanga360 skywatch

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  52. MaritesSeptember 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    i really like the last photo..pretty! nice quotes, Sylvia! have a good weekend!

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  53. LakshmiSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:07 PM

    Its so true about the 80 % of life being abt showing up...loved the clouds showing up too..have a great weekend

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  54. BraComSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful SkyWatch photos Sylvia, thanks for sharing
    Love these clouds and colors

    Happy SWF! Have a nice and wonderful weekend,

    Regards, Bram

    My SkyWatch on WordPress

    Seen on Sky Watch Friday, Season 4, Episode 9

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  55. IngridSeptember 9, 2010 at 10:39 PM

    So much variety in your skies, it never gets boring !
    Do you also walk around once a week with a stiff neck from looking up to the sky ??

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  56. LewSeptember 9, 2010 at 11:37 PM

    Beautiful skies! And Mark Twain sure could put a lot of truth in a pithy remark!

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  57. http://graceolsson.com/blogSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:19 AM

    i like more the last one...a dreamer...
    nice weekend, Sylvia

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  58. MridulaSeptember 10, 2010 at 12:43 AM

    Lovely set of pictures Sylvia, have a great weekend.

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  59. Coffeeveggie addict.September 10, 2010 at 1:28 AM

    Lovely sh0ts!

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  60. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪September 10, 2010 at 2:20 AM

    The last photo of the cotton puff, since I first saw the sky with them, i have been seeing them quite frequently.

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  61. Roberto Machado AlvesSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:40 AM

    Your pictures seems paintings. Thanks for sharing and thank you for visiting my blog.

    Have a nice weekend.

    greetings

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  62. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2010 at 2:49 AM

    What a superb collection, Sylvia. Different colours, different moods, all beautiful.

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  63. EaglesbrotherSeptember 10, 2010 at 3:20 AM

    Beautiful series of photographs of your sky, truely awesome examples of Creators artistic endevors in making cloud patterns and sunrises and sunsets for us to enjoy.
    Thank you for your kind comments on my Sky Watch Post.

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  64. IndraniSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    Beautiful cloud patterns.

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  65. NatureFootstepSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    I like the way the sky mirrors in the water in that first photo.
    Have a great weekend!

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  66. ViolaSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:33 AM

    Beautiful photos you're coming up with! And I like your phrases! Especially the last one! :))

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  67. Louis la VacheSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:34 AM

    What beautiful skies. «Louis» enjoyed the Mark Twain quotes. The most accurate of which (in «Louis'» view) was "Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper".

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  68. UnknownSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    Great variety of beautiful sky shots on this and the previous post.

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  69. FranciscaSeptember 10, 2010 at 7:49 AM

    All the Twain quotes are great, but the cat one is a hoot! You found some beautiful skies again this week. I hope the coming week gives you more joy, Sylvia.

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  70. Mrs. MSeptember 10, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    Beautiful sky photo collection!

    Hope you have a grand weekend, Sylvia.

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  71. Pietro BrosioSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Delightful Sky Watch post, Sylvia!
    So funny the last quote by Mark Twain!

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  72. GeorgeSeptember 10, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    Beautiful pictures and great quotes.
    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  73. Larry DSeptember 10, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Wonderful skies!

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  74. AlexanderSeptember 11, 2010 at 11:41 AM

    Beautiful skies!

    Have a good weekend.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  75. Ramosforest.EnvironmentSeptember 13, 2010 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful sky.
    Beautiful quotations.
    Luiz Ramos

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