Thursday, November 4, 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! The last two days have been so gorgeous and WARM -- well, in the 60s! We're supposed to have one more beautiful day and then a week of rain!! So, here is some of the beauty before the rain gets here!

To do good is noble. To tell others to do good is even nobler and much less trouble.
— Mark Twain

Apparently, there is nothing that cannot happen today.  — Mark Twain

Be careless in your dress if you must, but keep a tidy soul.  — Mark Twain

The history of our race, and each individual’s experience, are sown thick with evidence that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal.  — Mark Twain

I believe I have no prejudices whatsoever. All I need to know is that a man is a member of the human race. That's bad enough for me.  — Mark Twain

I always take Scotch whiskey at night as a preventive of toothache. I have never had the toothache; and what is more, I never intend to have it.  — Mark Twain

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77 comments:

  1. cloudbusting2November 4, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    No prejudices-clouds were my favourites from this bunch. Curly and cute. You have so many clouds this time. Mark is as witty as always.

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  2. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    this is a wonderful collection of clouds, i like the 3rd and 6th.

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  3. NessaNovember 4, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    I never get tired of looking at clouds. They are like snowflakes - infinitely diverse. Beautiful photos. Have a great weekend.

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  4. MridulaNovember 4, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Lovely skies Sylvia, particularly the one that has the jet plane fume I think.

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  5. Gabriela AbaloNovember 4, 2010 at 9:36 AM

    beautiful!!! love the quotes too :)

    thanks for stopping by my place

    have a wonderful weekend

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  6. Reader WilNovember 4, 2010 at 9:52 AM

    Very uplifting photos and words! Thank you so much. I hope that you will have a great weekend and a peaceful beginning of next week! Thanks for sharing your skies!

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  7. LoisNovember 4, 2010 at 9:57 AM

    Gorgeous skies Sylvia!

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  8. indicaspeciesNovember 4, 2010 at 10:07 AM

    There is so much beauty over our world, in the clouds, the sky, the colors...thanks for sharing these gorgeous pictures.
    Have a wonderful day Sylvia.
    ~celine

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  9. Diane AZNovember 4, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Hi! Apparently the clouds were happening for you this week in playful and beautiful ways. Gorgeous images, each and every one. :D

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  10. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    The older I get the more I love clouds..maybe i just have more time! I like that Mark Twain!

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  11. UnknownNovember 4, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia.
    Love the quotes...
    Have a great weekend.
    Costas

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  12. clairzNovember 4, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    What luminous blue skies, Sylvia! Happy Skywatching!

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  13. JoNovember 4, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    What skies, Sylvia. I love each one. And Mark Twain had me chuckling as always. BTW I'm still trying to get my head around the second quote! Have a great weekend. Blessings from Jo

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  14. RajeshNovember 4, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Beautiful views of the sky. Lovely cloud formations. Have a nice weekend.

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  15. DarylNovember 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Something is broken over at Skywatch HQ

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  16. syelNovember 4, 2010 at 11:53 AM

    the third and the last are my fave from the set! hoping for a good weather on your side there! :) have a great weekend! :)

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  17. Pearl MapleNovember 4, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    Great views of the sky Syliva, and well chosen words to match. Have great weekend and happy sky watching.

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  18. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 12:01 PM

    Your SWF views are always very beautiful!

    Happy Day!

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  19. MaRNovember 4, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Gorgeous shots!! I particularly like the last one and the quote underneath, just fantastic!
    my SkyWatch

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  20. VALKYRIENNovember 4, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful collection of great skies!

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  21. EG CameraGirlNovember 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Oh my goodness! I very much like the Twain quote about truth and lies. Perfect! :)

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  22. Pietro BrosioNovember 4, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Another splendid Sky Watch post, Sylvia! All wonderful pictures!
    "To do good is noble. To tell others to do good is even nobler and much less trouble"
    How funny!!

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  23. Trish ~ ♥ ~November 4, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    fine looking skies

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  24. Mary Howell CromerNovember 4, 2010 at 12:11 PM

    Beautiful skies and I always enjoy your Mark Twain quotes, how fun they are~ Have a blessed weekend~ Mary

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  25. Kim, USANovember 4, 2010 at 12:19 PM

    Beautiful lovely sky!! Great shot!
    My skies

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  26. tobyNovember 4, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    All beautiful as always! My favorite is one before the last.
    Have a great weekend!

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  27. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsNovember 4, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    A stunning series of cloud shapes, patterns aned colours! And Mark Twain's words are so hysterically logical!

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  28. FranciscaNovember 4, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Another delightful set of skies and Twain quotes, Sylvia. Boy, he was smart. And now I have a hankering for a glass of whiskey as a little nightcap. It's nearly 3:30 am and I bid you goodnight.

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  29. Lavender and Vanilla Friends of the GardensNovember 4, 2010 at 12:30 PM

    Hi Silvia, wonderfully inspirational skies; I like the first quote, tongue in cheek. I was not on SWF last week, so I missed my post. Well I do not mind the little hick up, it means I can stay there a little longer!! Have a lovely weekend.T.

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  30. ShirleyNovember 4, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Great sky photos Sylvia! I like how you paired them with quotes for Mark Twain.

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  31. CarverNovember 4, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    Gorgeous skies and wonderful quotes Sylvia. Dona Nobis Pacem.

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  32. jocoNovember 4, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Nice skies behind your trees. I recognize those now.

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  33. Kay L. DaviesNovember 4, 2010 at 1:05 PM

    Incredible skies, Sylvia! I must get to looking for some sky pictures.
    That first Mark Twain quote just broke me up. I think the first picture is my favorite, too, The clouds look like God combed them.
    -- K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  34. Frostbite and SunburnNovember 4, 2010 at 1:14 PM

    Gorgeous skies Sylvia - very lovely cloudbusting!

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  35. pennyNovember 4, 2010 at 1:16 PM

    Sylvia, I always enjoy seeing your delightful Seattle skies. We could use some of the rain you are expecting so please send some this way.

    be well, be happy :)

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  36. SteffiNovember 4, 2010 at 1:20 PM

    Wow...Sylvia you have seen such wonderful skies at this week.Lucky you.Here it is just grey,wet and windy!
    Have a great weekend!

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  37. RandiNovember 4, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful skies Sylvia, and I love the first photo which is very dramatic.

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  38. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 1:26 PM

    you really have beautiful sky to match your spectacular scenery.

    our forecast calls for rain in the weekend too.

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  39. Gigi AnnNovember 4, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Lovely, lovely pictures. You live in a beautiful corner of the world. Keep snappin' and I'll keep lookin'.

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  40. My name is RietNovember 4, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    Such beautiful pictures of beautiful skies. Have a great weekend Sylvia.

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  41. Martha ZNovember 4, 2010 at 3:05 PM

    We need look no farther than the recent election to see the truth here: "that a truth is not hard to kill and that a lie told well is immortal"
    Good choice.

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  42. jooNovember 4, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    Fabulous sky Sylvia - it's such a great pleasure to visit you and admire your lovely photos!

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  43. edenNovember 4, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    Beautiful skies and quotes. Great photos as always.

    Have a great weekend.

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  44. DianneNovember 4, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    I LOVE all the wispy clouds!!

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  45. MaritesNovember 4, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    different skies and all so beautiful! my faves are the first one and the one with the jet plane line.

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  46. eileeninmdNovember 4, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Wow Sylvia, another great series of skywatch shots. The quotes are great too, my favorite is the last one.

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  47. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Gorgeous skies as usual and how wonderful that you too have been having some nice warm weather for this time of year. Long may it last. Have a great weekend!

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  48. Don WoodNovember 4, 2010 at 4:17 PM

    Sylvia a great set of piccies and Twain Quotes as always . Have a good week. XXX Don

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  49. Larry DNovember 4, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Super skies!

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  50. JanieNovember 4, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful skies and funny Twain quotes. I liked the first and last ones best.

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  51. ElisabethNovember 4, 2010 at 5:55 PM

    Very nice captures, Sylvia. The last one is super. Hope you have a lovely weekend.

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  52. lotusleafNovember 4, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Lovely skies and wise quotes.

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  53. magiceyeNovember 4, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    glorious!!

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  54. LifeRamblingsNovember 4, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    these are superb captures. love the quotes too. have a wonderful week.

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  55. AlNovember 4, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    These really are magical Skywatch shots, Sylvia, one of your best batches ever. Good luck with your rain, I wish we could get a week of rain or snow here because we need it. Have a great weekend!

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  56. Beverley BairdNovember 4, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Wow - these are simply gorgeous clouds!
    Love your mark Twain quotes as well!
    Hope you have a wonderful weekend Sylvia!

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  57. GeorgeNovember 4, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    You had a week of beautiful skies, Sylvia. I really like your last picture. I also like Mark Twain's method for avoiding tooth aches.

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  58. HildredNovember 4, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    I loved your first Mark Twain quote, and then I discovered I loved all the rest of them too! Pictures are pretty special too, Sylvia.

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  59. kRiZcPEcNovember 4, 2010 at 7:56 PM

    awesome. :)

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  60. ~CherylNovember 4, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Love your photos --- and lovin' our weather, too! Have a nice weekend even if the forecast comes true.

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  61. EbieNovember 4, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    Lovely clouds, dancing in glee! My favorite is the first photo.

    We are in the 90's this week and rain this weekend.

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  62. AnonymousNovember 4, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    What wonderful clouds in your skies. The quotes make me giggle - as usual. Enjoy your weekend.

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  63. KayNovember 4, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    I love the Mark Twain quotes. He must have been a wonderful man to know. He is so full of acceptance and wry humor.

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  64. YoshiNovember 5, 2010 at 12:07 AM

    Hi Sylvia,
    Beautiful photography and good selection of Twain's quotes. Reading his quotes clears my heart to be like the images you posted here.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Yoshi

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  65. GunillaNovember 5, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    Hi Sylvia.

    Great collection of clouds in your skies.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Have a wonderful weekend
    Gunilla

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  66. alicesgNovember 5, 2010 at 5:42 AM

    Wonderful to look up at the sky and see the beautiful patterns they created. Have a nice weekend.

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  67. AnonymousNovember 5, 2010 at 6:00 AM

    Wonderful sky shots again.
    Number 4, with that clear stripe, is my favourite.

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  68. Mike's Travels November 5, 2010 at 6:32 AM

    Lovely expanses and I like the qoutes he he

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  69. Lina GustinaNovember 5, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    Sylvia, you always share beautiful skies...
    Thanks for dropping by. Have a great week end :)

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  70. tilden talks...November 5, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Sylvia, I very much enjoyes your entries for this week's Skywatch!

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  71. NatureFootstepNovember 5, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    great skies :)

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  72. BraComNovember 5, 2010 at 10:29 AM

    wonderful collection of clouds Sylvia
    Stunning colors and nice compositions

    Have a very nice weekend, Bram

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  73. KBNovember 5, 2010 at 8:42 PM

    Love the Whiskey quote and the pics are amazing too.

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  74. Jeannette StGNovember 5, 2010 at 10:31 PM

    Hard to choose -I think I like the next to last one the best! Have a great weekend!

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  75. LinneaNovember 6, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    Mark Twain really had a way with words, didn't he! And you have a way with that camera of yours. Lovely skies as usual. Thanks for stopping by at mine. Enjoy the day...

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  76. SandyCarlsonNovember 6, 2010 at 7:51 PM

    Your skies are utterly gorgeous!

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  77. Max-eNovember 6, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    Lovely shots Sylvia,

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