Sorry I haven't been around here much during the last month. With extra work, holiday preparations/travel, and sickness, I just haven't had a lot of time to do anything on DA. If I haven't responded to comments/journals/posts --- that's why.

Anyway, I've been here in Chestertown, Maryland for the last few days to visit my family here. Generally, it's been a nice time, and I'm not really looking forward to going back to Ohio on Sunday. I'd intended to take a day this week for some hiking/picture-taking, but the weather hasn't been very cooperative (nor has an ill significant other), but I'm hoping I might be able to sneak something in tomorrow morning before the rain starts again. Maybe Eastern Neck island.

Well, I just wanted to check in, say hello, and post a couple of photos I took this afternoon. I hope you've all had a lovely holiday season, and I wish you all the best as we sail into the new year.