The Spit in May
May is typically the best weather month but “typically” is becoming quite a liquid adjective. I love the sunrise/sunset dynamics. The orbital relationships are a bit more reliable than climate, so you can be sure to see this sequence on any good sunset/sunrise combination.
All winter/spring I watch the sunrise get earlier and further to the left in my field of view. Meanwhile, the sunset comes later and further to the right. By May both have moved out of my view, which is unobstructed for 180 degrees. Then this happens.
First is the sunset, as I have shown in previous post. Where the last rays hit the spit around 9:30 pm.
Then, about 8 hours later, is the sunrise.
But the really cool thing that also happens is that the first rays of sun hit only the spit.
I am easily entertained.
Good thing the weather is perfect for it.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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