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I had 100% planned to go out shooting tonight, but it's pouring and may turn to ice and/or snow while I am out in it. I've turned into a wimp in my old age. Actually, I haven't done photography in about a week due to bad weather on available nights. I did errands yesterday and was completely soaked by the time I got home. If this keeps up I will go out no matter how bad it is.

I am typically impervious to mucky weather, but 'turning to ice' is a lot worse than 'ice'. Also, most of my bad weather gear is too loose on me now which makes it less effective. Still, I should be able to handle it anyway. Just need my energy back.

The Santa Clones have been actived and I know where they are. I have like 4 photoshoots of them from previous years, but I must visit them again. Bit of a hike to that part of town, but I will do it this week.

Christmas, bah humbug

I went out to Peacock Lane. It's a street in Portland where everyone does holiday lights and has for decades. Tonight was the first night they officially started for the season. Few people were there. Some of the houses didn't have the lights on. I also did some random walking in the area. Didn't really get many shots. The holidays just don't have much of the sort of decoration I am interested in. But it was good to get out and walk. I didn't expect much of Peacock Lane, but it's a local thing. Usually, it gets super crowded. It can gridlock the area for blocks. But I guess a lot of people didn't know it started tonight ... including the people who live there.

One shot I am looking for is one that shows how useful it is for houses to have holiday lights. We don't have street lights in much of Portland. We have lots of tree cover. It gets super dark. Holiday lights make the city easier to walk in at night. I really want the right street shot.