posted March 19, 2010 11:12 PM         

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The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city. The famous trees, a gift from Japan in 1912, signal Washington’s rite of spring with an explosion of life and color that surrounds the Tidal Basin in a sea of pale pink and white blossoms. Thousands of city residents and visitors from across the nation and around the world come here to witness the spectacle, hoping that the trees will be at the peak of bloom for the Cherry Blossom Festival.

2010 Bloom Watch

Average Peak Bloom Date: April 4
2010 Peak Bloom Date Forecast: April 3 through April 8
2010 Blooming Period: March 31 through April 11

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After the bountiful snow the area received; [dirty clumps still lying about!]
I expect record crowds this year. Ima goin.

My 'Hood' had more snow than Buffalo NY this winter, over 88 in.

all of these are off the 'net

Jefferson Memorial view:

posted March 19, 2010 11:15 PM         

this is not me

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