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It has been awhile . . . (Original Post) CaliforniaPeggy 20 hrs ago OP
Cheshire Cat moon! SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #1
Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover! CaliforniaPeggy 20 hrs ago #3
Much appreciated. SheltieLover 20 hrs ago #5
Holding water dweller 20 hrs ago #2
Thanks so much, my dear dweller! CaliforniaPeggy 20 hrs ago #4
YAY!!!! George McGovern 20 hrs ago #6
Thanks for your heartfelt enthusiasm, my dear George! It means a lot. CaliforniaPeggy 19 hrs ago #7
Thank you for sharing this. murielm99 19 hrs ago #8
I thank you for your thoughtful comments, my dear murielm99! CaliforniaPeggy 19 hrs ago #9
I understand and remember about your lung cancer. murielm99 19 hrs ago #10
Ah, that is good news! I'm truly happy for you. CaliforniaPeggy 18 hrs ago #11
Always good to see your photos Peggy irisblue 18 hrs ago #12
And I thank you for your lovely comments, my dear irisblue! They touch my heart. CaliforniaPeggy 18 hrs ago #13
Lovely. The craters are so clearly defined. LoisB 18 hrs ago #14
Thanks so much, my dear LoisB! CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #17
This is unreal. Just the other day I wondered Diamond_Dog 11 hrs ago #15
Ah, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog! CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #18
That is a great shot, Peggy. brer cat 10 hrs ago #16
Thank you so much, my dear brer cat! CaliforniaPeggy 8 hrs ago #19

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
3. Thanks so much, my dear SheltieLover!
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:32 PM
20 hrs ago

It does rather look like a Cheshire Cat! I am thrilled to share the beauty with you.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
4. Thanks so much, my dear dweller!
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 11:34 PM
20 hrs ago

And we might even have rain next week.

Glad you enjoyed!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
7. Thanks for your heartfelt enthusiasm, my dear George! It means a lot.
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 12:22 AM
19 hrs ago

It's been about a year since I took any moon photos. I didn't even know if I had the energy to capture this tonight. But I got it.

I couldn't be happier!

murielm99

(32,869 posts)
8. Thank you for sharing this.
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 12:39 AM
19 hrs ago

I don't see as many posts by you these days. I hope you are doing well.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
9. I thank you for your thoughtful comments, my dear murielm99!
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:00 AM
19 hrs ago

I am doing OK. I don't know if you know, but I do have lung cancer; a tumor in my right lung that I will soon be having surgery to remove. I will announce this news once I have a surgery date and that will be in GD.

The medication I'm taking to fight the cancer has some unpleasant side effects, which leave me with less energy and drive than I normally have. And this accounts for my reduced participation here.

Tonight I felt quite good and the moon cooperated! So I was able to get this photo. I'm pretty tired and my bedtime is near. Pretty sure I'll sleep well!

murielm99

(32,869 posts)
10. I understand and remember about your lung cancer.
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:07 AM
19 hrs ago

I am in remission from lung cancer. While I have some shortness of breath, I am doing okay. I hope for the same good results for you.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
11. Ah, that is good news! I'm truly happy for you.
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 01:24 AM
18 hrs ago

I expect to be short of breath too, since they're going to take out the whole lobe where the cancer is.

May your news continue to be good.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
17. Thanks so much, my dear LoisB!
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 11:37 AM
8 hrs ago

I have to admit that seeing those craters show up that well pleased me so much! The moon almost looks 3 dimensional to me.

Diamond_Dog

(40,196 posts)
15. This is unreal. Just the other day I wondered
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:00 AM
11 hrs ago

If you were still taking moon photos, Peggy. And today first thing, I saw your post! I missed them! And this one is a beaut!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
18. Ah, thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 11:40 AM
8 hrs ago

I've missed taking those photos too but since my energy is severely lacking, there was no way. Somehow, yesterday, I felt stronger than usual. And then I was able to catch this photo.

Thank you for liking it this much!

brer cat

(27,491 posts)
16. That is a great shot, Peggy.
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 09:59 AM
10 hrs ago

I hope you are coping well while waiting for surgery. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, I wanted the surgery immediately, which of course didn't happen. I found that wait to be the hardest party of the procedures. I hope that your wait will be easier, and the end result a positive outcome!

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,433 posts)
19. Thank you so much, my dear brer cat!
Sat Feb 21, 2026, 11:46 AM
8 hrs ago

I am quite frustrated with all this waiting. I had no idea that these decisions can take months. Glad to hear that I'm not alone! So far, this is the hardest part of the whole procedure. I appreciate your generous thoughts! And of course, I'm happy that you are enjoying my photo!

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