Tuesday, October 30, 2018

A Promise of . . .

sunshine in the forecast


and the red shines through the mist.
Do you suppose there was mist
as Francis Scott Key observed the flag?



Saturday, October 27, 2018

We've Been Lean . . .

on Critters this week 

But the fall daisies
are still blooming nicely


Joining Saturday's Critters

Friday, October 26, 2018

I've Been Fascinated . . .

by corn fields this fall.


I call this Harvest Sky


I Don't Think . . .

 these are repeat photos.


The past few weeks I've been playing
at Instragram.
It was a fun adventure but I've come to
the conclusion that its not for me
on a daily basis.

These were some photos I posted there
but I don't think I've shared them here.

Our first frost atMuldoon occurred last week. 




This is my favorite and is 
my current desktop wallpaper.

Joining Willy Nilly

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Its Finally Fall . . .

atMuldoon




 Joining Share Your Cup


The Older We Get . . .

the more we appreciate good neighbors


Thankful for the couple next door.
Here is Lucy with her buddy Malachi
on her first week-end camping trip

We were traveling and these neighbors always welcome Lucy with open arms.
This time they took her along camping.


Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The Cold Weather Crowd . . .

is beginning to congregate.

The finches who eat big for their small size.

The cardinal which usually feeds on the ground


And the Nuthatch who prefers upside down.
Are you feeding yet in your area?


Saturday, October 20, 2018

Not In The Mood . . .

to share.

This Blue Jay arrived for breakfast.

Then this chipmunk did the same.

But Mr. Jay was no in the mood
for company, and after
a stern warning, sent Mr. Chipmunk 
on his way.
(just the Jay's look would have been enough for me)

Friday, October 19, 2018

Inside & Out . . .

and all about.

A group of toadstools
nodding this way and that

A bright and beautiful Gerber Daisy
after a chilling rain

Maple leaf imprint left behind
on the pavement

A part of of the collection

Textures of nature



Joining Willy Nilly

Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Brisk October Afternoon . . .

with a new found friend

Great Blue Heron
It flew in closer
and with a watchful eye.

circled around me,

took flight

landed once again
 and found this mangled catfish
which it quickly discarded.


  This Yellow Leg was in the same area
and quite interested 
in an abandoned bobber.

Friday, October 12, 2018

A Little More Color Everyday

With a little cooler temps
the lake has been calling.

Time Will Tell



Joining Black & White Weekend

This Week in Nature . . .

 minus one
 A misty morning atMuldoon

Representing Nature

My favorite lakeside willow

A few things past their prime
yet they hold a beauty all their own.

The RG was delighted to find
a few sheep head mushrooms.

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Always Expect the Unexpected

Thankful for AAA
and a good outcome.

What started as a plan for a short walk
at the lake got complicated.
I was delighted to spy this Great Blue Heron
high in a pine tree while the RG
cast a few times along the shore.

And caught it again after a short flight
and landing in a swampy area near the shore.
Then we decided with nothing else to do
on a gray rainy day we would
drive around the park.

We stopped to stroll around another launch area.
Except . . .
locking the keys in the truck
was not in the plan, sigh.

Yep, thankful today for AAA
and the friendly tech that came 
to our rescue.

Saturday, October 6, 2018

Visits Aren't Just For People . . .

Pets in Tennessee
Bailey's favorite spot
a window ledge

 Evie - my pick of the ladies
She disappeared a couple days after we did.
Maybe she wanted to come home with us.
Happy to say she returned yesterday
no worse for wear.

Buttons - high five

Stormy - She may have thought the box 
was the best of the birthday gifts.