Worthy Watchdogs

These 'Ghosts' free range on a homestead in our area.

 Guinea fowl are valued as one of the best exterminators of pest insects, making them a compliment to a backyard garden.

 Pest Control

Entertainment

 

Growing up they would come from the neighboring farm

and station themselves under our spruce trees

and start 'talking'.

 

My little brother was afraid of them and called them  'ghosts'.

 

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Wishing Canadian Bloggers Happy Canada Day!

What better way to send wishes than sharing photos from your beautiful country, Canada.

 

 

The RG loves Lake Simcoe for ice fishing

and follows a message board from there year round.

 

These are from a fall vacation to Lake Simcoe a few years ago.

 

 Our guys coming in with a good catch.

 This is where we stayed, the Eagle's Nest.

I guess these would be called 'free range' bunnies



They were everywhere on the grounds around the cottages.

 

A fun stop while sight seeing.

Not sure why it says Maine????

More sight seeing.

 

 What a beautiful lake

 I guess I was birding even then.

 

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Archive Blues

Sharing archived photos on some Link Ups. They are from an excursion to Put-In-Bay, Ohio a few years ago.

 

"Stonehenge" said Blue Monday to me.

A mid-nineteenth century island house built circa 1855 for the Foster family. This dolomite and grout house is a rare stone version of the island's familiar L-shaped farm houses.

 Lots of blue from beginning to end.

 Do you spy the wringer washer?

 With blue being the predominant color, 

our friend, Norma fit right in.

Also notice our friend John's earphones for taking a taped tour.

 It wasn't near Christmas but the tree was a nice touch.

 It would have been 'grand' to play this piano.

 As a girl, I would have loved this room.

 Even a heated attic bath.

 Viewing these photos makes me want to go back.

There is so much to do and see.

A Fall tour would be nice.

 

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Skies over PNC PARK

Arrived early in the rain.

 

Rainy view 

Game delayed one hour but we have ponchos and will wait it out.

 

Just seeing this skyline makes it all worthwhile

 

What an added blessing.

 

 

Play Ball!!

and play, and play, and play.

Thirteen innings and past midnight.

Yoi!

 

 

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Fences on File

Since we are busy making memories with family this week, my fences are from an outing to Put In Bay, Ohio a few years ago.



Put-in-Bay is a village located on South Bass Island in Put-in-Bay Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States.  The bay played a significant role in the War of 1812 as the location of the squadron of U.S. naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry. The village is a popular summer resort and recreational destination. Ferry and airline services connect the community with Catawba Island, Kelleys Island, Port Clinton, and Sandusky, Ohio.



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Scavenger Hunt Sunday 060715

1. Season: Fall  - Brisk Temps, Wood Smoke, Deepening Shadows

2. What I'm looking at: Retirement - the next step in my journey

3. In motion: Wild Turkey - Balance

4.  It means a lot to me: My grandmother's necklace; a 1913 gold coin my grandfather gave her when they were dating.

5. Photographer's Choice: Lucy; an 'old soul' who teaches me much.

 

Joining Ashley for Scavenger Hunt Sunday
 

 

Quillow

Who remembers the Quillow fad?

 A Quilt that folds into a Pillow

 My mother loved making these.

 I couldn't count how many she made as gifts.

 

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First Time Here



First time here. Sharing random photos from my blog over the last few weeks.

A morning visitor

 Created by my Mother many years ago.


From the RG on our 42nd Anniversary (still holding hands ;)


A church built in 1844 that broadcasts there services outdoors.
It carries over the lake nearby.


Mr Jay is delighted that the pool is open for the season.



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