Foto Friday 17 ~ Flashback

The sky was gorgeous when we got home from the 

concert last night. 

A rare southern glimpse of the Northern Lights. 

 Sooooo pretty. You could even see the reddish tinge 

without the phone camera. I can't imagine getting 

to see this all the time up north.

Another rare (to us anyway) sight...a yacht used as a camper. 

To each his own.  :) 

My beautiful granddaughter- she's going to have a BIG baby. 

 He's already 5 pounds and she is only 30 weeks here. 

We went on a small leaf-peeping tour to Albert Pike last weekend. 

 The leaves were just starting to turn.  Camping is not allowed here anymore 

(that I know of) since lives were lost in a flash flood. 

 It sure is a beautiful place. 

Last, but not least, Happy Veteran's Day to my dad- twenty years in 

the Air Force and I could not be prouder of him. 

I am thankful for all branches of our military, and 

especially thankful that there are still men and women who are 

brave enough to serve and protect our country.

sharing with Michelle for Thankful Thursday,  Yogi for Skywatch Friday, and  James for Weekend Reflections

Foto Friday 12 ~ Photo Dump, Since I've Been Gone

Rare peaceful moment (no fighting) 

April 2024 Solar Eclipse

Little Man

We lost Dakota earlier this summer.  Man is finding his way as the last horse on the land.  I thought he would be lonely, but so far he seems quite content.  We've lost three since I have been blogging- Dakota, Grady and Jack.  

First crop in the new greenhouse my husband built.

The extreme heat we had this summer was a real menace, but most of the vegetables he planted did great! 

Finally got to see the Northern Lights, but only with the camera, not with the naked eye. 

Don't really understand that, but wow, they were pretty. 

Six weeks ago, I fractured my leg trying to get out of the boat.  Ruined a camping trip and it is  definitely one of the most painful injuries I have ever had.

I can finally walk without crutches, but the pain has not gone away.  I'm guessing after Christmas, maybe...I hope. 

A surprise visit this morning from an eagle.  Could possibly be the same one who has come around before, but it's like a yearly visit, so probably not.  Oh, gosh, I wish I had a better zoom lens!  

and finally...

I didn't realize I had been gone so long.  I've missed all of your blog posts and hopefully I can check back in.  

Have a great Thanksgiving week! 

Thankful for my family, and especially my husband who has gone above

 and beyond, taking care of me these last six weeks.  

sharing with Michelle for Thankful Thursday, and James for Weekend Reflections,

 Yogi for Skywatch Friday,  Eileen for Saturday's Critters,  Betty  for My Corner of the World, Mersad for Through my Lens

Thankful Thursday ~ Still Waters

 

I am thankful today for peace and quiet. Mind, body and soul.

Still waters remind me to slow down and breathe. 

If the water can be still and allow reflection, so can I. 

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. 

sharing with Michelle for Thankful Thursday, and James for Weekend Reflections

Random Views

 

One of these things just doesn't belong here

Do you think they have noticed him yet? 

Sharing with James & Mersad

Shadowy sunset on the lake. 

sharing with MMT

Foto Friday 6

It was so foggy yesterday.  The sky blended in with the trees and the water, and on the other side of the lake the cormorants decided it was time for a meeting.  

I see some attitudes going on here.  Wonder who the boss is? 

Winter reflections on my pond. 

Stay safe and warm!  

sharing with Yogi  and James

It's December, Right?

 

It was Fall for a hot minute here, and as per our usual; we missed the exact right moment to drive north to see the colors.  I'm happy that I usually see all the glory right here in my backyard, but Arkansas does put on quite a leaf-peeping show up in the Ozarks.  

 

Katie would like for everyone to know that she is about sick of me.  Too much human for her these days.  In this shot she is rolling her eyes at me.  "Can't you please find something else to do besides taking pics of me?" 

  The virus has touched us all in so many ways.  I have two front line health care workers that are dealing with it daily, and a grandchild who has had it.  Leaving you all with heart felt wishes for a safe, healthy, and happy December, and hopefully a better 2021 to come. 

sharing with James and Eileen

Foto Friday 5 ~ Reflections

Thankful for: 

Watery reflections & the awesome calming effect 

of nature's silence. 

Sharing with  Michelle, Eileen, James & Annie

Saturday Birds

I love this great blue heron's square neck reflection.  I rarely see one wading in deeper water.

I know some of you are already knee deep in snow, but I am so glad that Fall is finally here.  I'm loving the cooler weather.   Storms are coming tonight or tomorrow, and we do need the rain, but the nice chill on sunny days  didn't last long enough for me.



The canadian geese are still dropping by, even though the water level in the pond is so low.   Bet they are hitting their heads on the  bottom when they flip for fish.  :)

 Sharing with Eileen,  Annie & James

Random Friday ~ Photo Round-up

Gray Reflection

Sun Bathers

50 years ago, a bottle of Coke at the cafe

on Penney Hill -memories of my childhood

Granddaughter's Lambs ~
Elsa and Ana at the county fair


Seen along the route of the
Hotter n Hell 100 mile
bike marathon
Mark finished this race with his friends
(that bike is just my style)

sharing with Tom, Eileen, Gosia, Annie & James