A Few Pictures 3

To finish up this series, Parts One and Two are here:

A Few Pictures 1
A Few Pictures 2
You can click on the pictures to see them larger.

When the weather was bad, it was very bad
But, then awhile later, the rain and fog would clear enough, so that we could enjoy the wildlife again
The famous "coveted log" (mentioned in the September series) that the birds enjoy there, was still being used
Thistle
Raindrops clung to leaves
And everything looked saturated
We drove around sightseeing, determined not to let it stop us from enjoying the time away.
As you can see, this is major farming country. Lots of wineries there, too.
Along this drive, we stopped at a wonderful little bistro for lunch. I had some yummy butternut squash soup with homemade bread, which hit the spot on this cold, wet day. (This is NOT the bistro! LOL) ;-)
Notice the blue sky teasing us. It didn't last long.
This barn might be in ruins, but the trip sure wasn't. It felt good to get away.

Thanks for all of your visits and kind comments. Mom had another setback last week, but she is doing fine now. They are talking about possibly releasing her at some point in the near future provided she continues on this course of improvement.

Hope all of you are well and enjoying the week.

Till next time.




40 Comments:

Bird Girl said...

Those are great, Lin -love the barn and the huge willow! Hang in there!

Susanne49 said...

Beautiful,Lin! The red barns are eye catching and the last one is my favorite!

I wish your mother a good and quick recovery!

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Your pictures are so lovely.I like your attitude,that you would not let the weather spoil your time away.We can always see beauty if only we try.

Becky and Gary said...

So glad you are back Lin. I enjoy all your wonderful pictures.
I love old barns. They all have such great character.

Genie said...

some great pics despite the weather.

fishing guy said...

Lin: Hope all is well with you. I really enjoyed the geese on wing and the old barn, nicely done.

Rick Rosenshein said...

Great blog and beautiful photos. Thank you for sharing. Keep up the good work!!!

2sweetnsaxy said...

I'm always glad when you post. I love your wonderful photos and the journey you take me on.

Until the next trip... :-)

Sekhar said...

Nice to see you back Lin. Keep clicking :)

Mary said...

This looks like a very relaxing place to just sit back and enjoy or drive around, so I know it had to do you some good despite the weather. The photos are really lovely. I love the old barns and the geese and horse. That thistle looks so summery compared to the current weather conditions. I'm glad your mom is doing better :-)

TSannie said...

Good to ~see~ you! Sorry I missed catching up till now. Love your photos - think the decrepit barn is my favorite.

Rose Ragai said...

Phew!!! the photos is really really fascinating..great works...

Suzanne Perazzini said...

I love the photos of the rain on the leaves and the weeping tree - beautiful Nature.

Mel said...

What a great set of pictures!!

Lana Gramlich said...

I love the Canadian Geese (as always!)

Michelle said...

Fabulous photos! You have a nice eye for intriguing shots...

the donG said...

i thought i only see those scenes in big movie studios. now i get to see the real ones here.

kjpweb said...

Always a pleasure to follow you around! :)
Cheers, Klaus

Larry said...

I love the barn photos-it makes me wish that I lived in the country-can I live in the country?

Mary said...

Lin, those barn photos are great. Everything I see here is GREAT!

Mary

Anna said...

Very beautiful collection! So many different subjects, yet, always nice to look at it. Anna :)

Robert V. Sobczak said...

That barn isn't in ruins. I'd have that thing looking like new in no time, just a couple tubes of caulk, a roll of duct tape, and some bailing wire.

Singing Bear said...

Thanks for sharing and my good wishes go with you and yours.

Pagan Sphinx said...

I love the "ruined barn" shot with a touch of red roof. THese are just great, Lin.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Kathryn and Ari said...

Your photos always have such an epic quality to them. I love that!

Chris said...

Hi.
I'm just discovering your blog and it is great... I will come back for sure!!!

Robin Easton said...

Hello dear Lin,

I've been away too long and missed so much. The Canada Geese are just so powerful in these photos. I love the photo with all their wings arched outward. That is one for the wall.

I have always adored old barns and abandoned houses that are falling down. I don't know why they inspire me so, but they do. I see great beauty in them as well as stories. Maybe that's why I am drawn to them over and over. I think it's that they make me wonder: who lived there, what was their life like, what stories lie buried amongst the torn wallpaper and missing shingles, were they happy or sad, kind or angry, were they at all like me...I just wonder and I like that feeling of curiosity.

Well, I have wondered how your mother is, if the baby swans survived and how you are feeling. I will have to read more to find out. I've thought of you when I am hiking.

Sending hugs and love,
Robin

PS ....a bit like coming home, visiting here today. Thank you, Lin.

laughingwolf said...

magnificent, as always... thx lin :D

the donG said...

the foggy environment in the first photo makes me feel so happy. despite its gloomy look, i simply love places which are foggy because it means cold weather.

Rose Ragai said...

Amazing and interesting photos that you have here..i really love it. Thanks for share this..:)

T and S said...

My best wishes for a speedy recovery to your mom.

These are some amazing images as well

spookydragonfly said...

I'm so glad that I stopped by...you have such a variety of wonderful captures! Enjoyed my visit!

Mel said...

Awesome pictures!
Hope your mum is doing better.
Hugs from Peru to everyone over there,
Mel

Dave Coulter said...

Winter is here, more or less. It's kind of rainy today....I'd rather have snow!

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Hello Linda

Beautiful sequence.
Congratulations!

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the donG said...

weather was bad yet you were still able to take those really good shots.

bobbie said...

Every one a stunning photo. I love thistle! The ruined barn intrigues me.

matthew houskeeper said...

Great photos!!! beautiful.

laughingwolf said...

season's blessings to you and yours, m'dear lin :D