Our Location:
Summer Spot
near South Baymouth, Ontario
Fall always offers lots of photo opportunities. I strolled over the rock to about the half way point from Igloo to Sugar Shack. The day is cloudy, coolish, damp and a soft wind high in the tree tops.
There are lots of maples, some oak, some dead/dying spruce thanks to the spruce bud worm, as well as other varieties. They make a rich carpet, some times crinkling underfoot, other times silent and sodden, cushioning each step. The spruce offer stark contrast, it is usually a ghostly white haze in the distance, upon getting closer the fallen branches and trees present a tripping hazard if one is not paying attention.
On this stroll everything was spongy and the rocks slick with wetness from last night’s rain. I noticed a new growth of poison ivy in a few places along the path. New growth green not yet relinquished to the brilliant red of fall one normally sees this time of year. I did not take any of the short paths to the bluffs edges, too wet and slippery. The colours do not appear as brilliant nor as varied this year but perhaps sunshine would change that situation.
A big cool down in the temperate from yesterday, about 10 degrees. Can you say brrrrrr ? The sun is trying to fight its way out but I’m not hopeful.
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| The ladder to nowhere… |
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| Jim can you see it? |
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| Brother Rick’s stand. |
I often times think I should explain that Brother Rick is my brother not a Religious Brother. Sister Janet (Jan) is my sister, not a Religious Sister. Sister Jan has a partner named Rick. My late sister in law Janet was Richard’s sister. So the added brother/sister is now cleared up, I hope.
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| Insect tracks in the wood. |
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| One of new cradles built last fall. |
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| The apple holder is a dead spruce that has broken off, the bush is full of them. |
I hope you have enjoyed a glimpse of my morning stroll, I still have more photos but think this is enough for this post. To the Canadians reading this we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving (coming this weekend). Always be thankful for what you have for someone always has less. You are blessed if your tables are ladened, if your family is near, and if your friends are dear. To our American readers, Happy Canadian Thanksgiving, we are grateful to know you, grateful that you take the time to check in, and grateful to call you friend.
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| Dead spruce everywhere. |
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| A carpet of many colours. |
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| Sunlight on the Maple Leaf. |
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| Not much wind this morning. |
Take care, stay safe….
Deb
