Man- I think I am out of the outdoor club after this weekend! Ran outta town on a rail! Paddled!
Philo and I and some of the family herd went to Fall River again. It's the new favorite spot. I proceeded to get my hook caught on flat river bottom at least 20 times, thus ensuring that Philo never got to fish (somebody has to retrieve the hook, the water's more than two feet deep!)
All the rocks sticking up from the bottom I found with the prow of my kayak. I call it paddling by braille.
Broke my line. Twice.
Dumped my box of sinkers in the rocks.
Last night I put the groceries away in their tubs and put them in the truck. But then I committed a major rookie mistake. I left the trash sack under the table. I heard the rustling not long after we turned out the lights, and sure enough when I aimed the flashlight at the table, a family of opossums was chowing down on the stale oatmeal cookies. Crumbs falling out of their pointy little snouts. Creepy. Looked like a furry Jenny Craig meeting gone amuck.
And I dumped my leftover hot chocolate in the bushes. I'm pretty sure the Leave No Trace people would like to tattoo "leave no trace" on the backside of campers who do dumb stuff like that. I bet they come calling for my camper card. Reee-voked!
Aug 1, 2010
Jul 31, 2010
How far will you go for adventure?
Are you longing for the beach and the sound of surf? Maybe pining for some tall Ponderosas? What's the farthest you've ever been on an adventure? How far would you like to go?
I have a hankering to head to the hills, but we're in the throes of getting girls off to college and everyone ready for school.
Daughter #1 has moved from an apartment to a house. Yard maintenance will be a new experience. Dark and Mysterious Daughter is moving from a very small town to a very large college town. Do I have to spell out the worries and adventures going on there?!?!
The Whee is starting Junior High. That's an exercise in survival more than adventure.
So, possibly like you, I have to look closer to home for my adventures right now. How about taking a fresh look at the things you see every day? Lie on the grass and look up at the tree in your yard. Count how many different bird calls you hear. (Notice I did not say can you identify?)
Take your bike for a spin, but take your routine route in reverse! You'll be surprised at how many things you've never noticed before!
Take your walk at a different time of day than usual and notice the change in light and colors.
Make sure you say hello to your neighbors. Give 'em a pat on the head if they're small.
If you have access to a five-year old, follow him or her around for an afternoon. Do everything they do. Now THAT's an adventure!
Sniff the breeze, enjoy the sunshine, it'll be winter soon enough. Try something new for dinner. An adventure is only as far away as you make it. Get going!
I have a hankering to head to the hills, but we're in the throes of getting girls off to college and everyone ready for school.
Daughter #1 has moved from an apartment to a house. Yard maintenance will be a new experience. Dark and Mysterious Daughter is moving from a very small town to a very large college town. Do I have to spell out the worries and adventures going on there?!?!
The Whee is starting Junior High. That's an exercise in survival more than adventure.
So, possibly like you, I have to look closer to home for my adventures right now. How about taking a fresh look at the things you see every day? Lie on the grass and look up at the tree in your yard. Count how many different bird calls you hear. (Notice I did not say can you identify?)
Take your bike for a spin, but take your routine route in reverse! You'll be surprised at how many things you've never noticed before!
Take your walk at a different time of day than usual and notice the change in light and colors.
Make sure you say hello to your neighbors. Give 'em a pat on the head if they're small.
If you have access to a five-year old, follow him or her around for an afternoon. Do everything they do. Now THAT's an adventure!
Sniff the breeze, enjoy the sunshine, it'll be winter soon enough. Try something new for dinner. An adventure is only as far away as you make it. Get going!
Jul 30, 2010
Summer Creativity
If necessity is the mother of invention, then boredom is the father of juvenile delinquency. But because I'm no longer a juvenile (a recent occurrence, I assure you), it led to attempts at creativity. A camera and too much time on my hands has me wandering around town trying to be artistic.
I ended up at the pond, which is where I usually end up, because it's an awesome place to hang out.
There's a boat there. And an old bench on the dock. And some hammocks. And water with fish and birds, and no people. What more could you want?
The boat was my first target of artistic endeavor. I have not learned to speak Cherokee as I planned, but I have played with Photoshop enough this summer that I can now duplicate my mistakes.
BOAT-basic rowboat type
BLUE BOAT-wow, that is really blue. Makes me feel like I'm underwater looking at it, which makes me start to hyperventilate.
SPARKLY BOAT- ahhh. Much better, I can breathe again.
BENCH-before. I love old things in shades of turquoise and teal. I would have a 50's turquoise kitchen in a heartbeat, however, none of my family would come in the kitchen if it was turquoise. Hmmm, let's think about that.
BENCH-after. I love this lighting effect. I'll try not to abuse it.
I would show you some hammock shots, but I fell asleep in it.
Happy Trails, and may your adventures be picture perfect!
I ended up at the pond, which is where I usually end up, because it's an awesome place to hang out.
There's a boat there. And an old bench on the dock. And some hammocks. And water with fish and birds, and no people. What more could you want?
The boat was my first target of artistic endeavor. I have not learned to speak Cherokee as I planned, but I have played with Photoshop enough this summer that I can now duplicate my mistakes.
BOAT-basic rowboat type
BLUE BOAT-wow, that is really blue. Makes me feel like I'm underwater looking at it, which makes me start to hyperventilate.
SPARKLY BOAT- ahhh. Much better, I can breathe again.
BENCH-before. I love old things in shades of turquoise and teal. I would have a 50's turquoise kitchen in a heartbeat, however, none of my family would come in the kitchen if it was turquoise. Hmmm, let's think about that.
BENCH-after. I love this lighting effect. I'll try not to abuse it.
I would show you some hammock shots, but I fell asleep in it.
Happy Trails, and may your adventures be picture perfect!
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