Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Early morning rounds

I was up early to walk the dogs this morning.  I have become a night owl, staying up until after midnight.  But the dawn gets me up and going.  I thought that I would share some photos from the early walk.  The leaves were dripping with drops from last night's rain.  The air is humid and filled with the smell of dead leaves, the forest, flowering tea olive and sasanquas.

We don't get much fall color here but the leaves stay on the trees for a few months. 

The pet cemetery.  I have to add some more crosses and fix a few that have fallen. 
The garden is doing well.  Collards and broccoli are getting bigger. 
I like the green house.  We moved the plants this week to be able to put them inside if there is a cold snap. 
Looking through the woods buffer to the fields. 
The wetland that is one of my favorite places to visit. 
Even the oak leaf hydrangeas are interesting to photograph.
One of the benches where I sit and contemplate all kinds of things.  It is along a trail on the property. 
Gotta have some weird photos of fungi. 
The stinkhorn smells like something dead but has beauty in its own way.   
Bricks and mortal and fig vines. 
Walking towards the main house. 
The sun is up and golden this morning. It's supposed to be in the upper 70's here.  I'm enjoying the great weather for working on the boat.  Hopefully, I'll have some before and after photos to show soon enough.  Of course, I wish that we were sailing and anchoring someplace for a few days.  But that will come soon enough.

My father-in-law is at a physical rehab center to get his strength back. He only grumbled a bit.  He nearly died this time, so maybe he is a bit quieter because of that.

Not much else going on.  Just a lot of peacefulness here: Going to meetings, carrying the message to others, and doing my best to practice the principles of recovery in my life.

20 comments:

  1. thanks for the walk..the stinkhorn looks interesting...ha..love the hint of wet on everything and imagine the smell...nice pet cemetary as well...sad but...

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  2. I love the pictures. From woods to garden to house. Your yard and garden make me realize how much work mine need. Your woods make me realize how very much we have in common in our southern surroundings.

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  3. You have a slice of paradise. What more do we need--everyone a small slice. I know you are a good steward of your blessings.

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  4. Very soothing post for me this morning. Prayers of healing for your Father in Law and serenity and peace for you and your wife over his health issues.

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  5. Oh Syd, what beauty you have around you. I LOVE your garden. We are having collard greens for dinner tonight. I love the beautiful greens the cooler weather allows. Loved the odd fungi, too. :)

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  6. I enjoyed the pics this morning.

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  7. Ahhhh, a beautiful refuge you have there. Truly, gorgeous. Thanks for letting us walk with you this morning. What a treat!

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  8. I enjoyed the rounds as well. We have so many simple blessings all around us if we just open our eyes and take note. That, however, is a behavior I had to learn in recovery after a lifetime habit of grumbling!

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  9. Thanks for the tour, Syd. Now....show me again--where was that bench?

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  10. Love the photos. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

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  11. Wonderful pictures, Syd. I love the part here where we get to look into other people's world. Beautiful view!

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  12. Fabulous. Such wonderful photos. You -- and God -- did a great job. His creation, your photos.

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  13. Very beautiful images. You sound so peaceful in your post. You're blessed to have such breathtaking scenery around you. The bench appeals to me. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. I have to agree with everyone, thank you for the beautiful walk! I LOVE your garden! What an amazing property you have, very serene...

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  15. Syd your garden looks wonderful and still so full! And the greenhouse with pelargoniums(?). Your woodlands fascinate me. So good to know the home is filled with happiness.

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  16. Your walks look so wonderful and peaceful! What a beautiful beautiful place!

    Thanks for sharing the photos, I especially love the fall leaves. I love fall the best. It's colorful and earthy and (((deep breath))) crisp and it hearkens the smell of fires and smell of apples and good things baking and cooking.

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  17. Lovely :) Felt like you were taking me for a walk round the property.. nice mellow vibe.
    Glad you are steering a steady course with the meetings during this family upheaval that is playing itself out.. the pet cemetery looks soooo lovely.. wonderful place..
    Thanks for the nice post and best wishes to you both.. its a burden when parents are ill.. you need plenty of support and people to confide in but im sure you know that already..plus rest.. it really helps..

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  18. You can never have too many weird photos of fungi :)

    These photos made my day. Thanks, Syd.

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  19. Beautiful pictures, Syd. You and C. have created a lovely sanctuary (with a little help from nature!).

    Monica

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  20. I love the stroll through your beautiful property, thanks for sharing. What a peaceful place you have there Syd!

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