But, we're alive and well.
I'm playing catch-up on all your blogs again (209 posts..you are all chatty. Dammit.).
My beloved Flatlanders are here..we've been hiking and cooking up a storm.
I haven't picked up (or remembered) my camera until yesterday.
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| I once scratched my cornea by hanging out of a moving car to get photos. Did not learn my lesson. At all. |
Started out along the creek and had a total elevation change of 341 feet. That doesn't seem like much until you realize that change happens all at once omg wtf was I thinking I am not a mountain goat.
No gradual incline..you are hiking along and wham. The trail is suddenly at eye level.
Dammit.
No photos of the incline, since I was too busy trying to breathe.
Plus, you're in front position and realize Flatlanders are behind you..and there are big rocks everywhere..and you might just have an "unfortunate accident" 341 feet to the creek bed below.
As a bonus gift, this morning it is SNOWING!
Irie was so wiggly I couldn't get a clear shot. Or, maybe my hands were shaking with excitement.
I LOVE SNOW!
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| "Get my backpack..we're going HIKING!!!" |
I'm passive-aggressively waking up the household by loud coughing and door slamming. It's starting to work..Michael just groaned.
Glad to know you are alive and kicking! I was beginning to worry. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures! Irie is so adorable!
You are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area. Your dogs are lucky, too. They must be happy and get much exercise
ReplyDeleteI love the old bridge picture! You only see those in the neat older places in West Virginia!
ReplyDeleteNo snow here... I'm ready for it because I bought sleds last week! lol Maybe that is why we didn't get any!
I'm not much on hiking because I always feel like I'm going to fall from sliding or trip because I have to watch where I step. I feel like I miss out on the scenery because I can't keep up with my husband and watch where I'm walking and see everything around me too! I also need some real hiking shoes because tennis shoes aren't made for walking in the woods. I think that is why I love riding around in my mule. I can see everything that is going on all around me when I'm riding around on it.
wOw!! love those colorful autumn pictures!! the bridge shot...very cool. AND SNOW!! yay!! i miss it. can't wait to see MORE of that!!
ReplyDeleteWOw zah ! Sam this post is so eyepopping I feel inspired to get out the old palette knives ant pait a tree painting ! Do you have any objection to me using your photos as inspiration in making some tree paintings ??? Such great photos my friend
ReplyDeleteI'm doing an owl folk art wall hanging giveaway and My Memories software giveaway post this week come check it out anyway I know you probably do not have time to scrapbook but you are a GREAT photographer !
HUGS
-KAT-
I've scratched my cornea before too (long story, but it involves a horse, not a car). Ouch.
ReplyDeleteHave fun w/ your friends!
That first photo was worth the risk! Looks like a great adventure. Love the fall colors.
ReplyDeleteReally like your photos Sam. Looks like you and the flatlanders had a nice hike. Oh... You can have our snow, October is to early for me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. But, boy, do I feel for you about that climb. I had to opt out of a climb like that last week. Not that I couldn't make it, mind you, but I didn't want them all to hear me wheezing like a teakettle.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you finally remembered you had a camera! Gorgeous photos! What a beautiful place to hike!
ReplyDeleteAs always your photos are just amazing. Snow how nice is that?
ReplyDeleteHave fun.
Not even zombies would follow you up a trail like that--although so beautiful!. Glad you and the Flatlanders made it without incident.
ReplyDeleteYou can keep the snow...all of it. (Truth be told I'm wondering if my X-skis need a new coat of wax)
SNOW? I wanna me some snow!!
ReplyDeleteThe hike looked pretty darn good. You need to put a camera on your head so we get the full scope of things..and swear words!
Have a good Sunday :)
xo, misha
I love snow too, but it should not come until after Halloween. The kids need good weather for trick or treating!
ReplyDeleteFabulous fall color! This Texan doesn't get to see much of that. I don't get to see much snow, either, but that part is fine with me. =D
ReplyDeleteOh I love that last shot of your dog... how sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! Looks like a great hike!
ReplyDeletelooks like a nice hike, great pics!got to get out there this time of year, it only lasts a short while until the greys of winter kick in, but then again, they're nice too!
ReplyDeleteGlad you picked up that camera again. Sensational colours!
ReplyDeleteWell, you can keep that snow all to yourself this year, sweetie! So glad you got some for your (ahem) flatlander friends. Gorgeous photos. :)
ReplyDelete(shhhhh...zombies are everywhere....)
ReplyDeleteInclines never look bad in pics...it's when your hindend has to scale such a treat that you feel their pain...if you were a zombie, you wouldn't feel that pain!
whoohoo! haha and sorry but i just had to laugh by you not learning your lesson and showing us a beautiful picture!!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs
Leontien
beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that the zombies haven't invaded you yet!...But I think they've got us.
ReplyDeleteGlad to see that you are such a rebel and still stick your head out the window. Once a rebel, always a rebel is my motto
Glad to hear work messes up your life as much as mine. Why must it be all work and not enough play? YUCK
Glad to see you out and about outside...I think this winter might be a doozie. WTH? Snow in October? See I think the zombies are here. We never had snow in October!
Aren't you glad I'm so glad ;)