Wednesday, September 09, 2009

Pull Up a Chair

I worked all of Labor Day weekend but we were up at Hasty the weekend before. Most all of the siding was up as was the decking for the balcony. The weather was lovely- warm but not hot during the days but chilly at night. In fact it got down into the 30's every night we were up there. I got up early one morning, made a pot of coffee and brought it up to the balcony to watch the woods wake up. Mist was rising from the creek and the sun shining through it gave it life. The white spots in the bare birch branches on the photo are big spider webs coated in dew. The Wild Turkey Gang was chuckling on the ground below the balcony, a Pileated Woodpecker called from across the creek and several Turkey Vultures were floating toward the south. I wish you all could have joined me!
I've got a few more pictures to post tomorrow showing the progress on our building. It's really coming along! I also have to pack my bags tomorrow because Ruthie and I are going on a road trip! We're going to Wausau, Wisconsin for the weekend to see Julie Zickefoose and her wonderful artwork at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum. It's going to be a blast!
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21 comments:

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

This picture is so serene.I can almost hear the birds and of course smell the coffee.:)
Blessings,Ruth

Marsha said...

Indeed this is a serene and beautiful scene! We were up in Hasty neighborhood this weekend and I was wondering if you were there as well! We need to meet up there soon :)

Linda in Erie said...

That looks so beautiful! Is that a blue spruce in the foreground? So pretty. Looking forward to all your photos (as always!)

Cindy said...

Lynne, great picture of Hasty Brook! I can almost smell the trees! Another great picture in the latest issue of Minnesota Birding!! Perfect warbler pose! Have a great time with Ruthie and Julie!!

Dawn Fine said...

Howdee! Here I am after over a week without internet..do u know how hard that is?
I survived!
Your misty morning photo is lovely!
Have a wonderful time with Ruthie visiting Julie and her art.
Hope to see a blog about that!

Jayne said...

Look at that VIEW! WOW Lynne... so beautiful! Can't wait to see more photos of your progress.

You and Ruthie have a wonderful time and tell Julie HEY! :c)

troutbirder said...

Its absolutely the best time of the day and your captured it beautifully. Have fun in Cheeseland.

RuthieJ said...

Oh Lynne, I love that photo! Reminds me of some lovely mornings I've spent watching the sunrise from my deer stand. I bet it smelled deliciously piney too, didn't it?
See you tomorrow!!

NCmountainwoman said...

There are few things more inspiring than to watch the woods awaken. I can almost smell the coffee. It's such a joy to see your dream coming to life.

Enjoy the trip to WI.

Montanagirl said...

This is truly a beautiful photo. I can just smell the trees, the fresh air, and perhaps a steaming cup of coffee. Wonderful capture, Lynne!

Anonymous said...

I do love shots of sun beams pouring through the trees.

Janice K said...

What an awesome picture!

Hope your trip is just as great!

jalynn01 said...

I love the peaceful feel of this photo! Love it! Kinda reminds me of something in WV...

Carolyn H said...

Your weekends sounds wonderful, and I love all the different greens in your photo.

Carolyn h.

ivars krafts said...

Beautiful photo, Lynne. Have a safe trip & keep posting pictures of the new place.

Anonymous said...

Lovely photo, Lynne. It's easy to see why you love it there. And it's good to hear the garage is coming along so well.

Have a great time in Wausau. I hadn't heard of this event until you posted, and now I'm jealous I can't go. :)

Shelley said...

What a gorgeous photo - I love how the sunlight is streaming in! I'd love to sit in a chair and enjoy the view and the birds w/ a cup of hot chocolate! Have a great trip!!!

Mary said...

Your view is too much, too beautiful, too breathtaking, Linne.

I'm so missing a great time! Say HI Ruthie and Julie for me!

Hugs,
May

Eve said...

That is so beautiful Lynne...but COLD looking!! Now that I'm a southerner I can look at it and enjoy!! :-)

Kathie Brown said...

Lynne, this photo is breath-taking! I could just look at it all day!

Heidi said...

What a beautiful scene Lynne! Sounds very lovely :)