Thursday, August 23, 2012

End ‘O The Line

I’m actually sad to get to the end of the pictures I have for our last trip.  It’s been bone dry here still.  Last night we were headed to church and fire trucks came barreling down Main Street to deal with a fire not all that far from us.  I guess a propane tank on a RV blew up and even caught part of a house on fire…no surprise when it’s been a red flag warning for every day.  Our trip was so nice every day…better, more moderate temperatures and beautiful scenery everywhere.  We spent a lot of time feeding the ground hogs…really an entertaining past time!  Views such as this onemake me wish I had a place of my own like this that I could go to for longer periods of time.  I love the rusted metal and weathered wood on the gate here.  Interestingly enough there was a root cellar of some sort near the cabin.  I’m not really sure what was kept in therebut the sign on the door sure did make me wonder.  I love the old school look of the cabin.  Even the shutters on the window look like they come from a different era…I guess this shouldn’t surprise me since the cabin was built in the 30s.  I suspect this cabin has had a few upgrades over the yearsbut it still has a real sense of history to it.  Nature always framed a beautiful picture right out the front door of the cabin.  I know we’re all under the same sun but some places look extra amazing when the sun sets.  The old forest service cabin was looking a little rough on the outside.  Oh how I miss these views!  I miss being flooded with a sense of wonder no matter which direction I turned.  The view was always unique and it made our drives really exciting each time.  I love valliesand mountains alike.  I love being able to look near or far and always seem something wonderful.  Getting still close to sort out the individual things that bring the over all picture beauty is one of my favorite things to do.  Basic colors still jump out on these little flowers.  No flower does read like Indian Paintbrush!  Nice to see so much green in the countryside for a change! I will be back to pictures of things nearer to home next blog but fall is approaching…I wonder of the the weird weather will let it look like fall at this point…I guess we’ll just have to wait and see.

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  1. Katie IsabellaAugust 23, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Beautiful collection Joe. Always is. And you know, with the news having said that this past winter was the warmest EVER in the 48 contiguous States, I have to wonder about this winter. As I said, daffodils blooming in January here at the house was un-natural and slightly alarming.

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    1. JoeAugust 23, 2012 at 1:06 PM

      We shall see, you're sure right about last winter being crazy. The one before that blew records for cold out of the water. One way or another I'd like to see the drought go the way of all things.

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  2. UnknownAugust 23, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Great pictures as usual, Joe, interesting and such pretty flowers.

    Have a good weekend. God Bless

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    1. JoeAugust 23, 2012 at 3:59 PM

      It must look like a different world to you my friend, for me it's what I've grown up around. I love visiting Europe and seeing the things that are new to me as well. Thanks for stopping by.

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  3. BethAugust 23, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    You have the most beautiful scenery to see Joe. The pictures are wonderful as well.

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    1. JoeAugust 23, 2012 at 6:06 PM

      Well to be fair we borrowed the scenery from Wyoming but thank you none the less!

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  4. Terry's Tete-a-teteAugust 24, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful pictures as always. Nature at it's best.

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    1. JoeAugust 24, 2012 at 9:51 AM

      Much better than nature at its driest as it is here near our home...I wonder when it will break...some predict possibly the end of September.

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  5. HopeAugust 25, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Joe, beautiful photos.. gorgeous place to be.. there is so much real freedom when out and about in the country.. a time to truly cherish for sure.. as well as a time to get back to the basic's of life.. no phones.. no tv.. no Internet.. just you and God's creation soaking up all its breathtaking beauty and peace..
    went out side yesterday morning to find ash on my porch.. guess its from a fire in Idaho.. seems like a pretty far way for the ash to travel..really surprised me.. or should I say nu-nerved me some.. last night it got down in the 20's.. had to put plastic around the plants.. today is already up in the 60's .. and I guess come Monday its to get really hot again.. I hear that we are to have this type of weather into Oct.. I wonder about that and what winter will bring.. as last year winter didn't seem to want to stay.. ( which in truth was fine by me at the time "smile" ) but we are suffering from it now.. being so very very dry everywhere..
    love your background Joe.. warm and peaceful just like your post..
    how is your daughter doing with her driving.. ? or should I say how are you doing with her driving ? 'grins"..
    Hope your day is a beautiful one.. soft hugs always.. God bless you and your family.. ~Hope

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    1. JoeAugust 25, 2012 at 9:17 AM

      The weather has been really strange. The sky is washed out and the heat and cold each day is really something. My daughter hasn't been driving much...still need to get her on the insurance...fun, fun, fun.

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  6. MissBethAugust 25, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    cant belive it is letting me post, now , how do i get that ipod on my space, love your pics by the way, the view is amazing !

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    1. JoeAugust 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

      I'm so glad that it's letting you do what you want to do now! I have to do a couple of things to get my music to do that. I may have to get on-line with you and go step by step if you want to go through with that...it's a bit more complex then I like but it works. Thanks for stopping by Beth!

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  7. Here I Am CarrieAugust 25, 2012 at 3:49 PM

    Another summer holiday of yours gone. I so enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey into the mountains, valleys, waterfalls, wildflowers and details that only your eyes see while adventuring out. I dream of living in a place with views that go on for miles like that. My place is beautiful but I stare at forest walls and just our fields. Fall is in the air here even if we are having a few warm days again. The night are getting cold. Today I am cleaning my big stove out preparing to start keeping the house warm again for another fall and part of the winter. Have a wonderful week. Hugs Carrie

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    1. JoeAugust 25, 2012 at 3:54 PM

      The nights really are getting cooler and the days are a bit cooler too. I know what you mean about the view...ours here near our house aren't bad it's just...well always pretty much the same. Have a great week as well my friend.

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  8. MarijkeAugust 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    That cellar is that not something thats left from a war. We have such things in the Ardens everywhere. Seems that ppl stayed there Most of the time soldiers.
    Fire like we see now in the south of europ are always in summer time Seems that ppl throw away burning cigarets But that propane tank gosh thats horrible well all fires are horrible of course
    tx for sharing..Im curious what u going to show us next. TX

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    1. JoeAugust 28, 2012 at 12:04 PM

      No, I know these aren't relics from WWII just a strange cellar...I thought maybe to hold dynamite for a long forgotten mine...who knows? That fire was nasty but nobody was hurt...I heard they didn't have insurance so that's still pretty tragic.

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  9. Lisa August 28, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Joe I loved the wildflowers so very much. I did see a few this year but nothing like this so Im enjoying your view. You always have the best and most peaceful vacations and time away. It really is a blessing.
    Its still warm here. We did have some heat that at times was awful to be outside. My house is cool and I dont have ac. Loved your blog as always. I always feel so much peace. Thanks for that.
    Have a fine day

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    1. JoeAugust 28, 2012 at 12:01 PM

      Wildflowers actually inspire me with their strength like nothing else. They not only survive but are beautiful in spite of it all. Hot here too...100 today...little humidity with evenings that are quite cool...that's how it is. Thank you for checking things out Lisa, we have AC too but don't often use it...the low humidity lets the fan do its job.

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  10. Michiko JohnsonAugust 29, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I really enjoy your moderate beautiful scenery the old school was interesting all the sun sets a the cabin are beautiful picture places
    You has turned all over is a so good looking for me.
    Individual show is over your bestal.
    See you Joe!

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    1. JoeAugust 29, 2012 at 10:11 AM

      I'm glad to share it my friend as I'm glad to see the shots you have of your country. I've never been to Australia so it's a treat to witness!

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