Hazy Summer Days

I can't believe that it is Wednesday already

and time to go back to work!

I had an extended long week-end 

and we could not have ordered a better one!

Saturday morning we loaded up ~ picked up Mom

and was on the cape by lunchtime

it did not take long to open all the windows

put on some music and we let the week-end begin

the tide was in so one of my first stops was the beach

the sandpipers are back and I love sitting and watching them in flight

they spent some time on the beach as well and 

I zoomed in to get them

we usually escape the humidity being so close to the shore

but it was hot and humid down there as well

so we just had to drink more to keep hydrated!

Saturday afternoon my cousin and I ventured up to the abandoned house

we went through the high grass on high alert

as there was definite sign of wildlife outside as well as in 

porcupines have taken residence inside the house

and what a shame ~ what a mess

Donnie went in through an door that was broken

I was not as brave and got him to check things out to make sure the coast was clear

before I would even venture inside

this is what we found when we stepped inside the kitchen

Don grabbed an old garden tool and was walking around with that

while all I had was my camera...

so I start poking around ~ my goal was old dishes

saw this bowl and picked it up

I headed to the living room but there was not much to see

and I was scared to death truth be told 

not knowing what kind of critter was going to come out

and give me a heart attack

so I head back to the kitchen and I think I see something of interest

just inside a door that is open part way

I grabbed a hold of the door and gave it a pull and

guess what I saw.....

yup ~ just lots of back and white and quills

I still don't know if it was dead or alive

as I was not sticking around to find out

so I was in the house all of maybe 10 minutes

and got my heart kick started

I ran all the way to the truck

and only looked back when I was safe and sound

so my god daughter is the proud owner of a vintage bowl

as she is decking out her kitchen in vintage turquoise goods

and next time I decide to do something so foolish

I am going armed with a better weapon

than my camera.

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The winner of my giveaway is

Tara from Cinnamon Post

randomly chosen by my handsome husband

I will be in contact with you soon so I can give you all the details.

Hope everyone had a wonderful week-end

that you are still enjoying the Olympics

and the weather.