This is August...

it is Tuesday morning after a long weekend

and I am sitting here going through the pictures I took this weekend

while we were at the cottage

we could not have ordered nicer weather

we had company with us this time around as thebestneighboursever

joined us on Saturday and Sunday

we had a blast ~ we really did

after supper Saturday night we walked the old road and then came

back up the beach ~ the dogs were in their happy zone

and we were looking for beach glass and heart shaped rocks

I love the old cottages on the shoreline ~ there are not many left

but the ones that are there make me smile

Saturday night we had a bonfire and roasted marshmallows

it was a great day

Sunday after brunch we all piled into the truck as I wanted to take them

down to Slack's Cove ~ it is such a beautiful spot

and should you not share your favourite places so others can enjoy them too?

this is Cathy & Colin

it was also our anniversary so Trev had bought me some roses

I could not bare to leave them home so I brought them with me

he still makes my heart happy

on Monday they were calling for a chance of thunder showers

all around us ~ I could not get enough of the clouds

big white puffy pieces of cotton all around us

I could hear thunder off in the distance a few times

but we never got any rain at all

hammock time was the plan for Monday 

while I wandered around with my camera

so with coffee in hand ~ I am planning my day

extra days off do not come around that often ~ so I want to make sure

that I fit in as much as I can

vacation is not far away so I will keep my eye on that prize!

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend

and to my friends in Canada ~ I hope you had a safe and happy

long weekend.

xo

My Happy Place

Weekend before last we finally got down to the cottage

for an entire weekend 

we could not have asked for nicer weather

sun shining and not too many bugs

my sidekick and I like to take a walk along the old road

Molly loves it as she does not need to be on her leash

as the traffic is now diverted ~ this is used for walking and the odd 4 wheeler

making its way through the countryside 

 our little cabin needs some work

now that the new deck is on and complete

it is time to scrape paint and give it a fresh coat

I am hoping to get it completed this year ~ weather permitting of course

I remember coming down here as a teenager

not appreciating the quiet and the beauty of it all

but on one of these moments back in the early 80's

I sat on the beach and wrote a poem

and titled it 

Dorchester Cape

Looking across the water, I can see "The Rocks"

no one ever whispers, no one even talks

it is so calm and quiet, the water is so still

and I sit here wondering, if I could get my fill

of the pretty views, down here on the beach
the trees and the fog whispering, if I could only reach

reach up and pull the heavens, down right here with me

and I would be so happy, if they could only see

you see across the water on a clear day

you can see one of Canada's own little wonders of the world

The Hopewell Rocks

this truly is one of my happy places.

Thank you for your comments and opinions on finding that balance

between blogging, social media and life

especially over the summer months

it is true that the computer has taken a back seat for me

during the nice weather ~ I tend to do more reading

and after working all day, spending as much time on the deck as possible

so if you think I have fallen off the radar ~ have faith

I am still here ~ reading every day

and commenting when I get the chance.

Hope you are enjoying your week!

Day 29 ~ Five Songs

Pick five songs or pieces of music that speak to you or bring back memories

You cannot imagine how hard it is for me to pick only 5 songs

as I have a memory for music

I can name the song to go with a certain event

and I am a true believer in the song remembers when

so with that being said so many songs spark a memory

so I have picked a few of my absolute favourites

I was lucky enough to finally see The Eagles

a few years back ~ they are my favourite band

Desperado was sort of my theme song for a lot of years

the entire Greatest Hits Vol 1 album is one that has

gone from vinyl to cassette to cd

Switchin to Glide from the Kings

takes me back to high school

and there is something about the line

:nothing matters but the weekend, from a Tuesday point of view"

still rings true today

Taking You Home by Don Henley

was our last dance at our wedding

the lyrics fit ~ we were so happy ~ still are for that matter

but it is a memory I will carry with me forever

What's Going on in Your World by George Strait

well any song by George really reminds me of my Dad

this was one of his favourite artists and he became one of mine as well

the same holds true with Charley Pride, Keith Whitley and many others

depending on my mood I can either sing it loud or cry like a baby

when it comes on now

I picked this last one as it makes me smile

and takes me back to going out every Saturday night

and just dancing ~ it still gets me on the dance floor ~ omg I still love it

please someone tell me they recognize this 80's flashback moment!

OK ~ can I just say I loved this one!

I may have to do an album list and I am loving Grooveshark!

Fields of Yellow

I love a field full of wildflowers

any kind ~ I am really not fussy...

it is one of the reasons I titled my blog the way I did

so when heading to the camp on Father's Day

we drove by some swoon worthy fields

of buttercups

I knew that I would have to come back ~ alone

with camera in hand

 Friday was the day ~ overcast and warm

a light breeze and all the yellow

your heart can handle

 

my favorite shot of the day

nothing like sitting there and taking it all in

Happy Monday!

Make Me Smile

Hello there ~ Happy Monday!!

even though it was a tad bit chilly over the week-end

we saw the sun ~ love the sunshine

we did not do much of anything 

ran some errands

spent some time with my Mama

and caught up on some magazine reading

lots planned for this week

new recipes to try

dinner out with the girls

and hopefully

more sunshine...

Hope you had a fabulous week-end

and that you have a sunshiney week

xo

Make Me Smile

I had lots to smile about this week-end

and that makes me happy

going into Friday I said I needed

a day for cleaning

a day for errands

and a day for me 

Saturday was cleaning day

I loaded up the cd player and danced around the main floor

the songs made me smile

brought back memories of times gone by

with friends I do not see as often as I would like anymore

considering as single girls ~ we were together every Saturday night

so one of the things on my to do list for March

book a dinner date with said girls.....

I treated myself with a bubble bath that night

and finished another book

then Trev & I curled up on the couch

and caught up on some recorded tv

I know ~ don't be jealous ~ it was a rockin Saturday night!

 

Sunday was errands day

I went over to Mom's with some groceries

and made her some meals as the poor thing has been eating

out of the microwave most days

she will have to heat these up too

but at least they will be home made 

I can see her getting stronger every day

her voice is stronger ~ sounding more like herself

big smiles for that one!

  today is my "me" day

I may stay in my jammies all day long

I may do some organizing

I may sit on the couch with my laptop and watch tv all day

I may decide to get dressed and go out

I should probably make that decision soon

but if I don't ~ that's ok

because today will be guilt free

Hope you do something today to make you smile

I am going to pour another cup of coffee!

xo