The Wonders of Nature

As I was sitting out on my deck after supper

I heard the honking in the distance

and I knew if I looked up ~ I would see them

you see every night we have flocks of geese

that fly over the house

headed down river to where they roost for the night

seeing them fly in formation is something that brings a smile to my face

each and every time 

the honking lets you know that they are coming

you just have to be patient

I counted 5 flocks tonight and just when I thought the show was over

another ground of 20 or so went

they reminded me of a team building note

I had hanging for my team ~ back when I was in a management position

Every formation has a lead bird out front who leads and sets the pace for the others. The first bird has to work the hardest since it flies through undisturbed air. When the lead bird tires, it will move out of the lead position and fall back into one of the lines of the V. Another bird will rapidly move forward to take the lead position to maintain the V formation. The two birds at the end of the V tire more rapidly and rotate frequently with the rest of the flock. This is true teamwork.

Not sure why I felt the need tonight to write about it

it was a simple thing ~ that made me smile

and maybe sharing it with you

will bring a smile to your face as well

as long as you are not petrified of birds!!

Friday Potpourri

Ahhh Friday

I breathe you in ~ right down to my toes

you see it is not just the end of the week

it is the beginning of a week off

vacation ~ and that brings a smile to my face

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 since my last vacation was full of plans and go go go

this time is free and clear

there are some things I do want to do

and I am making a little list

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 I would love to throw caution to the wind

and take off for places unknown

but I think I will keep my feet firmly planted on the ground

and stay put

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a day of antiquing and junking may be on the agenda

as I know there are local spots that I just need to find

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I know I am pulling out this recipe ~ I need to make it!

lemony goodness ~ oh my

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 and read ~ oh how I love to read

I finished a book last week-end at the cottage and

started another ~ which I finished yesterday

so maybe I can get 2 more in ~ Lord knows I have enough 

in my to read pile!

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Hope that you have had a great week

that the kiddos are all settled back in school

and your routines are starting to find their niche.

Have a fabulous week-end!

xo

Rockport Tour

About 20 years ago

when we used to be young and wild

Sunday's were days for relaxing

and a little hair of the dog

these back roads were busy ~ people out for Sunday drives

and going for a "Rockport Tour" was the thing to do

I love these old roads ~ they hold memories

I had not been down this way for at least a couple of years

so with my camera on hand

off I went

this is the Rockport Hall

I think the first time I was here ~ we had held a family reunion in the building

back in the early 80's

in the mid 80's it was a dance hall every Saturday night

it was quite a site to see

bring your cooler ~ sprinkle the dance wax on the floor

and dance the night away

they charged $3.00 for a single or $5.00 a couple

it was a family affair

and I mean the whole family ~ Mom, Dad, Aunts & Uncles,

Cousin's and Grandparents

once our crew got there ~ the party started

and we had a ball.  The music was an eclectic mix to say the least

the DJ was a friend of the family

and played everything from Ricky Skaggs to the Pointer Sisters

remember ~ it was the 80's!!

I stopped the truck and walked the perimeter

and peeked into the windows

and smiled.  I could almost hear the music drifting out the door

along with the sound of laughter and good times

it does the heart good to see the grounds mowed

and the place painted ~ well kept

and still being used.

next stop on my little tour was Slacks Cove

the tide was in so I did not wander down to the beach

but this is one of my favorite places ever

there are so many little places along the road I stopped

and looked out ~ breathed in the salt air

so many camps and cottages peppering the landscape

this is a great place to be

a little stop at the Rockport United Church

founded in 1875

I really love old country churches

driving back to the cottage I had to pull over

get out of the truck and just appreciate the view

it is indeed my little piece of heaven

and it was the perfect day for a tour.

Friday Potpourri

Labour day week-end makes me happy

and sad at the same time

a 3 day week-end is always a blessing in disguise

but also tells us that the end of summer

is here....

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 for most it's the last real week-end for the beach

so I want to feel the sand between my toes

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tomorrow we head to the cottage

it will be a week-end of relaxing

lots of walks on the beach

and reading ~ always reading

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 maybe we will have a bonfire or two

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 and bbq will be on the menu

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 hopefully I will find some wildflowers

to plop in a mason jar

I know for sure ~ rain or shine

I will enjoy my little piece of heaven.

Wishing you all a wonderful long week-end.

xo