Crumbly Acres walkies

Cinnamon and I took a walk.

 

People have been noticing lots of fungi. 

Fungi, along with the remnants of a pine cone. Some squirrel has been sitting and munching.

I tried with this one. It didn't go well.

I cam back to the house yesterday with what I knew was a boil from poison ivy. SIGH. Thankfully, I still have a container of meds for this. I just didn't notice it, wandering around the forest in flip flops.

Most of the problem is keeping the ointment on the boils. This is a great bandage!

I found a cicada exoskeleton Aug. 8th. When I put the garbage out, 6 a.m., I found a very cold one on the driveway. I sat it up on the gate post. 

It must have warmed up and moved off. Cold nights and warm days.

Stormy weather and critters vids

It's been an interesting few days. I no sooner get on the back deck than it rains. I want to soak up the last bits of summer. Instead, I pop out and visit the froggies. We've two in the goldfish pond outside the office window. 

#1 a green frog here since spring.

#2 this usurper just showed up in the last week or so. A honking big bull frog.

We are awaiting one monarch to eclose, and I spotted another on the front. Or course, one hatched a few days ago: Flora and fauna. Gone south, I suppose. 

Then there is the underwing, Tiger Moth. It has been hanging around the back of the house. Cobwebs and all!

These days archive photos are my best bet! These underwings can be huge. 

The critters are busy at night! They keep triggering the camera...

Aug. 10 storm

   

 August brings changes, despite still being a summer month. We've had cooler nights. One critter I miss are the moths! 

   

 The skunks like insects and the leopard frogs in the lawn. They will hibernate at the appropriate time. If you look carefully, you can see eyes reflecting the light from the top of the lilac tree. I have no idea what it is! 

 

   

 I hesitate to post this, but Joe Brian wants to see it. People sure have issues with snakes. Skip this if you do. I just picked it up by the tail and settled it in the plants. We have a bazillion crickets out there, the snakes take care of that. It is the circle of life.

   

 OK, palate cleanser, the Pileated Woodpeckers have been busy. This was a lovely foggy morning.

 

Happy Anniversary!

 Saturday was our 24th wedding anniversary. We went out for dinner.!

Here are a few photos as a reminder. We were married on the front lawn of the cottage. 

Back to the present!

We were going to sit outside, but the music was too loud, and it was hot. Why not sit inside in the peace and quiet?!

A beautiful card! My gift was my replacement video camera! Local flowers from the market.

We stopped in Stewart Park as Joe wanted an ice cream after dinner. 

Stewart Park is a great location for wedding photos and weddings! 

July 2012: A wedding in Stewart Park in Perth

July, 2022.

Clouds wafting across the skies, we headed home.

Trip to and from Kingston

We'd driven Aug. 11th  to Kingston to visit with Jordan. Our Kingston trip! Joe drives, as the pressure to take photos is too much for him! I am in charge of the photography, mostly from the window. I love the scenery. The big bales of hay in the fields. the clouds, the water. Seeing as it won't be too long before winter sets in, let us celebrate summer!

Heading for Kingston: Rideau Ferry marina:

I like to take photos, but sometimes I shudder. He was standing up, no visible life jacket, casting into the water. 

This always makes me laugh, 'Red Neck Air Force.'

These Panicle Hydrangea are always impressive. 

Wild Grape ivy has taken over the barn.

The bane of Joe's existence... he loathes traffic circles! Is there anything trickier?! 

Hay for winter!

A large farming operation... always impresses.

We headed home...

Whoopsie! Busted.

The clouds began to build.

Yes, a bit of rain fell:

Then it cleared up.

Our local farm, Millers Bay. They have fresh produce galore.