Monday, 23 September 2024

Trip to Narrows Lock

It is good to get out and about. These have been lovely last days for the season. My favourite thing is to read on the back deck. 

Joe drove into the city a week ago. He had errands, and met a friend for lunch. He brought me home a book, On Call, by Dr. Anthony Fauci. What an amazing career! It is fascinating. Even reading it on the back deck, in the safety of home, it is sad, difficult, but moving.  

Dr. Fauci was in the forefront of developments around treatment and protocols for HIV-AIDS, Ebola, anthrax scares, SARS, West Nile virus, COVID and Trump. 


After late lunch (2 p.m.!) we decided on a drive. The zoom lens came in handy! Old Kingston Road!

We were there in March during a 2023 Gramma Camp: Narrows Lock

They were working on a new cottage!

I guess it is done!

You never know which birds you will see! We found a laughing loon! 






18 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Love the trees and water views! Great captures of the loon.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.

Jeanie said...

I never seen loons here so thanks for that! It looks like a lovely excursion and loads of fun. I so admire Dr. Fauci -- I would love to read that book.

Tom said...

...Dr. Anthony Fauci has been dedicated to health for his entire career and Trump abused him.
Often I hear the call of the loons in the Adirondack, but see them.

Barbara Rogers said...

I'd like to read the book about Fauci, as I admired how he tried to diplomatically stand up to Trump. I loved seeing your album today...such pretty scenes.

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari Om
Love the Loon - and the new blog header! Great shots of the changing season... YAM xx

carol l mckenna said...

Wow! ~ lovely nature photos of your area ~ thanks, Fauci's book sounds fascinating ~ hugs,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

carol l mckenna said...

Awesome nature photos in your area ~ love the loon ~ hugs,

Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
clm ~ A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

RedPat said...

How lucky to see the loon and get such great shots.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Our loons are looking ragged here, doing a molt before heading South. Fun to see your video of the loon:)

Elephant's Child said...

What a wonderful outing. And Dr Fauci? What a man. A life changer.

DrumMajor said...

Waiting for Fauci to come up with a Trump vaccine, which half of the population needs! Cool loons (the birds, not Trump). Linda in Kansas

Lowcarb team member said...

Lovely photographs on your post and a beautiful header photograph too.

All the best Jan

Red said...

Fauci is a good example of a health administrator. He stuck to his guns and took a lot of guff.

Divers and Sundry said...

The book sounds good. Fauci had a hard time of it under Trump :(

Lovely views❤️

Patio Postcards said...

What a lovely drive. Reminds me we should get out soon for our traditional Autumn wander to see the leaves. We often get loons on the near by lake when they are migrating north in the spring, such a beautiful bird.

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

Oh, how I miss the mournful call of the loon. We hope to make it to Canada next summer and will hear their cry again.

Anvilcloud said...

The driving is starting to get better.

Crafty Green Poet said...

Love the Loon! What a wonderful bird. We have them in Scotland too sometimes but we call them Great Northern Divers.