Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Day 3 2010
Not much new to report on Sunday at the lake.
We were busy cleaning and reading.
I did see some early season anglers on the lake.
The weather was beautiful.
We were busy cleaning and reading.
I did see some early season anglers on the lake.
The weather was beautiful.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Day 2 of 2010
The best image of the day was one I couldn't have photographed even if I'd had the camera in my hand.
We were talking to neighbor Larry in the back yard when we heard an excited eagle. We looked up and saw movement coming from the south above the trees.
First one and then a second eagle sped across the blue sky between the trees. Their white heads and tails meant we were seeing gorgeous bald eagles. Then, as the second one was overhead, we saw that it had a large fish in its talons and both birds continued to scream. It was not a good day for the fish, but it was a wonderful sight for those of us confined to the ground. Sorry, no pictures.
It was a day to notice what was blooming this early in the spring. (A couple years ago the lake was covered with 6" of ice in mid-April.)
The bloodroot flowers were ready this morning.
And by late morning, they'd opened in the sun.
There were other tiny blue flowers blooming in the front garden. I should look them up and find out what they are. ("should" not will)
This is the season when many of us have yet to get our docks into the lake.
While some people have hired help to get their docks in even if their water craft aren't ready for water yet.
Late in the day, the sun shown on Sidetrack, that's usually bathed in shade.
Earlier in the day, I did this self-portrait.
And here's to Cafe Wren for the good coffee and the Internet access. If you're ever in Luck (Luck, Wisconsin) and want either good coffee, good food, or fast access, check out this place on the north edge of town.
We were talking to neighbor Larry in the back yard when we heard an excited eagle. We looked up and saw movement coming from the south above the trees.
First one and then a second eagle sped across the blue sky between the trees. Their white heads and tails meant we were seeing gorgeous bald eagles. Then, as the second one was overhead, we saw that it had a large fish in its talons and both birds continued to scream. It was not a good day for the fish, but it was a wonderful sight for those of us confined to the ground. Sorry, no pictures.
It was a day to notice what was blooming this early in the spring. (A couple years ago the lake was covered with 6" of ice in mid-April.)
The bloodroot flowers were ready this morning.
And by late morning, they'd opened in the sun.
There were other tiny blue flowers blooming in the front garden. I should look them up and find out what they are. ("should" not will)
This is the season when many of us have yet to get our docks into the lake.
While some people have hired help to get their docks in even if their water craft aren't ready for water yet.
Late in the day, the sun shown on Sidetrack, that's usually bathed in shade.
Earlier in the day, I did this self-portrait.
And here's to Cafe Wren for the good coffee and the Internet access. If you're ever in Luck (Luck, Wisconsin) and want either good coffee, good food, or fast access, check out this place on the north edge of town.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Opening 2010
We finally got to the lake. The calendar is out of date and we didn't bring a new one. Oh well.
The place looks good. It just needs a good spring cleaning and some summer work on the painting. And a new heater and whatever goes along with getting that installed.
It was a beautiful drive up and we arrived and got things moved in as the light was fading.
I had to play with the new camera. I caught the horizon just after the sun went down.
Then I noticed the moon and one of the planets in the western sky. Can that be Venus that far above the horizon?
And I had to try out the super zoom on the moon.
Once inside I got the queen of the lake at her work station.
The place looks good. It just needs a good spring cleaning and some summer work on the painting. And a new heater and whatever goes along with getting that installed.
It was a beautiful drive up and we arrived and got things moved in as the light was fading.
I had to play with the new camera. I caught the horizon just after the sun went down.
Then I noticed the moon and one of the planets in the western sky. Can that be Venus that far above the horizon?
And I had to try out the super zoom on the moon.
Once inside I got the queen of the lake at her work station.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
So close, so close...
Oh, the demands of real life. I'm itching to be at the lake, but...
Between meetings, a concert, and possible rain, we probably won't be there for another week.
Boo!
Between meetings, a concert, and possible rain, we probably won't be there for another week.
Boo!
