Walking is the perfect way of moving if you want to see into the life of things. It is the one way of freedom. If you go to a place on anything but your own feet you are taken there too fast, and miss a thousand delicate joys that were waiting for you by the wayside. Elizabeth von Arnim

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Saturday, May 02, 2020

Still escaping

Left the house a little earlier than usual at 6:15 this morning
and that was sunrise time.
It was 41 degrees, cloudy, and felt like rain so 
took along my umbrella just in case.


Another walk to town today and over to the ball park and walked
that loop a couple of times.
Then a loop around town before heading back home again.
 


 Happy to say I didn't need the umbrella because on the way
home it got sunnier and sunnier.


Full sun when I reached home.
This is across the street from our house.



Walked my usual 6 miles

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Oh no that calf escaped again and came up our driveway
and this time he brought along a friend.
His friend is down at the bottom and is a red color.
A little hard to see him between the trees.
They must have jumped the cattle gate because I saw
Farmer Gene mend the fence!


After lunch we went hiking around Happy Trails for a while.
Walked along the trails and picked up branches that fell.
There is always something to be picked up along the way
and we try to keep the trails clear.

Though I like all the seasons, this time of year is my favorite time
to be here hiking around in the woods.
Temperature just at 60, sunny, and you can see far into the woods.
I like it before everything grows in and gets overgrown.
 We didn't see any deer or bears but did see evidence that 
they're out there.

We sat on the porch for a bit before going back in the house.

Worked on the cross stitch some more too.
You should see some good progress on Monday!

This picture is for you Inger.
I know you like rusted things and when I saw this I thought of you. 🙂

 Life is Good
Thanks for stopping by.
A happy and healthy day to you.
happyone ❤️

Comment Replies:
Rose - Butter Pecan was my moms favorite ice cream too!!

17 comments:

Tom said...

...perhaps the farmer needs one of those invisible fences and put a collar on the calf!

Rose said...

We had a rake just about exactly like that! I don't know what happened to it. You have to wonder about those calves. Those calves have that nice green grass but it wants to come over and visit you guys! They are funny.

I think your mom is the first person I have ever heard that loved Butter Pecan...I really like it to. And love it in float. Better than anything other flavor.

Lowcarb team member said...

Your day certainly brightened nicely, I like your photographs.

All the best Jan

Ruth Hiebert said...

That clear blue sky looks so good.

Granny Marigold said...

My walk began with what I thought were harmless summer clouds but ended in a light shower. I finally spotted a warbler but I couldn't identify what kind. Warblers always pass through the area on their return migration.

Lisa said...

Looks at those blue skies! I love it.
Lisa

KEV. Robertson. said...

Hi Karen- good to see the Sun and clear days- bit warmer here today and there is no wind...though the nights are cold. Was going to do some model making though may defer it until later in the week. Have a nice time there. KEV.

Deb J. in Utah said...

It surely is a lovely time of year to hike. That is so neat that you have hiking trails on your own property. I am wondering how much acreage you have and if you have ever seen a bear while hiking on your property. So glad you had a beautiful sunny day today. Hope you enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Debi said...

That calf seems to be determined to come and visit you! Glad you had nice weather for your walk.

Hill Top Post said...

The leaves are filling in the spaces fast now, so we won't be able to see very far into the woods much longer. You know the old saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side." In this case, it's on the other side of the fence.

Bill said...

What a beautiful day it turned out to be. Looks like the farmer will have to adjust his fence to keep the calf and his buddy in.
Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

That calf really like sot escape. Love the first view of the farm and barn. The sunshine and blue skies are a happy sight to see.
Happy Sunday, have a great new week ahead.

Jeanette said...

Beautiful morning for a walk!

Inger said...

I love that rusty picture, thanks for thinking of me. I also think there's something special about a picture of an empty road. I like the ones you posted here. There's a possibility of adventures ahead, I think.

Granny Sue said...

I thought the terrain looked familiar! I'm stopping by from Bill Burke's Ireland blog. Garrett county is much like West Virginia. Lovely photos.

ellen b. said...

There's always the evidence even if you don't see them. We just heard about a bear that frequents our area from the neighbors. So far so good. We haven't encountered a bear and we haven't encountered rattlesnakes. Glad you could get a rain free walk in...

Brenda said...

Love the photos. Granny sue I miss WV my home...