Sunday, October 13, 2013

Bits of My Weekend

Saturday morning found me at the cemetery. In my junior high school days, my best friend was Ruth. We were inseparable to the point that when new neighbors moved in up the street, they thought we were sisters. If she wasn't at my house, I was at hers. My parents were her mom and dad, and hers were mine. This weekend she said goodbye to her daddy, and though I haven't seen her in years, I still found myself there, standing with strangers to bid farewell to the father of my childhood friend, to hug her and her mom, and tell them I love them.

Toward evening Ben and Hannah started a bonfire out in the back year. It was a huge fire with lots of friends. I made chili, bought hotdogs, sodas, and too many marshmallows, and sneaked out to take a picture in the midst of the festivities. They had parked pickup trucks around the fire and it looked like a "tailgate party". Looked like fun too, but I stayed inside and watched a movie with my honey.

Today Hannah left us for New York City and James and I took an afternoon ride down to Naples, NY and walked the trail and creek at Grimes Glen.

We were both wearing summer footwear and decided to brave the cold creek waters in order to see both waterfalls. The water was cold enough to make my feet ache, but it was so worth the discomfort. I only slipped twice and both me and my camera survived the experience.






What a beautiful hike it was even if I did get a wet butt in the process. I was saved from total disaster by the first waterfall which I fell against. It got me wet on one side, but kept me from falling in altogether. My Darling was kind enough to document the adventure.




11 comments:

  1. I miss Grimes Glen, haven't been there in years. Nice pictures! We went hiking today too, but stayed closer to home and went to the preserve on Whiting Rd. It was nice...aside from the Woolly Bear Caterpillars.
    That bonfire looks pretty awesome!

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    1. Hannah and I went to Whiting Road Nature Preserve last weekend and walked the orange trail. I thought about going there today.

      Hey, what's wrong with Woolly Bear Caterpillars?

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    2. Those callerpiddars were all over the road on Friday. I almost went off a cliff trying to avoid them. Ask Hannah.

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  2. Oh how I love your pictures. Sounds like your childhood friend is like Kris and me. Like sisters for sure. Love the bonfire, how fun and enjoyed your "butt" picture on fb. Target is closer than Walmart..will check out Candy Corn there. Thanks.

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    1. Ruth will always be that special friend and we will always have a bond that keeps us connected, even if only though our hearts.

      Hope you find yourself a nice bag of candy corns!

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  3. So...
    You DID have a Canadian Thanksgiving after all!!!
    What a perfect day...indeed!!

    Cheers! my friend...
    Linda :o)

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    1. As long as I remember to be thankful, Thanksgiving can be any day of the year!
      But a real Canadian Thanksgiving, with turkey and potatoes and pie, and my favorite Canadian MIL is what I'm hoping for. :0)

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    2. How come you and your honey don't go there on Canadian Thanksgiving???
      Don't they know you would bring a scrumptious pie???

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  4. Lovely photos..even the cemetery looks beautiful! The hike and bonfire look like a lot of fun! Hope Hannah has a wonderful trip!

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    1. The cemetery was pretty on Saturday morning. Several of us had driven into the wrong section at first and found ourselves wondering where the funeral was taking place. Had I been alone and not looking for my friends, I might have taken a few more shots.

      The hike and the bonfire were both great. I think both Ben and Hannah were pleasantly surprised by the turnout.

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