Out on a Limb

I was sitting at my computer yesterday afternoon when I looked out the window and spotted a really big bird in our apple tree.  A rare and exotic bird too, who didn't like to be photographed, but I did my best to capture him anyway.

Aww, there he is now!

Thanks for picking all of the lovely apples honey.

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Glove sighting count: 4 ( A spiderman glove no less!)
Sock sighting count: 3

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Happy Monday!



Bicycles, Bicycles, Bicyles

Yesterday as My Beloved and I were just starting our walk up the 25 minute hill, all of these kids on bikes came pouring out of the footpath.  And I mean pouring.  It was amazing to see so many kids chatting, pedalling, playing touch the high branch, one after another.

My Beloved's curiosity got the better of him (thankfully!) and he asked, "what's going on?".  He found out from one of the teachers that the Grade 7s from Topham Elementary were going to ride up to the Golden Ears Provincial Park.  Golden Ears, that's a mighty long ride but they sure appeared to be up for it.

It amazes me what school teachers take on.  All of the coordination, permissions, you name it. I can't help but wonder how many flat tires or chains came off on that trip, never mind the hills! We don't pay them nearly enough.

Mustering at the Firehall 8, awaiting instructions on how they will get onto the Golden Ears Bridge.

What a glorious day for a bike ride it was yesterday and again today, and probably tomorrow and tomorrow.  Oh beautiful Summer, please don't leave us!

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Glove sighting count: 3

Sock sighting count: 3

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Happy Saturday!

 

Apples

A portion of our walk takes us past what we believe to be a former piece of farmland.  Farmland with lots of fruit trees.  There are a number of very elderly apple trees, some no longer bearing fruit, and many just barely hanging in as trees.  There are however two remarkable apple trees that bear so many apples it is simply unbelievable! 

After the wind and rain a few days earlier, most of the little apples have fallen to the ground.

Sadly, for as valiant as this tree is, these apples are tasteless and never grow to a decent size.  They are  only about 4 times larger than a crab apple.

Out of this bunch, I only found 2 that were edible.

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Glove sighting count: 3

Sock sighting count: 2

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Today is our Baby Annie's First Birthday.  Where oh where did that precious year go?  More on her celebration tomorrow dear friends.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET ANNIE, Nanny and Papa love you so.

Wishing you a

Happy Thursday!