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Let’s Go For A Walk.
Hello everyone and I’m finally back. Yesterday and today I have been a bit mixed up with my time. Happens with me. A lot sometimes. We even missed our coffee chat this week, so sad. But the weather was just terrible the first part of the week. A little too much rain and cold for outdoor coffee. Of course, that’s the way it will be most of the time from now on, just too cold. I will have to think of something else to do instead. Which brings me to today. I know we went for a walk one day already, but why not go again and see what we can find. Maybe we will switch to a weekly walk instead of coffee time. Until next summer. Time moves on way too fast. And summers even faster.
I’m very happy to have found out about this path. It’s so handy, just across the street from where I live. An untamed patch of land right in town. And some nice paths to walk along. After we pass the clearing where we saw the deer last time, we head into an area of some nice large pine trees. Both red and white pine grow along here. And both are large trees. The squirrels that live around here feast very well with the large cones provided by these pines. Especially the white pine. And the squirrels are busy right now. I never saw any squirrels here earlier in the summer. There are lots now. Busy gathering pine cones for the winter ahead. So you don’t want to stand under one of these pines for too long, those cones drop at a steady rate.
Now here we are by the river. It is so beautiful and peaceful here. And there are several places that are nice to stop, sit and just gaze over the river. Watching the ducks swim past. There are still some boats around, people getting in some fishing before school starts. There is another mushroom right beside the path. There are so many of them coming out now that the cooler weather has arrived. Look over there, a nice little group of mushrooms. And look out over on that dead tree branch overhanging the river. A little song sparrow. There was a family of them here this summer.
As we come over this little hill, there it is, X marks the spot. This is my favorite spot along the river. Well, okay, I guess the spot with the bench is now my favorite. That one is such a nice well hidden place, can’t see it at all from the path. 
Going up the hill is the hardest part of the walk as we head back home. And because of all the rain it can be quite slippery in places, so be careful. Especially when we get to the part with all the rocks. Oh no, did it that time, twisted my foot. A bit painful walking on it now. One of those things. Just after I said to be careful. One last look across the river before we leave completely. 
Oh, look over there, a white admiral butterfly. Poor little critter is a bit beat up. But still flies good though. I have been wanting to get a picture of one all summer. Maybe next time there will be a better example, but this one is nice anyway. Notice it doesn’t give up just because it’s a bit beat up. Good lesson for us.
Well, not too much exciting today, but it was a nice refreshing walk anyway. Thank you for coming along with me once again. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
Liebster Award #15.
Hello everyone and here we are back with another award. This time is the 15th Liebster Award which really just makes me jump excitedly! I could never imagine getting this award 15 times so naturally I’m going to be excited! Although I think jumping will be left in my mind, instead of actual jumping. Not safe in this little place to get too excitable. Anyway, today’s award was given to me by Ami, thank you so very much Ami!! Ami writes about the struggles and successes of disabilities, plus many other things, so check out her blog! And in case you’re wondering, only 2 more to go.
What Is The Liebster Award?
The Liebster Award is an award that exists only on the internet and is given to bloggers by other bloggers. The earliest case of the award goes as far back as 2011.
Liebster is not a English word, it is a German word. In German means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, endearing, and welcome.
Wow, I never realized that I was all those things! 😵 Kind of brings a tear to the eye.😥
The Rules
- Thank the blogger(s) who nominated you.
- Share 11 facts about yourself.
- Answer the 11 questions the blogger(s) asked you.
- Nominate 11 bloggers and make them happy!!
- Make up to 11 questions and ask them to your nominees.
9 Facts About Me And 2 About Muffin:
- I enjoy walking. 😀🚶♂️👍
- I do sometimes take chances.😲🤪🙄
- I enjoy gardening.👨🌾🌼🌻
- I enjoy country living but can just as easily live in a city.😃🏞🏢🏬😎
- I like being alone but I don’t like being alone.🤔🤪😜🙄
- I’m an early morning sunrise person that loves sunsets.😁🌄🌅🌇
- I’m terrified of bears but it’s amazing to get up close to them.🐻😬🐻
- I love rubbing the heads of deer, especially bucks.🤪🦌😀🙄
- Meow, meow, meow. = my fur is soft and silky.🐈😸😽
- Meow, meow. = I love playing skiffleball.😺🏐😀
- I would love to live in a Nice warm place! (sorry, just had to get that one in there)😂🏝🏖⛱🌴🌞😁
Ami’s Questions:
Do you treat others better than yourself? I certainly try to.😀
Do you give second chances? Sure, of course it would depend on the circumstances, sometimes it’s just not a good idea.🤔😕
Have you ever met someone famous? No. MEOW!😾 No, Muffin, that’s not the question. Meow, meow, meow!!!😼 No, you don’t understa…Hey, take your eyes off my feet!! NO, wait, okay! Yes, I have, Muffin. She is world famous now after all.😸😻😽
Do you follow trends or start them? Neither one, don’t generally like trends.🙂 Meow. 😺 Muffin agrees. Amazing.🙄
When was the last time you surprised yourself? When I looked in the mirror today!😂🤣😹
What’s something tiu enjoy the old fashioned way? Lots of things. Reading an actual book, instead of an ebook.😄📘📚
Do you remember The Powerpuff Girls? If so, who was your favourite? Don’t remember them so don’t have a favorite.🤔
Do you have a favourite flower? Yes. Meow. I did answer the question. Meow, meow.😼 She didn’t ask for a flower. Wait! Okay. Whew, that was too close. Roses.😁🌹
Do you find writing therapeutic? Yes. Although lately a bit dangerous too.😂😹
What was the best question you’ve ever been asked? I’m supposed to answer this? Sorry.😂😂🤣🤣
Which tongue-twister is the hardest for you? For example, red lorry, yellow lorry! Or, she sells sea shells on the sea shore! Or, shut up the shutters and sit in the shop! There are loads more! They are all hard.😲😜🤪😂😹
Okay, My Nominees:
If you are reading this, you are nominated, grab it and run and let me know when you are done!
For questions, like one other time, 11 things that you dislike and why.
Well, that’s it for this time everyone, we hope that you enjoyed this award post. Have a great day wherever you are and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
© 2019 Steve McLeod.
