Category Archives: The Great Outdoors

Busy Playing Tour Guide.

I have been busy playing tour guide to the many house guests we’ve had over the past few weeks. Showing them around where I live, and all of the surrounding towns. It has been fun rediscovering some of the things … Continue reading

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Uptown Kingston.

Uptown Kingston New York, also known as the Stockade Historic District, is about one and a half hours north of NYC. It is nestled in the lovely Hudson river valley. It’s home to the Kingston NY farmers market, every Saturday, … Continue reading

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Scenes From The Garden.

I’ve been enjoying a nice hot summer! Just picked cucumbers. I will be making a hummus, cucumber, and cheddar sandwich for lunch. Yum! Lilies in the front yard.

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Random City Shots.

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Happy First Day Of Summer!

Gooseberries, and black raspberries from the garden. Summery!

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In The Garden.

Not a lot of house projects going on at the moment. This time of year it’s all about the garden. The irises have starting blooming. I have about seven different kinds. May is by far my favorite month.

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Taking A Walk On The High Line…

Today was my first time walking on the High line. I must say that I was not disappointed. The High Line is a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street on … Continue reading

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Little Bits Of My Day…

Haven’t been around much lately. Thought I’d share some photos I took this afternoon in the backyard. The old shed. It is a wonder it’s still standing. It gives the termites something to chew on. Hope your day was as … Continue reading

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The Lilacs Are Blooming!!!

It seems to be a bit early, but the lilacs have started to bloom! I have several in my yard, and this one always blooms first. Now my house is filled with fresh cut lilacs! The smell is heavenly!

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Just in time.

Just got back from being in the city for the last four days. Just in time to see the quince blooming!

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