During the time of the dog days, this is what we see.
Lots of trees down this summer due to chaotic weather (weeks of drought followed by an intense several day tropical storm).
Summer on the River
August 28, 2024
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Baby Oak, Baby Oak, Baby Oak, Baby Oak
May 14, 2024
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Monday on the Shenandoah
May 14, 2024
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It’s so nice to be out on the river in May…on a Monday…with friends…and champagne!
The Dame’s Rocket is still going on the banks.
Snapper!
Eagle’s nest on Island one. We missed finding one from last year. Must be gone.
Lunch on a rock featuring Tim Tams and Veuve Cliquot.
All champagne models are over 18.
Iulie on the Farm
January 15, 2024
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We always spend time outside when Iulie comes to stay.
Iule’s tree (see this posting) with no leaves.
This time we loaded up the truck with hay bales and went to visit Donkey Hodie at his new home.
Iulie remembers Hotie.
Her favorite was the three legged goat.
Our traditional walk on the trail goes beside the Shenandoah river. Some time for quiet reflection before the walk back.
On the River with the Progeny
August 27, 2023
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It was a thoughtful and very peaceful float.
Dark and Stormy on the water.
Iulie on the Farm
August 27, 2023
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River Run with Joan and John
August 27, 2023
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Ah, the Shenandoah. Though the river is desperately low this summer, floating down it is relaxing and wonderful.
The JoanJohn monster glom.
The romey.
All together now.
And then we had cocktails and played a little music. Yes please!
Stairway to the Shenandoah
August 27, 2023
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During the solstice party prep, I was surprised to find out that our trusty stairs had disintegrated all at once catastrophically.
New stairs solves the problem. Looks like this will last a decade.
What goes down.
Also leads back up.
The Shenandoah is drying out after a month of no rain. Climate change is going to really suck even on the east coast.
Spring Peak Three: Rocket Time
May 9, 2023
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What’s the difference between Dame’s Rocket and Prairie Phlox? Why the difference between four and five (and alternate toothed leaves). This is rocket on the trail by the river that we walk every day.
Moonshine
And some black locust to perfume the air.
Final Moonshine
Bluebells Peak April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023
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It’s early for the peak. But the peak it is along the banks of the Shenandoah.
Romey looks like a bluebell too.
Moonshine does not look like a bluebell. Nor does he smell like one.
There are also other flowers available.
