Renewal Rideabout

Wild cherry trees

The Rhododendron were all around

Human "beavers" at work

New life within the old...

MY VERY FAVORITE

There is NO Spring without Dandelions!

Pipewort by stone wall

Wild white Violets

Mugwort and Pine

Red Trillium

All pictures were taken

from the seat of my buggy. 

I didn't see a single critter!

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The Traveler

I'm referring to the loose dock. Hope it stays where it is and won't wander around the corner and bang into mine! Not all homeowners are permanent and I don't know if it has been identified and the owner notified. It is a hazard. Perhaps one of the other residents will be able to tow it away soon. The good thing is that the water level is low and not flowing over the spillway and I don't think this traveler will blow over and down into the sparsely filled creek below. My rideabout today was not at all interesting but I plan to take another trip tomorrow. The sun felt good.

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don't fall over the railing

Sunny Day!

I took a ride around our neighboring lake and see that the yucca are in bloom. Remember the snakey-looking spikes? Well they are pretty nice to see now.

The sweet pea tree is covered. I wonder how many more years it will live with its parasite flowers.

I don't know what these are but are delicate and 'kinda' pretty.

Back home the elderberry bushes are blooming with many already producing tiny berries. No photos, you know what they look like. I retired from making jellies and syrups with them, but did many batches in the past. THEN! I spotted the flowers of the thimbleberries! Now, if I'm persistent, I might be able to pluck some before the birds and beetles get them - if I can reach! They are a bit rare in this area.

Closer to home I see the mullein is doing fine. Soon there will be many yellow blossoms.

And the sunflower in my pipe pot has a blossom! 

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In and Out

IN~~~~~ made a kettle of bean soup with spinach and onions. Good to go out now.... 

Home shots before my ride....

OUT~~~~~Still chilly but I am fueled up with my morning project. First a couple of shots in neighbor's yard. Sundrops!

And then! My neighboring lake community area has haytime going full speed ahead!

I have been waiting to capture the flower in bloom here. The vine is twisted around a stake that is in the middle of a hosta plant. It is a morning glory of some variety I believe. Unusual leaves need more research for its correct identification. Some type of bindweed perhaps.

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