Steve (my hubby)
and I decided to throw a picnic
together and
head out for a day of sunshine and adventure.
Our destination
was Dry Falls Lake and area that at one time (ice ages)
was a waterfall
larger than Niagara Falls.
Today it is a
group of small lakes and desert area and one of God's magnificent masterpieces.
This is our
"Butchy", it is pretty hard to leave him at home.
Butch lives for road
trips, and when they include a picnic,
he is in doggy heaven.
This is Dry Falls Lake
from above where the
lookout and tourist station is.
Another view
from the top.
You can see are
the cliffs, where the waterfall flowed down to the bottom.
I have a
fascination with the way lichen
grows and colors
the rocks.
I may have enhanced
some of these photos,
but not this one.
I wanted to show you
some of the brilliant hues in God's palette.
The lake is designated
for fly fishing only.
Steve and I have never
gotten into fly-fishing, but I think it might be something I'd like to learn.
Another view from the
top.
On the way home we saw
a sign "Barn Sale".
So, we followed
the signs posted along a country road that lead us here.
These were our
great bargains finds.
I
think we scored big, what do you think?
I can't wait to use this pretty divided platter.
I purchased two vintage table cloths.
They will be
so pretty on my
back-porch dining table this summer.
This was Steve's purchase, Yum . . . I love corn
bread and I'm sure he'll use this the next time he makes up a pot of his soul
satisfying chili.
Steve has some great shot of Dry Falls Lake, taken
from down in the valley and at the lake. If you've ready for a bit more
of your day's road trip please visit his blog, at:
http://woodworkinandgoodeats.blogspot.com
I know he would welcome your company.
"Keep smiling", Connie
I really wish I liked to travel ,I would so love to see this amazing scenery.
ReplyDeleteOur part of the world does look a lot different from your green pastures and rain. On the photos of the horses, in your current post, it looks like you have blackberries growing wild on your property. Yum! I really enjoy my visits to your site, very interesting. Connie :)
DeleteThat is one lovely fascinating place and oh, that barn sale, wouldn't I just love to come across something like that on my travels. Butch is sooo sweet! Suzy x
ReplyDeleteThe desert takes on so many different looks, depending on the time of year. I do believe that spring is the prettiest. The barn sale was great. The owner was selling her farm and buying a smaller home in town, so she was getting rid of a lot of her collections. We got there at the end of the sale, so no telling what treasures there were to be had. Then there is Butchy. He came to be part of your little family just about a month after I retired. That was two years ago. He is a sweetie and such good company. Thank you for this lovely visit, do come again, and have a great day, Connie :)
DeleteFirst thanks for visiting my blog. It is always nice to meet new friends. I see we have the same out look on life. Your photo's of this fascinating place are fantastic. I have to ask what kind of doggy is Butchy? I have a Bichon that looks a lot like you Butchy. Your plate purchases are beautiful. They just don't make them like that anymore, do they. I have many of my mothers and I like to mix them up for table settings. I shall be #227 on your followers. Have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteHi Sharon, I'm so glad that you came over for a visit. Thank you for the nice comments on my photos. Butchy is a mutt, I found him in an ad in the Nickel Saver. He is part miniature poodle and they said part chihuahua. He's our baby. He has a blanket that he sleeps on at the foot of our bed right next to my feet. I have not had cold feet in two year LOL. Besides being a good little boy; he does not shed, which to me is an A+.
DeleteI also like to set a table with a mix of old dishes, especially when the menu is a meat and potato meal like I grew up on (something mom would have served). I'm looking forward to becoming blogging friends and sharing ideas and art. Connie :)
Sounds like a fun day!! The pictures are amazing, and Butch is soooo cute with his hat!!! And the sale....not too bad either!!
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Yep! He is a good looking cowboy and he loves road trips. It was a great day and just so nice to get away from the house for a while. I love my home, but there is always a chore waiting somewhere calling my name . . . sometimes it's nice to just leave it all behind for the day. Have a great week and thanks for dropping by, Connie :)
DeleteWhat an interesting post, Connie...and the barn sale looked like fun! I love the tablecloths, especially! Butchy is a heart stealer!
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank so much for the visit, I love getting company. The barn sale was an unexpected surprise that day, and I might say a very nice one. We were only about 30 or 40 miles from home on that little trip, just a nice spring drive. Have a great week, Connie :)
DeleteLooks like you really had a good time and some cool finds from that trip. Butchie is so cute. We used to have a little white one quite similar, but maybe a bit smaller. She died of old age and I miss her alot after 15 years. In Spain right now redoing visa for Ukraine. I hope to post some such travel pictures soon too.
ReplyDeleteI will be looking forward to your photos of your Spain trip. It is so much fun to travel with my blogging friends. Butchy is bigger than he should be. He should weigh between 10 and 12 pounds and he weighs in at 16. He loves food and gives me that sad, "feed me" look when I'm cooking . . . I have to stop giving in to him. Have a safe trip, Connie :)
DeleteWhat an AWESOME picnic spot...wow...how blessed you are.
ReplyDeleteLove the treasures found at the barn sale....great finds....
blessings,
Cindy ♥
Hi Cindy, thanks for stopping by and do enjoy hearing from my blogging friends. It was a wonderful day, the weather was great, I was with my sweet hubby, had Butchy cuddle on my lap, just rolling along enjoying the journey. have a great week and thanks again for stopping in. Connie :)
DeleteThank You for your lovely comment on my blog. I look forward to looking over your blog!!
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is so good to see you, thank you for visiting and thank you for deciding to follow my blog. I love making new friends and sharing ideas. Have a great week, Connie :)
DeleteWhat a beautiful inspiring blog you have here! I am happy to have found you!
ReplyDeleteP.S: I love your guitar, so beautiful! ;D
Cheers...Moni.
Monica, I'm excited to have you as a follower and thank you for the sweet comments about my blog and guitar. I'm just a retired grandma, enjoying life and blogging has become a very inspiring media. I look forward to following your artful journey, have a wonderful week, Connie :)
DeleteGorgeous country! I'm glad you didn't leave Butchy home! The barn sale finds were stupendous!! I have some vinatge tablecloths that are similar to yours and I love them! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, Yes it is gorgeous country, our dear Lord sure knew what he was doing. His master-pieces surely out shine any you find in an art museum.
DeleteI do love the table cloths and have one on my porch table right now. I remember my Mom having one she bought in Florida, that was a state map (oh, how I wish I had it, but no telling what ever happened to it). I remember sitting at the table looking at the names and locations of cities and all around the map were pictures of flowers, birds, alligators, etc. They made such pretty table cloths in the 30, 40, and 50's. Then they kind of faded out of popularity. Thank you for stopping by, I wish I could offer you a cup of morning coffee or a cup of tea. Have a fabulous week, Connie :)
Hi Connie, My didn't you and Steve have a great day out! And that Barn Sale was a real find. Those goodies will look just lovely in your home:) Bye for now Jane
ReplyDeleteJane, Steve and I were just talking about you. I know that we only know each other from blogging, and that has even been for a short time. We don't know how this happens, because there is about one chance in a gazillion that we would ever meet in person, but we feel a close connection with you. We wish we could invite you to our next barbecue, feed you some good food, and give you a warm and friendly hug before we send you home for the evening. You just seem like a gal that I would love to have as a neighbor. Blogging is so much more than I thought it would be. I did not expect to make friends, I just thought I'd make crafts and post them in hopes that someone would like them. Instead I'm finding that there are so many sweet people out there and that long distance friendships can be very heart felt. I know in my heart that you are one very special lady. Thanks for this visit . . . I hope you didn't get bored and stop reading . . . have an amazing day. Connie :)
DeleteLooks like you had a fabulous day, I am loving the tablecloths. We don't have barn sales here in Augusta but I sure wish we did, it looks like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWe had a great day . . . road trip . . . picnic . . . sweetheart (of 37 years) . . . sunshine . . . barn sale . . . what can I say, it pretty close to perfect. :)
DeleteWhat a wonderful day you had! And I am so thankful you shared it with us. I just love the picture of Butchy!
ReplyDeleteHi Pam, it was a great day! Thank you for stopping by . . . do come again. I'm looking forward to becoming good blogging friends. :)
DeleteGreat road trip....love the thought of a barn sale..great finds found there too.
ReplyDeleteBron, it is always a pleasure to see that you paid me a visit. It was a fun day . . . just rolling along life's highway with my honey. Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie!!!I LOVE those impromptu picnics and especially those unexpected barn sales!!! The pic of your sweet Butch is absolutely precious! Thank you for coming by and leaving your sweet comment on my blog. I couldn't find the post where you used the flour sacks for the chairs, but I would love to see it. Perhaps you can send me the link???
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Karen
Hi Karen, I'm so happy to see that you stopped by for a visit. The flour sacks are on the back of one of the two gliders on my back-porch re-do post. Have a wonderful day, Connie :)
DeleteI love the treasures you found! All of them... can't decide which is my favorite. Thank you for the wonderful photos too. ~ Alicia
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to get a visit from you. Have a wonderful day, Connie :)
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I would have loved the whole road trip and Butchy is adorable!! Really enjoyed this post so much! Kerrie
ReplyDeleteThank you Kerri, It was a great day to be out and about with my two favorite fellows, LOL. Thanks for dropping by, Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog, you now have a new follower too! Love your photos of Niagra, and those tablecloths are lovely :)
Dolly, it is so nice to hear from you and thank you for the sweet comments. Have a great day, Connie :)
DeleteDolly, it is so nice to hear from you and thank you for the sweet comments. Have a great day, Connie :)
DeleteWEll I thank you for strolling the streets of Paris with me and now look where you took me. What a beautiful place! I've never heard of it and I'll admit peeping over the edge made me a bit nervous , but what a great day you had.
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Virginia, what a pleasure it is to see you here on my comment page. I will be strolling the Paris streets with you and even the rolling country side . . . wherever your camera goes, I will follow. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Your newest fan and voyager, Connie :)
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DeleteHi Connie, I have visitted you before but now I am following you! Your blog is a delight, you and hubby are always so busy 'doing'!! I love your photographs, this is how I do my travelling nowadays and so enjoy the trips other people make. Like this I can travel the world over and I have met many lovely friends. You sound such a happy and cheerful lady. Thank you and Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to see you here. I am very happy that you can travel with me on my little road trips, by way of internet. I also see that we both are singers. I can not image a day without music. I always have a song going through my head, and sometimes I don't even realize that I'm singing. I've been in the grocery store shopping and have someone comment on my voice, or start singing with me. I am a firm believer in singing, dancing, laughing out loud, and greeting everyone I make eye contact with, whether I know them or not. Life is too short to not turn it into a joyous occasion, every chance we get. I am looking very forward to becoming good blogging mates. Toodle-loo until next time, Connie :)
DeleteHi, Connie! You have a fun and lovely blog and sounds like a great human being. I'll come now and then to visit you. Thanks for dropping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I am so happy to see you, thank you for the sweet visit. Connie :)
DeleteYou have so beautiful pictures, Connie! I'm your new follower! Greetings from Finland!
ReplyDeleteHello Anne-Elise, I am so happy that you found me. I am also very happy the you liked me enough to follow. I went to your blog and now I am following you too. I'm looking forward to becoming good blogging friends. Have a great weekend, Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteI love Butchy in his hat, Great finds at the Barn Sale too
Have a lovely weekend
Jacquie x
Butch was strutting his stuff and trying to be a cowboy. LOL Thank you so much for the nice visit. Have a great weekend! I know that I will, because my hubby is taking me to the circus tonight. He took me to my first circus when I was as in my early 50's, after discovering that I had never been.
DeleteHi Connie, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know that my post wasn't showing up. It should be there now! Have a great weekend. Cheers Jane
ReplyDeleteHi Jane, that's what friends are for . . . I'm going over to your blog right now to see the cuteness. Connie :)
DeleteWow, what a fabulous place! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Jackie, I'm very excited to see you. I'm glad you like my home, most people do not know about the desert in your area. Most of the tourist photos are taken along the coast where it is green and lush. The desert has it's own glorious beauty. Thanks for stopping by. Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie - great to 'meet' you. Love your photos, I'm rather partial to photos ;) I love the lichen too - the colours are amazing. Have a great weekend! x
ReplyDeleteHi Kristy, I love photography too, and I'm looking forward to your photos of Normandy, when you return from holiday. Be safe, Connie
DeleteHi Connie,
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous post--and great finds, too!!! and your dog is adorable!!! I am heading out of town for the next 2 weeks, so I'll be on when I come back!!! Nice to meet you!!!
XO
Cindy
Hi Cindy, It is very nice to meet you too. I'm delighted that you like my little space and that you decided to follow me. Your blog is wonderful, I really enjoy all the step by step instructions. Have fun on your trip, and be safe, Connie :)
DeleteHi Connie, Just have to say your photos are beautiful and I love those vintage tablecloths you found! I have a small collection and they are just so cheerful! And Butchy is adorable!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just more fun to eat at a table set with a vintage table cloth. The fabrics were just great quality, too. Who knows how many washings they have gone through and still look bright a clean. Amazing! I think Butchy is pretty darn cute, too. Thanks for the visit, Connie :)
DeleteOne of my very fav places to photograph. You sure got some GREAT shots there Connie! Thank you for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to have you visit this post. It sounds like you have been here. I know that your location is Nevada, but is that because you are a snowbird. Maybe you just meant that your favorite places to photograph are desert and mountain areas. I'm just wondering? Have a great day, Connie :)
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