It's been both lovely and challenging, these final days at the lake. And for the most part, it has been simply beautiful.
Our color is very late this year. You see a great tree here, then another there, but no big swaths of color that are typical for this time of year. I'm suspecting it is late and when Rick returns in another week or so to close up, he'll have a much more colorful season. But when you see something lovely, you go for it!
Rick's been riding -- several very long rides and some shorter ones. He's had great weather for it.
He said pretty much everywhere he goes, the color is marginal at best.
He also took a paddle in the neighbor's kayak.
It's been perfect kayak weather -- calm and sunny.
Me? I'm on foot-rest for 4-6 weeks, and it's killing me. I just want to take a walk. My walking is restricted to hobbling around the house when I must, going in and out of must-visit places, and basically reading, painting and watching video. I grant it is not hard penance but also NOT how I wanted to spend my fall. Lizzie is more active than I am allowed to be. (She sleeps 22 hours a day.) then 4-6 weeks of PT after that.
We've enjoyed some good meals here and nice to have the grill in full operation!
And a glass of wine with dinner is always a plus!
We did try to go out one evening -- the restaurant was closed but the deer along the way seemed contented! (We went another day.)
I mentioned that I've been painting, so here is a bit of show-and-tell. First, a view of Montmartre.
This card is a little sunflower sprite.
I don't like this photo because the color (or lighting where I shot it) is off -- but it's a beigey background.
And your opinion on this -- in the area above the pumpkin, should it say "Thankful" or "Grateful"?
This was a tutorial class project.
And finally, my favorite! Yes, Santa is coming.
I'm having a tough time up here, so much I want to do. And knowing that our time is drawing to an end.
I'll have at least one more postcard for you before I close the series out for the season. Meanwhile,
Celebrate the sunsets.
There is so much to love and for which to be grateful. Even on the bad days.
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Your paintings are so GOOD! This could become a blog of your artwork during these still days, maybe? Hoping! Ha ha. I like them and hope to see more.
I think the pumpkin may want to say thankful because of Thanksgiving. 🤔
...Jeanie, all good things come to an end!
Postcards from. the lake are always a little vacation for me. I love when you are there. Everything is rosy and beautiful and I am so sorry you can not walk . Heal well, and thoroughly! Gorgeous sunsets!!
Your paintings are wonderful. We are under a frost warning tonight. UGH Oh well Autumn is here. Loved seeing your Fall pics too. Hope you can get back to your routine soon. Take care. Janice
The Montmartre view is really good, atmospheric. Thanks for showing us.
Love the Montmartre view! My second favorite is the Give Thanks one. It's just so natural. Above the pumpkin, I don't know...those words, along with blessed, seem overused these days. Maybe Pie Time?
I hate that you are having such a rough time. Such healing is not easy. It reminds me of last fall when I had my knee surgery. Just miserable. I hope the time passes quickly for you.
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