This past weekend...
At the cottage...
Was less than desirable weather...
To say the least...
The keys from our Maple trees were everywhere...
After unpacking...
This was the first job!!!
And...
Sweeping wet keys...is not...an easy job!!!
As you can see from the sky...
It was a very overcast day...
One good thing...
There was no wind!!!
First to come by...
Were 4 large groups of Canada Geese...
Floating by...
Not a care in the world...
The beach was calm...
Even some sand this week...
You could see the bottom...
Nice and clear...
Check out all the keys!!!
Even found a nice feather...
Nestled amongst the darn KEYS!!!!
We had some corn with dinner....
The Mourning Doves were making rather merry, down on the beach!!!
And....a Seagull paddled in for a closer look!!!
Complete with KEYS!!!
Woodland Geraniums are AWESOME!!!
My Nine Bark Shrub was just opening up...
Aren't those flowers cool?!
Picked up a lovely hot pink Petunia planter for this tree...
Such a nice shot of colour, for a dark spot...
And...
She will be out of the direct sun and wind...
Much better chance of survival that way!!!
One of my Begonias in one of my baskets....
I did not get anymore planted...
But...
I spray painted more baskets...
I am soooo ready for next weekend....ALREADY!!!!
I didn't even set up the Sunporch this weekend...
Way too damp and chilly...
But...
I did get a shot...
Of my Fabulous Ferns..
And HUGE Hosta in a washtub...
Love these!!!
So.....that about covers Friday at the cottage...
We did have a nice warm fire that night...warmed our bones!!!
Be back tomorrow...with some brighter pictures...FLOWERS!!! YAY!!!!
Hope you all had a great day...
We had rain ALL day...I know, I know.....good for the garden!!!
On the menu tonight...
Meatloaf....roasted taters and carrots..
Greek salad to start....
Made another pot of Potato Leek soup today...
My boyfriend and daughter said it was "delicious"....:o)
Cheers! :o)
linda
The cabin is looking great, in spite of the rain. The beach looks beautiful and I love the bird photos. You're only the second person I've heard calling them maple keys; the other person is also Canadian so it must be a common term there. My mother always called them "Polly noses" for some reason!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure why we call them keys...but we do!!!
DeleteBut...as Martha says...helicopters as well...but polly noses??? that is a new one on me!! hahaha!
I have never heard those crazy maple seeds called "keys". We always called them "helicopters" because of how they fly down to the ground. They are everywhere here too. Won't weeding be fun when they start sprouting?
ReplyDeleteI have fallen in love with my Woodland Geraniums too. Wasn't sure I liked them at first, but I do. I have pink and white.
Yes...helicopters as well...I had them spiralling down into my drink!!!
DeleteHate when they start sprouting!!!
I have enver seen White Woodlands...they must be lovely!
I think they must be on my yesterday's post, right next to my pink ones. :)
DeleteYes...i visited and I saw them...lovely!
Deletepolly noses! LOL. cute.
ReplyDeletei take a little vacation every time i visit this blog. no long lines at the check in. no bumpy flights. nobody 'patting me down.' i get me a cup of coffee or something luscious to snack on and i settle back and visit the COTTAGE!
i have flown there in spirit. such delights await!
always wonderful.
now. if you'll excuse me. have to move my seat in upright position. time to land. xoxo
What a way with words, Tammy...honestly!
DeleteYou are soooo good for my soul!!
Thanks for visting the cottage...come back tomorrow!!!
Same flight...same time!!
I always enjoy your visits to the cottage. You take such interesting and beautiful photos of common things. Looking forward to tomorrow's post.
ReplyDeleteWhy thanks Pamela...I also enjoy your lovely photography of The East Coast...
DeleteSee you tomorrow!!!
Wonderful photos ! I just love your cottage off the shores of lake Erie. Yes it has been gloomy and rainy here to as we are a 6 minuet drive north east of Port Burwell's shores of lake Erie . Supper sounds YUMMY ! Thanks for sharing . Have a good evening !
ReplyDeleteHope the cottage got LOTS of rain....great for the plants,eh??
DeleteFirst...stellar shots as always!! Next....what are keys? I have never heard of this before. Leaves from a tree, I know, but I have never heard this term before.
ReplyDeleteThe shot with the geese on the water....so great. Sounds cozy by the fire. I love those kinds of times at the cabin!
The flowers are all so lovely!!
xo Kris
They are actually the seeds for new trees....
DeleteIt dries up on the branches...then they twirl to the ground...
Sometimes they root...and you get them coming up EVERYWHERE!!!!
Pretty annoying actually!!!
It was very cosy by the fire....one of my favorite things about the cottage..
t is still wet and damp ... wishing and hoping for some sun. Some of my planters are waterlogged!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean!!!!
DeleteI just emptied a few in the back yard...
Some sun today....almost on the humid side!!