Monday, 31 August 2015

Cloudy Skies....








We arrived at the cottage early Thursday afternoon...

It was VERY overcast...but no wind...which made it lovely!!

Boyfriend and I got right to work...

I got the old paintbrush out...touched everything I could see!!

Grass got cut...

3 evergreens planted...

Martin House down...

A very productive day!!  Indeed!!










We finally settled down...

Down to the beach and beach deck...

Wish this sand was here when Miss V is visiting...

She would love to get her water shoes on...shovel and pail...and dig right in!!

Perhaps it will still be there this upcoming long weekend...as I am sure she will be visiting!!








As late afternoon arrived...it did brighten up!!

Aren't these clouds awesome!!

I do love taking pictures of them...

Here...the Seagulls and Ducks were having a feeding frenzy...

Love how the Seagulls glow in the sunlight...






Friday morning brought some lovely sunshine...

And a few lingering clouds...

Ahhh...

But...

That is for another day...


Sharing this bright beautiful Coleus...
Such a vibrant colour!!


Hope you all had a great weekend...

I sure did!!

Today is dedicated to laundry, changing the sheets, vacuuming,you know the routine...dusting...polishing...you name it!! All the boring house tasks...

Sticky and hot out there...the humidity is back!!
Gonna be a hot week!

Any plans for the Labour Day weekend?? 

 

 Miss V last week before her bike ride!!

 Happy little girl♥️
Enjoy your day...
Hot where you are??

 Cheers!  :o)
 linda

Posted by at
Labels: , , , , ,

43 comments:

  1. September Violets31 August 2015 at 10:53

    Love that last happy shot! It's hot 'n muggy here too, and unfortunately we just took down our above-ground pool end of last week. Oh well. You have a lovely place there alongside the lake, and your dock looks like a wonderful place to relax in the evenings. I've been noticing these amazing clouds for the past couple of weeks too. We've had such dark brooding clouds, but no rain. Enjoy your week, and have a great long weekend!
    Wendy

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:15

      HI Wendy...
      Hot and sticky here too...I actually wish it would rain! hahaha!
      enjoy your week...

      Delete
  2. Deb31 August 2015 at 11:18

    The clouds look rather ominous. I'm sure you were waiting for rain all weekend. As sad as it is to see summer ending it is nice to get the work done in preparation for a new season. I'm really looking forward to the fall. I see that our sumacs are turning red already. Sure sign that fall is near. So I guess the Martins have headed south, have they? I took down our hummingbird feeders this weekend as I have not seen one yet this summer. I did put up a nice, new bird-feeder for the months ahead and the chickadees, finches, doves and blue-jays are really enjoying it. Does Miss V start school this year? Deb

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:18

      I do believe you are right Deb...a new season brings all kinds of opportunities...
      Yes...the Martins are on their way back to South America!!
      You are so lucky to have Jays...I have not seen any!! Except..of course on TV every darn night! hahaha!
      Miss V is only 3...I guess next Fall, she will start JK...gosh...

      Delete
  3. La Table De Nana31 August 2015 at 11:20

    It's been the summer of cloud formations don't you find?
    Overcast here ALL day..puttered..mae scones..painted..

    she sure looks like one happy happy little girl.
    I just love the water..
    Do you blame her?:)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:20

      Yes...and some beautiful ones at that!
      Wish I could paint like you...and I don't mean window sills...and door frames!
      She was very pleased with herself...hope she gets to play in the sand this weekend..
      Yes...I also love the water ♥️

      Delete
  4. Eddie31 August 2015 at 11:57

    Fantastic cloud shots . . . and very clear visibility.
    Loved the last piccie of little Miss V . . . :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:21

      HI Eddie...
      How are you doing?? everything ok with Miss Rosa??

      Delete
    2. Eddie31 August 2015 at 13:08

      Hi Linda . . .
      Thanks and yes . . . all fine and dandy, She is a little darling and has melted all our hearts . . . I;d like to say she smiled at me yesterday but I think it was wind . . lol. She is very strong and can hold her head up already , , , :)
      I'll send a couple of photos of Miss Rosa Florence . . :)

      Delete
    3. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:21

      Gas....Eddie.....gas!
      Holds her head up! Wow! She is strong!

      Delete
  5. Kathy31 August 2015 at 12:19

    Those are awesome cloud photos! You have so much energy. Wish I had some. Love the picture of Miss V.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:22

      Oh no I don't...I have to FORCE myself to get things done!!
      I just spent a sweaty hour in the garden...geesh...everything is SOOO dry!!

      Delete
  6. Laurie31 August 2015 at 12:21

    Love the cloudy skies. We have those and rain today. Happy for the rain, we needed it. Hope your skies are fair for your long weekend. We'll be heading to the lake this weekend, too.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:25

      HI Laurie!!
      No rain here...dry dry dry!!
      I hope it is a great weekend...you too!!
      Decisions decisions....lake or beach??
      you have the best of all worlds!

      Delete
  7. Linda31 August 2015 at 12:29

    The ever changing beach, those were some clouds. Hot and humid here today, not doing much outside, just some inside jobs. We are having a family bbq next weekend, SIL trying a roast of beef on the bbq. He loves to try different things, last year he did a turkey.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:20

      I actually sweated it out, and did more clean up of my darn day lilies!
      Beef on the BBQ sounds fantastic! I will be preparing something for the veg heads!
      Have a great time!

      Delete
  8. Dixie@dcrelief31 August 2015 at 14:20

    Are there any Coleus that come back year to year? I was enjoying the overcast sky too - that brick wall needs repairing before winter comes. Then the sun was back, and I went in. Oh well - tomorrow. Love the pink flip/flops and matching toes!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:22

      Not that I know of Dixie....too bad,eh?
      So nice to have you back!

      Delete
  9. tammy j31 August 2015 at 15:10

    oh my GORGEOUS pictures of that cloudy day! any chance of meat balls? :)
    i'd be right in that chair beside the boyfriend. can almost feel the cool fresh air coming across the water.
    still super hot here.
    and little biker babe. doesn't get much cuter than that does it! XOXO♥

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:23

      Ha! I'll bet you saw that movie with your nephew, right?
      We are back to the hot and humid...yuck!
      Enjoy your week......

      Delete
  10. Suza31 August 2015 at 15:11

    Love the grey cloudy shots. Sometimes I even like them better than sunny cloud shots. More character.
    Was out in the humidity yesterday... refuse to today. Time for ice cream!
    Miss V looks gleeful!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Country Gal 31 August 2015 at 16:20

    Awesome photos . It is nasty out there with the humidity totally YUK ! I was enjoying the cooler temps last week that's for sure . Thanks for sharing , Have a good day !

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:25

      I watered all my stuff at the cottage....hoping for rain!
      I like the cooler too....so much more civilized!

      Delete
  12. Jane and Chris31 August 2015 at 16:22

    Housework is uber dull...I haven't done any since May.It'll be a complete shock to my system when I'm able to do some.
    How did Labour Day w/end get here so quickly?
    Love Miss V's grin!
    Jane x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 17:27

      Can hardly believe that it is September already.....
      I do housework at BOTH places.....*sigh*

      Delete
  13. Pamela Gordon31 August 2015 at 17:37

    Even with the clouds the lake looks beautiful. I can't believe we are just a couple hours away from September already. Where did the summer go? I miss the long daylight hours don't you? I have lights on at 8:15! Oh well. September can be really nice too right? Hugs. Pam

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 18:09

      I agree Pam....also love when it is calm....not liking the earlier evenings either. :o(

      Delete
  14. Betsy Brock31 August 2015 at 17:48

    Lovely clouds....even with the humidity! Same weather here! We're supposed to get rain but never did...

    I changed the sheets today, too....nice and fresh!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda31 August 2015 at 18:10

      Love clean sheets!
      Even turned the mattress around!
      No rain here....lots of watering today!

      Delete
    2. Betsy Brock31 August 2015 at 18:17

      We turned our mattress a couple of months ago...what a difference!
      I'm going to have to water tomorrow if it doesn't rain tonight...although, you'd
      think with that humidity, things wouldn't dry out! haha...

      Delete
    3. Linda31 August 2015 at 18:27

      Too bad it doesn't work that way!
      I am heading to the Greenhouse tomorrow....need some new faces!

      Delete
  15. Wanda31 August 2015 at 18:59

    Those are out of this world beautiful cloud shots. Pink flip flops and pink toes..how sweet. Tomorrow I will do all my "chores" as we leave Thursday, for a funeral up North where Don will be officiating the service.
    Sending hugs.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda1 September 2015 at 04:56

      Lots more flip flop days here!
      Happy September Wanda!

      Delete
  16. Blondie's Journal31 August 2015 at 21:29

    You accomplish so much at your cottage but that's sort of the fun, no? Your sky shots are gorgeous and wow, how the weather changes with a blink of the eye. How far away are you there from your home?

    Getting hotter here and seems we haven't escaped the humidity in weeks. Even though it may be 70 degrees, I run the air a bit to get rid of that suffocating feel. But yes, still-.I'm a big lover of summer! :)

    Jane x

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda1 September 2015 at 04:59

      Absolutely....at the end of the day....you can enjoy the results of your hard work!
      Our cottage is on one of the a Great Lakes...weather changes every 5 minutes!
      Still hot here....not complaining....TOO much! Savour the Summer!
      We are only 75 minutes to the cottage! Nice and close!

      Delete
  17. Unknown1 September 2015 at 09:32

    Enjoyed your cloud photos, very arty. And of course, the one of little Miss V. And glad you're still into flip flop photos. :) We enjoyed some chamber music at the Mac Ewan Barn at Riverwood last night. You know me, always looking for cultural stuff! Have a good week and take care...

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Linda1 September 2015 at 12:40

      I do believe I shall be buried in my flipflops!! What do you think Hester??
      I must spend more time with you...perhaps your culture will rub off!!

      Delete
    2. Unknown1 September 2015 at 19:32

      Okay, too creepy a thought. I like to think of you living a long and healthy life in your flip flops. :) And you don't have a lot of spare time for culture, you have your lovely cottage!

      Delete
  18. Amy at love made my home1 September 2015 at 13:46

    Sounds as though it was just the right weather for a very productive day! xx

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lynne3 September 2015 at 04:57

    YES . . . loved your cloud day photos . . .
    And pink toes in the sand and water . . .
    AND . . . Miss V photo . . .

    ReplyDelete

Oh...I do love comments....no anonymous comments allowed...and you know who you are....

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)