Wednesday 9 August 2017

Stormy Weather & A Few Pretties....













Hi everyone...

Hope you are all well and enjoying Summer...

Last weekend at the cottage, was the worst stormy weather I have ever seen there!!

The wind cranked up out of nowhere...and the heavens opened with buckets of rain! For 2 days!!! Non-stop thunder...lightning...100km winds...and RAIN!!

Saturday was very windy and rough, but managed to stay dry... 

Our beautiful sandy beach was clobbered once again...

Nothing like the fury of a Great Lake...

And of course...a few pretty flowers for you... 

          Enjoy your week...

                  Cheers!  :o)

                           linda ♥️

 

36 comments:

  1. Wow! I am always amazed at how much the lakes can look like the ocean.

    Is that a chipmunk?

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    1. Yes...a Chipmunk! Little devils....👿

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  2. Those are fantastic pictures! Amazing clouds. -Jenn

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    1. Thanks Jenn...it was incredible to witness!

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  3. 100km winds - Yikes!! The lake looks like a monster. Pretty flowers, hope the storm did not damage those. Hi to the chipmunk: I am coming to see you....

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    1. it was a monster PAtricia!!! A scary Monster!!
      You wont see any chipmunks in December...hahaha...they will be sleeping!!

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  4. Wow! Beautiful stormy photos! Hope you didn't get too much damage. Love the chipmunk and pretty flowers, too. Hope you get some sunshine, soon. xx K

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    1. No damage...we are set back from the beach...but a lot of debris gets pushed in!
      Enjoy your weekend...

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  5. Stay warm and dry with that weather going on! We have had some dreadful weather lately, but thankfully it is dry today! Beautiful flowers!

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  6. Stormy weather probably isn't what one wants when "going to the cottage!"
    Listening to the pounding waves and rain must be book reading and nap weather??
    We had ten foot waves on Lake Michigana few days ago . . .
    We take a drive for a "look and see!"
    I never get tired of your "pretties!"
    I hope this coming weekend is better beach relaxing weather for you!

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    1. Very exciting to be there in a storm....
      Had a great weekend....kids and dogs!
      Enjoy your week Lynne!

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  7. Sure does look like stormy days on the lake!

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  8. Totally crappy weather here this summer.
    You can count on it having 3 different weather conditions on a given day..many days.

    We get a nice deay and we are oohing and ahhing..lol..they are gifts.

    Love your pics..I always see they are posted 16 hrs before I open Blogger..late mail..wonder why..


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    1. We wait sooo long for Summer...I like 23C...rain at night for the gardens...do not like this darn humidity!! It is here again!!! You are so right about the nice days...cherish them!
      I just check my sidebar for new posts...dont do the email thingy...not sure why it is so late...
      Have a great day Monique!!

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  9. Sorry your weekend was so stormy!! Your flowers are BEAUTIFUL!! Hoping for you a better weekend coming up!! blessings ~ tanna

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  10. Those first few photos of the lake are really dramatic in their colouring but lovely too. Hope you soon enjoy some better weather for your next trip.

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    1. Hi Rosemary....
      Yes...the weather improved! Hot here again!
      Hope you are enjoying your summer...

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  11. Hi Linda, weather at cottage looks very grim but you got some great shots of the storm.
    I have been paying the penalty from all that manual work. My back/left hip is very painful and I have started treatment at an Osteopath . . . with a little reliefso far, but no quick fix ubfortunately. I will have to moderate my building work from now on. Oh to be 20 years younger . . . :)

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    1. Hi Eddie...
      It was very exciting...even if a bit scary!
      Ouch! You need to pace yourself...20? How about 30! 😂😂😂
      Enjoy your week....from your armchair!

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    2. Yes, I'll settle for 30 . . . :)
      But Eddie is starting to rise from the ashes . . . lol

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    3. Pop over for a cuppa but mind where you put your feet . . . lol

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  12. Those are great pictures. We get bad storms here all the time that come in across the lake. They really shake the house sometimes. Hope you have a wonderful weekend- xo Diana

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    1. Life on the Great Lakes! Never dull, eh Diana?
      Have a great week...

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  13. Hi Mrs. K! We were staying just a bit down the lake from you last week. Lightning struck the tallest tree there and a third of it shattered all over the road. It's still standing though and has an impressive stripe down the side now. Amazing power of these storms. I hope you are enjoying the summer!

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    1. Hi Debbie....
      Wish you had stopped by with your sweet boys!
      School will be here before you know it!
      Hope to see you soon....with some day lily bulbs!

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  14. Oh dear friend, how I have missed your blog! What amazing photos! Looked like quite a storm! I sure wish we had some of that rain here!
    I have been busier than a one legged man in a butt kicking contest, and just can hardly find the time to blog lately. I still hope to do more. Maybe on the kitchen facelift.
    I have missed you, and your gorgeous blog posts! Hope all is well.
    xo Kris

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    1. HI Kris....miss your posts too!!!
      Your kitchen is coming along great!!
      Hugs to you!!

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  15. Hey Linda, I guess I don't have a direct email for you. I would love to have one if you don't mind giving it out. You can email me at dianakos1@gmail.com.
    Just wanted to say thank you for the comment on Lulu's birthday post. Have a great night- xo Diana

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  16. lordy how I've missed your photography!
    I'm sorry for the winds and the poor beach. but oh ccgirl...
    those skies and clouds and the water are like paintings by the old masters!
    and the chipmunk! well. I don't think they painted chipmunks.
    but you know what I mean. there are masters of photography too.
    and I know one. she has a blog with a weird name. LOL. xo

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    1. Welcome back my friend...so nice to see your comment!
      Don't be a stranger...♥️

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  17. Love the lighting in those first few pics. So beautiful. Storms over water are one of my favourite things. I miss being at the cottage.

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