Rain washed out the Mini Cooper club's participation in the Dillsboro Easter Parade yesterday. The director of the club pulled the plug on the event Friday afternoon. Moderate rain was predicted with even some snow in the high elevations. Since the event planned was an all day affair with the outdoor pre-party, the parade, then …
Category: Mountain Living
Birdwatching at Our Mountain Home
Over the past month, it seems like the rain and the cold was never going to end. The bird visitors have been fun to watch, with the variety of birds in colorful plumage all making short work of the seed. DH has had to fill it up a couple of times a week. Several …
Cruisin’ on a Spring Day
Last weekend, our car club decided it couldn't wait another week to get the cars out for a drive, in spite of the chilly morning. The idea was to drive around the apple orchards, but it was too early for blooms. Still, the excuse was good, so we gathered at a local parking lot to …
Snow Birds
There have been a wide variety birds on the feeder this month, particularly when it snowed earlier in December. DH has kept the feeder full of nice cracked sunflower seeds, and I made a suet cake for them too. The goldfinches on the upper left have put on their more drab winter garb. The one …
Just To Let You Know…
I know, I don't usually post on Tuesdays, but I wanted to let you know two things. First, that Bernie at Needle and Foot is having a fun giveaway on her blog this week. Remember when I did a blogger bundle for her last August? The Colors of August placemats, plus the Improv Table Topper …
Beginning of Winter
After a warmer than usual Autumn, we finally got a cold spell over the past couple of weeks, turning the remaining leaves pretty colors. Most of the trees are bare now, but a few remain here and there. This picture is from the last week in November, early morning mist is settled in the valley …
Christmas Party Weekend at 1927 Lake Lure Inn
Our Mini Cooper club had a fabulous Christmas event last weekend, with several meals and events planned from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. We caught up with them on Saturday morning in a local parking lot to decorate our cars for the Christmas parade. The weather did not cooperate, and it began raining while we …
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Hiking Devils Courthouse and another visitor
Autumn is finally coming to our part of the world. It is a bit late this year due to the warm temperatures continuing long past its normal time. We decided to take a hike last week at Devil's Courthouse on the Blue Ridge Parkway to see some of the color. Driving up the parkway, we …
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Extraordinary Wildlife and Autumn Color
Sometimes something extraordinary happens here, and very rarely do I get to photograph it, but this day was special. Long time readers will know about the wild turkey we call Clarence, and how he comes by every few days for a handout. His cluck-purr is wonderful to hear, and he preens a bit for us …
October in the Garden with Wildlife
In the garden, there is much to do this time of year. There is ongoing clean up with falling leaves, and some plants need to be dug and stored. The flower beds will get a covering of mulch, making sure to keep the rhizomes of the irises clear. If you compost plant materials, this …
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