Even in my busy life, I have to take some time to get away. This morning I paddled a portion of a local river with a friend and member of my staff. It was good to be outdoors. We saw numerous deer, swans, great blue herons and a variety of ducks. I tried a little fishing, but no luck. Mostly we paddled and talked. The leaves are not nearly as nice this year as in some years, due to the drought we had in the middle of the summer. But it was still good to be outside. Lately, all my exercise has been in the gym and I need the outdoor time to help clear my head.
Update on the soldier I told you about last. He’s now in a hospital in Germany, having undergone two operations (one in Afghanistan and another in Germany). He’s doing well, is out of ICU and his parents are on their way over to be reunited with him. He’s probably looking at a year rehab. As for me, in another ten days things will slow down a bit (I hope!). Take care and I’ll try my best to get around and catch up with folks.
Even in my busy life, I have to take some time to get away. This morning I paddled a portion of a local river with a friend and member of my staff. It was good to be outdoors. We saw numerous deer, swans, great blue herons and a variety of ducks. I tried a little fishing, but no luck. Mostly we paddled and talked. The leaves are not nearly as nice this year as in some years, due to the drought we had in the middle of the summer. But it was still good to be outside. Lately, all my exercise has been in the gym and I need the outdoor time to help clear my head.
Update on the soldier I told you about last. He’s now in a hospital in Germany, having undergone two operations (one in Afghanistan and another in Germany). He’s doing well, is out of ICU and his parents are on their way over to be reunited with him. He’s probably looking at a year rehab. As for me, in another ten days things will slow down a bit (I hope!). Take care and I’ll try my best to get around and catch up with folks.
Sage, that is beautiful scenery even without the color in the leaves. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, those trees are beautiful. I wish the palm trees could do that!
ReplyDeleteLet's hope his recovery goes well and is speedy. We are a fortunate nation to have such young men and women who make such sacifices.
ReplyDeleteTHanks Kenju--another month and I'll be in the Old North State!
ReplyDeleteScarlet--one of the silliest things I've seen are palm trees used as Christmas trees! Some years the colors are amazing, this was not one of them.
Thanks AGT, we are fortunate and he's a great kid
These pictures look great. I bet this was very relaxing. I would love to be able to paddle down a stream and take in such scenery.
ReplyDeleteMy getaways from a busy hectic life are always fun, but not always relaxing.
Bee-yoo-tee-ful! Glad to hear you got out a bit, and also that the soldier is doing better!
ReplyDeleteGreat news and beautiful pics! The last with the water and colorful trees is my favorite. Love water scenery! I still haven't made it back to river for fall photo ops. Hope it isn't too late. We've had rain lately and it is finally fall weather- WONDERFUL! It amazes me that some are already cranking up the heat and lighting the fireplace. You would think it was actually cold. I think little old ladies are controlling the air in my classroom. Stifling! The weather is absolutely perfect IMO.
ReplyDeleteReally looks like you had a nice outing. Good news for your friend. Hope everything continues to look up!
The leaves are spotty here - some changes, others not... lots of them just brown. We actually had a tornado warning the other night... in OCTOBER! I'm so ready for it to really be Fall!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these pics! It makes me want to try kayaking or canoeing.
Glad the soldier is doing better. I know a year of rehab is rough, but thank God he's still around to be reunited with his parents!!!
Great pictures. There is something about the stillness of being "on" the water that is different from being "beside" the water.
ReplyDeleteDan, not all my getaways are this peaceful either, but I love these mini-breaks
ReplyDeleteDiane bee-you-tee-ful, sounds like you got a mouthful of marbles! Yeah it was beautiful, but I'm still envious of the hike in the Berkshires...
Kontan, I'm waiting to see more of your pics
Jaded, it's not the best year for leaves, as for the soldier, he's undergoing his third surgery today--will have several more according to an communication from his father
Kevin, good to see you around! You're right, you can get a lot closer to most animals in a canoe than you can by walking
So glad for the update on the soldier. Your photos are lovely, very serene and peaceful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some "me" time! I wish I did. I just got "cleaning" time, which is really a pain in the posterior!
ReplyDeleteHope things slow down for you soon! Oh and as always, your photos are lovely!
Great pics Sage. There is a riverwalk close to where I live. It's quite beautiful. I'll have to go walk the trails and take some pics. Should have them posted tomorrow night.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the solider is doing better. We will keep him in our thoughts.
Beautiful! Stamp a wish you were here sign on your buddies cap, b/c I do! Glad to hear the soilder is improving.
ReplyDeleteOops, Freudian slip!?! I meant soldier.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear that you can still get a chance to get out. Last week was kind of overcast and cold here. All weekend and today has been beautiful sunny days and I am confined to the house due to a stomach ailment. Sometimes life doesn't play nice.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I looked at this photograph!
ReplyDeleteSounds and looks like a great morning out! :)
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