Happy Monday!
Walking the beach gives a little different slant on things especially when a kayaker appears to provide some interest.
Mother Nature sure knows how to paint a picture.
What’s going on this week? Well, hubby is playing golf, and I’ve been working on a wall hanging I’m hoping to finish.
Tomorrow, I’m going to a gardening class at Brookgreen Gardens on insects. It will not only be interesting to hear about their insect challenges, but it counts as CEUs for MG. Wednesday morning, we’re having a card making class.
Have a great week, and I hope it doesn’t include shoveling otherwise I’d be feeling really guilty about the forecasted 60-70°F temperatures. 😎
NewEnglandGardenAndThread 
Enjoy the warmth, Judy. Nice job catching the paddler in the sunlight. We might see a little light snow today, but probably only requiring a broom.
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As you know, trying to catch a good photo can be challenging. I took probably a dozen shots, but got one with him right in the middle. 🙂 A broom is much preferable to a shovel and a snowblower plus Maddie can still get her walk in. 🙂
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I also know that after 3 or 4 attempts, your eyes hurt from staring toward the sun. I’m happy you were out early enough to get the picture. If you want to keep getting them, you’ll have to get up earlier as spring approaches. Do it for your fans, Judy 🙂
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I just came in from shovelling about 2 inches of wet, heavy snow. It’s only 8 am and I’m already thinking about a nap 😉
Jealous about the kayaker … and the warm weather to do it in.
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That’s right, that could be you if only that pesky snow would stop falling. 🙂
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Great shots. Can’t believe you caught the kayaker!
Sounds like a busy week coming up. I sure hope you can manage in the 60-70 degree temperatures! It’ll be quite a challenge, but you can do it!
We got a little snow overnight, but a broom took care of it. My kind of snowstorm! Lol.
Hope you spot the turtles sunbathing on the log again. Love those guys.
🐾Ginger 🐾
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I’ll be looking for those turtles tomorrow. Last week, it was too cold, not a turtle in sight. 🙂
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Simply beautiful – especially the perfect positioning of the kayaker. Reminds me of last summer’s week at a Lake Michigan cottage – the same type of peaceful sunsets, and then a sail boat would break the surface – miles away – and it was like a fairy tale image, with those of us on shore speculating what it felt like to be on board – and wondering if they were aware of us watching them! – but probably not!
Should be interesting to learn about regional bugs. I was fascinated by the new styles, colors, and especially SIZE of ones I observed on my first trips “down south” (and I mean Florida and Texas – not exotic Peru or Belize!).
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A friend here chuckled when I said I was going to the class. She said ‘those aren’t the same bugs we have at home.’ Yes, I know, and won’t it be interesting. Well, at least to a nerd like myself. 🙂
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Don’t feel guilty about the beautiful weather! Walking on the beach at sunrise is the best way to start your day! Beautiful! ☀️
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It’s a nice place to be in the winter with all the other seniors. Except for a holiday, there are usually less than 20 people on the beach at one time. 🙂 I cannot imagine being here in the summer with the hordes of tourists
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Beautiful sunrise. And you might be happy to know that so far—knock, knock, knock on wood—the weather has been very mild in central Maine. Went for a walk yesterday, took some pictures, and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
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Hooray! I know we need a certain amount of moisture or we’ll see the damage we saw last spring on evergreens and rhodies, but I’m glad Little Green isn’t being overtaxed. 🙂
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Little Green isn’t being overtaxed yet, but winter is still young. 😉
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Beautiful pictures painted by Mother Nature. That kayaker looks to be having fun. Your week sounds to be off to a good start.
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There aren’t a lot of kayakers around, but this gentleman had himself quite a trip up and down the beach.
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You are preaching to the choir on this one Judy. Happy Monday!
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I certainly am based on the gorgeous beach photos you post. 🙂
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These views are stunning! And your days sound delightful.
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I think of you every time I see coverage on your fires. I hope you are still safe and that there is an end to the devastation in sight. I pray your firefighters are safe and successful.
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It will take heavy and prolonged rain to put out some of the more remote fires. It’s been quite awful for everyone.
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Gorgeous photos.
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Sights you see every day out your window. Beats snow doesn’t it? 🙂
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Wow those are some beautiful horizon shots. It sounds like a perfect day.
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Not as good as your calendar shots, but I try.
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Aw, thanks. But Mother Nature can paint better than I can ever hope to.
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Enjoy and relax!
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Ah, glorious! I’m glad at least one of us is getting outside to enjoy some lovely weather. 🙂
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Every Camellia I see, I’ll look twice – once for me and once for you. 🙂
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Aww, nice… thanks! ❤
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Lovely to see your stunning photos of the beach. Everything is looking so normal… far from it here with the bush fires still a big problem. Makes me appreciate the good things. Enjoy your day..🌞😊
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Thank you, and know that you are thought of every time I watch the coverage of your fires. I hope and pray there is an end in sight to these terrible fires.
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Thanks Judy..😊
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I have spent some time today looking at that top photo. I cannot figure out the reflection of the sunrise at the front of the water. It’s a remarkable image, not just of the water and the light, but of the markings in the sand which seem repeated in the water. It’s a beautiful portrait of a new day. As for your week’s activities, they seem like retirement heaven! Good for you! Thanks for these beautiful vistas!
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The reflections are truly amazing at different times of the day. They aren’t bad photos when you consider I got them with my iPhone. 🙂
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Such beautiful shots, Judy. Don’t feel bad for me; I’m thrilled for you. Enjoy that warmth and the classes.
janet
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It’s funny how much more you enjoy learning when you are ‘mature’ versus when you were young. 🙂
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I so love that last shot!
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I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
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Beautiful photos!!!
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I’m happy you liked them. 🙂
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The kayak in the glistening sun is beyond perfect! Well done!
Sounds like a fun week ahead… enjoy!
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With views like the lovely ones you captured, I would say life is very enjoyable. 😊
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Gorgeous sunrises … I’m assuming rising because the sea is eastward, but I could be wrong. I think it’s almost as warm here as there! I was on my deck in bare feet to refill all the feeders this morning and I wasn’t cold! Have fun!
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It’s going to be in the 70’s all week, which is very warm for January. Add in you outside in bare feet in Massachusetts, and I think we could have a climate conversation.
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You’re always so full of creativity💕
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SO Pretty! 😀 I’m glad you’re enjoying the beach! (I miss it, of course!)
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Lovely photos (and thank you for making sure the horizons are straight… a pet peeve of mine)! The one with the kayaker in the suntrail is so lovely. We are on the other coast, but are enjoying wonderful weather also. Here, the fall and winter sunsets are the best… but, judging from where you are, those must be sunrises?
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I try. 🙂 The first one is sunrise and the last one is sunset. The mornings are pink, red and orange and the evening is pink and blue – great colors.
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Just returned from AZ, and yet still I am jealous. (Of course, they have no beaches out there.)
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There is something about the waves rolling 24/7 – kind of relieves any stress.
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