tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10436464786312388202024-02-07T16:12:52.454-05:00Kat's Corner<br>
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<br>Photographs, notes, and art inspired by the good life. From an 1830's Antebellum house within the National Forest. Stop by and visit for a few, leave me a note.The Carolinas are calling.Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.comBlogger398125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-41047094273581865692016-05-08T14:18:00.001-04:002016-05-08T14:18:48.152-04:00The Vagabond's BrideIt has been over a year since I posted anything here. This blog has been good for me (remember I started it as a stress management tool), and I have made some wonderful friends through it. After seven and a half years, I am running out of things related to our life here to post. After all, how many times can I post pictures of the same stretch of road? Yes, we still travel, but not all the time.<br />
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I started a new blog, over on tumbler. It is all about our travels, past present and future.<br />
I'll post links here, let me know what you think.<br />
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Here is the first link <a href="https://www.tumblr.com/reblog/143659358034/9ayzNEvx" target="_blank">Peaceful</a><br />
Cheers<br />
Kat<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our adventure last weekend took us someplace warm and lovely,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">then Tuesday morning, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ice Storm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cold, but lovely</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband took all but the last photo for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thanks Love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The old barn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Visiting Vultures</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lace</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Evergreen</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dogwood in ice</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Stay warm and cozy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-75444214004477459642015-02-15T11:42:00.000-05:002015-02-15T11:42:57.551-05:00Somewhere it is Summertime <div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">It was a cold and dreary day. February seems to be getting colder instead of warmer. The wind was howling but the skies were blue, we decided to bundle up and see if we could find a little bit of Summer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The beginning of the path looked a little grey.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had gone this way before, and we knew that</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">There would be magic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thought I saw something over there, was it a Fairy?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe not,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes all you need to do is look closely and believe. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> The air was decidedly warmer in this part of the woods.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just what we needed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We saw a wild orchid. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Then we saw a couple of wild Fairies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_7vilRIE-b5cpUxnDmsZhOp4CIhrrGcd3Sh0LSd3Z4Cbd92SKUycy3cy3lqe0ClzwvyLnA-3AuXhxXJ52gliEOodG4MCwcKJE06rVPZa636UYEdO66Pb-7ppd68pXGlsz7VtsQJDQdg/s1600/b-mushroom-shelter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_7vilRIE-b5cpUxnDmsZhOp4CIhrrGcd3Sh0LSd3Z4Cbd92SKUycy3cy3lqe0ClzwvyLnA-3AuXhxXJ52gliEOodG4MCwcKJE06rVPZa636UYEdO66Pb-7ppd68pXGlsz7VtsQJDQdg/s1600/b-mushroom-shelter.jpg" height="502" width="640" /></a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"> We saw some spectacular mushrooms.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I thought this one would be a great place for Fairies to hide,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">but didn't see any there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Did you know Fairies had pets?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I took this along the trail. Doesn't look like February does it?</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Just looking at it made me feel warmer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> As we walked, the trail became even more magical.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> We even saw some butterflies.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I tried to capture one of the Fairies and a little summer to bring back with me. As you can see, he was not happy, I was afraid bringing him back into winter might not be good for him, so I let him go.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">All good things must come to an end. As we returned to the house, the trail gradually returned to winter.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Apparently, not all Fairies crave summer, and they are very curious. I think this one followed us home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope our little journey warmed you up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe there is a magical path somewhere near you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-1133703795847811012015-02-08T13:34:00.000-05:002015-02-08T13:34:50.935-05:00Tall Gothic Window<h2>
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<span style="font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">We started a new project on the house last year and back in September, I updated you on the progress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/Kat's%20Corner:%20Work%20in%20progress%20on%20the%20window%20project,%20and%20a%20..." target="_blank">Window Project</a><span style="font-size: large;"> for a reminder.</span></div>
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Well, the first phase is complete.</div>
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Beverly and Dave brought a friend, Justin, to help with the heavy work.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Tall Gothic Window in place on the landing</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;">As for me, well, since mid November, I have been working 50 + hours per week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband decided I needed a break.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday, we went on a long walk in the woods, and I took my camera.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I found Tranquility, and decided to share some with you.</span></div>
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<br />Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-38771573589891676502014-11-02T12:00:00.000-05:002014-11-02T12:00:42.780-05:00An early morning surprise, and lots more photos of Autumn in the woods.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">The other day, I stepped outside to see, visitors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In this part of the South, if you live in an old white house,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ladybugs on the porch mean cold weather is on it's way.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ladybugs are attracted to light colors when they start looking for someplace to spend the winter. What better place to spend a winter, than in a lovely old Antebellum home in the woods. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Evening in the woods</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Since our adventure last week, we have been leaving for our walks a little earlier. I took the camera with me again last Sunday evening. The lighting and leaves were lovely.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Autumn sky</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It was a lovely evening for a long walk. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband is the best of company.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">What?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Glanced out one bedroom window yesterday morning, and got a serious surprise, can you see it? No, it is not the plant, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(The plant is an Angel Wing Begonia, it's always that lovely color).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, you heard me right, Snow on November first in South Carolina.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Apparently this is the earliest recorded snowfall for this area. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not ready yet! Still enjoying Fall....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The oaks out front and the lawn were lightly dusted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The flakes were huge, here you can see a view across the front porch. We don't usually get snow while the leaves are still on the trees. I think it made for some wonderful pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Another view from the Antebellum porch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a view from the side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Autumn leaves and snow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, the dogwood's leaves are turning, the snow seems to emphasize the colors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Old Barn in snow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The old post and beam barn looks nice year round. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Brr!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">38 degrees Fahrenheit, 4 degrees Celsius.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fahrenheit sounds warmer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pecan Tragedy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The oldest Pecan tree, lost a large limb from the weight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A few other trees lost smaller limbs as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Summer Kitchen with snow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The old summer kitchen looks quite romantic in the snow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Old Smoke House in the snow</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Oak and Elm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Floating leaf</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the time we went for our walk, the snow was gone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The woods are getting lovelier by the day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Leaves on the road</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love to take walks on country roads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This time of year, there is beauty around every corner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Curve in the road</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See what I mean?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Color and contrast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Gold in the sky</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Leafy Collage</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will stop for now, my brunch is almost ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a great time of year to live in the woods.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Especially in a lovely snug old Antebellum Home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-91134029332191616542014-10-26T20:34:00.000-04:002014-10-26T20:34:57.725-04:00Stuff around the house and a bit of a fright (why you should probably not go for walks in the woods at night)<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: x-large;">Stuff around the house</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As you can see, My Sweet Husband has been busy again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As the two pictures in this frame show, he has been removing the windows (on the left you see just the storm window in place) then carefully cleaning repairing and repainting where needed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A few seasonal items</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite Halloween decorations. I can't remember what this type of printing is called, but it really makes me think of my childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">A seasonal treat. Something else that reminds me of childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember this stuff?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Jack</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">He is one of a set of two, they are currently glowing on the mantle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Our woods in the evening</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have been crazy busy lately. This weekend was no exception.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">By the time we were ready to go for our walk, it was getting late.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The temperature was a little crisp, but still lovely, so we decided to go anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is something so very peaceful about walking in the woods at twilight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is until you look down and see your foot about to step on this guy. I honestly do not know why I looked down and I don't think I realized right away what it was. I stepped away, took a couple more steps, then turned around and told My Sweet Husband, Look, a baby snake. (It was only about 18 inches long). He told me not to get to close, I listened.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This picture was taken by the light on My Sweet Husband's key chain (with the zoom lens). He said he did not think it was a baby, look how fat it is (take a look at the end of the tail too).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finally figured out how to get the flash up, it was really too dark to see. This picture shows the shape of his head and the pattern on it's scales. No worries, also taken with the zoom lens. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We left him in peace and headed carefully back to the car (this time with My Sweet Husband's light on the path in front of us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This morning we looked it up and we think he is a Pygmy Rattlesnake (who knew there was such a thing). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel very lucky right now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I hum that one line from "The Teddy Bear's Picnic", </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you know the one that goes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"If you go down to the woods at night, you better not go alone"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great week,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and watch where you step.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Pumpkin Patch</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the local churches has a pumpkin patch fund raiser each year. They set up elaborate displays with pumpkins in various sizes and shapes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Every year, we drive by numerous times, and promise each other we will stop to get a pumpkin and take pictures, "next time we pass".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A fine pumpkin</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week was very busy, but as you can see, we finally stopped.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lovely example will help decorate for the season, and then, perhaps wind up in something tasty.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I love pumpkin season)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Colored leaves, or Stained glass?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes being short is an advantage.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">From below, with the sun shining through, these leaves look like stained glass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Why was it so busy, we went to the Overland Expo in Fletcher NC.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Overland Expo is all about Outdoor adventure travel with an emphasis on 4 wheel drive and getting off road. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sportsmobile is a California based company that specializes in van conversions. These are more advanced than our trusty old VW. Some features you can choose include, comfy bed (or two) sink, portable toilet, gas stove, microwave, hydraulic lift to raise the roof, and solar power to keep it all going. You can even get USB ports to power all your devices. This one started out as a Ford Econoline.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First 2015 Mercedes </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">4 x 4 </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sprinter in US</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These beauties will arrive on the market here next spring. Sportsmobile will be converting them for outdoor adventure. Looks like fun to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This couple lives in their vehicle, it is also the base of their business. They lead, photograph, and write about off road adventures. Check out <a href="http://www.exploringelements.com/" target="_blank">Exploring Elements</a> . Their vehicle is based on a dodge cutaway. Very nice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Vintage Apache Pop up Trailer</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not all the vehicles are new. I am not sure how old this one is, but it looks just like one my Dad considered buying back in the late 60's or early 70's. The end bits fold in then the top folds down.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Modern Titan ORT tent trailer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We saw several versions of this. One big advantage to this over a traditional tent, is that you are up off the ground.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is rather more elaborate.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look in the lower corners for an interior view with my Sweet Husband. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The expo offered an overland driving course where participants can either put their vehicles to the test, or learn how to make the most of their equipment. The event lasted three days and included a full schedule of movies, classes, events and exhibitors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This Toyota has been playing in the mud. I wonder if my Tacoma would be jealous?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Freedom Camper on Toyota Tacoma</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of my Tacoma, Here is a camper that would fit. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Well, this one might not fit as this is the newer Tacoma (mine is a 2004 model, the last year they made the smaller size) however, Freedom Campers are custom built, so it could be made to fit just right. This one has a stove, large fridge, television, sink, portable toilet, comfy bed, and USB ports. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The camper power is supplied by a suitcase sized solar panel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did not get to see inside this one, it belongs to another guest. I would be willing to be it is pretty fancy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite things at the show. The lighting was not great so it is hard to tell from the photo, but this camper is a bright silver just like the old Airstreams. The man who built them back in the 50's used to work for Airstream. He broke off and made a limited number of these. The owner told us that they were reinforced with an extra layer of aluminum. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Motorcycles can play too. This one looks like it is ready to handle anything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Another version of the tent on top.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Land Rover Camping Area Sign</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like the sentiment on this one, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"You can go fast, but I can go anywhere".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Land Rover with a pop top</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With a little ingenuity, comfort is at hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the face on this one. It looks like it is more than ready to go out and play. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Toyota Land Cruiser with Tent</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When you are done camping, it all folds up into a carrier that is mounted on top of the vehicle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Not exactly "Stealth Camping", but who needs stealth if you don't have to stay on the roads? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Another great looking Vehicle. This one has British plates on the front. I wonder if they brought it over just for the show?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nicely set up as an outdoor home. Looks like this one has been to the outback and is ready for anything. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The weather was cool during the event, and the night promised to get cooler. Everyone we talked to said that wasn't a problem, they were ready for it. After all, you can't let a little weather stop you from having adventures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, what do you think?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spontaneous says, she would rather stay home, but I think it sounds like great fun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Preparing for Cooler Weather</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We have had a bit of cool weather lately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Seems like our Summer will be shorter this year. So, when it warmed up a little last Sunday afternoon, we decided to get to work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">First Rinse for the Corolla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your going to do it, do it right. We start with a good rinse, then we soap up the vehicles, and scrub where necessary.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Final rinse for the Tacoma</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once the bugs and road guck are scrubbed off. We give them a final rinse then towel them dry by hand to prevent water spots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wax on</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband starts putting wax on the Corolla while I finish</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">wiping down the Tacoma. By the time I am done, the wax on the first side has set. I go behind him with a piece of cheese cloth and start buffing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Waxing the Tacoma</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once he gets the wax on the Tacoma, he will go behind me and rebuff the Corolla with a clean cloth. The Tacoma is bigger, so it takes longer. My Sweet Husband has to do the top of the shell. I am too short to reach, even standing on the tires. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Shiny!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look at the reflection.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ready for winter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know there are easier ways to do the job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Easier is not always better. The Tacoma is ten years old and the Corolla is twelve. Wish it was that easy to hide my age.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Not everything is ready!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cooler temperatures sent us out to take stock of the firewood situation. Uh-oh, we have some work to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We start by dragging some well seasoned logs up closer to the house for cutting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Work in progress</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Took a little break to go get more wood, and have a little snack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wood is a mixture of Pine, Oak and Elm.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can't really see it from the two pictures, my camera does a great job with light, but it was getting darker by this point. We had to stack the wood by flashlight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Much better</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I went out this morning to take a picture of the finished pile.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The big elm out back is starting to change color. Seems early this year but I don't mind. Something about autumn renews my spirit.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The dogwood is beautiful right now, lovely red berries and some red leaves.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Summer isn't quite gone yet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am a very spoiled girl, and yes, </span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-74945520076169371952014-09-21T12:58:00.002-04:002014-09-21T12:58:38.072-04:00Work in progress on the window project, and a few more visitors to Kat's Corner<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Do you remember, back in July when I introduced you to </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2014/07/catching-up-new-friends-next-big.html" target="_blank">Beverly and David Joosten</a> ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are the Owner / Artisans of</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beverly & David Joosten Glass Studio, and they are working on a project for us. My Sweet Husband stopped by their studio recently and took pictures of the progress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Beverly grinding the glass</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even small pieces have to be carefully ground.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Beverly and David are not only Artisans, they are both genuinely nice people and it is a pleasure to see where they work and visit with them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Work around the edges of the old stained glass</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some of the old lead will have to be replaced and the window has to be stabilized. Once they are done with it, it will be beautiful for the next 100 years (or more).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a very exacting process. A small error could throw the whole thing off. Besides stabilizing the old glass, the framing will allow it to be installed in our lovely old antebellum house and it has to fit the existing opening.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The big picture, Glass on the cartoon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The original window in the center is attributed to Clayton & Bell, a firm that produced stained glass from 1855 to 1993.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The window is believed to have come from a church in Wales. We bought them from Tomkinson's Stained Glass on Portabello road in London and brought it back from Britain with our Household goods in 1992.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Beverly hard at work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to see the finished project in place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(There will be pictures here, I promise)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Praying Mantis</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of the visitors I told you about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just hanging around to see what's next.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Turkey Vulture Conversation</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Nice of them to leave water here for us".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Yup".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Turkey Vultures Drinking</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Turkey Vulture Conversations Continued</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Hey!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Something moved in there!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Did you see it"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Yup"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> "There are a bunch of them"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Startled me, lets go drink somewhere else"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"OK"</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Spontaneous the Cat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spontaneous thinks they are silly, there have been tadpoles in that water every summer since before we moved in. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Isn't she looking lovely?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers from both of us</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">& </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spontaneous the Cat</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-16562839024478661792014-09-14T13:44:00.000-04:002014-09-14T13:44:55.767-04:00End of Summer<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Our summer has flown by quite quickly</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">it is not really gone yet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">green is everywhere</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">you can see the signs that change is coming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">mornings are a little cooler</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the sun sets a little sooner</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and the evening light is different.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am looking forward to Autumn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am also going to enjoy each little bit of summer that is left</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">come see why</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">On the Balcony</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is where we love to go for a cup of tea on a summer morning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bunny Rabbit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">An early morning visitor. They can not see us up on the balcony so as long as we are quiet, we can watch them eat their breakfast.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Old barn</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The barn looks quite lovely in the summer evening light. This picture shows a hint of color changing, but it is only an illusion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">End of summer Elm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love the light this time of year. I stepped out with the camera to take a picture of the visitor below, but I was so entranced, I stayed for quite a while. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Charlotte ?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We call these talented ladies writing spiders. See the pattern in her web? Is this what Charlotte really looked like (Charlotte's Web)?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Writing Spider Micro</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here she is zoomed in to show off her fancy colors. She is about the size of a silver dollar (do you remember those). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Down the road</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Walking down to pick up the mail is a pleasure this time of year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wildflower</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lovely wildflower is serving as a road side attraction next to our mailbox. It is taller than me. I keep waiting for the little buds to open, so far, no luck.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Creeping Kudzu</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is a look up close and personal at one of the South's biggest pests. Lucky for us, the railroad doesn't like it either and they keep it on the other side of the tracks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have to admit, it is kind of pretty though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The wildflowers won't last much longer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You see what I mean about wanting to enjoy the last of summer?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you are enjoying yours as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-81226189502558777992014-09-07T14:49:00.000-04:002014-09-07T14:49:01.719-04:00Bears in the woods? Cherokee North Carolina<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Boston and Chicago have cows (so do many other cities)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ogden Utah has Horses, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2014_07_01_archive.html" target="_blank">A Trip Downtown, Ogden Utah</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">but for this post,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I told you there would be bears.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So lets pop back to the lovely the Blue Ridge Mountains for the Bears of Cherokee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">OK, so this one is not a bear. It is a "Traveling Bronze memorial" that was placed in Cherokee's Veterans park while we were there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The picture does not really do it justice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of the first we spotted. It is also one of the most charming. The art and overall design is by the children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Patriot Bear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bear lives in the Veterans Park. Easy to guess his name. Right now he is looking over the statue shown in the first picture. As a veteran I think he is a fitting tribute. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I love all the details painted on this one. He makes me want to find and visit Magic Lake. I wonder if swimming is allowed? (and is it warm enough, the rivers up there are chilly even on the warmest days)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This one is all in brown and white. The patterns mimic traditional Cherokee pottery patterns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can see this one front and back.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sequoyah Bear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">and yes, that is a pipe. I wonder if he is meant to look like anyone in particular.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Legends Bear</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you want more information on the Bear Project, you can go to <a href="http://www.indiancountrynews.com/index.php/news/19-educational-news-and-programs/5571-cherokee-bear-project-highlights-local-artists" target="_blank">Cherokee Bear Project - article from Indian Country News</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even the sign on the visitor's center door, is an artistic bear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bear on the Little Tennessee River</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This bear is the last I took pictures of, but it is by no means the last bear. There were plenty we didn't see. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe we will have to hunt more bears on our next trip up there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope you enjoyed this Bear Hunt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-85116772845522960472014-08-24T16:04:00.000-04:002014-08-24T19:59:49.619-04:00Last Weekend, Heintooga Round Bottom Road<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend, my Sweet Husband and I, went hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I promised pictures and here they are. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please note, most of these were taken with my oldest Fuji Finepix as someone (who me) forgot to either charge the battery in the Cannon or bring along the spare....</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good thing the Fuji was with me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Fuzzy Caterpillar</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We stopped at a picnic table in Maggie Valley to eat our lunch and build up our energy before hitting the trail. This entertaining fellow decided to come check us out. Evidently we were not all that interesting, but my purse was. I had to move it out of his way several times.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Mushrooms</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We spotted a bit of bright color early in. The mountains are lovely this time of year and the temperature was perfect for the day we had planned. I always associate mushrooms with autumn, but they are visible year round. I would not be brave enough to pick wild mushrooms, but I think they are fascinating and I love to take pictures of them (some may hide fairies you know see <a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2008/08/by-special-request.html" target="_blank">By Special Request</a> , <a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2010/06/blue-fairy.html" target="_blank">Blue Fairy</a> , or <a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2008/09/hodge-podge.html" target="_blank">Hodge Podge</a>, for example).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We reached our destination, </span><span style="font-size: large;">Heintooga Round Bottom Road, </span><span style="font-size: large;">early in the afternoon. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Heintooga is a 25 mile long, one way, unpaved road just off the Blue Ridge Parkway. It has lovely picnic areas at the top and the bottom comes out near Cherokee North Carolina. </span><span style="font-size: large;">We have been up here before and usually we park at the top, walk for an hour or so and walk back. This time, we decided to drive down a ways, find a safe pull off, then walk a bit, return to the car and repeat the process.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Miniature Waterfall</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our plan was a good one. The road is clearly marked at the top as one way so there is not much traffic. The few people who do use it are there for the scenery and they are going slow (usually with lovely smiles on their faces, it is that nice). There are little waterfalls and streams in several places along the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Hanging Vine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I saw this and it reminded me of Jack's Beanstalk. I could see climbing that. It almost appears to be braided and tied in knots. That gets the imagination going. I wonder if I could add some Fairies climbing it?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Top of the Vine</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the same vine, further up. Nature is always interesting. Climbing or touching anything in the woods, is not a good idea unless you know what you are doing. The vine could turn out to be poison ivy (Fairies would probably be immune, right?).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The road turns and twists gently down the mountain side. You don't have to walk very far to find something lovely to photograph.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Bend in the road</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">What is up ahead? I love the way the light filters through the trees in the afternoon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Yellow Fringed Orchid</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This was a lucky find. There were only three or four plants and I have not seen them before. I identified it with the help of <a href="http://uswildflowers.com/detail.php?SName=Platanthera%20ciliaris" target="_blank">US Wildflowers</a> . </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Potential</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This one was a little further down the same trail. It is not open enough for me to attempt to look it up, but seeing it and knowing that it will be covered in flowers soon, makes me smile. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Mushroom</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another one. We had a light rain shower. If I had found this during the rain, would I have found a fairy sheltering under neath?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Trail</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is aways down one of the trails that connect with Heintooga Round Bottom Road. I love the play of light and shadow through the trees. So very atmospheric. There was no one else on the trail but us. So peaceful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Another view</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I could walk for hours in places like this. The day was wonderful. The temperature was just right and the light sprinkle hardly reached us through the trees. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Navigating</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Our trusty navigation system was a little baffled. We told it we were going to Cherokee. When we first turned on the Blue Ridge, it kept trying to turn us around. It eventually gave up and routed us through the parkway. When we turned onto Heintooga Round Bottom Road, it was confused again, apparently as it is not a paved road, the system does not show it. As you can see, it finally just told us to "Continue to roadway".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Nearly to Cherokee</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is close to where Heintooga comes back out onto the paved road. Still lovely, now it goes both ways. From here we drove on in to Cherokee North Carolina. There were BEARS, (you will have to wait till next time for those pics though).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">My Sweet Husband</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">One of the trail heads we turned down while we walked. What a wonderful way to spend a day and what a wonderful person to spend it with. I am so very lucky!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Breakfast Pizza</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of lucky, this is what is waiting for me for breakfast. It is a veggie Pizza made from scratch just for me (OK so I have to share it with the Chef, but I like sharing with him).</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Hope your weekend was as nice.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-56236765280280633122014-08-18T07:47:00.001-04:002014-08-18T07:47:38.980-04:00The Phone Call (Something Questionable)<div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I got a phone call at work. It was Friday. I checked my schedule, discussed it with my boss, and went on about my business.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the weekend I mentioned it to my Sweet Husband and told him it was not a worry.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday night I had a little trouble sleeping.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wednesday night was a little worse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday night I did not sleep at all.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Friday morning I went in to work, filed a report and went to my appointment. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let me back up a little bit here. A couple of weeks ago, I went in for my annual Mammogram. The phone call was asking me to come back for more pictures as "Something Questionable" showed up on the first set. "Something Questionable" was the phrase running through my mind repeatable all week. When I first got the phone call, the logical part of my brain was still in charge (I am a nurse after all) but the logical part of the brain is not always the loudest. I know that the odds are in my favor. I have been invited back for retakes before, but usually they check before you leave and retake them the same day so you don't have time to stew about it. "Something Questionable" made for a very long week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The retake was quick, professional, a little uncomfortable, and just fine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In other words, I am fine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Next year I will go back and do it again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/early-detection-of-breast-cancer?gclid=CMjJ2PLXnMACFShp7AodjnEABg" target="_blank">National Breast Cancer Foundation</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So if you are a woman over 40, get checked every 1 or 2 years (depending on your Primary Care Practitioner's recommendation). If you love a woman over 40, encourage her to get checked, and if you hear the phrase "Something Questionable", think of me, smile, go back when they ask you too, and DON'T WORRY. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is me at about 15, on my cousins trampoline. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Jumping for Joy?)</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Kat and her Dad at an old car show</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This does not really have anything to do with the post, but I just found it and I think it is pretty awesome.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will post pictures from a mini escape next week,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See you there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our summer is particularly lovely this year. The temperatures have been milder than usual. This lovely old Antebellum Home was built before modern air conditioning was available so they built it to stay cool. It has high ceilings, covered porches, and has a long central hall. We installed new screen doors a while back, now we can leave the doors open for a good bit of the day and enjoy the breeze.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">A very wet evening</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This post is all about summertime color, and well, you don't get pretty summer color without a little rain (no this does not look like a "little" rain). This is what it looked like when we turned off the paved road to head home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> A welcome site</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our road sign. The distortion is caused by rain. It was really coming down. Somehow this scene still manages to be beautiful (and it means I am almost home).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry, no pictures of the sparklers in action. I was to busy being a kid to grab the camera. Just so you know, they are still fun. I was surprised to see the notice on the box though, "This is not a toy and not suitable or recommended for children 12 years of age and under". Really? At 5 or 6 they are magic, at 13 they are "kid stuff"(at a slightly more advanced age, they become great fun again). Sparklers are one of the joys of childhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Who would not want to take a walk down this country road. I may be a little biased, but I think this road is lovely anytime of year. If you have been looking at this blog for long, you have seen it in all seasons, if not, feel free to explore the Blog archive links on the right hand side bar.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is always something interesting to look at. This was on a side rode we don't usually walk on. I don't know how long it had been there. I am not going to pick the snakes up and play with them, but we do like having them around as they keep the rodent population under control. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Don Pablo's</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband took me out for dinner at Don Pablo's last time we were in Greenville SC. This is one of the most colorful restaurants I have seen. Just walking in and looking around is cheerful. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even the air ducts are painted lavender.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We had a booth near the fountain.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I will admit we did not go to the restaurant for the environment. We wanted to check out the food. Don Pablo's is next door to one of the Barnes and Noble Book Stores in Greenville. We have said we were going to try it out for years. Finally got around to it. We will be going back, the food was great and there was plenty of it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Spontaneous might not be a young kitty, but she still loves to chase that ribbon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It could be a tortoise, I do not know the difference. My Sweet Husband rescued this one from the road. We keep napkins in the car for just such occasions. After we took his picture, Sweet Hubby released him on the side of the road he was heading towards. Off he went seemingly content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hope your day is colorful and fun!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-89186636845968013962014-08-03T14:39:00.000-04:002014-08-03T14:39:30.130-04:00Up the road to Fish Haven Idaho<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My last trip to Utah included a short side trip to see family in Idaho.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fish Haven Idaho</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I tease them a lot about it. It is not very big and I think it has a silly name, but it is a nice place to spend some time in the summer (they like it in winter too but you know I hate the cold).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These first three pictures were taken out the window while we drove up to Idaho. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is not always this green.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a beautiful drive any time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> First view of Bear Lake</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a place you can pull over to take pictures of this first view. I have not been up there in more than 30 years. I forgot just how lovely it really is.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is taken at a different spot at the same stop. Doesn't it just call to you? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Color everywhere you look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Speaking of color, this place is just as you go into town. Fresh picked Raspberries, doesn't that sound tasty on a hot summers day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Tree Lady</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't know her story. She is carved from a tree stump then painted. She stands sentinel at the side of the road.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here you can see why Fish Haven attracts so many visitors in the summer. Lovely spot, great fishing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Peaceful View</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How would you like to wake up and look at that with your first cup of coffee?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are a couple of full time Fish Haven Residents. They offered to give me a tour, for fish of course.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Interior view. Need drinks, ice, lottery tickets, souvenirs, or just someone nice to talk to for a few? Stop on in. If your lucky my great niece will make you a sandwich.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Booths in the back</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you need a break, here is a great spot. Glady's has booths where you can eat that sandwich.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just look for the sign.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Parting view</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Can you see all the poppies in bloom?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It is a short post, but it was a quick trip. Hope you enjoyed it. I sure did.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See you next time</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-55664099585667467312014-07-27T11:02:00.000-04:002014-09-07T14:49:45.076-04:00A trip downtown, in Ogden Utah<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I grew up in Ogden Utah. When I was a kid, a trip downtown was something special. My Mom's office was downtown (This was in an era when most Moms did not work outside the home, I have always been proud of all that my Mom accomplished). A trip downtown might be shopping for school clothes, or to have lunch with Mom at "Snappy Service Cafe", or maybe to watch a parade from her office window. (As a kid, I would have preferred being down on the street for the parades, they often threw candy from the floats). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Mom's office was above "The Fun Shop". It carried all sorts of joke items, posters, and magic tricks. If you grew up there, you will remember it. Unfortunately, that building is gone now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I was in Utah a few weeks ago, my friend Danette and I took a trip downtown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Light fixture in Ogden City and County Building</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Light fixture in the Ogden Municipal Building. Danette had some business inside so I tagged along. I have not been in there for decades. I remembered that as a child, I thought it was "Neat" building, but did not remember why. Now I remember, let me show you some of the details.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How many public buildings built now have such beauty in the details. Beauty just to make the day a little nicer for the people who had business in the building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The nice lady working behind the desk told us that they are doing some repair work. I am glad that they are not "Modernizing".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Note the plaque on the wall, I enlarged it in the corner so you can read it. This was a Public Works Agency Building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is carved on the side of the counter where you go to apply for building permits. Right at the level where a kid in there with her Dad would notice it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Danette</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My partner in crime (and coffee). Danette is my other sister. We might have different parents, but we are still sisters. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Remember the painted cows that appeared in cities all over the country several years ago? Cherokee NC has painted bears and Ogden Utah has horses. This one is in front of the Ogden City and County Building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The park around the City and County Building is beautifully landscaped. When I was a kid they set up a "Christmas Village" with displays by church groups and local businesses. Walking through it was magical. I wonder if they still set it up?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are more of the horses. As you can see, there is a variety of paint themes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Peery's Egyptian Theater Marquee</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here is another of my favorite places downtown. The Egyptian Theater. I have so many great memories inside this wonderful old building. There were two theaters downtown, the Egyptian and the Orpheum. Unfortunately the Orpheum is gone. The Egyptian is still going strong. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The outside of the building is beautiful, the inside is even better. They were closed when I was there with Danette so no pictures this time, maybe on my next visit out west?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Egyptian Ticket Booth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Peery's Egyptian Theater </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Gods on the roof and Scarabs holding it up. What more can you ask for in an Egyptian building? I am sure that growing up around all this influenced me.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next picture is the ceiling above the ticket booth. You did not mind waiting when there was so much to look at.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Utah is a great place for families. There is an emphasis on the children that makes it easier to be a family. For instance, both the Egyptian and the Orpheum had "Crier Rooms" upstairs where Moms could take fussy children and still be able to see and hear the movie. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The park behind the City and County Building</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is new and I approve. What a lovely place to wander around in on a Utah Summer Day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can't get lost in Ogden, as long as you can see the peak, you can figure out where you are at. This peak is nick named "Rocky" because when there is snow on it, you can see an elf's face complete with little pointy cap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Ogden Utah</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ogden has so much more to see and do. It is a great place to visit. While you are downtown, visit Ogden's Historic 25th street. There are historic houses, museums, The Union Station, the Aerospace Museum at Hill Air Force Base, and a Dinosaur Park.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Intrigued? There is so much more, see </span><a href="http://www.visitogden.com/events?utm_source=Madden&utm_medium=Google+CPC&utm_campaign=Events" style="font-size: x-large;" target="_blank">Visit Ogden Utah</a> <span style="font-size: large;">for more information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On that note, my breakfast is ready.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Cheers,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-74393225700995739392014-07-20T11:05:00.000-04:002014-07-20T11:05:51.855-04:00Catching up, new friends, the next big project, signs of summer, the moon and breakfast.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I have some catching up to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Sweet Husband has been working with </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">some new friends on the next big project for the house.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Most of the windows have the original old wavy glass. They are 9 panes over 9 panes. However, some panes are broken and some have been replaced in the past with modern glass. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Sunrise Stained Glass</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Where the a special kind of magic happens. Step inside and let me introduce you to our friends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Beverly and David Joosten</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The artists and owners of Sunrise Stained Glass</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Round windows</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This picture shows close ups of the two windows so you can see them a little better. The next picture show how they are mounted.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the first stage.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Transom on Antebellum Front Door</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We brought quite a collection of antique stained glass back with us when we returned form Great Britain in 1992. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Since then, we have hung the windows, or in case of the bigger ones, propped them up in each house we lived in.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We think this house is worthy of the windows and we found someone who can do it so here goes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Beverly in her shop</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She is standing at the end of the table in the next picture, with the Cartoon for the Gothic Window. The cartoon is the plan and pattern for the glass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Cartoon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">The brown area in the center is where our antique window will go. It will be surrounded by diamond shaped panes of clear glass and framed to fit the opening. This one will go at the top of the stairs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Waiting for Stained Glass</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is the second floor landing where the Gothic Window will go. Note the color on the original heart pine floors.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I can't wait to see it in place. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Heraldic Window</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Once the Gothic Window is complete and in place. We plan to start on this one. It is nearly as large and will go in the library window that faces the side of the house. (The window facing the front is a Jib Window, it does not open since they put the siding on)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer Super Moon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Got to love the new camera. These were taken without a tripod.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I braced myself on a pole in the yard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer Berries</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">These were in my Big Brother Pete's yard. Tasty. Ours were ready before I left but I did not get any photos this year. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">For me this is a sign of summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Magnolia blossom and bees</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I wish I could share the lovely smell with you. These blossoms are nearly the size of my head and they smell lovely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Summer in my garden</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Wild Grapes</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">We are watching for these to ripen. Last year they were tasty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Queen Anne's Lace</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Another sign of summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">English Muffin Breakfast</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">This is how my Sweet Husband fixes it. Starting with the top left and going clockwise; Orange Marmalade, Peanut butter and honey, Pumpkin pie (yes, really, you should try it), Lemon curd, and in the center a Sausage (vegetarian) Egg & Cheese English Muffin Sandwich. (The Pumpkin pie is of course my favorite)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I still have pictures from my trip to Utah and Idaho to post.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat and Spontaneous</span></div>
Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-59963255658448276442014-07-06T14:02:00.000-04:002014-07-06T14:02:44.510-04:00The importance of Family<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">I went back to Utah to spend time with my Family last week.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We just lost someone we love very much and we gathered to remember her. This post is dedicated to the rest of my Family. </span></div>
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This is my big brother Pete. He is featured in several posts. When I was little, he taught me how to play chess so he would have someone to practice with. We played all sorts of board games, cowboys and indians, and army. When I left my handed down bike to close to the driveway and my Dad ran it over, Pete used money saved from his newspaper route to buy me a new one. He is seven years older than me but he always had time for me (he still does). </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Paula is closest to my age. We were typical sister's. We played together, we argued with each other, then we played some more. I know she played barbies with me long after she outgrew them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Lila, Pete, Kat, Parley Jr.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Pete's family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Because some family is chosen rather than born. We may have different parents, but we are still Sisters. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Jillian, James, and Kayla</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kayla is Paula's daughter, Jillian and James are hers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is Scott's family. Thank you Kristy for taking such good care of him!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather is my Sister Margaret's daughter. These two girls have a huge chunk of my heart. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is one of my favorite pictures. Kelly looks so relaxed. I hate to admit it, but I cannot remember the little ones names. There were so many people there that I love. After a while, I just put the camera away and enjoyed the love. So if your picture is not here, it does not mean you are not loved. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so very proud of you Pat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ian is my great nephew. A very talented young man. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am not sure why they were leaning, but I love my crazy family!</span> </div>
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For more posts on my family see:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I said in an earlier post "We are connected by unbreakable threads, past, present, and future. Family is a word like Joy, it somehow does not seem big enough or strong enough to really convey all that it means. I have an amazing family, I am loved". </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So take a minute and hug the people you love. If they are not within reach, call them, or write them a letter and tell them they are loved. We do not know how much time we have.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was taken from the airplane window on my way home. Next week I will show you photos of Ogden Utah and Fish Haven Idaho.</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-11271591747650275792014-06-29T14:01:00.000-04:002014-06-29T14:01:14.344-04:00Tooting My Own Horn<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">If you look at this blog very often, you will know that I missed a couple of weeks in a row recently. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is an explanation, and it is kind of a long story so I will condense it somewhat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Once upon a time, there was a little girl. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I just got my hands on this picture and I love it, one of my best)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That is my Mom on the left, the young lady with the big smile is me. We were getting ready for my High School Graduation. (I like the way that you can see the program, but not the year)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Aunt Pat, Mom, Uncle Doc, and me.</span></h2>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This was taken that same day. Uncle Doc, Bernard Frank, came from Colorado to watch me walk across that stage. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I was in the Air Force, I walked across the stage again for an Associates in applied science for aviation electronics.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In 2006, I completed my Associate Nursing Degree and became a Registered Nurse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">in 2010, I completed my Bachelors of Science Nursing degree <a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2010/05/pinning-ceremony.html" target="_blank">( you can see a blog post about that with photos here)</a> and earlier this month, I completed my Masters of Science Nursing degree (that is what all that homework was for). I had to make a quick trip out of state with short notice so I did not post this sooner. I will have pictures from my trip on the next post.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can call me; Kat, RN, MSN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can still just call me Kat.</span></div>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-26301222492633392772014-06-21T09:49:00.000-04:002014-06-21T09:49:01.066-04:00Mid June I started out this week with some very good news, then ended it with sad news.<br />
I will share the good news with you next week.<br />
Cheers,<br />
Kat<br />
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The colors of Summer in the South</h2>
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-26740481931644351102014-05-26T07:50:00.000-04:002014-05-26T07:50:05.368-04:00Guest blogger - Spontaneous the helpful kitty<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> This morning, while she is sleeping, I decided to do a blog post for her, since she did not do one yesterday. </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">So, this post is about my favorite subject, me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> I let her take my picture while I was doing my floor exercises. She says exercising is a very good coping method because it helps get rid of all the nasty stuff that builds up in our bodies from stress.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I posed for her with a book, I am thinking about learning a programing language, if I could just figure out how to convince her to get me my own computer, she is always using hers. She says learning new things is another positive coping method for stress because it makes your mind work in new ways and makes you think of something besides your stress for awhile.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kat says relaxation is necessary, even when we are not stressed. She says that according to her research (why didn't she find it the first time she searched? I rarely have to re-search for anything). When you balance your time between responsibility and leisure, you become more resilient to stress. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe that's why cats are usually such calm creatures. Our Moms teach us that when we are tiny. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Some of you may remember this picture. I promise I was framed! Kat says she can use this picture too, it shows what she calls a negative coping method and those are not healthy. She says it is OK to enjoy a drink, but not if it is a way to escape from your problems. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> She is putting all these pictures and some others that are not as good because I am not in them, in a presentation about stress management and compassion fatigue. She has to write a bunch of stuff and turn everything in soon. She says by the middle of June she will be done with school. Cross your fingers for her, and wish her luck, if she did not know about stress management, she would probably be shedding hair all over the house. </span><br />
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Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-57928242790833053482014-05-17T09:19:00.000-04:002014-05-17T09:19:57.592-04:00What have I been up to?<div style="text-align: center;">
The last class for my Masters starts the 27th of this month and I am frantically trying to finish everything up. This class is the final for my practicum (clinical study in lieu of a thesis). </div>
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I have been working on this for quite some time and am almost there. </div>
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Tomorrow is my blogaversary, it has been six years since my first post. </div>
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A little different from my more recent posts, </div>
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click here <a href="http://akatscorner.blogspot.com/2008/05/first-try-empty-nest-and-how-i-want-to.html" target="_blank">May 18, 2008 </a> to have a look if you missed it.</div>
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I have to get back to work, the sooner this is done, the sooner I can rejoin the blog world properly.</div>
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<br />Kat_RNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14008977319279272365noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043646478631238820.post-14295245044040709562014-05-04T09:16:00.000-04:002014-05-04T09:16:04.492-04:00The good stuff<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">We went to Charleston last weekend, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I told you I took a lot of pictures,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Who, me?)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here are the first batch.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gelato at the Charleston Candy Kitchen</b> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Charleston Candy Kitchen is frequently our first stop, not for candy, although they do have plenty of that, but for a Gelato to share. We went for the Tiramisu flavor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is the place in Charleston to go for your Pralines. Other shops offer them, but these are the very best in Charleston. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(My Sweet Husband makes the best anywhere, but not for sale).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Charleston is about a four hour drive from our lovely antebellum in the woods. We leave early in the morning to maximize our time so by the time we get there, we are ready for a little munch and a cuppa. My Sweet Husband usually goes for tea and I get a cup of always excellent coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent our fifteenth wedding anniversary here, it is a beautiful place, situated on the battery of Charleston. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This lovely entrance seems so welcoming. This home is across the street from the inn. If you look closely, you can see the rope trim around the door, that signifies that the house was built with money made from the sea. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This gleaming beauty was getting lots of attention.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is a three day weekend for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We spent most of Saturday and Sunday goofing off.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I took lots of lovely photos)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now I have to put my nose to the grindstone and catch up on my homework. </span></div>
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