2024 · Connecticut · Throwback Thursday

A Car Wash Fundraiser & A Hike In The Woods Near Danbury, Connecticut ~ 2021

Tomato Basil Marinara Sauce and a car wash for a fundraiser at a local church in Redding

Originally, I wanted to go to the Saugatuck Waterfalls near Redding. But Kevin and I had a hard time finding a parking spot. So, we decided to go back to Danbury and hike on a trail up there. On the way back, we ran into some kids with signs next to a church. They offered us a carwash and a cup of freshly made tomato sauce for $25. If we wanted only the carwash ($20) or the Marinara Sauce ($10) we could have gotten that, too. We went for both. Behind the church, they had everything set up for the carwash. Whole families were scrubbing, washing, and drying cars. I think this is a cool idea for a warm Sunday afternoon. Those kids can enjoy family time and still learn a bit about the value of a Dollar.

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When we found our way back to Danbury, we went to the Wooster Mountain State Park Scenic Reserve. There was a decent parking lot and a nice trail system. Kevin and I hiked on the Bennet’s Pond Trail for a little bit, talked about the area, got all excited about the house sale & purchase the next day, listened to some birds, and looked at some vegetation. Yeah, it was a relaxing afternoon as a couple. Kevin and I needed that, after all the stress we’ve been through the last six months. The fresh air and walking together made all up for it. 💕

… to be continued …

05/07/2021

2024 · 🌸🌷 Spring 🌷🌸 · Our Forest · Our Yard

Our Yard/Forest In Early May (2)

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1) Wild Columbine; 2) Ozzy; 3) Dark-barred twin-spot Carpet Moth;
4) Maples in our forest; 5) Norway Maple Leaves; 6) Bumble Bee on
Honeysuckle; 7) Crabapple Blossoms; 8 & 9) Pusteblume;
10)Star of Bethlehem; 11) More Maples; 12) Garlic Mustard

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2024 · 🌸🌷 Spring 🌷🌸 · Our Yard

Our Yard In Late April (1)

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1) Ruby-crowned Kinglet; 2) Crabapple Blossom; 3) Wild Bugleweed;
4) Blooming Rhubarb; 5) Bumble Bee; 6) Bridal Wreath; 7) Wood Fern;
8) Red-tailed Hawk; 9) Wild Violet; 10) Greater Celandine;
11) Norway Maple Blossoms & Leaves; 12) Wild Bugleweed;
13) Eastern Hemlock; 14) The sun through our Pin Oak trees

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2024 · 🌸🌷 Spring 🌷🌸 · Our Yard

Spring Rain In New England (1)

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Throughout the night we had strong wind gusts and rain. At one point, it was thundering. When the wind blows that strong, I have a hard time sleeping and spend time listening to music and documentaries on YouTube. That keeps me occupied. Rolling from one side to the other makes me fuzzy, gives me a headache, and I feel groggy all day.

Later in the morning, I went outside to see if we had any damage. Some branches and twigs projected into the ground. They were about two inches deep in the soil. I always avoid the front yard and the forest when we get high winds. You never know when a big branch breaks off and hits you right on the noggin. Last year, we got the trees trimmed. But there are always a couple of branches that can’t sustain a good wind storm.

In the last couple of days, some trees and shrubs began to bloom in our yard. I noticed, my neighbor’s saucer magnolia is in bloom, too. So, I snuck into his yard to capture photos of his beautiful tree. He doesn’t mind, when I walk over there. I mind my own business and only leave footprints in his yard.

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2023 · 🍂🍁 Autumn 🍁🍂

In The Autumn Sunset Glow 🍁

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Today I cleaned out our greenhouse. It was time to get rid of the wilted tomato plants. The basil and peas were ready to get pulled up as well. When the cool wind blows outside, I’m still protected from it inside the greenhouse. It’s not too warm or too cold. Therefore, it is fun to work in there. The sun was ready to set when I was done for the day. I captured several photos before I went back into our warm house.

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2023 · 🍂🍁 Autumn 🍁🍂 · Our Forest · Our Yard

Our Yard/Forest In Mid-November (1)

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1) Norway Maple; 2) Pin Oak Leaves; 3) Turkey Tail Mushrooms; 4) Oriental Bittersweet; 5) Our Forest; 6) Turkey Tail Mushrooms; 7) Oriental Bittersweet; 8) Our Forest; 9) Autumn Oak; 10) Looking up; 11) Our Forest; 12) Burning Bush; 13) Rose of Sharon Seed Pods; 14) Oriental Bittersweet; 15) Wilted Goldenrod; 16) Norway Maple Leaf

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