How many years have we driven by this sign without turning off the road? I have never heard this lake mentioned once in conversation, in all the years I have lived here. So we set off without any preconceptions about our destination, except for my hope that we would find one of those evocative, run-down, forgotten has-been attractions that the Composer humors me by pulling over for.
We found a tiny lake full of dark blue whitecaps blowing in from the south. Cypress knees around the edges, tipsy little docks ricketing out into the water. A flock of ducks, a red-tailed hawk sitting low in a tree. It goes without saying that Felix brought his binoculars.
Special weeds, sunshine, a beautiful baby in a handmade sweater.
Oh, those backroads!
Love those back roads. Glad you had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteI've not been reading your blog long enough to know if you enjoy scrapbooking or not, but you have some great pictures to document your special day out. I always love excursions to out-of-the-way places...just wish I had time to document it all!
ReplyDeleteTurned out to be a special, serendipitous day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteIt seems there's never quite enough time to turn down that dirt road you've always wanted to turn down. Thanks for the reminder to MAKE time!!
~Lori~
Anna, Yarnstorm is writing a book. I really think you should, too. That is my two cents worth. Sally
ReplyDeleteOff-the-beaten-path, one of my favorite places to be. The children and I have a saying, "Mom is never lost; we're just exploring!" ;o) But, oh, the lovely spots we've found exploring. It looks like you had a lovely day! [...and like you knew where you were going (sort of) which is an added bonus - lol!]
ReplyDeleteCould you tell us the pattern you used for your little one's sweater? Is this another Debbie Bliss pattern? Do you use her yarn in your knitting or do you have another brand you prefer? Thanks!
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