Happiness is Fishing with Friends. With hope in our hearts and knowledge that another fabulous evening with the Beaver-Whites was about to occur, John packed his fishing gear (as well as his new fab fishing vest) into the car and we headed for Trade. After Steve and John had taken a fly fishing lesson and had caught several small fish in various lovely settings around the mountains that we love, this was to be a crowning achievement. Alas, though the fish were biting, Quail was the lucky fisher, but ever the gentleman, we came home with two beautiful Rainbow trout, and an evening of wonderful memories. Since I personally don't mind being the observer, and photographer, this evening of friendship and fun with Pat, Quail and Susannah was just perfect. Friends!
Most of the people that I know truly think that I am insane for one reason or another. In this case, the hummingbird mania is quite real, and this summer has reminded me of one of the main reasons that I love living here, and being able to travel the mountains. The hummingbirds are out and they are happy. I sweeten the pot, and they eat, and they bring all their so-called friends. I saw a pair kissing yesterday though I would guess that it was more of a frontal attack. But they are all around and seem to have made a pact to drink and be merry. These pictures were taken without any zoom. Unfortunately with the camera at my eye, none of the little devils looked me squarely in the eye right at my fingertips like they do when I don't have the camera, but they were so close I could have touched them. I wish I could have.
One of the lesser known music festivals is 2 miles from our mountain cabin. The Sugar Grove Music Festival is a secret that we shouldn't hope to cherish, but it none-the-less is. Food from the 3 dirty old men, Sweet Tea and lemonade, crafts a plenty and good old Bluegrass. This music festival has been put on for some 12 years now to raise money for the old Cove Creek School. Elizabeth, Steve, John and I went, and we ate and drank (non-alcoholic beverages-yes thank you very much) watched children play with their daddies on the soft green grass, and listened to some good music. Our favorite group of the day (other than the Kruger Brothers of course) was a group called Southern Accent. They had a beautiful sound, close harmonies, and some great songs. Camping in Canaan's Land was our quick hit as we picked up on the words and chorus and were singing away (hopefully not to disturb the others around us). We bought CD's and really want to make a pitch for this group Southern Accent. They sing mostly gospel, but it is good, and the other's are good too. And the summer isn't over yet. So, stay tuned.
Most of the people that I know truly think that I am insane for one reason or another. In this case, the hummingbird mania is quite real, and this summer has reminded me of one of the main reasons that I love living here, and being able to travel the mountains. The hummingbirds are out and they are happy. I sweeten the pot, and they eat, and they bring all their so-called friends. I saw a pair kissing yesterday though I would guess that it was more of a frontal attack. But they are all around and seem to have made a pact to drink and be merry. These pictures were taken without any zoom. Unfortunately with the camera at my eye, none of the little devils looked me squarely in the eye right at my fingertips like they do when I don't have the camera, but they were so close I could have touched them. I wish I could have.
One of the lesser known music festivals is 2 miles from our mountain cabin. The Sugar Grove Music Festival is a secret that we shouldn't hope to cherish, but it none-the-less is. Food from the 3 dirty old men, Sweet Tea and lemonade, crafts a plenty and good old Bluegrass. This music festival has been put on for some 12 years now to raise money for the old Cove Creek School. Elizabeth, Steve, John and I went, and we ate and drank (non-alcoholic beverages-yes thank you very much) watched children play with their daddies on the soft green grass, and listened to some good music. Our favorite group of the day (other than the Kruger Brothers of course) was a group called Southern Accent. They had a beautiful sound, close harmonies, and some great songs. Camping in Canaan's Land was our quick hit as we picked up on the words and chorus and were singing away (hopefully not to disturb the others around us). We bought CD's and really want to make a pitch for this group Southern Accent. They sing mostly gospel, but it is good, and the other's are good too. And the summer isn't over yet. So, stay tuned.
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