Had an propane delivery scheduled last week that never came. The driver left me a voice mail saying that I had let the driveway overgrow so much that he wouldn't risk his truck getting down to the cabin until I trimmed things back a bit.
Well I got a crew to come out with to work on the drive. Unfortunately, (for my bank account), it looked so good I went crazy.
It was all, " Hey Gary, while you're here with your 7 man crew and all that heavy construction equipment, how bout clearing out around the cabin? ". " Dam, place hasn't looked this good for years! Go ahead and clear out those three acres leading down to the neighbors pasture ".
Should have stopped with the driveway, (could have bought a new car for the total cost of the two days worth of work), but " Whoa Doggy " it sure turned out nice.
It's been raining most of the week so these two are all I have for now. More pictures will come later (smile )
Imagine the shot below, aged nearly 15 years with out a good trim back, and you might get a sense of just how big a change took place this week.
Although your third photo is open, I don't understand why your first two did not open for me. Did you post them in some other way, or is the source different?
I never have a problem viewing your photos. It's the first two photos A.H. posted that don't open. I only get to see a code. The third photo was no problem - I'm curious why one works and the other two don't.
I checked and the difference between the first two and the third is that the first two are PNG files and the third is a JPG file. Sometimes, in some situations, PNG files don't work well. If AH says it's OK, I'll download them to my computer, change them to JPG files and upload them back here.
Just happy to have something to add this go round.
Buzz
Although your third photo is open, I don't understand why your first two did not open for me the first two photos A.H. posted that don't open.
Sorry you had trouble with the photos Buzz.
Looks like TTGA might have found the problem, (JPG File vs PNG File).
TTGA
If AH says it's OK, I'll download them to my computer, change them to JPG files and upload them back here.
Thanks for that TTGA.
Know that if something like this should occur in the future there's no need to ask me if it's OK to try a fix, just go ahead, do your thing, and help another member out.
Pat
Beautiful AH. You have a lovely place there !
Thanks Pat.
Love living the hermit life in such beautiful surroundings. ( big smile )
I'll make note of your permission to adjust your photos whenever there is a problem. Whenever I spot such a problem with pictures or other things from people who haven't given such permission, I always ask first. I figure it's the polite thing to do and I don't wish to offend anybody in that way. What the heck, I have plenty of other ways to offend them.
And in Southern Michigan. Have you noticed that the predominant color of the leaves this year is yellow? The types of trees around here (Oak, Maple and Hickory) are essentially dependent on sugar content for color. The bright orange and red colors indicate a high sugar content. Unfortunately, this year we have had so much rain in the early Fall that the sugar content, particularly in the Maple trees, has been watered down. That means that most of the leaves are yellow (pretty but not spectacular). I'm hoping for less rain next September and October. Meantime, even though it's of a different season (my second favorite) and seems to me like cheating since I've already posted this about ten years ago, here's one of the shots that I've enjoyed most. Hope you all like it. It was taken in early June up in Clare County (Northern part of Lower Peninsula) on some property I used to own.
There is an exhilaration in the combined fear and hopeful anticipation of seeing a black bear in the wild. I regard that experience as both an honor and a blessing.
It is a sublime experience when it happens … which is just infrequently enough to make it a thrill every time …
That is awesome !!! I was in the presence of a black bear a few years ago. I believe it was her/his territory. I didn't see her/him but observed fresh scat that indicated a not too happy bear. My friend and I made a calm retreat.
There is an exhilaration in the combined fear and hopeful anticipation of seeing a black bear in the wild. I regard that experience as both an honor and a blessing.
Yup, been there a couple of times and it's great.
Buzz,
The actual danger around Black Bears is minimal, except for a couple of situations (Grizzly, Kodiak and Polar Bears are another thing entirely; they regard Humans as potential food). First, if you see a Sow with Cubs, stay away from that area. Like any mother (including humans), if you seem to be threatening their young, they will kill you. Second, don't bother them by approaching any bear when they have just come out of hibernation. They are very grumpy, hungry and dangerous. It doesn't take much provocation to annoy them enough to attack. Most other times, they will simply SEEM to be ignoring you. Don't make any big bets on that though; they know where and what you are and are watching you, even when they don't seem to be doing so.
Oh yeah, the behavior of bears just out of hibernation sounded familiar. When I thought about it, I realized that it's just like my behavior when I first wake up. I've warned all of my grandchildren that, if they present me with a problem in the morning, that requires putting more than three coherent thoughts together, I'll probably solve it, but I may just yell at them too. To be safe, bring me coffee with your problem.
LOL. The only bears I expect to see here are Panda Bears, and they are usually in zoos or in the guarded reserves for them. However Panda bears can be dangerous as well. Although they look really cute, there have been cases of some people trying to hug them and they got mauled.
A potentially spectacular time of year!
Too true.
Had an propane delivery scheduled last week that never came. The driver left me a voice mail saying that I had let the driveway overgrow so much that he wouldn't risk his truck getting down to the cabin until I trimmed things back a bit.
Well I got a crew to come out with to work on the drive. Unfortunately, (for my bank account), it looked so good I went crazy.
It was all, " Hey Gary, while you're here with your 7 man crew and all that heavy construction equipment, how bout clearing out around the cabin? ". " Dam, place hasn't looked this good for years! Go ahead and clear out those three acres leading down to the neighbors pasture ".
Should have stopped with the driveway, (could have bought a new car for the total cost of the two days worth of work), but " Whoa Doggy " it sure turned out nice.
It's been raining most of the week so these two are all I have for now. More pictures will come later (smile )
Imagine the shot below, aged nearly 15 years with out a good trim back, and you might get a sense of just how big a change took place this week.
Thank you so much for your photos … they are wonderful additions to the discussion!
Although your third photo is open, I don't understand why your first two did not open for me. Did you post them in some other way, or is the source different?
If you still can't open any of the photos, let me know and I'll post them un the comment boxes and hope they are accessible to you.
There are 4 in all (at the top of the article).
Beautiful AH. You have a lovely place there !
I never have a problem viewing your photos. It's the first two photos A.H. posted that don't open. I only get to see a code. The third photo was no problem - I'm curious why one works and the other two don't.
Buzz,
I checked and the difference between the first two and the third is that the first two are PNG files and the third is a JPG file. Sometimes, in some situations, PNG files don't work well. If AH says it's OK, I'll download them to my computer, change them to JPG files and upload them back here.
Thanks, TTGA.
A. Mac
Just happy to have something to add this go round.
Buzz
Sorry you had trouble with the photos Buzz.
Looks like TTGA might have found the problem, (JPG File vs PNG File).
TTGA
Thanks for that TTGA.
Know that if something like this should occur in the future there's no need to ask me if it's OK to try a fix, just go ahead, do your thing, and help another member out.
Pat
Thanks Pat.
Love living the hermit life in such beautiful surroundings. ( big smile )
See if this works for you Buzz.
Changed to JPG
They're perfect, A.H., and will you please stop making me jealous?
Found a couple of shots that highlight just how over grown things had gotten around here and how dramatic the changes were after the work was done.
(heart problems have really slowed me down over these last 5 years) .
A FEW WEEKS BEFORE
AND AGAIN, THE DRIVEWAY AND FRONT YARD AFTER
Far out guys. Glad the problem was solved.
AH,
I'll make note of your permission to adjust your photos whenever there is a problem. Whenever I spot such a problem with pictures or other things from people who haven't given such permission, I always ask first. I figure it's the polite thing to do and I don't wish to offend anybody in that way. What the heck, I have plenty of other ways to offend them.
Three absolutely fabulous photos. Canada geese? Makes me feel at home. LOL
I would post something if I had anything new that fits the theme - but I blew my load on your last article.
Look at the pretty colors !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My fav. time of year !
Still hunting for that one babbling brook affordable property. I WILL PREVAIL ..... one day !
One more thing that makes us kindred spirits!
I'm in the "Quiet Time" years now.
Gorgeous...I love fall colors! Taking a drive through Michigan during peak season is a favorite thing to do!
Beautiful Mac. You really captured the fall!
More to come.
Third picture posted (hopefully to GOOSE UP viewership).
The most beautiful time of year in NE Ohio
Thanks, RIO … keep 'em coming folks!
So it is.
And in Southern Michigan. Have you noticed that the predominant color of the leaves this year is yellow? The types of trees around here (Oak, Maple and Hickory) are essentially dependent on sugar content for color. The bright orange and red colors indicate a high sugar content. Unfortunately, this year we have had so much rain in the early Fall that the sugar content, particularly in the Maple trees, has been watered down. That means that most of the leaves are yellow (pretty but not spectacular). I'm hoping for less rain next September and October. Meantime, even though it's of a different season (my second favorite) and seems to me like cheating since I've already posted this about ten years ago, here's one of the shots that I've enjoyed most. Hope you all like it. It was taken in early June up in Clare County (Northern part of Lower Peninsula) on some property I used to own.
Good "leading lines" photo - and thanks for your explanation about sugar content determining colours. That was news to me.
Fantastic photos everyone.
Posted picture 4).
I must bare my thought that I bear the concern of not walking where a bear could be.
There is an exhilaration in the combined fear and hopeful anticipation of seeing a black bear in the wild. I regard that experience as both an honor and a blessing.
It is a sublime experience when it happens … which is just infrequently enough to make it a thrill every time …
© A. Mac/A.G.
That is awesome !!! I was in the presence of a black bear a few years ago. I believe it was her/his territory. I didn't see her/him but observed fresh scat that indicated a not too happy bear. My friend and I made a calm retreat.
Yup, been there a couple of times and it's great.
Buzz,
The actual danger around Black Bears is minimal, except for a couple of situations (Grizzly, Kodiak and Polar Bears are another thing entirely; they regard Humans as potential food). First, if you see a Sow with Cubs, stay away from that area. Like any mother (including humans), if you seem to be threatening their young, they will kill you. Second, don't bother them by approaching any bear when they have just come out of hibernation. They are very grumpy, hungry and dangerous. It doesn't take much provocation to annoy them enough to attack. Most other times, they will simply SEEM to be ignoring you. Don't make any big bets on that though; they know where and what you are and are watching you, even when they don't seem to be doing so.
Oh yeah, the behavior of bears just out of hibernation sounded familiar. When I thought about it, I realized that it's just like my behavior when I first wake up. I've warned all of my grandchildren that, if they present me with a problem in the morning, that requires putting more than three coherent thoughts together, I'll probably solve it, but I may just yell at them too. To be safe, bring me coffee with your problem.
LOL. The only bears I expect to see here are Panda Bears, and they are usually in zoos or in the guarded reserves for them. However Panda bears can be dangerous as well. Although they look really cute, there have been cases of some people trying to hug them and they got mauled.
Love the bear picture
I think color season in Shenandoah Valley is going to be short this year. Very wet and warm fall and now rain so I expect leaves to fall soon