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[OT from cottage renovations]
in response to listserv queries about conditions at the lake.
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Maple Lake
some open water near the spring
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some open water near the spring
[OT from cottage renovations]
the earlier part of the morning was set aside for scouting locations for some shoots for another project. if it all comes together there could be as many as three shoots this weekend. it's a good thing that it's up to others to wrangle everything that's going to be needed.
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Maple Lake
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[OT from cottage renovations]
this week I've taken a turn on Lake gate duty, which basically entails walking down at dusk to make sure things are in good shape and locking the outer gate for the night. this week has been unusual in that there haven't even once been any encounters with anybody else down there, not even trespassers. before passing the key along to next week's volunteer I took advantage of this evening's quiet to capture these reflection images.
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Maple Lake
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[OT from cottage renovations]
take a walk around the Grove any time from late spring through summer and you're sure to see these tiny beauties: white doll's daisy.
for those familiar with US coinage, these flowers are no larger than a dime.
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Bittersweet Cottage garden
a neat clockwise sequence is too much to hope for, but here on the same stem are examples of different stages from bud to head.
if you're not prepared for the answer, don't ask the question. in this case I already know: she loves me not. that can't be helped, but at least no plants were harmed in reaching that conclusion.
Boltonia asteroides
not an exotic, not invasive, not a weed; what a pleasure it is to find something this pretty that actually belongs here.
Maple Lake
the images in this series are all of the same plant, taken Saturday afternoon.
Boltonia asteroides
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Maple Lake
what a paradox it is that when it rains, it's considered too wet to go swimming.
perimeter fence
Robert Frost wrote: "Good fences make good neighbours." but I don't think it was the better of our neighbours who did this.
and I'm on Lake Gate for two weeks in August and a shared one in July. normally I enjoy the walk down there at the end of the day to close up the gate and again in the morning to open it, but over the years the task has taken on the additional aspect of asking trespassers to depart (the same ones, every day) it is becoming a bit of a chore.
*sigh* it's going to be a long summer.
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the Circle
(L) the Circle provides a habitat for several species, including feral children who believe that fairy princess dresses are just the thing to wear while climbing trees.
Grace and Luna |
Grace, Rose, Luna, Grace |
(R) resident Grace meets visitor Grace, each with their bestest friend.
Grove Avenue
rope swing
Maple Lake
the lake offers something for everyone: water and beach sand for the visitors; these effects of light for me and for you.
reflection: symmetry |
translucence |
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[OT from cottage renovations]
while out for a walk as today's light was running out and found that my attention was drawn to these grass tips.
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church parking lot,
Chestnut Road
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Maple Lake
you never know what you might find floating in Maple Lake.
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