Yesterday started out foggy and overcast, but turned out to be absolutely beautiful!

We took a walk in the morning and after the POURING rain that we had the day before and all the dampness there was a whole lot of mushrooms that had popped up!

The colors in the woods are so beautiful and warm,

with all the bright and mustardy yellows,

the vibrant reds

and the burnt oranges...

Plus there is still quite a bit of green which contrasts and explodes,

especially on days where it is damp and wet!

I love the woods when it is raining, or even foggy or overcast.

It is so peaceful and still.

It is like all of the trees are drinking in deep and the animals are all cuddling together,

staying out of the rain and keeping dry.

I like the sound of water droplets on the leaves in the trees...

Hope you are all enjoying your evening!

I am off to get ready for the Essex Clamfest tomorrow...

Wish me luck!

Took Veda on a late afternoon walk up the street.

This morningI had asked my neighbors uncle (who is living on the property waiting to help build their house) if I could share some photos of his makeshift camper/house he has assembled.

It is made with recycled/found materials and wood harvested on the lot!

I love the wooden room with the found windows.

One day i will have a studio like this (or a couple, but insulated!).

So wonderful and organic.

I love it!

Also during the walk, I found the feathey remains of a hawk,

scattered all around part of the trail.

What a wonderful gift,

seeing as I collect feathers.

I am honored to add these to my collection!

Have you found anything wonderful on any of your walks or adventures lately?

HOLY MOLY!!!

(click photo to enlarge)

Can you believe this kid!?!

He was like 8 (well, actually I don't really know how old he was, but he was small and ballsy, that's for damn sure!)

My good friend, Dennis, and I took Miss VedaLou on a walk around the Res. after my fair today

(more photos tomorrow)

and when we got to this part, this kid was like "hey, wanna see me do a backflip?"

I thought he was joking at first, but then he did it.

It was craaaaaaazy!

Then his friend did a dive in

and I was like "whoa!"

Den snapped this photo.

It is pretty awesome,

don't ya think?