There's a neat, little museum on the property. Since Cuppa is still nursing a sprained ankle, she sat placidly on the porch under the flowerpot while the three of us poked our noses hither and thither. Below Cuppa's picture is a photogenic shed (if that's possible for a building) that I've also captured previously (in this post).
Afterwards we drove our visitors about. One stop was here at the old Sawyer's House in Heron Mills (mapped here).
BIL is quite a shutterbug and has a wonderful new camera, so we next stopped at Almonte where he snapped away to his heart's content. But this photo is mine, taken on Cuppa's little camera. Of course, I did the usual post-processing.
Of course, we did pay our respects to The Smudge. This is a recent photo taken by Mom of the wee princess wrapped in her froggy towel.
Update: After posting this blog, I decided to add this photo of my SIL walking towards that old, long abandoned house.
You, sir, are a talented photographer. And that child is so adorably photogenic, it nearly breaks my heart to look at her.
ReplyDeleteI just love that picture of Smudge. Nate seems to like looking at her too. He say's to say "Ah goo!"
ReplyDeleteAs always, your photos would not look out of place at an exhibition!
ReplyDeleteI am always sad to see abandonned farm homes in the country. They were once filled with people's dreams . The same is true of abandonned marginal farmland. Men and women did back breaking work to free it from the wilderness in order to make a life for themselves. All for naught! Or so it seems.
ReplyDeleteSome gorgeous pics here!
ReplyDeleteI love beautiful old houses, especially falling-down old houses.
ReplyDeleteI love those old houses, too! Can easily imagine living in one... being surrounded by all that land.. all that room.
ReplyDeleteWow.
Heaven!
I love these photos, AC, they are quite charming and almost have a painted quality to them.
ReplyDeleteIs it possible that Smudge just keeps getting cuter? Love that face!
My best to Cuppa and her ankle.
Yum, yum--Pancake House and Sugar Camp--sounds like my kind of place! Also, where is Almonte? That town looks beautiful--I want to live there! (okay; maybe visit).
ReplyDeleteNow that I've got the map I'll be on my way:0) I love maple syrup.
ReplyDeleteThe photos are wonderful - particularly like the Sawyer's house.
For sheer cuteness - Smudge takes first prize.
For serene loveliness - Cuppa. Tell her I hope that ankle is on the mend quickly.
Cuppa doesn't look too unhappy sitting under the flowers. The Smudge is looking great! ec
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bit of countryside!
ReplyDeleteSmudge is so photogenic, in fact all the photos are superb. I can see why you return to these pretty places.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are playing with Photoshop or some such.
ReplyDeleteNice pics.
Your photos brightened my soul, AC. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous photos! Thanks for sharing them. I especially like the one of the old abandoned house.
ReplyDeleteThese almost look as if they are on a textured watercolor paper....very nice effect.
ReplyDeleteI can never look at an old abandoned home without wondering about its better times and the people that once lived there. Love the photos.
ReplyDeleteAnd the picture of Smudge.. priceless.
I guess I will skip how wonderful the photos are - but I would have liked some maple sugar candy!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun place to visit!