Dear Reader probably wouldn't remember that during the summer we took a walk up to the patch of woods on the north edge of town. It was a hot and buggy walk, so we decided to wait until fall to return. It isn't yet fall, but we've had some cool weather, and once we pass mid-August, the insect plague seems to diminish greatly.
On Tuesday, it was time to try again. Once again, we stuck mostly to the perimeter path.
There was much golden rod, however, and a number of sleeping bees, so they were relatively easy to photograph for once. They were sleeping because it had been a cold night and still a cool morning.
We did duck into the woods briefly. The trail was short, so we soon found ourselves back on the perimeter path. Someday, we shall explore the trails more, but I don't think any will be too long because it is not an very large woodland.
On the way out, we passed a very cool looking old truck that called out to me, so I stopped and took out my phone.
What a beaut! I know from the mat on the cargo bed that it is a 1949 something or other. At the time, I didn't think to check the hood for the make or model.
I'm pretty sure it is a Chevy but unsure as to the model name.
ReplyDeleteI checked with Google Lens and it concurs. It turns out the same truck has been photographed by another blogger.
ReplyDeletehttps://megapixeltravel.com/2012/06/gananoque-ontario/
Alas! I am getting page not found, but Gananoque is within two hours, so it isn’t unlikely. Gananoque was my first home, but I do not remember it because I was a baby at the time.
DeleteThank you for taking us along. That's a beautiful truck! A lovely walk and I enjoyed your photos very much.
ReplyDeleteLove the truck! I can't say I have ever noticed a sleeping bee.
ReplyDeleteThe truck is being lovingly cared for. The sleeping bee is wonderful - what a great photograph.
ReplyDeleteI love chicory, and haven't seen much this year. Lovely bee. I see them occasionally sleeping and I used to think there was something wrong, but no, they'd wake and shake and fly back to work.
ReplyDeleteOh lucky you to capture the sleeping bee! The truck is darn nice, all for show, not a working truck (no bumper even!) Glad you tried walking a bit of a different direction. Why not!
ReplyDeleteNice place to walk. Level paths are always a plus!
ReplyDeleteAnd no yellow jackets in the woods. Love the truck.
ReplyDeletei John, may I call you Mr. John? I read your profile, and please don’t be. Your humdrum life will not happen.
ReplyDeleteWoods are usually smaller than a forest. A “wood” (or “the woods”) often refers to a small area with trees where you can walk or hike. I am living in West Kalimantan, where there are lots of giant forests in remote areas. However, my house is located behind woods. Your woods are so lovely, and I can see them from your photos here.
That's quite a paint job on that truck! Am I the only one who didn't realize that bees sleep?
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