Evening at the Cottage

Let's return to the cottage one final time, shall we? Hmmmm? This time to look at more evening photos, but not of or near the planer mill.

I didn't realize that I had taken two versions of this first photo looking toward the garage but several nights apart. They were taken close to the same time, but the light was quite different.

Another photo of the same garage but from the other side of the fence: probably taken at about the same time as the first, above.

The same fence again, or part of it. The garage would have been to my left as I look toward the shed and barn.

On our last evening, the clouds suddenly lit up beautifully. The laneway from the road to the house is in the second photo, as is the house itself.

Speaking of the house, here are two night photos.

Now comes the real problem: with no kids about these days and being done with cottage photos, whatever will I blog about.

Perhaps silence would be good for the soul?

Riverwood: Evening Photos Around the Planer Mill

I previously posted some early morning photos from our recent stay at the cottage, but I would hate to neglect evening.

Here are a few from in and around the planer mill.

The first was taken thru the screen and highlights both the sunset and the blooming goldenrod.

This is another view from a different window, showing part of the window frame this time. The house is off to the right.

One can sit in the rustic willow chair to enjoy the view.

Sue did just that for awhile, while waiting for the photographer to enjoy a glass of wine with her -- red for me please.

Sue moved the wine and a lantern to another spot, which was great for a still life.

From the outside looking in.

Finally: a view from the side toward the field.

JJ Goes to School: Day is Done, Home Again

JJ's first day of school is done; the only thing left is to see him safely off the bus.

Dropoff is on the other side of the street from pickup. Most of the same older crowd awaits.

Here he comes with a smile on his face. Sister is still chatting with someone behind him.

Still smiling.

Like sister, when she first went to school, he forgot to drink all day.

Although Danica no longer has to be reminded, she is still a thirsty girl.

A smug glance in the mirror after a day at big boy school.

Getting impatient because Mom promised to buy a good boy treat.

Time to go shopping.

JJ Goes to School:On the Bus

After family pictures, it was time for all five of us to head across the street to the bus stop. Quite a crowd had gathered, including some other extra adults who were also sending their boy off for the first day.

JJ received much special attention, especially from sister who was more worried for him than he was. Her recess and lunch would be in a different yard, so she wouldn't be there to help him. And what if he got on the wrong bus after school? It does happen.

A blurry grandmother was also quite solicitous.

But, the boy was fine.

Soon it was time for the line to form.

Danica helped guide JJ to the bus.

Climbing the stairs to a fine education.

The adults lingered for a few minutes. Sunglasses may have helped some to hide a tear or two, but that wouldn't be anyone that I know.

Sue was doping a happy dance though.

JJ Goes to School: The Family Pics

My little grandson started school today, so it was quite a ToDo around here. Naturally, we took a lot of pictures: so many, that I'll just show some of our family snaps today.

Sha brought the kids over in plenty of time, so we spent some time in the front porch where Mom and the boy had a cuddle. Although he might look forlorn in this picture, he was actually pretty upbeat the whole time.

Suddenly it was time to go to the bus stop, and I hadn't thought of where to take pictures. We found a little spot by the garden and under the shade of the tree. It wasn't the best, but we tried our best to make it work.

We began with grandma, first with both kids and then just with Jonathan. As you can see, grandma has shrunk in her old age. It happens.

And of course, JJ with Dani. Danica makes more faces that her aunt in front of the camera.

The it was Mom's turn ... and grandma once again.

I wasn't going to be left out.

And then we needed one of just the grands with the boy.

Finally, JJ and I had a stare down before we headed over to the bus stop.

I think we took more pics than at the average wedding. It was fun though.

Early Morning Cottage Photos

After getting Danica back to school, I think I shall post some more cottage photos.I managed to rise early on a few mornings, so let's concentrate on sunrise/early morning shots for this post.

On the very first morning, I headed to the river (on the property) to face the dawn's early light.

On the last day, I got in the car and drove to Chandos Lake, about 10-15 minutes from the cottage. The view was much much better there.

On the way back to the cottage from Chandos, I had to stop on the road to snap a few pictures, of which this was one -- with two crows adding a point of interest in addition to the light.

Back on cottage property, it was still before 7AM and the light was rather special, especially with a bit of mist in places.

The first and last mornings were my earliest, but I did get some early pictures on other days too.

This was the sight almost out the back door one morning.

Taken on yet another morning, this is the gateway from the homestead area into the more or less cleared area (as opposed to the many, many acres of forest) around the cottage.

These photos represent the upside of being a poor sleeper.