With Christmas just a bit more than a month away, my Etsy shop has become increasingly busy and I'm knitting up a storm. That means most of my blog posts will be shorter for the next few weeks. Today I'm taking you to the lake again.
Usually I see and hear a lot of birds there, so it didn't come as a surprise that I saw this beautiful Great Egret (Ardea alba) only a few minutes after I had started my short and quick walk.
I always enjoy this tree which has become a favorite. I love its crookedness and the beautiful view of the lake behind it. The red leaves at the lower part of the trunk is poison oak, so it's a good idea to stay away.
I always enjoy the lake, even if I just do a very quick walk.
Poison oak (Toxicodendron pubescens) always looks beautiful, especially in the fall when it changes its color to a splendid red, but if you touch it you will regret it because it causes very bad and painful rashes. Better stay away and admire its beauty from a safe distance.
Let's celebrate T Tuesday with Bleubeard and Elizabeth! Today we're having a Maitai in remembrance of beautiful summer days gone by. Cheers!
A walk to the lake looks so healing and restorative.
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What a delightful surprise to encounter a Great Egret during your walk! Those wonderful photos capture the beauty of both the bird and the scenery. Nature's moments like these make walks truly special.
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Spring Lake is beautiful and that deer is remarkable. Poison oak may be beautiful, but the rash is unbearable. I agree that people need to stay away from it.
ReplyDeleteYour Maitai looks refreshing. I also have one of those candle holders, too. Thanks for sharing your walk, the egret, the deer, and the lake with us, as well as your Maitai for T this Tuesday, dear Carola.
Liebe Carola,
ReplyDeleteMai-Tai ist mein Lieblings-Cocktail :-D
Es war wunderschön, dich virtuell auf deinem Spaziergang zu begleiten - sowohl der traumhaft schöne knorrige Baum, die Wasserspiegelungen als auch deine tierischen Begegnungen haben mir Freude bereitet.
Viel Spaß und gutes Gelingen beim Werkeln!
Schönen T-Day und alles Liebe, Traude
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The 'crooked' tree and the black deed, are sights that capture are attention.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the photos.
I am glad to hear that your ETSY shop is doing well, Carola, but you still had time for a pleasant work, and that’s what really counts. Lovely area and a Great Egret to greet you! I have a friendfrom Australia staying with me right now and we will be leaving for Cuba on Sunday, so if I don’t visit your blog for a while, you will understand. All the best - David
ReplyDelete...I didn't know that you had an Etsy shop. Carola, thanks for taking me along to see the beautiful sights along the lake. I hope that we can do this again.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful place to walk! I love those twisty trees -- I was just enjoying one on a walk yesterday (though definitely a very different species of tree).
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That first lake photo is quite stunning Carola. What a pretty place to walk. And a maitai to celebrate this past summer doesn't look like a bad idea also. Happy T day and good luck with your Esty shop. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteLots of wonderful photos, but great to see that lovely buck, wow! And your special tree is wonderful. Hapy T Day, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post Carola .. the beautiful lake and Egret and that Buck sure is a handsome boy. I like that crooked tree too.. And your drink looks divine! Happy T day! Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting walk! It's interesting how some tastes bring back memories :) Happy T Tuesday
ReplyDeleteThe photos from your walk are beautiful! I absolutely LOVE the scenes but especially that tree. Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
The pine trees look the most magnificent. Beautiful sceneries
ReplyDeleteThat lake view makes me want to just jump in! Lovely to see the deer too. Yes, this will be the first winter in a few years where there will a source of heat in the house - exciting! Though I feel like I'm going back in time lol. Happy T Day! Elle xx
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a wonderful walk and a beautiful setting. I especially love the deer. That mai tai looks very good!
ReplyDeleteA very beautiful autumn walk at the lake , dear Carola, and, da Du ja deutschstämmig bist wieder in dieser Sprache. Geht mir einfach besser von der Hand....Der Baum ist auch sehr beeindruckend - würde auch zu den Lieblingsmotiven zählen. Happy T-day im nachhinein und alles Liebe
ReplyDeleteDanke für Deine Besuche auf meinem Blog
Alles Liebe - have a good time
Violetta
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Beautiful and peaceful walk. The buck, just magnificent. I love how he posed for you. Happy T Day
ReplyDeleteNice to read that your ETSY shop is doing well, Carola, as homemade gifts are so much nicer than store-bought and hope you have a good holiday selling season.
ReplyDeleteYour walk at the lake was lovely with so many great sights, egret and buck, and I also caught u[p on some of your previous posts even if no comment was left. I'm trying to catch up on what bloggers have been doing in the time we were away on our travels.
It's good to hear that your Etsy shop is doing well. you'll be busy.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos of your walk and that tree is certainly extraordinary.
Or should I say extraordinarily beautiful.
Your maitai looks yummy, although I must admit I've never had one.
Hugs,
Lisca
Such a gorgeous place to walk.
ReplyDeleteAnd how awesome to see that buck!
Hugs and blessings, Carola
What a lovely walk you enjoyed and I certainly enjoyed your photographs.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased your Etsy shop is doing well.
All the best Jan
Really beautiful photos. I would love to see this post on FFO. Have a nice evening.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the tour, dear Carola... the roebuck is great... it's really a pleasure to meet wild animals.
ReplyDeleteYes, you say Christmas is getting closer, even though it's still totally autumnal here... which of course I'm very happy about. But the Christmas markets start here on November 23rd. I hope you enjoy knitting. Your blue bird hat is beautiful... It's a shame that the postage has become so incredibly expensive - otherwise I would have liked to buy it... for myself.
A hug from Viola
Me parece un lugar precioso para caminar y pasear. Gracias por esas imágenes tan bonitas. Besos.
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