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(Click images to enlarge, click again to zoom.) “Wow!” That’s an overused interjection, for certain. Sometimes, however, nothing else conveys the meaning one seeks. Besides, it’s a direct quote, so there. The object of Gini’s amazement hove into view as we came to the first bend in the road after entering Colt Creek State Park. A large swath of lavender along the edge of the pine forest offered a spectacular “Welcome Back“…. Read More
(Click on image to enlarge, click again to zoom.) Previously, in “Falling In The Morning”, I alluded to the fact that Ranger Sunny provided a nugget of information which I had hoped to hear. It put into motion our plan to have a relatively short morning at Colt Creek State Park in order to return later in the day. She let us know the lilies were blooming. One of those, the Pine… Read More
(Click on images to enlarge, click again to zoom.) (Note: This visit to Colt Creek State Park occurred on September 17, 2024. On October 8, during the night and the following morning, this area received between 15-20 inches of rain and experienced the 100 mph winds of Hurricane Milton. The roads and trails we enjoyed were inundated and completely covered in water for days. Thanks to amazing work by park employees and… Read More
(Click on images to enlarge, click again to zoom.) We needed a “Nature Fix”. (About a month ago, Gini was advised to have a pacemaker/defibrilator implanted to improve the quality and duration of her life. No long discussion needed. The procedure was done on July 1 and she’s recovering nicely. Thank you for all the well-wishes. We both very sincerely appreciate it.) A couple of weeks before heading to the operating room,… Read More
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