Tuesday, October 18, 2011

FALL ACROSS THE BLUE RIDGE

As they started up our driveway,
Dad started telling Mom
that he brought along the camera
just in case
they happened upon
a grand and glorious photo.


About that time,
he raised his head
and saw all of these buzzards
sitting atop of our fence post.


After they allowed Dad to
take a few snapshots,
they decided to take flight.


One lone one decided
to do a "totem pole" dance for him.


The rest of the day
was spent exploring
the gorgeous countryside.


They never got more than
25 miles from home.


It just seemed like a great little staycation.


Farmers markets


Buckwheat cakes with gravy


Little whittled animals


Ghostly pumpkins


We're not sure what this is -
it could be Virginia Creeper.


Apple crates
waiting to be filled.


Apple trees
that had already been picked.


And the day ended with a glass
of
Foggy Ridge Apple Cider.

We hope you had a great weekend.

XOXO
The Rocky Creek Scotties and Ivy
at

16 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    WOW! What great photos!

    We're heading to the Peaks of Otter sometime soon I think, but I'm sure Our photos won't be as good as yours!

    Aroooooo! Stuart

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  2. Cheryl, Indiana, Shingo and MollyOctober 18, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Looks like a perfectly good trip!!

    Love the pictures!!

    Woofs and Kisses!
    The Fiesty Three

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  3. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥October 18, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    How we wish we had beautiful colors like that here. Awesome photos.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  4. Two French BulldogsOctober 18, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Thank goodness you brought that camera along
    Benny & Lily

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  5. UnknownOctober 18, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    What a beautiful day. wow its beautiful there. The buzzards is a neat site.

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  6. LindaOctober 18, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    The color is so much more vivid this week, just beautiful. Love the way the buzzards do that! Looks like this was your last day trip for a while!

    Hugs to all,

    Linda, Abby & Arlo

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  7. AnonymousOctober 18, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Awesome photos of beautiful country! Love the buzzard photos! Hope you enjoyed the day! Hugs from Vicki and Bosco!

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  8. WFT NobbyOctober 18, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    So many buzzards all in one shot. And such awesome tree colours. And buckwheat cakes and gravy. With cider. Oh there is no end to the wonders in your part of the world!
    Toodle pip!
    Bertie.

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  9. Bella Roxy & MacduiOctober 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    A glorious day out! Those buzzards were just so funny.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Kendra & Bella

    It's the 19th here, anything happening on the Lilly front?

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  10. DukeOctober 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    What gorgeous photos! You don't need to go anywhere to see foliage. It's right there in your own yard!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  11. Shane Kent LouisOctober 18, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    This place was really beautiful, and your crafts looks great and fresh too! Wow, I want to be there sometime!


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  12. ScooterOctober 19, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Such pretty country side pics. Looks like a great stay cation!!

    wags
    Snazzi

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  13. ~Kim at Golden Pines~October 19, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I would have stopped right there too--It really looks like my kinda place Lynn!!!

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  14. Angel Ginger JasperOctober 19, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    What simply wonderful pictures.. Just lovely.. HUgs GJ xx

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  15. Sweet Cottage DreamsOctober 26, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    So glad to see that you had a lovely fall day! Love the photos!!!

    xxoo

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  16. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Don't you just love fall!!!

    Abigail

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