The Neighbourhood is Ready for Hallowe’en

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….looks like we’ll have more doors open this year for Hallowe’en

Last year Hallowe’en was a bit of a bust because of COVID. Some people left candy outside on the honour system and many families had small costume parties with people who were in their bubble only. This year it looks like the rain will stop just in time for Trick or Treating and many people have decorated their houses with spooky decorations. I’m looking forward to opening the door again to all those lovely little kids (and some big ones too) all decked out as ghosts, witches, princesses and their favourite super heroes.

As an added precaution I’m prepackaging their treats in individual bags so there will be less handling of the food. Tonight I will clean out the pumpkin and let my husband do his magic on our Jack o lantern in the morning. Are you ready for Hallowe’en this year or are you going to give it a miss for another year?

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….and the winner for my favourite Hallowe’en display is this one

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Look What I Saw on my Walk

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….I was so glad to have my telephoto lens on my Lumix camera

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New Flower (October 27, 2021) – Sumac

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….I love the sumac this time of year

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Lashing Rain and Visitors to My Yard Today

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Mama Cormier

… made a To Do List today and listed 12 jobs

The rain came down so heavily today that I figured it was a good day to do things around the house. One of the first things I did was go through my closet and dresser and pull out most of my summer clothes. After I removed some sweaters and long sleeved shirts from my storage bins I replaced them with the summer things.

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I managed to complete 10 of the 12 jobs that I posted. Looking out my back door earlier today I noticed that there was a lot of activity on my deck and around the bird feeder. I guess squirrels and birds have to eat even in the rain.

A while back, I had stopped using my Panasonic Lumix camera because of a problem. I really thought it was toast but after discussing the issues with Cee she went to the Panasonic website and she suggested that I put all the settings back to the factory settings it came with. Success!!! That small change did the trick. The following photos were taken with the telephoto lens on the Panasonic through a glass door.

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Past Squares – October 25, 2021

Posted on October 26, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Becky B for hosting Past Squares https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/10/25/past-squares-25/

Going back to 2018 when we were in London, England I spent a few days at the V&A, exploring the art, the architecture and the special exhibitions. I even spent some time there drawing the sculptures. Here are two shots for past squares of circles.

Sunday Outside My Back Door – Oct 24, 2021

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Celia for hosting this weekly video prompthttps://thekitchensgarden.com/2021/10/24/24-seconds-out-my-front-door/

Looking outside my back door on Sunday morning. I will be doing this every Sunday for awhile. It will be interesting to see the changes over the next few months.

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I decided against filming outside my front door because the view is often obstructed by the parked cars and the sun rises on the back side of the house. If I get up early enough I might be able to catch a sunrise.

Photographing Public Art Challenge – #19

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Cee for hosting PPAC this week https://ceenphotography.com/2021/10/22/ppac-19/

On a trip today to Guelph we ventured over to the Arboretum. It was just underway when I went to school there, some 50 years ago so many of the trees are now very mature. The colours were beautiful but to my surprise there were numerous and interesting statues and sculptures on the grounds. Here are just a few.

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Pull Up a Seat – October 16, 2021

Posted on October 22, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to XingFu Mama for hosting Pull Up a Seat https://xingfumama.blog/2021/10/15/pull-up-a-seat-photo-challenge-2021-week-42/

Going for a walk through the Lady Eaton Drumlin in Peterborough, next to the university, was beautiful and very much uphill until it was time to come back down. Thank goodness for some rest spots. Although a bit wonky and worn they did the trick.

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Throw Back Thursday, Another Thursday Trios and Past Squares

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Becky tor hosting Past Squares and ThrowBack Thursday https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/10/21/past-squares-21/and to me for another Thursday Triohttps://mamacormier.com/2021/10/21/thursday-trios-gulls-and-stuffies/

My daughter posted this photo of her and her brother and sister from 38 years ago on our Family Page yesterday. It’s one of my favourite photos. Recently I put together a photo tribute for my Dad’s memorial and I came across this trio of my Dad, Mom and her sister, taken about 30 years ago.