…as the sun was setting we set off for a walk along the beach
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Category Archives: walking
An Evening Walk on the Beach
…this past weekend I went to the cottage
After an afternoon of sharing a meal with the neighbours and playing a long game of Crib Wars I went for a walk along the beach. It was a somewhat cloudy evening so there was no sunset to speak of but I enjoyed myself nonetheless.
Mary’s Garden Tour
….neighbour Mary was selected to be part of this year’s Long Branch Garden Tour
Mary was delighted to be part of this year’s garden tour in the neighbourhood. For years she put forth a plan for her perfect garden and in the final weeks before the tour she worked hard to put the finishing touches on it. I was happy to do my part and gave St. Francis at new coat of paint.
On Saturday the signs went up around the neighbourhood indicating which homes were part of the tour. There were five gardens within walking distance of my house and I checked them all out. Not only did I get some wonderful ideas for my own garden but I actually met the gardeners who were also neighbours. I can now put names to houses that opened their gardens for the tour.
The following photos are all from Mary’s garden:
Wordless Wednesday – June 21, 2023
Happy Father’s Day at the Cheltenham Badlands
…a sunny warm day
When our daughter invited us to join her and her wife at the Cheltenham Badlands, I thought we were driving there to look, take a few photos and then drive over to Spirit Tree for lunch. When we arrived at the parking lot we discovered that they were hiking on the Bruce Trail and were about 30 minutes away from us. They suggested that we get on the trail and walk towards them. Luckily I had on walking shoes but my pants were way too warm. Nonetheless we made the short hike, met them and then hiked back toward the Badlands.
After a short walk back to the car we drove to the Spirit Tree Estate Cidery. We found a shady area under a tent and ordered cider and wood oven baked pizza.
Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Enliven
…thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting weekly promptshttps://weeklyprompts.com/2023/04/29/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-enliven/
I feel enlivened with all the new growth after winter and even with the rain because I know that with it comes more growth and lush greens and colours. Walking also enlivens me, rain or shine.
Rock Weaving
…a little distraction from painting
While scrolling through my Instagram account I came across a weaver from the UK that weaves on rocks and wood cutoffs. I was intrigued so I made a point of looking for interesting pieces of rock and slate along the beaches that I frequently pass on my walks. This idea came from Sarah Ward Podleszny over at Lark and Bower but I’ve since discovered that there are numerous other artist around the world that do this kind of weaving as well. Here are my first three pieces. I think I could become addicted.
Which Way Photo Challenge – My Longest Walk This Year
….thanks to San from Alive and Trekking for hosting the Which Way Photo Challenge https://aliveandtrekking.com/2023/04/21/which-way-photo-challenge-april-21/
My daily goal is to walk at least 10 000 but some days I fall a bit short. Last Sunday I managed over 13 000 steps because I headed out to the point over at Col. Sam Smith Park. This was the first time in quite awhile that I walked that far but it felt good. Along the way I took some of the less travelled paths, looking for interesting subjects to photograph.
What One Does on a Rainy Saturday
…for us it included painting, walking and cooking
Last Saturday the forecast was very wet for most of the day. In between downpours I did manage to get out for a walk and snap a few photos.
When I returned from my walk I set up my art table to get ready for some more painting. Only 7 more sleeps before my solo show.
Kevin on the hand got into complete ‘chef’ mode and made empanadas from scratch.
Which Way Photo Challenge – April 15, 2023
…thanks to San from Alive and Trekking for hosting the Which Way Photo Challenge https://aliveandtrekking.com/2023/04/14/which-way-photo-challenge-april-14/
I love walking through the Colonel Sam Smith Park in South Etobicoke (west end of Toronto) and strolling along the walkways but I also like to take some of the side trails to see where they take me.
Mama Cormier 