Are You Ready for Hallowe’en?

certainly people in my neighbourhood are

As much as I’d like to have more decorations for Hallowe’en, I was shocked at how much money people are paying for their spooky lawn decor. I thought I could find some items on sale yesterday but there was either nothing to choose from or everything was still regular price. Many of the decorations, especially the large ones, were well into the hundreds of dollars. Maybe I’ll check out the stores after the 31st and see if there are any deals to be had for next year.

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Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Nearby

thanks to Sue W and GC for hosting Weekly Prompts https://weeklyprompts.com/2023/09/16/weekly-prompts-weekend-challenge-nearby/

I’m always amazed at how close wildlife will let you approach them before flying or waddling away. Seagulls are very use to humans but racoons shouldn’t be out in the daytime and this one certainly didn’t move one inch the whole time I took photos. I suspect that he wasn’t well, so I didn’t get too close. The bunny in our backyard is so familiar with us now that he doesn’t even freeze when he sees us.

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Cee’s Black and White Challenge – In or on Water

….thanks to Cee for hosting CBWC photo challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2023/06/08/cbwc-in-or-on-water-3/

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Thursday Trios – Four Days Late

apologies to all my followers who participate in Thursday Trios

Even though I have always said you can post your trios on any day of the week I’ve always felt that as the host of this challenge I should make every attempt to post my contribution on Thursday. It has been a crazy week. Not only was I super busy installing my art show but I ended up going to two concerts, a reception and a dinner all on the same day which just happened to be Thursday. On Friday I was back at the gallery waiting to meet family members but due to a mix up they didn’t show. They came the next day, Saturday, when I had my official opening reception. A wonderful day that I will talk more about in another post. On Sunday when I did try to post on my blog my photos weren’t transferring over to my computer, my Facebook page had changed and it took me ages to get it back to where I wanted it and I had loads of laundry that I needed to do.

Anyway, I also had to go out and find some trios on Sunday so my contribution this week consists of spring flowers.

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If you have any trios to share please copy my link and paste it into your post. I’ll be sure to leave a comment, even if it takes a few days longer.