The Okanagan Valley can produce some amazing cloud formations …
… at any time of year, winter or summer …
… providing fanciful views …
… of sunset cloud kingdoms …
… or alien craft …
… wherever your imagination might like to go …
… but always interesting; always beautiful.
Happy Friday.
This snow-covered mountain top appears to be floating because of the ribbon of mist at the mountain’s midsection.
It’s such a beautiful visual effect.
Happy Thursday.
PIGLET AND I WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY NEW YEAR!
A beautiful little bear photo from Wayne at Tofino Photography. Please click the link above to see more of Wayne’s exceptional nature pictures.
The sun sets …
… on 2024 …
… so long, old pal.
Happy first Wednesday, 2025.
Many thanks to all who have followed, liked or commented over the past year; you have been very much appreciated. I’ve enjoyed our comment-chats, your travels, your gardens, your walks and hikes, your photography, your musings and your thinkings. As the years pile up on this blog, it’s been, and continues to be, a wonderful experience to connect with so many different people from all over the world.
The sun sets on one year …
… and we welcome another.
Happy 2025!
Today is the anniversary of the day we met, which is the one we celebrate rather than our wedding. We were married in Banff on a beautifully sunny August day, but it was mostly a formality …
… as we had long since decided that we wanted to be together.
And so the day that we met became the important one. We’re going to Kelowna for a meal in a good restaurant with an overnight stay included – so that we can enjoy a good bottle of wine without concern – ahead of the new year celebrations.
Happy Monday.
I was in the woods near home yesterday morning and the Sun was starting to burn through the mist. These two figures appeared in silhouette and stood …
Two Figures in the Woods
An ethereally beautiful photo from James Elkington at Mountains, Myths and Moorlands. Please click the link above to read about this picture’s background and to see more of his beautiful photography.
When it becomes more difficult for our local duck flock to find food, we like to help them a bit with some cooked quinoa. Unlike bread, it’s a healthy choice for them. M recently prepared lots of it in individual bags that we can easily distribute to our duckie friends.
Well organised in a freezer drawer, he has very helpfully labelled it “quack.”
Quackers or not, the ducks love it and aren’t shy about gobbling it down!
I wish you a very duckie day. 😊
A fun Saturday question for you: is this photo upside down or right side up?
The answer will be in the comments.
Happy Saturday; have a good weekend.
I took a long Boxing Day walk to get some exercise after a couple of days of too many good things to eat.
We have had a lot of rain, so our resident mallard duck flock was very happy.
Our overcast was breaking up, and though I’m hopeful of a bit of sun, the forecast isn’t in my favour. We are slated to get lots more rain over the next week …
… so we will be getting much more of this instead.
Nevertheless, there is a counterpoint. The seasonal lights look lovely against the grey, rainy sky, reminding all of us that the sun will be back.
Happy Friday.
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