Monthly Archives: May 2011

Red Ball…

While pedaling along the other evening in the dusk hour, I came across this big red ball that was racing to fall below the horizon of corn and wheat branches. What a pretty sight. Glad I was able to catch … Continue reading

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Campfire…

Campfire good times – cooking hot dogs, roasting marshmallows, making schmores! Campfires – Good places to sit around and tell stories and jokes, doing bird calls, enjoy the glow of the warm fire, listen to the sounds of distant jet … Continue reading

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Millpond Swamp Views…

View of Merchants Millpond Swamp life abounds Turtle Haven We had a refreshing time on the camp out. Good food and  fun. It was just plain nice to be outdoors enjoying the Lord’s creation. These photos were taken at the end of … Continue reading

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Goin’ Campin’…

I’m going camping tonight and tomorrow with some of the men and boys from our church to Merchants Millpond State Park in Gates County, NC. Should be a good time. In addition to meals together, campfire stories and sharing, big … Continue reading

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Hit The Beach…

The beach at Kitty Hawk, NC                 Lots of folks are coming this way to enjoy the first official weekend of summer – Memorial Day Weekend!               … Continue reading

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Home Spun…

I discovered this spider’s web on a dock in Columbia, NC, while on a photo safari with my daughter! Pretty exquisite design and I imagine it caught a few meals for the spider..  

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Two Scoops…

Two scoops of wonderful ice cream (several flavors to choose from) for 60 cents – cone included.  Where? At this fine business in Hertford, NC. Where is Hertford you may ask? In Perquimans Co, along US Route 17.  Check it out … Continue reading

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One Of These…

Was seen by me yesterday afternoon on a bicycle ride. And yes , the black bear I saw was running (like this guy). Thankfully he was running away from me. One of these was also spotted (pileated woodpecker). And a … Continue reading

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Unknown Plant…Can Anyone Help?

Here are 3 shots of a plant growing in the fields between Edenton and Hertford, NC. I have no idea what it is. As you can see, the blooms are pretty, and the fields were full of them. If you can … Continue reading

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Songs of the Psalms…14

1 “Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised          In the city of our God,          In His holy mountain.  2 Beautiful in elevation,          The joy of the whole earth,          Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north,          The … Continue reading

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