4 march
frostbiters on a sunday sail
free and easy
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Shining through the branches of a big old pine tree
When Joe comes home from working nights he flops his cap down on the kitchen table. It is an Irish sculls cap and when he wears it with his mask at work they say he looks like a Southie (Irish part of Boston) bank robber. I just like the way it looks on my kitchen table and I’m glad he’s not a bank robber. My sister had to get some scans in Boston and spent the week at my mums. I had them up for dinner one night. This isn’t the greatest picture of her...I think I caught her in mid-chew. Sunday I met with both of my daughters and my grandchildren. We were the only ones in the pizza place and felt comfortable taking our masks off while we ate. It was the first time we’ve all been together in such a very long time. It brought me to tears. I rise before the sun most mornings and see it coming up over the neighboring houses like ribbons of orange and indigo light. One morning this week I happened to glance up and see the crescent moon setting behind the big, old pine while the sky was
Ah - so free! So lovely.
ReplyDeleteYou mean these boats were actually out this time of year?!
ReplyDeleteits been far too long since i sailed
ReplyDeletei miss skimming the water and riding the wind...
Great post
ReplyDeleteAh, color!
ReplyDeleteOh but it looks like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteFrostbiters ... Oh, that is "now"! Mighty brave people. :-)
ReplyDeleteWow..lovely captures..!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that would be a cold ride! But the colors are really lovely. Sailboats are so soothing to watch any time of year.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Texture Tuesday and Texture Twist.
Sailing-just makes one sigh with delight at the thought.
ReplyDeleteDelightful blog name and great photo inviting a feeling of Spring ~ thanks,
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So pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove it, colors are so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteLovely shot!
ReplyDeleteThose bright sails really pop against the slate background! Are those crab/lobster trap floats? xo Karen
ReplyDeletethey are trap buoys yes
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful photo ... makes me long for summer.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely scene, beautifully framed !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week,
Sylvia
What a lovely image!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot. B
ReplyDeleteIt looks cold, beautiful shot.
ReplyDeletethis image makes me happy
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! So tranquil, even with those bright colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful image - the red sail really gives it the wow factor.
ReplyDeleteLove that red and the way that it reflects so well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and serene.
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