Showing posts with label the great outdoors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label the great outdoors. Show all posts
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Runaway Rooster
Once again, we visited Blackstar Farms while up north.
The interior wine tasting bar looked pretty much the same as last year, only it was really crowded. As you can see, the line for tastings was 2-3 people deep.
We just didn’t feel like fighting our way up to the bar for a tasting, especially since the wine there isn’t all that great.
Instead, the man, woman, and I wandered outside.
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We slowly made our way down to see the animals.
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And, finally, I saved the best for last:
Saturday, September 17, 2011
I See the Light
This year on vacation, we decided to check out a lighthouse, way up almost on the tip of the peninsula in a state park. It was set in a state park and was well kept.
There was a fee to go inside to tour the lighthouse so we decided not to go in. Instead, we checked out the grounds.
There was a former fog house building that had been turned into a museum.
It was fun to look at all the artifacts they had inside.
There was a model of the lighthouse...
...a fun navy outfit...
...and other various things that belonged to the light keepers and/or light house.
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Outside the museum, there was a telescope that you put a quarter in to view across the lake. Obviously, I had to check it out.
Then, we decided to walk down and inspect the beach...
...where I enjoyed the view...
...which i found very peaceful and resting.
On the little hike back up to the lighthouse we came across a woodland creature. He seemed harmless enough. He was just a baby toad/frog.
The walk up from the beach afforded us a great view of the lighthouse.
Once up by the lighthouse, I managed to run into a bit of trouble. I spooted a salty sea gull in a boat.
Stealthily, I stalked him; he was clueless it until I was right up on him.
He was churlish at first, but eventually came around. No one can be mad at me; Mr.Penguin brightens everyone’s day. I have yet to meet anyone who can resist my penguin charms.
On the way back to the car, we stopped in at a gift shop. It sold the normal tourist trinkets, but there was a separate room I found interesting.
It had a sign, teaching you how to tye nautical knots...
...a neat model boat..
...and best of all, this impressive lego model of the lighthouse.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Pyromaniacs
Lucky for us, the house we rented on vacation had a fire pit. Instead of buying wood the man and his brother decided to chop some. That was quite entertaining; watching them trying to out-do each other as lumberjacks.
Once there was enough chopped wood, it was time to build the fire. The men did an excellent job building one.
Once the fire was at a suitable heat and flame height, it was time to get out the s'mores stuff.
Last year I needed help holding the marshmallow over the flames and this year was no different; I still required assistance. My lady helped me roast the marshmallow to the perfection; slightly golden brown, not burnt.
The woman had to help me out eating them; she held them for me, otherwise, my feathers would have gotten sticky, which would not have been a good situation for anyone.
After our bellies were full of s’mores, it was time to kick back with my lady and enjoy the fire.
Of course, the man had to get up and poke the fire; in fact, all the men took their turn poking around in it.
It made me wish the man and I had a fire pit at home. Hopefully, someday we will.
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