Many of you have followed my blog for close to 20 years now. How time flies and how much can change over the years.
But one thing I still cling to is my love of nature and the more 'natural' it is, the more at home I am.
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I started an evening hike at 49th Ave trailhead and was pleasantly surprised at how many people were taking advantage of a 'less hot' evening.
This is the trail I walked on.
And this is the one that 'pulled' me in.
There are a lot of deer in this area so I was happy to see several on my hike.
This is actually the smallest Buck I have ever seen.
Don't you love his spikes!
They moved into the brush and those are my favorite photos!
They were browsing!
I waved and took photos of this group of joggers. They were enthusiastic and I loved seeing them enjoying some time together on the Greenway.
It's still too hot to get out much but I can't resist one of those 'trails less traveled'.
Casa Viola News!
A BIG shout out to Brent for painting my house this week and doing such a fabulous job! I enjoyed having you around and getting to know you better too! THANKS Brent!!!
What's new at your house this week?
Stay cool, safe and calm!
Hugs, Diane 💜
51 comments:
Beautiful series of photos, Diane.
The deer are cute.
Glad your house has been painted, it looks beautiful.
Nothing special happened here.
I wish you a lovely weekend.
All the best, Irma
Diane so beautiful and sweet...kiss Andreja, Good vikend!
We see deer at our house practically on a daily basis, Diane. They are so graceful, aren't they? Happy hiking!
Oh, I LOVE seeing the deer! It's been a while since I've seen any. We just don't have them here like we did in Salt Springs, and I really miss them (and the bears, believe it or not!) Thank you for sharing your pictures. Love that you got your house painted! It makes it look brand new! Yay!! Yes, it is TOO hot to be out for very long. I am SO looking forward to fall!! Take care and enjoy the days you can!
Your house looks wonderful.
A fun trail to take, especially lucky to see the beautiful deer.
Enjoy the weekend…
Your house looks beautiful! The trail you took looks nice and shaded and cool. We see a lot of deer here, but they are mule deer and have very large ears, and the bucks' antlers are already growing very long.
You are so amazing, Diane, how you don't let this summer heat stop you from getting out. You are smart to choose the time of day carefully, but even with that, you do more than me.
Your photos are always top-notch. Those deer seem to have been waiting for you to come by!
Your newly-painted home is beautiful. It's always so good to get things like that behind you. I'm glad you had a good man to do it for you.
Everything you put on your blog is beautiful and so tasteful, including your header.
Thanks for the encouraging words you leave with me.
Packing for a week away in the Adirondacks. On a drive home from a local ice cream shop the other night we spotted a bear along the shore of the Connecticut River, a porcupine ambling alongside the road, a buck with velvety antlers, and two deer in the corn. Granddaughter #3 was along and she was so thrilled to see all of these creatures.
Hi Diane,
We are hot and smoky here, so our hikes have become short. We did enjoy three days of beautiful weather, low humidity and no smoke. Sadly, it all starts again on Sunday.
We still get out, just not as long of a hike.
I like your house. High Fives to Brent. :-)
Wonderful walking places. Love to see all the deer. Nice job on the house. Looks great.
...stake cool and well Diane. I'm not sure how you handle the heat!!!
Lovely photographs from your walk, wonderful to see the deer.
Your house looks great - well done to Brent.
All the best Jan
Wonderful photos of the deer! Wow! My neighbor friends and I walk at 7:30 a.m., and when we finish our 1.2-mile walk, I am sweating and wet. I can't imagine being out there in the late morning or afternoons. Come on, September!! I'm such a sissy! Your house looks lovely!! Happy weekend!
Oh, I can't wait to hit a trail!!! Love the deer photos!! Your home looks so fantastic! Have a super weekend, Diane!!
I'm not getting out much because of the cold, quite the opposite to you. How wonderful to have your house painted, it looks great
That trail that pulled you in would have been calling to me too. Nice that you spotted the deer as well.
Brent did a fantastic job painting your house. It looks amazing.
Such a lovely, peaceful hike, Diane! Those little bucks and the lush green views make it worth beating the summer heat. Casa Viola looks fresh and beautiful! Hope you stay cool and have a wonderful weekend.
Hiking is always a good idea. Nice to meet deer.
Hugs,
Irene
It's always a treat to see "wildlife" when we're out there. Thank you for sharing your hike. We had a great day in the swamp on Wednesday. Spent over 8 (!) hours out there we were having so much fun!
Enjoy your weekend, Diane!
Oh love the deer you saw on that beautiful trail you walked ~ so glad you got your house painted this past week ~
Sending lots of prayers and healing energy hugs your way ~ Hugs ^_^
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Hi Diane :)
Lovely sighting and photos of the deer. Those dirt less trodden paths are often the best to see wildlife.Those happy joggers was also a nice encounter, and your newly painted house looks lovely.
Have a great weekend Diane
All the best
Sonjia.
Hello Diane,
I do love walks in nature. There is always something to see.
The deer are so cute, sweet critters.
I am amazed at how joggers can run on these hot days.
They all look happy running along. Your house looks great.
Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great day and a happy weekend! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
How great that you got out for an evening hike, Diane. It still must have been quite warm. Stay cool.
The fresh paint job looks great! Enjoyed the trails with you especially THE BEAUTIFUL DEER! We have deer that come visit us at sundown every evening, like clockwork! All females so far. Love seeing those velvet antlers in your pictures! Merry weekend my friend! HUGS
Glad you are still able to get out for walks despite the heat. The deer are gorgeous. Your house looks lovely with the new paint job. Have a wonderful week.
Your hikes in nature looks wonderful. The deer is very beautiful. Take care.
Hugs.
You home looks brand new! And how lovely to see the deer, and also the joggers and you, living life to the fullest in nature.
Happy New House Paint!
New paint is a smile maker.
May
What a fun post it has made my day richer thank you dear and thanks for your sweet comment
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Hi Diane! Casa Viola looks great. The joggers make me smile. 😊 And the deer … another way to think of browsing. 😊 Happy to see your post today and thank you for sharing! John
It's always nice to see the deer on an out n' about. The trail looks like a good one. Your how sure is pretty and Brent did a good job!
Hi Diane! I really like that quote about the paths we take. Those picture you took of the deer are spectacular. Congratulations on getting your house painted. It looks marvelous. May the peace of the Lord be with you!
I think that trail would have pulled me in too. So amazing to see deer on your walk - I guess it is a bit like us seeing kangaroos! BTW your house painting job looks great! Have a fabulous week ahead and thakyou for visiting my blog this weekend.
I love those images of the deer Diane. Looks like a great place to have a run (if I had the energy or inclination). Have a great weekend.
Your photos of the deer are wonderful! They are such beautiful creatures. I am glad you were able to enjoy a "less hot" evening.
To dirt! And yes, how time flies - 20 years here, too!
Too cold here.
Wow, you have a wonderful house! Will you share what´s inside?
Beautiful photos of the hike and I loved the quote on the 1st photo.
First of all, you house looks fabulous. How wonderful to have fresh paint. That looks like a fantastic one and one that is well used. Love the joggers and the deer. What a great spot.
I much prefer the untraveled unpaved paths, this one is perfect, sand and trees and underbrush and deer, nothing better... our evenings are even hotter. it was 92 feels like 102 at 9 pm 3 nights ago in our back yard... when we wake up, its 82 feels like 88 today and the past 3 feels like was feels like 92 at sunrise. so glad you were able to walk and the house looks wonderful
Brent did a great job painting your house. That's a great quote too and good advice. What fun to come across those friendly joggers. And the deer is quite a handsome one, loved your header shot. Thanks for taking us along on this beautiful trail Diane. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
I love your walks! and your home looks beautiful!!!
I always enjoy seeing deer. When there is an opportunity to veer off pavement to venture down a dirt trail, I veer off! Your home looks lovely!
Gorgeous photos, we loved the little tour of your world, absolutely epic!!! Happy Monday!!! 🐾😻✨😻🐾
Me encantan tus rutas de senderismo, ayer vi bastantes ciervos por aquí y un zorro. Tu casa se ve muy bien. Besos.
hi diane...i don't know how long i have been following you, i started my blog in 2010. i am not sure when we found each other. i think we are a good match and have similar interests. i love being outdoors and photographing any kind of critter. we were out yesterday looking for baby deer and saw quite a few. i have my spots, you know!! the house looks great, i hope you don't melt down there!!!
The house looks FAB!!!! Looks like a beautiful hike - how are the bugs?
I think most of the roads we travel are gravel, figuratively at least. You are right, that is one small antlered buck.
Hello Diane,
that is quite a long time already, 20 years, and you are still making beautiful blogs. Nature is truly an element that many people love :-) Your photos show a lot of beauty again, because these deer are very lovely to look at. Funny that you got to photograph the group of runners too :-) Your house looks very nice and it is wonderful when everything has been given a fresh coat of paint again.
It is still very hot in the Netherlands too, so I am not going out.
Warm regards,
Helma
Love the sweet buck!
Your house looks great! Love all the close ups of the deer and your hiking paths!
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