Posts Tagged ‘rural life’
VirginiaView from the Pines
Posted in Awesome Fotos, Beauty, Camera-Walking, Country Fotos, Country Sights, February Perspectives, Mountains, Photography, The Land, Trees, View Points, tagged A Virginia View, Blue Ridge Mountains, country photos, February Fotos, mountains, photography, rural life, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia on February 12, 2018| 1 Comment »
Bear With Me – Part 2
Posted in Country Adventures, Country Sights, Critters, Food, Friends, nature, Survival, Virginia, Virginia Views, Where to Go, tagged Bears, country adventures, country living, Country thoughts, Friends, general store, humor, Natural Bridge State Park, rural life, rural Virginia, Virginia, Wildlife on August 8, 2017| 26 Comments »
BigBruno
If you are weary of hearing about my bear visitors here in rural Virginia, I do understand. I hope you are able to “grin and bear it.”
But I must recount the latest episode. This time I was away from home with a friend.
We were out for lunch at a general store (and diner) in Natural Bridge Station, Virginia. That is only a few miles from the actual Natural Bridge (an awesome sight indeed).
The Natural Bridge is also now a Virginia State Park.
Anyway, we pulled into the driveway of the little general store and there he was – Bruno’s father! BIGBruno!
He was crossing the parking lot right in front of us. And he went loping down an embankment to a little stream, and up the other side to cross the road into the woods.
Could I get out of othe car without fear of bodily harm? No.
I was on the bear’s side!
Could I outrun the bear? No.
Still having trouble hobbling around on a bad foot, but even if it was normal……. well, you get the picture.
Was I stupid enough to get out of the car (on BigBruno’s side) and slowly make my way to the diner entrance?
Yes.
And so it was. Lunch was a breathless affair recounting the story to the hostess. She said they had been frying bacon all morning. Well, no wonder BigBruno was enamoured of the place!
And on the wall was this frightening image!
It looked just like him.
I still don’t know if it was a photograph or a painting, but BigBruno loomed out of the canvas as big and wild and beautiful as I could ever conjure up in a dream/nightmare.
Lunch was delicious by the way. A very informal setting with all natural all fresh salads and sans – everything to a bear’s liking!
Another adventure in Virginia country living.
A Virginia View Point
Posted in Awesome Fotos, Camera-Walking, Country Sights, Out of Town, Photography, The Land, Travel in Virginia, Virginia, Virginia Views, tagged A Virginia View, Abingdon, Country Fotos, country living, country sights, photography, rural life, rural Virginia, Travel in Virginia, Virginia, Virgnia on August 9, 2016| 16 Comments »
Life in the Slow Lane
Posted in Country Challenges, Country Fotos, Country Sights, Drive-By-Photography, Humor, Photography, Travel in Virginia, Uncategorized, tagged country adventures, country living, country photo, Country thoughts, Farm Truck, Hay Bales, humor, rural life, traffic, Views, virginia travel, Virginia views on July 7, 2016| 7 Comments »
Remnants of Autumn in Virginia
Posted in Abandoned, Awesome Fotos, Birds, Camera-Walking, Country Fotos, Country Sights, Country Thoughts, Fences, Memories, Mountains, Poetry, The Land, View Points, Virginia, tagged Autumn in Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, country living, country photos, Country thoughts, mountains, nature, poem, rural life, rural Virginia, Seasons, Shenandoah Valley, the land, view points, Views, Virginia on November 22, 2015| 14 Comments »
I thought that Autumn came and went
as winter spread its clenching hand
but Indian summer lingered
leaving love notes upon the land.
I am here. Please don’t forget me. I am here.
Life’s a Game but Very Tiring
Posted in Camera-Walking, Country Adventures, Country Fotos, Critters, Dogs, Friends, Humor, Love, Uncategorized, Virginia, Virginia Views, tagged a dog's eyeview, Annimal love, country fun, Critters, Dog Photos, dog stories, Dogs, dogsitting, humor, love, Running, rural life, rural Virginia, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, visitors on November 15, 2015| 43 Comments »
I’m back! Remember me?
My name is Pichu and I am visiting these strange old people again. They think I am absolutely the most wonderful, adorable, sweetest, cutest pup in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (or maybe even further afield).
I am theirs for a day (and a night too) but this day is speeding by since I am very busy having fun.
First they gave me a cup of Frosty Paws (doggy ice cream). Wow! I wonder if there are more of those around.
Then the lady and I went for a short walk so I could explore the grounds. I have been here before but the smells of the wild are always different you know.
Then it was back inside for a bone chewing marathon. It took awhile butI won!
Some of my old squeaky toys are here too, and some new ones, so I figured she wanted to play. And I was right.
Then the man said, “Let’s go OUT!” We all went out and I ran as fast as I could around all that grassy space. I ran so fast the lady started laughing and that made me want to run even faster.
I ran so fast I got pretty worn out.
They had their dinner and gave me little bites of yummy chicken since they could tell I needed more energy.
But a nap is definitely in order now, even if it is before bedtime.
Follow Me
Posted in Country Fotos, Country Sights, Country Thoughts, Critters, Drive-By-Photography, Humor, Photography, Virginia Views, tagged country photo, country sights, country view, humor, nature, roadside view, rural life, rural Virginia, Turkey, Turkey trot, Virginia, Wildlife on November 5, 2015| 11 Comments »
Why did the turkey cross the road?
I know. If you are reading this, maybe you are already “following” me/my blog.
This morning I was stopped by a turkey in the middle of the road, who decided it was safe at last and led 13 other turkeys behind him/her. They moved too fast for me to get a photo, but they gave “Follow me!” a whole new meaning
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