Wednesday, May 27, 2015

CRYSTAL CRESCENT BEACH ~ WHITE SAND PARADISE


I've heard the guys talking about this provincial beach 
they used to go to many years ago
that had three connecting whites beaches
crystal blue waters
trails to follow along the coast
rocks to scale
blueberries in the rolling hills
and 
plenty of space to find your own spot and just veg out.


Well, my doddies, look at my HAPPY FACE!
I am over the rainbow in such 
DOODLE SURPRISE MODE
GRINNING FROM EAR TO EAR MODE
TEARING ALL AROUND THE BEACH MODE
 CAN'T HEAR ANYBODY TRYING TO REIGN ME IN MODE!
 I just can't stop!
(the fog bank kept a coolness in the air 
so the guys dressed accordingly,
I already had my coat on!)


Mr.Orangie stands out like a beacon
when I charge into the clear, salty, pristine waters.


A little bit of DOODLE BODY SURFING
makes the return quick and easy.


MONSTER WATER BEARDS
come slapping along with me from the depths.



 After plenty of fetching along the rock free beach area of 2nd Beach
we stopped to take a breather and soak up some sun in this spot.
No way was I about to relax
because when you find paradise.............!
well, you fill in the blank _____!


Saturday, May 23, 2015

JUST LAZING AROUND


The spring warmth has spread across our backyard.
So when I heard our neighbour's doggy yipping it up,
I just had to slip under the rhododendrons
and check out the fuss.


Nothing came of that so I helped Daddy Jim lay another row of pavers
circling near the corkscrew witch hazel.
He loves to spend his time doing this kind of thing
and
I supervise.


We have been having soft spring rains
throughout this week
which has forced the magnolias 
to show us what they are made of.
Almost like silver I'd say!


Many speckled violas were saturated in fine droplets
of rain and Daddy Ron was in his element.
I supervised.


The yarn placed in the Japanese Maple was covered in raindrops as well.
These strands are for the birds if they want them.
Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.


On my deck the yews are growing leaps and bounds
so the new hedge clippers
(a find at a yard sale.....YAY!)
are snip snip snipping away.
I supervise!


That's tiring work I must say.
Time for a snooze, a slight zephyr of wind zipping across, wind chimes
and 
a morning's work well-done.
I supervised.

Monday, May 18, 2015

THIS IS MY WATER WORLD


With spring fully entrenched
and
 the ice-packed winter roads gone
"fully disappearing in the rear view mirror.....thank you so very much",
we decided to go swimming at the lake.


I love water! 
 When you are a DOODLE
both sides of your lineage are water-logged
so  I've been known to flop into a puddle or a swamp.
Yes, the guys do keep an eye on me.
Lighten up, Guys!


I was out sniffing some flowers this morning in the garden
and there they were 
"the water droplets on the cowslips"
I have a keen eye when there is any form of water nearby.


 "Tidal Meanderings" 
perfectly describes the beach this evening 
as we captured the last rays of light 
along this stretch of land.
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The soft spring rains smothered 'the sanguinaria ~ blood root' in droplets as well.
(Normally the bloodroot is white 
but creative licence played upon my soul
so it is now pink.)


Neapolitan ice cream cone
that's what it looks like to me.


The sanquinaria petals spread their wings
as the sun broke through the layers of clouds
evaporating the last of the rain droplets.



I'll be dreaming tonight, no doubt water will be featured.
So looking forward to tomorrow
so I can practice my dog paddle and fetch Mr. Orangie.

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

SAFE & SOUND



Oh Oh!!
Something tells me 
I better HIGH DOODLE TAIL it
out of here.


I smell SMOKE!
It's in the air
and
I really don't like what's going through my mind
right now 
as I gallop up MacDonald Hill slope.


Across the street from where Daddy Jim works is this view,
SMOKE!
My house is about 5 kms (3+ miles)
from the smoke as the crow flies
and 
in June 2008 
we had a major forest fire 
located in that exact place.
(You can see the remains of burned trees, grey and pale!)
Evacuation was for many
 (not us because we were the lucky ones
living on the borderline of non-evacuees).
Stressful hours and days
made the event one to not ignore.
Dry tinder from hurricanes
has accumulated over the passed few years


Just the day before I was here at Birch Cove inside Dartmouth City proper.
Don't you love these trees!?!
I sure do.
I really don't want to lose any more trees nor peoples properties
so we sit at home waiting to hear good news!


The winds were so very strong which kept the flames 
blowing away from our property.
Within a couple hours the winds did die down
and
the next few days 
the fire departments held in tight
checking constantly 
the soils and any possible flare ups.
~~
Thankfully, we are all safe now!

Monday, May 11, 2015

5 YEARS OF SHEER BLISS


Major DOODLE THANKS 
going out over the land and sea, 
through the air
EVERYWHERE!
Appreciation to all those who have followed little ol' me
for the passed 5 years 
as I sniff here and sniff there
in my little world.


Jim and I
love to air out our tongues 
anytime and anywhere
LOL! 


I am rolling over in so much excitement
that I can't control myself.
I am LIVING A DOODLEFICATED LIFE, indeed.


This tells it all, doncha think!
Our lives have been more enriched 
and
more fulfilled 
with your presence and joy!


Peace and serenity
for you all
and
remember
our backyard is your backyard
as long as 
you can find your way around!
CHEERS!