Summer Memories

... give said the little stream ...

I have a view from the balcony that overlooks the stream going through a culvert.

On occasion the Bates family take a walk.

 Not all of them.

But many will stroll down to the lake on a Sunday afternoon. I can watch through the glass panels to see how people are doing

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Do lilies smell?

It is hard not to stop and smell the lillies.

They are prolific, colourful, tall and grow just across from the pig roast cinder blocks as the road levels out.

On a walk this is the spot to slow down and check out the surroundings: -- the old burn pile or the long set of stairs going up to the cabin

... always wanted to check on the girl in a fountain ...

Those who check out the girl in the fountain only have to look a few feet beyond her to see some skunk cabbage plants of enormous proportions.

 ... Kalina watches Audra with interest ...

The people from the Bates house come down that road in a long string -- various groups of small cousins, women pushing baby strollers, teen-agers jostling each other's shoulders and calling out to their friends.

Thank you, Marcia, for these lovely pictures. The snow fell today. The pics were a green reminder of wonderful summer days.

Arta