away for the weekend: more scenes from south londonderry

Monday, August 5, 2013

more scenes from south londonderry

After riding our bikes through South Londonderry,
and my camera battery dying mid-click - yeah, I'll never learn...
I decided to return in my car - (parking it at the post office),
and take a leisurely stroll through town.


How cute is this colorful birdhouse on a shovel handle? -
I'm thinking I need to copy this look -
the shovel that is - not the overgrown part
 - although...


This big guy was eyeing us warily
We returned the gesture...


I'm thinking this porch would be perfect for spending an afternoon with a good book and glass of iced tea.

And then - just for fun -


this handsome guy is my mom's cat, Oliver.
I call him Shy Guy.
Hmmmm - does it look as though he's eyeing me warily, too?
Yeah, I really have a way with cats.


Have a great day!

44 comments:

  1. I enjoyed these photos! That birdhouse on top of the shovel is very creative. And you know how I love cats!

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  2. Cute idea on the shovel, love the porch and cats shots! Enjoying your blog!

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  3. Ooh, neat idea for an old shovel!

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  4. If I'm leaving the yard with my camera I put extra batteries in my pocket.

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  5. I think the overgrowth adds to the charm!

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  6. Hi Karen Thanks for comments on my post, I still cannot send replies!! Great post today and I think perhaps you should do no more staring at cats or perhaps its the camera they do not like!! I love the first shot. Yes very creative adn I also like the overgrown look in the shot perhaps not if it was my garden!

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  7. a bird house atop a shovel - now that's a new one on me

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  8. That little house is so pretty.
    Great shots!

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  9. Awesome photos, Karen. You how I love cats; both of these are cute!

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  10. Your photos captured the feel of the town.

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  11. Great shots- and I think you do have a way with the wary kitties!

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  12. fun shots! love the bird house on the shovel -- clever. i agree with the others, you obviously have a way with wary kitties! i'll join you with iced tea on the porch. !!!

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  13. The second I saw that birdhouse I thought I would have to copy it too. What a neat idea.

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  14. Love the Vera Bradley bag in the background of the last cat shot. I use to have that pattern but in the yellow. Bummer about the camera battery. I made our whole trip on one battery (even though I had two extra) I was quite surprised.

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  15. Wow Oliver is an absolutely beautiful cat! I love black cats.

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  16. Love those cats!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  17. Great shots of the world around you. I like the birdhouse shovel also.

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  18. oh great photos! i love the porch scene and really cool idea for the shovel! shy guy is cute!

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  19. wonderful shots, Oliver is very handsome! I've always wanted a porch with cape cod chairs, nice photo.

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  20. That porch looks so inviting! And the kitties are so cute :) I hate it when I'm mid photo and look down to see my battery doesn't have enough juice to take the shot! So frustrating.

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  21. I really like the birdhouse on shovel handle. What a clever idea1

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  22. I love seeing the clever ways people decorate their gardens!!

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  23. I love every one of these photos!

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  24. Thank you so much for the 'tour'! A delightful town and walk, to be sure.

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  25. Very cute idea for the birdhouse. Thank you for joining in this week Karen.

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  26. Can't resist these photos of Londonderry. I like the color and the "post" on the birdhouse.

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  27. Love that birdhouse! Looks like a lovely place to visit! Your Mom's cat looks just like my son's cat, Lucky. He is a devil. Every time I try to pet him, he scratches me! My feelings get so hurt. He he. xo

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  28. Lovely shots! I agree completely on that front porch---nice cool breeze, comfy fleecy sweater and a "can't put down, book"

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  29. There was a black cat in my early neighborhood which scare me... your mom’s cat look cute and calm. I love that porch and would cheer with you on the idea. Cute bird-feeder :)

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  30. I always enjoy your photos! Cute birdhouse on a shovel, sweet kitty-cats, and love the porch. Definitely inviting. I'll join you, thank you very much!

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  31. What a neat place to visit and take photographs....I love that first shot of the birdhouse on the shovel...I think I will try that in the mountains....I always love cat shots and these guys are cute even though they do look alittle weary.....the porch looks inviting too...

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  32. I'd definitely join you on that porch.

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  33. I like the shovel idea too, and sitting on the porch, and the kitty :)

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  34. Lovely shots Karen..... your blog looks nice.

    Greetings, Joop

    Maybe you will take a look at my blog "Photo's in big size " you are welcom

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  35. I hate when the camera battery dies, but you got some great pics anyway. :)

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  36. Glad you went back to your car ~ love the birdhouse photo and the cat on the tree trunk ~ All great shots ~ thanks, carol xo

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  37. Love that birdhouse on the shovel and it definitely looks like a look that should be copied. How cute it is! also love the porch and it does look like a great place to spend a few hours reading and watching the world go by. Great shots!

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  38. I agree that birdhouse is too cute...

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  39. Love the birdhouse and the porch. Things of little concern for many, find place in someone's heart. After all, life is a collection of little things with grandeur touch. Good shots.

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