Monday, October 20, 2008

~The beauty of fall in upstate New York~The trip is long...........but the scenery helps make time slip by. It was early morning and the fog was laying in the valley blanketing the trees. The deer were out grazing and Gods glory was all around~~The fruits of our Labor~During my summer visit, I helped plant a "humble" garden, to my amazement the harvest was plenty.
~Autumn, the season of maturity.............Thistledown, the feathery fluff pictured below. During the summer months, the thistle flower is purple in color and fyi, it is the national flower of Scotland.


~Tuffys last day on the farm~ He is known to us by Tuffy. An awesome machine, strong and willing to work at any moment. He has labored on the farm over two decades, and he has served well. With his assistance, projects were demolished and built. Thousands of pounds of snow has he moved, and many a meadow mowed. He is now on a journey to Poland. He will be used for farming and his work load will be lighter. Today was his day of retirement...............................


~t.kramer~

~Tuffy saves the day~............and not without the last hurrah!!!! The tractor trailor that was Tuffys escort to the border, got stuck in the soft ground. Well, good ol Tuffy was chained and secured and pulled that eighteen wheeler out like it was a go cart! kodos to Tuffy!!!


~Securing Tuffy for the journey~The boys assist the driver in the securing of items on the trailor. They are so helpful and willing to assist. They are the best............my sons.

~Ready for the journey~
~Tuffy leaves in a cloud of dust~ Fare well Tuffy........we will miss you. Good night night tractor, good night sheep, good night moon it's time to sleep.










Monday, October 6, 2008


~ Dedicating this song to you Dodger~ When I first heard this song many years ago, it brought to my mind the days of when Dodger would chase after the butterflies in the field. His energy was endless, he was fearless and his loyality was true. Time has made him older, mellow and cautious. On those rare occasions of a visit from a butterfly, my mind reflects back to the days of "the dog" and the butterfly. Thanks for your faithfulness......................


 ~t.kramer~
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~Inspirational Weekend~ Working on some projects this weekend was rewarding. Remember to make the most out of yourself, because that is all there is of you.....R.W. Emerson



~~Pit Stop~~ Orient Point.....Well of course....The beach..... Couldn't take a day trip and pass by.We did find some mermaid tears, and enjoyed the warm sun and fresh crisp air..........

~~Harvest Time~~ The farmers are busy with the harvest, out on the north shore. Many farms dot the land out there. Some of the pumpkins were mammoth. Take that Charlie Brown. For some FYI, the winerys are in abundance too.

~photos t.kramer~ 
~Weekend day trip out to Orient Point~~
This past weekend I took my parents out to the end of the Island, the North shore. We stopped off at the "Lavender by the Bay" shop...tucked away on Main Street in Marion. As you make your way up the driveway, you are enveloped with the scent of lavender. The fields are full with bushes of the hardy plant and the vibrant color is a mesmerizing sight. The shop is filled with of course lavender,crafts fill every inch of this quaint place. Of course we did not leave empty handed, what did you think? We not only left with our purchases, but we meet the owner, which was a bonus and our spirits were calm and relaxed......................