Sunday, November 10, 2024

Weekend Chatter

 Hi everyone. It's Sunday again.  I hope you are having a nice weekend. It's been a bit chilly and windy so far this weekend in my area, and it sounds like typical November weather has arrived, compared to the middle of last week when we had some more beautiful mild weather.

     Today I have a journal spread to share for Wendy's On, In or By the Sea challenge at Art Journal Journey. I am also linking up to Gillena's Sunday Smiles.


     By now you probably know my husband and I went to Quebec back at the end of September, and many of you might also already know that I like to make trip journals. Since we spent so much of our time away near the ocean, I'll have some pages to share this month  that work for Wendy's AJJ challenge. Here's my first one, a 2 page spread about our visit to Mighasha National Park.  This link takes you back to my original post about our visit about this premier fossil site on the ocean.

     I made the background yellow and grey to match both the cliff's color and also the grey many fossil rocks are. I used a couple of sets of Paper Artsy rubber stamps and stamped fish on both the actual background and on some printed paper. The fish on the printed paper were fussy cut. I also stamped the background with some label rubber stamps and a few design images. The green circle is the actual sticker  I needed to wear in the park, and I used some stickers to make the title for the page. Finally I cut out one black and white fish image from a travel info brochure and added that. It's a modern fish but since fish are still an important part of the Gaspe area, I thought it fit. 

    And how about a few photos to wrap up this post?

    I went for a 5 mile hike with some friends the other day.  I took photos of the trail signs as we walked because a few years ago when we did this hike we ended up on the wrong trail and had to backtrack a couple of miles. Luckily we didn't need the photos this time to find the right trail back to the car.


The end of the trail for us was on top of this cliff that had a nice view.


Even though I didn't get a great photo, we saw a pileated woodpecker. We also saw a couple of squirrels. But I think most likely we were talking too much and scared away anything else. 😏


     We had some gorgeous weather this past Wednesday, and my husband wasn't up to going to work, so he took the day off. He went up to close his mother's house on the lake for the winter, and the dogs and I tagged along. 



And I thought my yard was full of leaves. Here's my  mother-in-law's driveway.


I had my husband drop me off at the end of the road, and the dogs and I walked in to her house. It was a lovely day to do that.


I also had to go to Maine one day last week for an appointment. I stopped to grab some lunch at a local restaurant, and in their waiting area they had this fun cow bench.



Finally, my own yard clean up continues. Believe me, I don't get rid of all the leaves that fall (I'm not that obsessed), and it is probably even impossible to do that. 



   Of course with the strong winds earlier this weekend, all the loose leaves have shifted. I watched them blow around the other day and even got hit in the face by a few when I went out to get the mail. 😏 I may not have any more lawn clean up until spring, which would be great.

Have a super rest of your weekend and start to the new week.










19 comments:

Angie's Recipes said...

The view on top of the cliff is so amazing! The cow bench is pretty cute.

David M. Gascoigne, said...

It’s always exciting to come across a Pileated Woodpecker. It is a large, noisy, gaudy bird but it can be frustratingly difficult to see. Walking through those leaves on your MIL’s driveway must have been such a pleasure. I can hear the crinkle and the rustle beneath your feet. Life’s simple pleasures! Have a great weekend. All the best - David

Jim and Barb's Adventures said...

Love all those turkeys from your last post, that is quite the flock! I can do without the Guinea's however, they are do noisy!

We used to have a yard with as many leaves as you have, man, that was a battle every fall!

Shari Burke said...

What a delightful post! I enjoyed looking at the scenery and your fabulous dog, who reminded me of my late, great Chunkman (a rescue that Bill saved the day before Thanksgiving years ago--he was due to be euthanized the morning after). All those trees and leaves make my heart sing. I do miss living in the woods!

I had some thoughts on your comment from my blog, so I put them there in reply.

have a peaceful Sunday.

Tom said...

...the first view could easily be in the Adirondacks.

CJ Kennedy said...

King of the Fishes. Fun page. Spectacular view on your walk. The picture of Pete in the water made me smile and the cow bench would make a fun addition to my Zensical garden. Chilly today but at least the sun is out.

Iris Flavia said...

Big WOW on the views, and I love your page.
And that cow!!! I maybe share one on T-Day, too. Have a happy Sunday, hugs (sorry I am late, the weather really tears me down)....

Christine said...

5 miles is a long hike! Lovely pages.

Gillena Cox said...

Lovely look bsck post and of course, today's as well. Luv the journal pave.
Thank you for linking to SundaySmiles

Much♡love

hels said...

Quebec is very beautiful, but probably more comfortable in summer.

Lowcarb team member said...

That cow bench is different.
As the weekend comes to a close, I wish you a good new week.

All the best Jan

Aimeslee Winans said...

Very nice composition and balance to your spread, perfect for remembering your trip, xoxo

Jeanie said...

I think getting rid of all those leaves would be an impossibility! The pleasures and joys of living in a tree-filled area! Have you put the bees to bed yet? Your hike sounds strenuous but very beautiful!

kathyinozarks said...

Good morning, beautiful fall photos The cow bench was petty cool had not seen one before. As I get older I don't fret over the leaves any more-nature's mulch.
l like your journal pages too Happy new week hugs Kathy

kathyinozarks said...

Oh and I loved seeing the piliated woodpecker have not seen one here in awhile and close up of your dog was great too

Jamie Ghione said...

Love that cow bench!

R's Rue said...

I love your photos.
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Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

I adore that spread you created for Wendy's theme at AJJ. That green sticker you had to wear in the park really popped against the more muted background.

My yard looks almost like yours. The wind took most of the leaves the past few days.

Love that cow bench. Clever,

Got a "failed to publish." Not sure when you will see this.

Beatrice P. Boyd said...

That was quite the hike, Erika, and the payoff was a great view. Leaf raking is in our past ow, but truth be told I didn't mind being outdoors for this chore. I still like to shuffle through fallen leavers on our walks.