Hi everyone. Happy Friday to you. I've had good week, at least as of Thursday morning as I write this post. One reason is because my husband went back to work (at least part time). Not that I am trying to get him out of the house, but that means he's improved enough to sit at his desk and do some consistent work. 👍 😏 It's good that he is healing so we can get back to regular life.
I'll be linking a up to Nicole's Friday Face Off and also Gillena's Friday Lunch Break.
I'll start today's post with some wintery views from last week when a friend and I went bird watching on Plum Island off of Newbury, Massachusetts. (Here's the other post about that if you're interested: T Stands for an Owl Hunt.) For those of you who are sick of winter (that includes me), sorry for the winter views, but that's all there is around my area.
Above is a plowed a pull off. Below, the snow pile at the end of this pull off was taller than me.
I like this next photo even though the bird isn't all that in focus, but you can tell it's a cardinal.
But you can see some birds and their faces in these next couple of photos. I know there's a blue jay but I'm not sure the type of sparrow is in this first photo.
This trail went out to a marsh view, but our exploration of it has to wait until there isn't so much snow (or no snow).
The salt marsh looked like the tundra.
And ha ha, the bathrooms were shoveled out, but it was a chilly visit.
Even on the inside.
My other faces for the week are these 2 moochers. They're looking so old, but then again, they are.
I have been knitting some evenings while I watch TV. (I've also been working on a 2025 photo book, and some nights I'm just crashing on the couch and then it's off to bed-😉.) I'm getting closer to finishing my sweater. I hope to finish it before winter is over, but I hope by that point it has warmed up enough so I can't wear it until next year. 😉
I lightened it up quite a bit so you can see some of the darker colors better.
I'm really liking how it's coming out, especially since I'm making my own design as I go along.
That's all for me. Have a super Friday and start to your weekend.
22 comments:
That is a snowy, wintry landscape, Erika, but in February in New Hampshire that’s to be expected. The terrain looks perfect for Snowy Owls, but perhaps they didn’t visit your area this winter. We took Victoria out yesterday and had a wonderfully cooperative female for her. All the best - David
...I do love snow, but the cold is a different matter, but enough is enough!You can bring on spring now. Be warm and well.
Now that's real winter! I enjoyed the pics. An excellent sign of progress that hubby can go to work for a while. The sweater looks great. And the fabulous pupsters--what delightful faces. Have a great weekend!
Didn't know those birds could handle the winter so well..your sweater is looking really nice now.
Cute faces for the face off! Happy Friday and stay warm! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
Brrrr. Your comment about the bathrooms being chilly made me laugh. You're a better man than I, Gunga Din. I wouldn't have used that facility. I would have gone looking for a Dunkin' Donuts in the area. 🤣Stay warm today. Are you getting snow tonight? Our totals got upped from a coating to 2 inches to 2 - 4 inches.
That's a chilly place for a pee, LOL! You are a beautiful knitter!
I love your two moochers! :) Soooooo cute. Lovely yarn work! I wish I could knit or even crochet. I tried once and I don't know where I put my needles. I started a scarf two years ago. lol I should give it a try again. hahaha Have a lovely Friday and a wonderful weekend. Stay warm. we are expecting more snow and high winds in Ontario today. I think i'm done with winter. lol
Good to read that your husband is doing better and bet he is happy too! Yes, there is not much to post about as far as the weather is concerned because it's much the same here. We have a forecast of some overnight snow into Sat and hoping that doesn't happen as I need to return library books and find a new read!
Thanks for sharing your birdwatching event. I think that is something i would luv doing
Happy weekend. Thanks for linking to AFFF
Much love
That is a lot of snow. Not to upset you :) but the last 2 days here it has been almost 70°F OMG like summer. Don't ask me how or why but I'm lovin' it. Now for your incredible photos. These are brilliant. The first one with the bird out of focus is actually gorgeous. You caught the shadow perfectly. I would frame this one. Yes, the marsh does look like tundra. Another wonderful photo. Now how can anyone NOT love the faces of your furry family. Old and expressive for sure. Sounds like you are keeping busy and I'm so happy to read that your husband is back to work, at least part time. I have no words for your sweater. Except, stunning, perfectly knitted, and the colors pop away from the blue. I would love for you to share some knitting ideas and techniques in SITAR. I used to knitt all the time. My mom owned a yarn store in the 1970's and I taught classes. Those days are long gone. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have a very nice weekend.
We had a thin layer of "snow" this year for a day, which is VERY unusual in my part of the world. I am so impressed with your knitting skills and that gorgeous sweater you're working on. You and your husband stay warm, take care of your sweet moochers, and blessings!
That sweater is such a WOW! I hope you can get wear of it this winter. Your photos reminded me of my visit to Plum Island decades ago. I went to see the terns. But the weather was MUCH different. (I think I liked my weather better!). Still, pretty magical.
So glad hubby is healing ~ Plum Island is lovely and great photos ~ Wow! your knitted sweater is awesome "~ luv, luv your sweet doggies ~ hugs,
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Those are such lovely photos of the snow, and the way the two dogs are looking... your sweater turned out so nicely!
It's wonderful that your daily routine is back to normal and that your husband can go back to work!
Have a lovely Friday evening, hugs, Elke
That's good news. The dogs are so cute. My dog is 11 years old right now. Love all the snow you got.
Good morning-your area got a lot of snow so far-I love the colors you chose for your sweater-My Mom would knit lovely items to wear. enjoy your weekend
So very sorry to be such a bad visitor this week Erika, been without computer most of week and puling my hair out. Now have lots of catching up to do, least that's the plan! As always great photos and I'm sure you'll guess those two little faces stole the show for me.
B x
I don't mind snow for a day or two but I wouldn't like it for weeks. I love the sweater, it doesn't look like there is a lot to do to finish it.
So pleased to read that your husband was able to go back to work, that means he is healing :)
You've shared some wonderful snowy photographs, sweet pictures of the dogs and I like your sweater.
Have a great weekend, I have family birthday celebrations which I'm looking forward to. (not mine)
All the best Jan
I must admit to loving a good sunny snow pic and those qualify, although I'm glad it wasn't me having to pee! lol The sweater is coming along nicely and your boys look happy, hope the big guy is better, xox
I think we have the same amount of snow. Wow! it has been a winter!
My, what a gorgeous sweater you are knitting--so beautiful...
Absolutely love the colours.
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