Hello my Friends,
Thank you for visiting. Thank you to those of you who are new to the website or checking it out again. I appreciate it.
Chris and I have been on vacation the last two weeks and we have some thoughts and photos we would like to share with you. We spent some time up in northern New Hampshire exploring some of the wonderful scenic vistas, trails, waterfalls and lakes. Then to the ocean (Seabrook, NH), to get into the salty brine of the sea, from where we all came. Of course, we travel with Rika and Sam whenever we go away from the hustle and bustle of Massachusetts.
I have to tell you about the lack of light pollution in areas that are isolated and much less populated. Whenever we get out into the woods, the spectacular beauty of the night sky reveals itself to us. We are always stunned and amazed by the sheer volume of stars that we are able to see. At home we are only able to see planets and the very brightest stars. I wish I had some pictures to show you, but again, I have not taken any great photos of the night sky yet, or at least ones I would show on the website.
Here is another thing that just pops right out to us: the incredible smells of fresh air, crystal clear, clean water, wildflowers and pine. It amazes me to no end how wonderful to be free of car and truck exhaust, as well as noise and light pollution. It is so quiet, that the only sounds we hear are the sounds of wind rustling in the breeze and the Pemigewassett River rushing to meet the Winnipesaukee River to become the Merrimack, and then on to the sea. Which is where we go next.
Not two miles from the mouth of the Merrimack, the waves in Seabrook are huge. Sam and Rika run into the waves and quickly retreat. It is as if they respect the power of the ocean like I do. I do think that they are very smart. Unlike the children down toward Salisbury, they never get knocked over by the tide. Lots of surfers are in the water waiting as the incoming high tide rolls in. I body surf alone, moving out beyond the breaks so I can float for a while. Then I body surf the big ones until I can't breath any more. The dogs make friends with dogs and humans and are now the kings of the beach. I feel like a different person than the one that went on vacation two weeks ago.
Enjoy the Photos.
Bye for now,
Peace to All, Bob
Friday, August 14, 2015
Saturday, June 27, 2015
June in the Garden
Hello My Friends,
My birthday, the Solstice and June are almost gone by, just like the pansies. The vegetables and flowers are coming along nicely after the unusually cold Spring. I thought I would give you a look at what is happening here in beautiful downtown Methuen, MA. I hope you like the photos.
I will be at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday August 2, 2015 to see Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Come on down, I am looking forward to seeing them and you at the show. There is some music for your pleasure if you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. Keep in touch.
Bob
My birthday, the Solstice and June are almost gone by, just like the pansies. The vegetables and flowers are coming along nicely after the unusually cold Spring. I thought I would give you a look at what is happening here in beautiful downtown Methuen, MA. I hope you like the photos.
I will be at the Blue Ocean Music Hall on Sunday August 2, 2015 to see Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. Come on down, I am looking forward to seeing them and you at the show. There is some music for your pleasure if you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. Keep in touch.
Bob
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Summer, Summer, Summer !
Hello My Friends,
Thank you for visiting "A Walk in the Woods" with my lady, my dogs and a camera of course. You never know what you might see out there. As you can see by the title, I am very pleased to be moving on into the warm summer months. That was one hell of a winter. Here are just some of the things that I have been photographing lately. I hope you like them. Take care.
Bob
Thank you for visiting "A Walk in the Woods" with my lady, my dogs and a camera of course. You never know what you might see out there. As you can see by the title, I am very pleased to be moving on into the warm summer months. That was one hell of a winter. Here are just some of the things that I have been photographing lately. I hope you like them. Take care.
Bob
Friday, May 15, 2015
Happy Spring
Hello Everyone,
Thank you for visiting. We are half way through May and I have not posted anything this month. Sorry about that. We have been very busy lately. The house is on the market and we have been getting ready for the open house this weekend. I hate to say it, but I will be moving again soon. I know and you know that I have moved around quite a bit over the last 40 years. I have covered a lot of ground. It has been quite a journey. I am hopeful that this will be my last abode until the big sleep. We hope to be somewhere in southern New Hampshire very soon. So, enough about that. It is time for the photos. I hope you like them.
Bob
Thank you for visiting. We are half way through May and I have not posted anything this month. Sorry about that. We have been very busy lately. The house is on the market and we have been getting ready for the open house this weekend. I hate to say it, but I will be moving again soon. I know and you know that I have moved around quite a bit over the last 40 years. I have covered a lot of ground. It has been quite a journey. I am hopeful that this will be my last abode until the big sleep. We hope to be somewhere in southern New Hampshire very soon. So, enough about that. It is time for the photos. I hope you like them.
Bob
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
Happy Spring !
Hello My Friends,
Thank you all for visiting "A Walk in the Woods". After the longest, coldest, darkest and snowiest winter in recorded history (here in Methuen), I do believe that it is starting to feel a little bit like spring. We just had our first 60 degree day since last November. The 108 inches of snow that we received over the last five months has finally melted. However, we still have snow in the yard and there is a lot of snow in the woods behind the house. The rivers are high and moving at a dangerous rate of speed. The robins have finally returned. That is always a good sign. Small shoots, skunk cabbage, red buds on the trees are forming and bits of green are starting to pop up in the marsh. The herbs in the garden out back are poking through the leaves. We have survived another New England winter.
I have started my plants for the garden. I hope you have started yours, too. Although, it is not too late if you have a sun room or a good south facing window. I planted tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, watermelon, cucumbers and zucchini. Also, I have lots of flowers planted, from last years seeds: impatiens, sunflowers, daisies, marigolds, and even some Stella D'oro daylilies. So, I am looking forward to a great summer and a wonderful garden to enjoy.
That is it for now. Check back for more photos and don't forget the music at the bottom of the page.
Bye for Now, Keep in Touch.
Bob
Thank you all for visiting "A Walk in the Woods". After the longest, coldest, darkest and snowiest winter in recorded history (here in Methuen), I do believe that it is starting to feel a little bit like spring. We just had our first 60 degree day since last November. The 108 inches of snow that we received over the last five months has finally melted. However, we still have snow in the yard and there is a lot of snow in the woods behind the house. The rivers are high and moving at a dangerous rate of speed. The robins have finally returned. That is always a good sign. Small shoots, skunk cabbage, red buds on the trees are forming and bits of green are starting to pop up in the marsh. The herbs in the garden out back are poking through the leaves. We have survived another New England winter.
I have started my plants for the garden. I hope you have started yours, too. Although, it is not too late if you have a sun room or a good south facing window. I planted tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, watermelon, cucumbers and zucchini. Also, I have lots of flowers planted, from last years seeds: impatiens, sunflowers, daisies, marigolds, and even some Stella D'oro daylilies. So, I am looking forward to a great summer and a wonderful garden to enjoy.
That is it for now. Check back for more photos and don't forget the music at the bottom of the page.
Bye for Now, Keep in Touch.
Bob
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Happy New Year 2015 !
Hello My Friends,
Happy New Year to You and Yours. I hope this post finds you all healthy and happy. We went out early to walk the dogs and I can tell you, the weather outside was frightful, definitely not delightful. The temperature was 15 degrees and the wind felt like being hit in the face with thousands of tiny freezing needles. We went to the soccer fields at the Tenny School and the dogs spooked a few geese. Check out the video below.
The one good thing about the cold weather is that the two ponds on the other side of the hill are perfect for skating, and the moon is near full tonight. Pond skating is a great way to start the new year.
Now for a public service announcement: I just signed up to donate blood to the Red Cross tomorrow morning. I think it is another good way to start the New Year, by helping others. That always makes me feel better. I am pretty sure my donation will help some one who needs it. I have been making double red cell donations for 15 years now. Think of making a donation if you can. You can make a difference.
That's all for now.
Bob
Happy New Year to You and Yours. I hope this post finds you all healthy and happy. We went out early to walk the dogs and I can tell you, the weather outside was frightful, definitely not delightful. The temperature was 15 degrees and the wind felt like being hit in the face with thousands of tiny freezing needles. We went to the soccer fields at the Tenny School and the dogs spooked a few geese. Check out the video below.
The one good thing about the cold weather is that the two ponds on the other side of the hill are perfect for skating, and the moon is near full tonight. Pond skating is a great way to start the new year.
Now for a public service announcement: I just signed up to donate blood to the Red Cross tomorrow morning. I think it is another good way to start the New Year, by helping others. That always makes me feel better. I am pretty sure my donation will help some one who needs it. I have been making double red cell donations for 15 years now. Think of making a donation if you can. You can make a difference.
That's all for now.
Bob
Here are the Geese
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Wet and Wild
Hello My Friends,
Thank you for visiting my photography website. I hope you are all well. Much has changed in the past week. It has been a wild and wooly past few days. The tremendous down pours have melted all of the snow from Thanksgiving. Sunshine has given way to a bleak and brown landscape with little color in it. I will have to find out where the cardinals are hiding out. I have not seen many lately. Today we now have a great deal of flooding in the Merrimack Valley. Monday I was just about ready to test the ice for skating. Today I couldn't cross the street with the dogs. The pond on the other side of the hill has run over the banks.There is an old saying in New England: " If you don't like the weather, wait a minute." That has surely been the case this week. I will be out in the next few days taking more photos, so please check back soon. I look forward to hearing your comments. Bye for now.
Bob
Thank you for visiting my photography website. I hope you are all well. Much has changed in the past week. It has been a wild and wooly past few days. The tremendous down pours have melted all of the snow from Thanksgiving. Sunshine has given way to a bleak and brown landscape with little color in it. I will have to find out where the cardinals are hiding out. I have not seen many lately. Today we now have a great deal of flooding in the Merrimack Valley. Monday I was just about ready to test the ice for skating. Today I couldn't cross the street with the dogs. The pond on the other side of the hill has run over the banks.There is an old saying in New England: " If you don't like the weather, wait a minute." That has surely been the case this week. I will be out in the next few days taking more photos, so please check back soon. I look forward to hearing your comments. Bye for now.
Bob
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