Harvey is Here and He has Brought Some Friends

Each Halloween, Harvey (that's what I call him) comes to visit.

His given name is William Henry. I gave him the name Harvey because he likes to harvest human body parts.

You see, when Harvey was just a little boy, a body snatcher came and stole his body. Harvey was left with just his head. He has grown older (and uglier), but still strives to return to his former self. With that knowledge, I know he could become dangerous. That is why I have caged him and set him on a high shelf so he cannot harm anyone that enters this house.

He brings with him a menagerie of friends and pets (some nice, some not so nice)...

His pet tarantula (Tommy)...

Frank...

Casper (he's friendly)...

and Boo (looks friendly, but I don't know)...

I have asked Glenda (the good witch) to keep an eye on things when I am not home.

So far, she is doing a fine job.

Although there have been a few scratches, all individuals who enter this house leave with the same number of body parts they came in with.

I am hoping to keep it that way.

Second Alternate

DJ was chosen as Second Alternate for Finger Lakes Golf.

Congratulations DJ!!!

You have had a great season and I am proud of you.

I'm a Lumberjack

And I'm OK - Monty Python

DJ split two truck loads of wood this weekend.

What a kid!!!

Here's the proof that he did it...

Given today's temperature, I can't thank him enough.

I also want to wish him luck today. Honeoye Central School's Varsity Golf Team is undefeated and going to sectionals today in Seneca Falls.

Good luck DJ.

Good luck Honeoye :)

The Cat that Comes a Knocking

I know I have not mentioned this before, but I have cats.

Three to be exact.

Zoey, a longhaired black and white. She is the mother of my other two cats, Starshine and Suzie. I do not have a picture of her as she is camera shy. However, she is very photogenic. She needs to get over this.

Starshine, my shy, all black cat. She is seven years old still loves her mother. She is the best mouser we have and is very loving to those she knows. Here she is looking down from the barn loft. I love her.


And, this is Suzie. She is my very vocal, all gray cat who resides in several places - on top of the wood pile located just outside our bathroom window and on whichever bed she feels like inside our house. She loves my daughter and Snoop. Violet loves her.

I think she thinks she is either a dog or a human. Not sure which yet.

When she wants to come in, all she does is knock. (Video appears sideways, but you get the idea). Appropriate, I'd say, for that cat :)

You would let her in too. She is way too clever and cute not to :)

Have a great day!!!

Before and After

A couple of weeks ago, I bought this table at my favorite thrift store. Not the most attractive piece of furniture I had ever bought, but still not bad for $20. You see, I had plans for it.

I had been wanting to redo my laundry/side entrance to my house for awhile. I thought it would be nice to walk into the house and see a nice table decorated with seasonal items. I was so sick of looking at this...

That is Violet's crate topped with our laundry basket of whites. Hanging from the mirrow was my purse and a tote bag containing plastic bags we recycle. Directly in front of that is the entry door which was painted an ugly green.

No more!!!

What once was clustered and uninviting is now warm and welcoming.

The door has been painted black. I replaced the hardware on the table, painted it black, and it now displays some of my seasonal decorations. The table also houses my grooming tools for the dogs and plastic bags. Eventually the other two drawers will hold our winter hats and mittens.

Check it out...

I love it!! And please do not worry about Violet being evicted from her home. She has set up residence just a little down the road :) She seems to be adjusting quite well!!!

It is when you think outside of the box or view something from another angle that you have the most rewarding experiences.

Have a good day :)

Getting Apples

At...

there is an assortment of...

pretty much anything that you want.

There is even a chair (or two, or three, or four) for you to sit in after you are done browsing :)

Always remember, all things are possible with...

I hope you have a great weekend :)

An Afternoon of Hiking

This afternoon Dave and I decided to get some apples.

We went to Joseph's Market in Naples.

Joseph's is one of the best farm markets in the world. I will post photos of it tomorrow.

However, before we went there, I said, "Let's go to Harriett Hollister so I can take some pictures. It is so beautiful out today."

He said, "OK."
The rest is history...
Dave and Violet enjoying the view.

On our way home from Naples, we decided to hike the Finger Lakes Trail.

We passed Canandaigua Lake...

On the road to the Finger Lakes Trail...

Here are a few of the views...

As you can see, fall is beginning to present itself here in Western New York.

It is absolutely one of the most beautiful times of the year.

I love New York.