Happy Halloween!

 

 Starting what promises to be a sparkling day!  Enjoy !

Roses

Just found this photo I'd never posted from Elizabeth Park Rose Garden so I added a border --hope you like it!

An Afternoon with Friends

Yesterday we spent the afternoon with some friends that we know because of Mexico.  About 9 years ago there was only one Isla board ( Julie's) & I met Sandia on there before we ever took a trip to Isla.  Found out she only lived 2 towns away from us.....

Telling fish stories I'm sure! ( Randy, Brian & Alan)
Through her( Sandia) we have met other people in the area that she has introduced to Isla.  Two couples that we've met have an annual fish fry --with salmon that they catch on Lake Ontario--the weather was perfect yesterday so we went.

 Patti & Sue--along wth their husbands, Randy & Mike --the hosts of the event!

 For Carl--Sandia & me studying up a storm!

Randy at the grill

 Mike hard at work

Lots of delicious food  to choose from.  We had so much fun--Thanks again for thinking of us; hope to see you soon!

I Just Realized

That it's Oct. 22nd, so we have just 3 more months til we're on Isla!  Sitting here next to the woodstove--dreaming!  It's barely into the 40's today & there have been snow flakes around, so Isla looks very inviting!

Playing with Picnik

Not too much happening right now so I thought I'd play a little with Picnik.  This photo is enhanced using the HDR selection--I tried about 6 different choices, like this best because it highlights the ridges in the petals

 Have never tried the before & after setting--so I did on this shot!  Enjoy!

Toad Lilies

These  toad lilies are still blooming in my yard!  We have had some frosty mornings & I actually saw a few snow flakes yesterday!

Sunday was a beautiful day--sunny & in the 60's...hope we have a few more like that!