Random Stuff

Here we are six days into August and I'm making my first post.  I took up the August Break banner challenging myself to take at least one photo every day and post it, but darn...life or rather a yard sale just got in the way. 

Have you ever held a yard sale at your home? It's a ton of work, but a great way to purge your house and life of all those bits that accumulate while we're busy living.  And then there are those who decide it's time to unload generations of stuff.

Check out the antique black stroller, yep that's a stroller called the The Junior Tourist. The metal blue stroller is a more recent model.  One gentleman purchased both stollers.

We had two-legged and four-legged visitors.  An adorable Westie stopped by with his lady to browse treasures of all kinds.

 No matter how I tried I just couldn't get him to look at me.  Isn't he cute? 

Cheerios looks so much more delicious in a close-up photo than in person.  Well...that takes me up to three photos.

Today I've promised myself some photo time and I'm going to keep that promise.  Where ever you are, I hope you've been blessed with a glorious day that is as fine as it is here in nw Ohio this 70-something degrees morning. 

My photo editing consisted of a bit of cropping and punching up the color in Elements 10.

A Preview of August

Wow! What a weekend! It was three days of boxes, lost treasures found, dirt, dust, and finding the remains of unwanted visitors. Once again my daughter, ex-sister-in-law and friend, MJ, and I are joining forces for the 127 Corridor World's Longest Yard Sale. We like to think we have a classy, well-organized sale full of cast off treasures, collectibles and even a few antiques. The yard sale extends from 5 miles north of Addison, Michigan, to Gadsden, Alabama.  This has become such a big thing that HGTV heads out to tape sellers and shoppers alike.  So there's my pitch for the yard sale that begins this Thursday, August 2 and ends Sunday, August 5th.

Sometimes a lady just has to try something new, hence the cut up photo of two coneflower blooms that fought the heat to survive and flourish as best it could.  The flower was planted this spring with great hopes of producing a nice bushy plant, but now I'm just delighted it soldiered through.  By the way...that is the color of the flowers and I just love it. 

August Break!

Yes I'm joining Susannah Conway again this year for The August Break.  There will be a photo most days, but few if any words unless something spectacular  occurs that I just can't keep to myself.  Oh wait...something spectacular did happen over the weekend, but it's too soon to spill the beans. Wanna join the August Break?  Hop over to Susannah's site and check it out. 

Whewwww.... busy weekend shaping up to be a busy week, but ya know busy is good. 

August Break 7 ABC 123

I joined Kim Klassen's Texture Tuesday today with the theme Back to School.  It's been awhile since I fooled around with photography, but I'm anxious to get back to it.  After cross-processing the photo and adding text (ABC  123) I added a layer of Kim's Magic Scratches followed by a her 123 texture.  I like the vintage look I achieved.  Wanna see more textured treasures?  You'll find plenty of links at Kim Klassen Cafe.

Have most marvelous day!

August Break 6 Soft Days

Soft days are the ones when the sky beams blue and the wind touches your face whispering of changes to come.

Do you know what a lake buffer is?  I didn't either, so I looked it up and I certainly admire the nearby farmer/landowner that joined the program.  Curious? You can find out more here.

 

August Break 5

Can't you see?  I'm simply marvelous!



August Break 4

August Diamonds



August Break 3

On the street where I live...

The August Break

I figure The August Break is a good way to ease my way back into blogging now that the big move is in the past.  There will still be boxes to unpack and organizing to do, but I think I'm good for one photo a day through the month of August.   

August Break 1

Toadie (SOOC)