Thursday, February 23, 2012

~~~The Last Trail Walk~~~

Since last Wednesday when I took this day's walk the trails have gotten soft and almost bare ground  most snowmobile enthusiasts have just about given up on the sport for this year!!   Lakes and river they travel on are open water even in the northern parts of the state ...raining today 40f,and a lot of bare field showing !  I know this is only February and we could bet blasted with the white stuff but for now that's it!!
This walk is of the West end of my road onto another separate trail in a big field following the power lines !! 

Straight ahead is not the marked trail,but just to the right, it goes onto
it, and that's where I am heading!!


This is looking at the lower part of the fields I just crossed...note the tracks in the foreground?
Coyote and Wild Turkey tracks!!


The trail goes of into the wooded area...I walked about
a half mile down in there! 
  I couldn't get my barings to where it would take me,and
 no end in site I decided it was time to turn back!!


Gorgeous warm sunshine filtering through the trees!!


Then I saw this eeeks! 
I dubbed this guy "Scarface",and if course that kind of speared me
on to get out of there!! : }

The Crow...!
This is the only bird I saw in the three days I walked...heard some !!


Back at the edge of the field ..instead of bactracking it I saw where someone
had gone up the edge on this side so I took that trial that
would lead me up to the main road!!

And up it is ...here I am down in the valley looking up and
can see only the top of this barn!!


A the top I just had to have a shot of the reflection of these
old snow fences !!

And another ..fascinating... to me anyway!


Alas the barn and only 100ft from the main road, and of home via it!!

I love this old,well kept,set of farm building, and have taken
many photos of it,and posted them!!

Just a note to say, I walked all these trails in my
 New Balance, all terrain,low cut sneakers, my feet didn't get wet, and stayed warm..
"Do you think I might get a chance be be hired for ad's for New Balance"!! lol

   As for me going of on my own ..I do take my cell phone, but if I encounter one of those
Coyotes,  hmmm..I think I am more scared of man himself !! 
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27 comments:

  1. Ruth HiebertFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Looks like an interesting walk. The snow fence shadows are neat.

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  2. TexWisGirlFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    love that farmstead! so pretty and well-maintained! and the snow fence brought back lots of good memories for me from Wis. :)

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  3. CherylFebruary 23, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Hi Grace,

    I agree, give me a coyote anyday :)

    Such lovely images Grace. What a stunning area you live in.
    It must be a joy to walk, and not see another soul.

    I really love those images of the snow fence.....clever girl, you have a good eye.

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  4. TrishFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Wonderful shots, Grace!
    Looks so peaceful and pretty and I love the snow fence with shadows.
    That's just what I'd go for too.
    I'm glad to know you take your phone with you on these nature walks!
    Your new shoes sound great :-)
    You'll soon be posting about Spring flowers while I'll be stoking our Autumn woodfire!
    Thanks for visiting me and for your very kind comments, my friend.
    I'm blessed to count you as a dear blog sister!
    lots of love..Trish

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  5. NancyFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    It must be wonderful to walk in such a secluded area with nature as your companion....I am sure you come home with a relaxed and refreshed mindset....

    Sounds like those new tennis shoes were the trick...I might have to give them a try.....

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  6. Bob BushellFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    Lovely snow driven photos. Thanks Grace.

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  7. theconstantwalkerFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Wonderful Grace...
    Don't be frightened of discovering new things..
    I loved that face in the tree...I see them all the time.. xx
    Take care x

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  8. RoyFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    The top of the barn is really good and I like the snow drift fences.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    The shadows of the snow fence on the snow is pretty cool. You could have fun with that and your camera. I guess you've checked to see that your cell phone works far off down the track that you are.

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  10. DebbieFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    a GREAT group of photo's but i adore the snow fence pictures!!

    i have missed busting your chops!!

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  11. SondraFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Its a great trail, and I bet its fun to see those tracks in the snow..I see tracks in the Sand here! I have been so LAZY all winter and have not been walking much, since going back to work fulltime, its cut into my FUN times...so tired when I get home I dont have any thing left for a walk..Hope that changes SOON!!

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  12. Muffy's MarksFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Love the shadows from the snow fence shots. I think the coyote is more afraid of you. Let's hope so anyway!!

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  13. KaHollyFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    Your gorgeous pictures show a lovely walk. I don't care much for snowmobiles (or ATVs), so I'm kind of glad their season is over. Glad you aren't afraid to go out.

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  14. ReenaFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    Love the snow fences! All great shots!

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  15. ElaineFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    Another lovely walk! Beautiful barn, and I like your snow reflections, especially the second one.

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  16. Laura~Pretty PixFebruary 24, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    Loved this series, what a wonderful walk!
    I live in New Balance. Besides slippers it's all I ever wear. Don't have a real shoe in my closet!

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  17. Phil SladeFebruary 24, 2012 at 2:41 AM

    Three days walk? You must be pretty tired by now Grace so sit down and put your feet up with a cup of hot coffee or something similalry warming. By the way you could always use the old Girl Guide or Boy Scout trick of taking a long ball of string with you then follow that back home. I like the scary tree but like you say not in the gloom of an evening when an old pair of eyes can play tricks.

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  18. Kerri FarleyFebruary 24, 2012 at 7:56 AM

    Looks like a great place to walk. LOVE the face in the tree :)

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  19. grammie gFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks Ruth. : }


    Thanks Teresa. : }


    Cheryl..4 legged instead of two anyday lol... : }
    Thanks!


    Thank you Trish for you sweet comment !! : }


    Nancy..thanks,and yes is relaxing and refreshing! : }


    Thanks Bob : }


    Andrew thanks so much...fun seeing face in all kinds of places!! : }


    Thank you Roy...I love that place...and the snow fence seem to be a hit : }


    John thank you...yes I have tested my cell phone for service lol..usually not much problem here. : }


    Debbie you devil you....thanks!! : }


    Muffy thank you so much!! : }


    Thanks Karen...I don't like the snowmobiles and such either , but it makes for good walking so I'll take advantage of it! : }


    Thanks Reena : }


    Thanks Elaine..it is a lovely set of buildings : }


    Laura thanks so much! Yup it is socking feet,my NB sneakers and slip on Crocks : }}


    Hey Phil thanks my friend...I get a kick put of those faces I find ..this one I especially liked!! : }


    Thanks Kerri..ya the face was a funny find!! : }

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  20. JeanFebruary 24, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    My favorite photo of this post? It's always hard to choose from all your excellent photos, but my choice is...the barn roof peeking above the knoll.

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  22. Beatrice P. BoydFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Whew Grace, I am exhausted after reading this post and catching up on earlier posts about your walks and I didn't even leave my chair! Thanks for going out and getting all that exercise for me and providing some scenic shots too. Sorry to read that the snow is going, but we have had warm temps here this week as well, but no snow to melt :-(

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  23. Kathie BrownFebruary 24, 2012 at 6:56 PM

    What a nice walk! I love the old barn and the fields and the photo of the snow fence! I do so miss tromping through the snow like that as long as there is a good warm fire and a hot cup of tea waiting for me when I return!

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  24. The HeraldFebruary 25, 2012 at 6:34 AM

    Great set of images from your walk in the snow Grace.

    I love 'Scarface', scary and funny at the same time!

    And the snow fence, that's my sort of subject!, I would have spent hours taking photos from every which way!!

    A very enjoyable walk Grace. Thanks for sharing it with us...[;o)

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  25. grammie gFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    HI Jean...Thanks that farm is very photogenic..lol!!


    Thanks Beatrice for tagging along from your chair! lol


    Thanks Katie..I wish there was a warm cup of tea waiting when I get home, but I also like living alone...making the tea myself is better lol!!


    Thanks Trevor...and who say's I didn't take a bunch of shot's of the snow fence..had to narrow it down to a couple ; }

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  26. UnknownFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    We've had a very mild winter with only 10" of the white stuff and that was last Tuesday. It lasted 2 days before the record high mid 60s of the past couple of days rolled in. now it's back down to 36, gale force winds are blowing and light flurries every now and then. Mother Nature has gone mad!

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  27. holdingmomentsFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Just been catching up with these trail posts Grace, and enjoyed them all. Lovely to see the area around you through your camera. Looks like some great places to explore.

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