Thursday, August 6, 2020

Happy Thankful Thursday!

Happy Thursday everyone,

 Hubby and I are thankful we live so close to the lake for our walks.  The beautiful reservoir watershed is all around us. It was a pretty blue sky day, with just a little bit of clouds around. The clouds are looking pretty reflecting on the lake. 



 Relieve Covid stress....Go outside, Have fun, Enjoy life. 

I love looking up at the sky through all these trees. 


 "Every day is a new beginning, take a deep breath and start again."

A different view of the reservoir. 



I heard many different birds during our walk to the lake, we had brief sightings of the Hooded Warbler and possibly a White-eye Vireo.  My photos of these birds were awful, I know. I am only including them in my mosaic so I have a record of my sightings on this walk.




The chicory grows along the fire road in places. 



We take a narrow trail along the lake shore and in this pine forest. 

"Today I will breathe deep and be thankful."




In a world you can be anything, be kind!  





My wish today is my family and friends stay safe and healthy!
I am thankful hubby and I are remaining virus free, I hope everyone is safe and well.


Live simple and be happy!  😊 Take care, keep smiling!


Thank you Michelle for hosting Thankful Thursday
Thank you to Yogi the host of   Skywatch Friday


Thanks so much for visiting and for your nice comments on my previous post. Have a happy day!!

106 comments:

Marit said...

Hello Eileen,
Yes, the nature is a fantasic place to be either it's in the wood or in the garden. Beautiful photos!
Have a nice day!

David M. Gascoigne, said...

Those walks through the woods will be good for your health both physically and mentally.

Francisco Manuel Carrajola Oliveira said...

Fantástico o lago e toda a natureza à sua volta.
Um abraço e continuação de uma boa semana.

Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
O prazer dos livros

Tom said...

...that first image is spectacular!!!

Hootin Anni said...

That does resemble a W E Vireo, but the hooded wooded? Not sure on what you mean. Maybe a hooded oriole? Love the chicory blossoms. And the beautiful reservoir images. I'm thankful that I have you sharing your part of the world!

chica said...

Que SHOW de fotos e vocês devem mesmo ser muito gratos por tudo isso viver! Adorei! bjs, chica

eileeninmd said...

Hello Anni,

LOL, wooded is a typo. I meant Hooded Warbler. Thanks for the visit and comment. Enjoy your day!

Barbara Rogers said...

Beauty is all around, especially in nature. Have a great day.

John's Island said...

Hi Eileen, I sure enjoyed this post. You know, "Thankful Thursday" makes for an excellent meme. As always, I enjoyed all your photos. That first view of the lake is just exceptional with the water like glass and the reflections. I wish I had a place nearby where I could get into the trees for a look skyward as in the second shot. Including shots in the mosaic that are just to remind of the walk is a great idea. Thank you for sharing your blog. Stay safe and healthy and have happy days ahead. Best regards from Seattle, John

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Chica! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Tom! Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment!
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks David!
Yes, the walks are good for our health!
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marit!
Yes, the woods or the garden are both great places to enjoy!
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Barbara!
Yes, there is so much beauty all around the world.
Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello John,
I think you have beautiful views from where you live, I always enjoy seeing your mountains and ships scenes. Thanks so much for the visit and comment. Take care and stay safe! Have a great day!

Yamini MacLean said...

Hari OM
Outstanding views today - that first one I could linger over for quite some time! YAM xx

Marie Smith said...

Nature keeps us sane these days. That first photo blends water and sky. Gorgeous!

Jenn Jilks said...

You have the best walks!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you YAM!

Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Marie,
I agree, nature keeps us sane!
Thanks for visiting. Have a great day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jenn! Have a great day!

Jeevan said...

Glad you live around lake and during these days its sure a pleasure to be out and safe as well! Loved the photos and pretty blue sky and pine woods.
Take care

At Home In New Zealand said...

Nature is a marvelous antidote to modern life and all its stresses. Your tree top photo is impressive. Thanks for sharing :)

R's Rue said...

Love it so much

RedPat said...

The shots over the water are fabulous, Eileen! Stay safe!

MadSnapper said...

I love that chicory plant so beautiful! And looking up through the trees makes me feel good. I love water views like this but I love the tree views even more

Sondra said...

HI Eileen, a very pretty spot for a walk I look forward to getting back outside soon.

Vera said...

Such beautiful pictures. Your reservoir looks like such a peaceful place.

Rose said...

I love your bold, blue words.

Michele Morin said...

Lake life is what summer was made for!

Irma said...

Beautiful pictures Eileen,
The pictures of the lake with the reflection are great, the trees in picture 2 are really great.
Best regards Irma

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Jeevan! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks so much for visiting! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sandra,
The chicory is a weed but a pretty weed! Thanks, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Sondra,
I hope you are feeling better! Thanks, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Vera! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Rose! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Dee! They are a pretty weed! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Michele! Enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks Irma, I appreciate your visit and comment.
Take care! Enjoy your day!

Jean said...

I am always so tempted to plant chicory in our yard, my favorite wildflower. So surprised when I went searching it out and a local nursery told me it was a weed. To some a weed, to another a beautiful flower. Your water pictures are all so soothing. And I love the view through the trees! Happy Thursday!

Nancy J said...

A quiet place to walk safely, away from any virus, any crowd, is such a bonus, your water views are beautiful.

Bill said...

In troubled times there is nothing better than a walk in nature. Her beauty will amaze you each and every day.
Enjoy your day, Eileen.

photowannabe said...

Starting every day fresh is the way to go.
A walk to get the body pumping works so well.

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Relieves stress...oh I so agree! I wish more of my neighbors would get out in nature instead of staying inside their houses all the time. It sure makes me happy to see a pretty wildflower or a butterfly...or a TREE! Love your photos!

Marco Luijken said...

Hello Eileen,
What a very nice area. Great to see these nice pictures.
Nice with the water and a funny shot up between all the trees.

Greetings, Marco

Mikael Bergman said...

beautiful from nature

carol l mckenna said...

Wonderful 'thankfuls' and gorgeous sky photo and trees, water ~ beautiful place ^_^

Live each moment with love,

A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)

Spare Parts and Pics said...

Beautiful photos. I love the shot looking up through the trees, and gorgeous moon capture!

Yogi♪♪♪ said...

Beautiful place to take photographs, and enjoy the scenery and wildlife.

Jeanie said...

What a magical moon. And I always love looking up at the trees. So majestic!

Martha said...

Your photos are absolutely amazing!

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

all of your photos are wonderful but I am drawn to the view looking up at the trees

Jim said...

Beautiful shots.

Michelle said...

That water photo is picture perfect! Thanks for linking up Eileen and have a great weekend!

HappyK said...

Beautiful photos of the lake. It is so calm, water like glass. So peaceful.

Red said...

I think those who are looking after themselves are staying healthy. Some people are careless about taking care of themselves.

ellen b. said...

Love looking up to the top of those trees! Happy Thursday to you!

Tanza Erlambang said...

reservoir looks so huge...and surrounding environment is beautiful....
walking around must be enjoy....

Have a wonderful day

Kay said...

There's nothing quite so wonderful as living near a big piece of nature where you can walk, recharge, and lose yourself. This place looks perfect for that. Stay healthy.

rupam sarma said...

Helloo, Loved the post. Amazing photos.
Have a nice weekend.

Nanda kumar said...

Wow! Great blue shots

handmade by amalia said...

Gorgeous photos. How wonderful to be surrounded by so much water.
Amalia
xo

italiafinlandia said...

Your advice to relieve the Covid stress is good!
In Europe the curve is rising at the moment, so a little more stress is returning...we must be careful.
Enjoy your walks and happy weekend!

Mae Travels said...

You are so right about how lucky those of us are, who are shut in but able to take walks in beautiful areas. I enjoy and share your weekly gratitude!

be well... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

Nancy Chan said...

Oh, yes! You live in a beautiful place and the lake is beautiful. You are surrounded by beautiful nature. Stay safe.

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Jean! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Jean,
We do enjoy being away from the crowds. Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Bill! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for visiting Diane! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Marco! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for the comment and visit! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Alan! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you for visiting Jeanie! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Carol! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Michelle! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Karen! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Red! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ellen! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Hello Kay,
It is great being so close to nature!
Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Amalia! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Luisella! Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Mae!
We do enjoy your walks.
Take care, enjoy your day!

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Nancy! Take care, enjoy your day!

Ana Mínguez Corella said...

Hi Eileen!! Beautiful pictures of this wonderful place... Enjoy your weekend

William Kendall said...

Beautiful shots!

The Padre said...

Love The Perspective Of Looking Up Into Those Giants - Such Beautiful Photos As Well - Enjoy The Weekend And Bring On Them Shadow People

Cheers

eileeninmd said...

Thank you Ana!
Take care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thank You!
Enjoy your day! Happy weekend!

eileeninmd said...

Thanks for visiting and for the comment.
Take care, enjoy your day! Happy weekend!

Himawan Sant said...

Wow, this is perfect blue sky !.
Seeing photos of beautiful landscapes with blue skies reminds us of how beautiful our earth is and is worth exploring.
Have a good weekend, Eileen.

Lowcarb team member said...

I certainly enjoyed my walk with you too.
Great photographs.

All the best Jan

chica said...

Vim avisar que acaba de entrar teu céu lá!
Podes ver:
http://ceuepalavras.blogspot.com/2020/08/blog-post_10.html

Obrigadão! bjs, chica

chica said...

Eileen, vim avisAR que usei uma foto tua por lá! Obrigadãover aqui:

https://fincandoraizes.blogspot.com/2020/12/desejos.html

beijos,chica

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