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October Beauty in the Mountains

Shirley Braden

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We interrupt this program, Pumpkin Pie Plus …, to bring you a few photos from our October camping trips at our mountain/river property. The fall foliage was not yet peak (even last weekend), but every weekend was still gorgeous. Last weekend was especially beautiful with 70s during the day and high 40s at night, plus a spectacular full moon. Pumpkin Pie Plus … will continue later, but until then, enjoy!

Packed for camping and a party (hence, the two coolers). Real pumpkins were up front with me.

There are still wildflowers blooming.

Beautiful fungi.

Who lives here?

Seed pods from our osage orange trees there.

Night beauty and warmth.

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  1. Ali @ The Whole Life Nutrition Kitchen says

    October 30, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Shirley, your property is so amazingly gorgeous! I bet camping in October was quite enjoyable with the crisp nights and warm fire! I would love to come and visit someday! Happy Autumn! -Ali 🙂

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    • Shirley says

      October 30, 2010 at 9:57 pm

      Hi Ali–We love our property from Spring to Autumn, even going for day trips on warm days in the winter. Our property has its own beauty in winter, too, with the river amazingly clear and a sea green color. I hope you and Tom and all the kids come one day. We’ll take you on a canoe ride to the caves. 🙂

      Hugs,
      Shirley

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  2. Debi says

    October 30, 2010 at 4:20 pm

    Simply beautiful, Shirley! Thank you for sharing. 😀

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    • Shirley says

      October 30, 2010 at 9:58 pm

      Hi Debi–Thanks so much, dear! If you ever come to VA, you must visit it. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  3. Erin Elberson says

    October 30, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    Shirley, I love it! How amazing are those orange tree pods?
    There is something about the combination of mountains and water, for sure. On this last trip we decided when we look for property it definitely has to have a creek or stream with buildable frontage. We’ll give up the views if need be for that coziness of a babbling stream….
    Ah, take me back to Tennessee!

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    • Shirley says

      October 30, 2010 at 10:07 pm

      Hi Erin–Thank you! The osage orange trees are amazing on many levels. The trees themselves rather look like the creepy apple trees in The Wizard of Oz … bent over with thorns. Our property was once a farm. The farmer raised mules for the Army we understand and the osage orange trees acted as a natural fence, keeping the mules out of the river (which is dangerous for them). Osage orange is also very hard word and burns very hot. A friend of ours uses it to make long bows like were used in the period of time Robin Hood “lived.” He works and sells them at Renaissance Fairs.

      We love being in the mountains, and being on the water is amazing. We saw a family of otters and watched them play. First time we’ve ever seen otters there. Very cool! We see many creatures in the water and we love the sound of “our” rapid. Hope you find your water frontage one day!

      Hugs,
      Shirley

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      • Erin Elberson says

        October 31, 2010 at 2:03 pm

        Great background on the osage orange trees-that is so cool!

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  4. Linda says

    October 30, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    Fall is a great time for camping, and we’ve had a pretty warm fall this year. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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    • Shirley says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:28 am

      Hi Linda–It was great camping weather! This is the latest we’ve gone in the year without having to use our woodstove. This week might be the week it gets fired up though. 😉 Glad you enjoyed the photos!

      Shirley

      Reply
  5. cheryl says

    October 31, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    what fantastic pictures! glad to see you’re taking time to appreciate the beauty all around you.

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    • Shirley says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:31 am

      Hi Cheryl–Thank you! Being there, you can’t help but slow down and appreciate nature in all its beauty. We love it! Last time we saw a family of otters … so amazing. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply
  6. Barb says

    October 31, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    Your photos are amazing! I am also an artist. Could I use one for a painting? I would give you credit and I don’t sell them. My gallery is my house and a couple of relatives get them as gifts.

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    • Shirley says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:32 am

      Hi Barb!–I think you might be new here–welcome! 🙂 Please use these to do your paintings. Maybe you can send me a photo of them later. Enjoy!

      Shirley

      Reply
  7. Ricki says

    October 31, 2010 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful, beautiful scenery, Shirley! Photos like this could *almost* make me want to try camping again! 😉

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    • Shirley says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:34 am

      Hi Ricki–Thanks so much! You would love it. You could come for the day and then after S’mores head to your B&B or cabin. Lot of our friends do that. Few of them camp any more. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  8. Renee says

    October 31, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    So jealous of your beautiful property! Love the fungus.

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    • Shirley says

      November 1, 2010 at 12:35 am

      Hi Renee–LOL … thank you! The fungus was amazing … I took tons of photos, but decided to pick one to share. We have always been fascinated by fungi in our family. It’s true. 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
  9. Chelsey says

    November 1, 2010 at 10:05 am

    Wow, how beautiful! I’m glad you can take full advantage of the shoulder seasons where you live. What a gorgeous refuge.

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    • Shirley says

      November 2, 2010 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Chelsey–Thank you, dear! Our property is a gift to us. It’s been a while since I heard that expression, shoulder season—love it! Like I said before, come visit us there one day … no need to worry about grizzlies. 😉

      Hugs,
      Shirley

      Reply
  10. Kim @ Cook It Allergy Free says

    November 1, 2010 at 1:48 pm

    oh my goodness, Shirley! If I lived anywhere close to there I think I would be content living in a tent and never leaving. Those pictures are absolutely beautiful! What a blessed place to be able to go to and restore your soul! I can only imagine how it smells and feels there! I love how different regions of the country have such distinctively different smells. Thank you so much for sharing these images with us! Now i just want to come and visit.

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    • Shirley says

      November 2, 2010 at 2:18 pm

      Hi Kim–Well, I must admit that the tent part (i.e., sleeping on the ground, even with our mattresses and pads—deluxe camping!) does get old rather quickly. LOL But, the rest is fabulous. Yes, visits are very restorative. We never ever get tired of going. Fresh and clean smells, plus some wood smoke added in there. I like the smell of the latter actually. 😉

      You are welcome to come any time! Last July, for Go Ahead Honey, I created a scenario with all the gf bloggers coming to camp at our property. (You can read it here, if you are interested.) It was a hoot, but I’d love to make it reality!

      xo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  11. Nicola Stockmann-Tannerfors says

    November 1, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Oh my goodness! These photos are spectacular. I feel calm just by looking at them and despite a lovely pajama day yesterday pre trick or treating, am really inspired to go exploring more this fall.

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  12. Aubree Cherie says

    November 1, 2010 at 9:43 pm

    Ahhh, these are beautiful! I LOVE the Osage orange and the flowering weed, er, wildflower pictures! 😀

    Looks like you had a fabulous time!!

    ~Aubree

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    • Shirley says

      November 2, 2010 at 3:03 pm

      Hi Aubree–Thank you so much, my dear! Osage orange is such a fascinating specimen in regard to the tree and its fruit. 😉 Okay, so I should have consulted you about the weed that I turned into a wildflower. I thought about consulting my wildflower book once I got home, but then forgot about it. I was just amazed they were still blooming. We also have some lovely little white ones still going. I’ve been surprised at how many different wildflowers we see there. You need to visit so you can help us identify them all. 🙂 I could have looked to your Horticulture by Heart blog, but it sounds like what I deem wildflowers don’t actually make the cut. 😉

      Shirley

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  13. Alta says

    November 2, 2010 at 8:36 pm

    gorgeous photos, Shirley!

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    • Shirley says

      November 3, 2010 at 12:41 am

      Thanks, Alta! It’s our special place. 🙂

      Shirley

      Reply

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