Round Barn, Barnet VT

Dy 11/365

I love round barns!!! This particular barn is located along Route 5 in Barnet VT. It was grey and overcast the day we stopped here to take some pictures. I added a little texture to the photo to cover up the dreary sky.

I posted two blog posts today to catch up for the days I was away. Don't forget to view the other post. Thanks!

Monroe's Sugarin' Barton VT

Day 10/365

The rite of Spring for me is visiting Monroe's Sugar House, owned by our good friends Steven and Terri Monroe up in Barton VT. This year was even more special, because I was accompanied by several members of my camera club. I just love showing off all things VT to them, and I'd have to say, this was on the top of the list.

It was snowy as we made our way to the sugar house......the kind of snow that dances around but doesn't really stick to anything. The snow helped to make the images nicer that I took at a farm we stopped at along the way.

We were so happy that "the boil" was going on while we were there. Here is Steve setting things up.

The sweet aroma in the sugar house is simply divine. Here are some of my camera club buddies taking some pictures through the aromatic steam

Syrup for sale......and there was a lot more than this display!

We were treated to the most delicious hot dogs cooked the VT way.......they were boiled in sap and then browned on the grill. Amazing!

Freshly made syrup....

And as always, we were treated to the most amazing dessert of warm raised donuts dipped in our own little bowls of freshly made maple syrup. Divine!

Swiftwater Bridge Bath NH

Day 9/365
Our next stop was to photograph the Swiftwater Covered Bridge in Bath NH. Here you can find a pretty little waterfall running as the water runs under the bridge. There is still a fairly deep snow pack, and it the water was still mostly frozen.......but we were able to see some of the waterfall breaking through the snow and ice.

My friends arriving on the scene!

Sticky Buns and Snow!

Day 8/365
I'm back from my long weekend up North. Friday morning we left at 5 am. We had breakfast at the Woodstock Inn in Woodstock NH. One word.....delicious. If you are ever in the area, you must stop here for breakfast. All I can say is the sticky buns that they put down on your table as soon as you arrive are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
After we filled our bellies we headed West on Rte 112. The higher elevations were so beautiful as the snow was still on the trees. There were low clouds and fog dancing along the mountain tops. It was breathtaking.

It's funny.....we had so much snow here this winter that I never thought I would want to see snow again. But this was different. It was beautiful and a reminder of why I really do like snow!

So I am now going to write another blog post so please scroll down. I am trying to catch up on the days I missed while away.

Tulips

Day 7/365

The tulips from the other day revisited:

                                                             "Lean On Me"

"Spring Gathering"

I will be going away tomorrow and won't be home until Sunday. The good news is I should be coming home with some nice photos to share here on the blog. The bad news is I'm not sure that I will be able to post until at least Sunday. I will try to post if I can....so if you don't see any blog posts over the weekend, don't fret. I'll post when I can and will make up for any missed days.

One week down of posting daily. :-)

Sap buckets, Springtime, and New Pants

Day 6/365

Today I took my father to the mall to buy some pants. He was so happy with his new pants. It's amazing what makes a 92 year old man happy. It's the little things in life. Actually, it's true that it's the little things in life that really make us all happy anyways, right?

So after the pants buying extravaganza, we went for a ride up through the Blue Hills. Today was a lovely Spring day where it actually feels like early Spring outside. I stopped at Brookwood Farm and took a picture for today's blog using my cell phone. This is more or less just a snapshot, but it's a preview of things to come really soon. Hint hint.........I'm going to VT in two days for a three day weekend. Can't wait! I'll be posting many more maple sugar type shots when I come home.

"The Three Musketeers"

Spring Reminders

Day 5/365

Bought myself some tulips at Whole Foods the other day. They are starting to open up.

It still doesn't look like Spring outdoors, but these flowers are a nice reminder that Winter is over !