One of more than 20 different types of willow in the province.We went for a drive yesterday. That alone is something to be grateful for as it was a nice late fall day and good for driving.
It was good to get out of the house, too, as I hadn't ventured around much locally in the past few months. It was good to see the farms, and the wetland such as they are these days, and to see the mountains rise against the edge of the forest again.
Along with a few cows and some small birds we saw a very large cat, probably a housecat gone wild, hunt for food, and we saw a coyote. It was a good day.
We also saw some pussy willows in full fuzz and I made sure to get pictures.
Stepping outside has many rewards and I am grateful for each of them.
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Pussy willows in full fuzz at this time of year? That's a little strange!
I'm grateful that I have a job to get ready for......
Whoosh........
Ah, cousin. The things one learns whilst married to a botanist.
They look so soft and fluffy in their full fuzz. :)
I'd snuggle them.
Sounds like a lovely drive, good for you for getting out! I was stuck watching a football game with relatives and would much rather have been watching coyotes.
Hello Crabby, sorry to hear you got stuck watching football. It was a lovely drive. Each season has its beauty and it's always good to see wildlife.
What a wonderful drive that must have been. Thanks for the fuzzy willows.
It sounded like a great day out you had. My wife and I love hopping in our jeep with destination unknown.
It's always a treat to get out, Reb. Seeing stuff makes it better.
David, it was. Isn't it great to get out and look around?
Pussy willows in fuzz in November? The temperature must have dropped and risen enough to encourage the bush to sprout.
My excursion this week may be accompanying a friend out to a thoroughbred farm in Newmarket to what they have for sale. Anywhere out of Toronto is a treat especially where there are fields and trees with no houses.
Barbara, your potential adventure sounds wonderful. It's good to get out.
df Leah,
Here in NY the leaves are just turning and falling.
I am grateful that when I went to get into my car this morning, it was covered with the most beautiful red leaves.
Terrie
df Terrie, it sounds like you're having a lovely fall.
It's good to look on the change of seasons with gratitude, no matter what the season.
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