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| Native Orchids: I go looking for these and am surprised at how most happen in the most common places, road sides, backyards, this yellow fringe orchid had a little attack bug sitting in wait |
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| Newts, Salamanders and lizards: I love these things, here is a spotted newt,this one is by a waterfall by our Tennessee house |
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| Tadpoles: and springtime puddle looking. I don't like the destruction that 4-wheelers do to our public lands, but treasures can often be found in the water filled ruts that they create. Frog, toad and salamander eggs and tadpoles, take a look this spring |
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| Blackberries: I love to walk along in the summer and eat the blackberries trail side and road side |
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| Wild Blueberries: these are a treat in the woods |
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| These Ziplock jars are great for leftovers, or whatever, and the plus is that the lid fits the different sizes-love that |
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| Campfires: love to just sit alone or with friends-one of my most favorite things |
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| the Statue of Liberty: just something about her that I love-if you haven't been, put it on your list to go do |
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| Delicate Arch: go sit and watch as the light changes through the day. One of my most awesome moments in life was sitting here and watching the sunset, then hiking out in the dark along the cliffs-the cliffs were not on the awesome list, but the sunset was magnificent |
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| Scooter: don't have one, but they are cool |
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| Hand made soaps: I love a nice hand made soap |
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| Outside showers: this one is at the campground at Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky. |
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| Canoeing the rivers of Missouri-there are no better streams to meander on |
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| Words that inspire |
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| Honda Elements: I use to be a Jeep person, but this Element has been so practical -I love it and all wheel drive |
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| VW campers: don't have one but wish they would make these again |
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| Bottle trees: saw these at one of the B&B's in Georgia, sort of neat |
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| Packing for a trip: I enjoy that thrill of whats to come |
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| Hot Tomato Cafe, Fruita, Colorado: this is a place you must go to, great pizza and people my favorite place to eat |
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| Zinnias: as a little girl I planted these with marigolds in our flower garden with mom. This is my favorite garden flower. |
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| BBQ: Pork Chops and veggies cooked on the campfire or BBQ |
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| Cupcakes: not cake, or cookies, but cupcakes, well, really the buttercream frosting homemade of course. |
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| Favorite author: Sue Hubbell, I just really enjoy her books about nature. |
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| Sushi: ooo la la-yum |
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| Making Suet for the birds |
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| garden gloves- just the right pair makes gardening even more enjoyable |
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| Keen sandels: have two pairs that I will wear until they can no longer be repaired |
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| Pumpkins: they're just fun |
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| GPS: It took me until 2010 to give in and get one, this has been a surprise favorite thing. Here yes, we are in the water, getting the boat out of the lake and on to the trailer. |
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| Sea Planes: flying in a sea plane is just a thrill, especially if its going to a small tropical island. |
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| Pens: I have a pen fixation, gel pens mostly and nice markers |
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| Light Houses: pure coolness, these structures were built so long ago and are amazing |
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| Honda Element: again, how many cars can you get a swimming pool in? |
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| Jamis Eclipse Road bike: Steel is real, this bike has an amazing ride, comfortable, light and built for the long rides, the American Classic wheels are great also |
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| Ox Heart Tomatoes: these heirloom tomatoes have amazing flavor, if you can find them try them. In 2011 I'm going to try to grow them |
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| Tiki Torches: they're fun, got to have some |
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| Lettuce spinner and greens keeper: these two items are awesome, the lettuce keeper does just that, keeps lettuce and spinach nice and crisp in the fridge |
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| Canned Tomatoes: growing things in the garden then preserving them to eat later in the year, I just love that! |
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| Hand made Pottery: love stuff made by locals we find on our travels |
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| Hats and Buffs: I'm a hat and buff freak blacks and browns are my favos right now |
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| Compost Bin: this one is terrific, sits on the counter and has a charcoal filter, easy to carry out to the compost pile, no bugs, no smells. Plus, it was picked up at a garage sale |
