Last weekend was likely our last of the year at the lake. We've had some memorable winter visits over the years, even celebrating Christmas there a couple of times.
As fun as it is to get away, I am very much looking forward to a weekend at home. I have plenty of work/cleaning/organizing to do. And I'm sure Katie could use some help. The floors at her apartment (including a stinky process for carpet glue removal) will be done on Monday! She plans to be completely moved in by Thanksgiving and, even with a few days for airing out, I think she'll easily make that deadline!
I may or may not have a tiny new baby in my viewfinder at some point this weekend -- very exciting -- and it's been a while.
On Saturday afternoon, I'll be attending a special event sponsored by my LYS, Iris Fine Yarns. "Changing the World with Sticks and String: Knitting Activism Past, Present and Future" will be presented by Alison Gates, Associate Professor, Arts and Visual Design/Textiles Chair, Women's and Gender Studies, UW-Green Bay. There's a link to a PDF with more information on the Iris Special Events page (click on "Registration Required") -- and, by the way, if you're local and think you might like to attend, registration for this free event is required (registration deadline was last Saturday, but I doubt they'd turn anyone away).
I'd sure like to cook something this weekend -- the girls gave me a gigantic covered skillet for my birthday and I've yet to use it! I've wanted one for years, and even more with all the cooking I was doing recently (until VERY recently).
Well, I'll be back tomorrow -- doin' this NaBloPoMo thing, you know!
The lake looks beautiful and desolate. You capture it so well.
Posted by: margene | November 13, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Your lake photos look so familiar -- could have been taken here in Polk County.
Do you read The Pioneer Woman? She linked to this today:
http://maggiehendrix.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/birth-photos/
Professional photos of a newborn, still attached to the mom in some. Awesome. (Although perhaps not to everyone's taste.)
Posted by: kmkat | November 13, 2009 at 11:08 AM
very idyllic. the richness of the colours is just awesome.
enjoy your weekend!
Posted by: lucy | November 13, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Hope you have a restful, re-energizing weekend. Your images are beautiful. (Hurray for big skillets... and the time to use them.)
Posted by: Kym | November 13, 2009 at 02:53 PM
Great photos, you gave me my Midwest tree fix. These Western trees over my way just aren't very familiar to me.
Posted by: Melissa V.O. | November 13, 2009 at 10:21 PM
You are a wonderful photographer Vicki and I always enjoy looking at your pics. They have been a real pick me up on some of my darker days. Thank you.
Posted by: Cynthia | November 14, 2009 at 07:45 PM
Pictures are wonderful, as expected. I'm enjoying a new cast-iron, porcelain covered Dutch Oven. Haven't had one in 20 yrs or more - this ia a heavy fella, and will be great for winter soups and stews and chili and such. Odd that we get such enjoyment out of a utensil!!??
Posted by: Petunia | November 16, 2009 at 07:23 PM
I love your photos! I can almost hear the leaves underfoot and smell the crisp air.
Posted by: steph VW | November 22, 2009 at 07:15 AM