A Late October Drive

Come along with me, Dear Friends, 

as we take a little drive to the market. 

We come to the stop sign at the end of my mountain road

and look to the right to see these beautiful trees aflame

along a sturdy board fence. 

It is a lovely October day!

But we take a left along the long straight 'pipeline' road

that takes us to the next town where I like to shop. 

The pipeline is a water line from the large reservoir 

a few miles away. 

Small farms and rural properties line this road. 

This property belongs to an equine veterinarian. 

These miniature horses and donkeys always reside here. 

This little shed was once a child's playhouse,
many years ago. 

It has a tattered and neglected appearance, 

that is sadly sweet. 

I love this weathered, tin-roofed cattle shed. 

The owners always grow giant sunflowers on the other side. 

Here you can see them from an earlier drive in August.

I love all the various fencing. 

Another favorite farm with weathered barns

surrounded by tall Douglas Fir and Cottonwood.
I would estimate these Douglas Fir are about 200 years old or older.  

The clouds hug the Cascade Mountains in the distance. 

Mt. Rainier is barely discernible from the clouds

in the background of this pretty scene. 

Another view with Mt. Rainier to the far right. 

Tawny grasses frame another view  of Mt. Rainier 

with a chain link fence along an access road.

  

As we move along towards home after our shopping trip, 

Mt. Rainier looms overhead. 

Here, a lovely raspberry farm retires for the season. 

The charming selling stand amidst golden leaves -
 its cheerful sign leaning inside. 

A pasture with barbed wire fencing on hand split cedar posts
 against tall burnished trees. 

I saw a herd of elk here last time I passed through. 

Of course I didn't have my camera that day! 

I took a side street that I had not been on in years

 and was surprised to see this charming gate!

The home at the end of the lane is for sale. 

This is the view! 

My own mountain road...freshly graveled. 

We turn in to the gate over the rise. 

My sweet welcoming committee!

I am pet-sitting my daughter's two mini-dachshunds,
Peanut and Weenie Baby. 

We carry in the groceries...

Wish you could come inside, Dear Friends, 

and enjoy a cup of tea! 

A beautiful day comes to a close
as we sip our tea enjoying the last rays
of the setting sun. 

Thank you for coming along with me! 

xoxo



Linking with: Good Fences