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[Shane Kent]

Ottawa River, August 2015, northwest of the city of Ottawa.

It is Friday and I am headed to the cottage after work. Won't be as green as the photo above but it is so quiet there. Plus I see more wild life in the Fall and Spring with fewer cottagers around to scare them off. With all the rain Ontario got this summer, it set me back on work I am doing at the cottage and I am hoping to get a start on a couple of Kittypa's perches this weekend.

 

[Shane Kent]

mama africa

It's not the Sun but will an orange fluff ball on a blue backdrop do? You could always get an enlarged print and stick it to the window on overcast days

Young Taz photo shoot.

• Shane Kent
• Nov 20, 2017
• 1

Young Taz on a blue backdrop.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

Ottawa River, August 2015, northwest of the city of Ottawa.

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It is Friday and I am headed to the cottage after work. Won't be as green as the photo above but it is so quiet there. Plus I see more wild life in the Fall and Spring with fewer cottagers around to scare them off. With all the rain Ontario got this summer, it set me back on work I am doing at the cottage and I am hoping to get a start on a couple of Kittypa's perches this weekend.

Shane Kent - Great photo; it surely makes me wish I were there - or up on the Winisk or the Abitibi or the Attawapiskat....

A little further south, it's positively breathtaking here today, with the sort of light that Thomas Kinkaide might have enjoyed. Almost December, and the Oaks, who keep their leaves so long at any rate, are still showing their ruddy colouration, though most everything else is bare - but the carpet of leaves along the high bank at the Great Niagara Bend is still bright in the sunlight. The Bald Eagles are happy, however, with no foliage and far less reflection to mask the salmon as they ply the river below. A glorious day, by any standard.

 

[mama africa]

mama africa

It's not the Sun but will an orange fluff ball on a blue backdrop do? You could always get an enlarged print and stick it to the window on overcast days

Young Taz photo shoot.

• Shane Kent
• Nov 20, 2017
• 1

Young Taz on a blue backdrop.

Thank you Shane Kent for this photo of baby Taz I will save it in the folder that I used to call 'Autumn sun/sky'; I will change the name in 'Autumn colours'.

 

[AbbysMom]

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A positive for me is that I survived Thanksgiving. I host my family and it's a lot of work and fairly chaotic. All done now for another year.

 

[mama africa]

Shane Kent - Great photo; it surely makes me wish I were there - or up on the Winisk or the Abitibi or the Attawapiskat....

A little further south, it's positively breathtaking here today, with the sort of light that Thomas Kinkaide might have enjoyed. Almost December, and the Oaks, who keep their leaves so long at any rate, are still showing their ruddy colouration, though most everything else is bare - but the carpet of leaves along the high bank at the Great Niagara Bend is still bright in the sunlight. The Bald Eagles are happy, however, with no foliage and far less reflection to mask the salmon as they ply the river below. A glorious day, by any standard.

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Breathtaking seems the right word, 1CatOverTheLine , even somewhat surreal, and triggering all the senses.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

Breathtaking seems the right word, 1CatOverTheLine , even somewhat surreal, and triggering all the senses.

Actually mama africa - the sunset tonight was somewhere between surreal and Impressionist. What a glorious sky!

 

[abyeb]

It's warmer today! That's something pawsitive! It was nice to not have to wear a thick coat to walk around. Of course, Charlie doesn't mind the weather one way or another; I think he's glad to be an indoor cat.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I'm really inspired seeing all of your outdoor pix, everyone -- I miss the Mojave and its beauty SO MUCH and here in the city I feel so claustrophobic most of the time. So your photos really give me an uplift. I'm also very happy yesterday is behind us, because for a lot of us it is not a happy day at all, though I try to find the blessings in each and every day. I'm also happy because even though I stay away from consumerism as much as possible, I did go shopping online today for -- what else? -- special cat foods and treats. Because they deserve them. And because I'm happiest when they're happiest.

*Some Autumn color from the Mojave*

 

[Norachan]

It's very cold here today. The good news is that we found sheets of insulating foam that we could attach to the inside of our storm shutters, so when the shutters are closed it keeps the house much warmer. It was pretty cosy here last night.

Mount Fuji is starting to look pretty wintery.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

It's very cold here today. The good news is that we found sheets of insulating foam that we could attach to the inside of our storm shutters, so when the shutters are closed it keeps the house much warmer. It was pretty cosy here last night.

Mount Fuji is starting to look pretty wintery.

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Norachan - This view is so stunning as to be nearly heart-stopping. You live amidst beauty which seems both luxuriant and almost savage at once. What a wonderful place.
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[scraggles]

I lived in Canada for a couple of years Shane Kent, a number of years ago now, but the complete distinction between your seasons is just breathtaking.

I had a bit of a breakthrough last night in my ongoing attempts to try to get Scraggles back to sleeping in the bed at night. Because of his love of my big red dressing gown I decided to spread it over my duvet before falling asleep to see if he'd be tempted to sleep on it - it worked! - I slept most of the night with Scraggies curled into my belly and visiting kitty curled behind my knees...

 

[mama africa]

An early walk in the city park wakes up the senses. The cold giving you goosebumps; the strong patchouli like scent of decomposing leaves ; the beautiful autumn colours and the overwhelming silence...
Enjoy your day !

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

An early walk in the city park wakes up the senses. The cold giving you goosebumps; the strong patchouli like scent of decomposing leaves ; the beautiful autumn colours and the overwhelming silence...
Enjoy your day !

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mama africa - What a lovely, serene view. There's no morning chill here today - we're five days away from December, and it's 50º F at eight o'clock in the morning - more than twenty degrees above average. I'm pawsitive that I'll take this over our 'normal' weather any time! A good day to spend in the woods - though that's true of almost every day.
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[neely]

I'm looking forward to Shop Small Saturday - positive way to support local businesses and purchase a novel, handmade gift for someone.

 

[weebeasties]

After checking out every sofa at every furniture store in a 35 mile radius, we finally bought one. Would't you know it was the first one we looked at a month ago!
We got a good deal ordering it on black friday and saved $400. It's not the prettiest, but it is sooo comfy! It felt like it was made just for me. I can't wait for delivery!

 

[AmyTheKittyMommy]

The sunset was lovely last night. Unfortunately my phone and I make an awful photography team.
As sad as I am that I have to leave and go back home, I’m beyond thrilled to see my babies again!

 

[scraggles]

A League of Their Own is on the T.V. - watching with the kitties - one of my favourite movies of all time +++= the perfect Saturday combo

 

[foxxycat]

Today it's 52°F and gonna take my bike ride! Been 3 days since rode the bike-I sure miss it...snow please stay away for another 3 months?! Sunny out and gonna enjoy it!

 

[Alicia88]

The last 2 nights, Marcy laid on my chest for pets. I feel like it's a big step for her. I always knew she wanted to be a snuggly lap cat. She's getting there!