The Rocky Mountain Retreat (Photos)

Autumn Memories Of The Canadian Rocky Area

2009-11-01T06:47:00.004-07:00

Right now, it's all I can do... it is definitely a mix of Autumn and Winter here in the Rockies.

Please do not forget to check out the Epilepsy Foundation Website. It is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. It is what I' have been battling for the last few months and the medications, etc. even harder that it has me not being able to do what I love to do... blog and photograph as actively as I like. More Americans are suffering from epilepsy than Parkinson's, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis combined. This is a disease that may not be getting the attention it deserves.
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2009-10-24T08:05:00.003-06:00

A shout out to all that I'm still around.... the Autumn season is in full gear around here with the occasional snowfall that melts within the valley but paints a lovely portrait along the Steeples of the Rocky Mountain range. The wildlife is getting active now with bears and elk and deer being spotted among the forests... it makes for an amazing time of the year.

I hope that I can soon be around to visit you all more on a regular basis. Take care.♥
~Michele J~

2009-10-10T04:51:00.005-06:00

Thanks all for the kind comments. Hopefully one day I'll be able to come back when I'm feeling strong enough to blog.

~Michele~

Rest

2009-09-30T04:37:00.002-06:00

Hello all! I am taking some time away from blogging. Don't know how long. Due to illness issues, I just need to do so, need to regenerate the body. I am sorry but it's something I have to do at the time.
Hugs and kisses to all♥
~Michele~

Cool and Rainy Skies

2009-09-24T04:10:00.003-06:00

A cold and rainy gray day over the lake last week. Hard to imagine now with the clear skies we are having and nice warm day temperatures. But alas we suffer the frosts overnight...

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The Bull River

2009-09-23T04:04:00.004-06:00

The moon is like a mystery novel, the sun like a motivational self-help book, and the stars a coffee table book of photography. The sky is the whole library, and God the librarian.
~Pepper Giardino~

2009-09-21T04:32:00.001-06:00

Never be afraid to sit awhile and think.
~Lorraine Hansberry~

Dragonfly

2009-09-19T04:54:00.002-06:00

Last weekend we went for a ride but we always throw our fishing rods in the back of the Jeep with our neoprene waders just in case we come across a lake in our travels.
I didn't pack my fly rod this time but only my spin cast outfit and came across a teeny lake and we took our chances.
Lots of dragonflies hovered around...
I had some nibbles but nothing great in this particular lake...

This dragonfly zoomed past me... can you see it?

This one stopped and hovered for a few seconds while I snapped its photo... thanks buddy!

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A Mythical of Misty Illunimations

2009-09-17T04:03:00.004-06:00

For Sky Watch I chose the early misty morning we headed up towards the Alberta border to do some fishing.
It was a cool and crisp morning and the river fog was rolling off the waters in just a special way...

We drove along the river and saw the mist slowly seeping onto the roadsides.

Ahh... the sun begins its breakthrough as I take one more look around.

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And The Train Rumbles Along...

2009-09-15T04:30:00.003-06:00

Went fishing on the weekend and came up along a train and also met up with the train at a crossing as well.

While waiting for the train to cross, there is some heavy construction to build a big bridge and in my wait, I snapped a few of the workers up on the dirt mounds...

Quietude

2009-09-13T04:19:00.003-06:00

It's that time of the year when the weather cools down and with the kids back to school, the parks and beaches are becoming more and more deserted.
We noticed this on our last trek around the parks...

An empty picnic table hides among the shaded pines...

The waterline buoys marks the swimming area but no swimmers to be found.

My husband peers around to see if anyone else lurks, however the park is peaceful.

Off in the distance is the summer cabins that line the lake...

Upon gazing this lounge area of one cabin, I notice it is also deserted ...

Upon closer inspection shows that it truly is a quite neighbourhood now.

Once full of diving children and cries of glee, now lays silent with pink peaks of mountain alps emerging from the tree tops.

The circled buoys will bob quietly until the ice solidifies them into orbs of snow.

Snow Kissed Alps

2009-09-10T04:29:00.005-06:00

For Skywatch I am placing the mountain peaks that were dusted with snow that we have seen around the area. Yes, it's cold enough for the Rockies to be snowed upon in the last few days.
Not sure how long it will stay as the temperatures are warming up again, but it's fine by me with cooler temps. I am NOT a summer person, never have been never will be, that is why I live here!

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Ye Olde Train Trestle Over The River

2009-09-08T04:14:00.003-06:00

"Neither a wise man nor a brave man lies down on the tracks of history to wait for the train of the future to run over him."
~Dwight D. Eisenhower~

Black Crow Convoy

2009-09-05T05:05:00.005-06:00

Was out for a ride and noticed this Osprey perched up on the branches of this old tree and a lot of black crows soaring around this fella.
Not too sure what was really going on but as I snapped, the big bird suddenly had enough of the harassment and decided to leave his perch but not without the escort of the black crows swooping and circling as he flew out of sight.

The black crows continue the escort until he's right out of the area...

And off into the hills ...

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Just Clouds...

2009-09-03T04:02:00.003-06:00

The air up there in the clouds is very pure and fine, bracing and delicious. And why shouldn't it be? - it is the same the angels breathe.
~Mark Twain~

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2009-09-01T04:12:00.004-06:00

Feeling a bit better and wanted to share some bird photos that I captured out on a walk. By no means am I a bird watcher so I cannot identify but I love how they sound and how they fly and soar about the leaves and trees. I hope you enjoy this little bird as well. Here it looks as if he's enjoy getting his photo taken as he looks down at me...

Sings me a little tune...

Lazy Hazy Brain Dayz

2009-08-29T05:31:00.002-06:00

Need some time from here. Yesterday I was pulled away by medics after falling from a seizure and suffered 6 tonics more at the Hospital. I'm tired, my world looks dull and hazy and I can't function well. 600mg now of Dilantin increase and 600 Topamax along with the Lorezapam. I pray it will calm the brain. But now, I need rest. My body truly hurts, bruised and battered like I've not seen for so long. I'll see you all in a couple days ... hugs.♥ ~Michele~

Ferry Crossing (SWF)

2009-08-27T04:14:00.003-06:00

When we decided to drive out to the ferry to cruise across Kootenay Lake to get over to Nelson, these are some of the shots I had taken at the time...

A lone fishing boat off in the distance.....

Looking through one of the Ferry windows...

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Strolling Through The Park

2009-08-25T04:27:00.002-06:00

My blog participation has been limited due to many things in life so I apologize to those that I have not been seeing, I'm hoping that things will get better soon.

We were able to get out on the weekend for a short short time to go for a walk in the park now that Marcell is feeling better (hug♥) and it was nice weather to do so.

Can you see the little bird perched on the stump? He was a bit nervous so this is all I could get!

Some ducks floating peacefully along the water...

The sun through the pine firs of this majestic tree.

Coming here, I always know there's a bird up in the branches singing a tune for us!

A shot of the lake through the branches... I like coming here to see the bird life. I hope you enjoyed seeing these as well!

The Squirrel And The Pine Cone

2009-08-22T04:14:00.004-06:00

Walking through the bush the other day, we heard some munching overhead and saw this little fella furiously attacking this pine cone up on the branch.
He held onto the cone with his dear life and pulled off the scales just as easily as we eat corn on the cob!
It was fun to watch this little guy strip it down to the white core and pull it into his hideaway into the tree...

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**An update on the last post that I had written, my hubby is on the mend. The spider bite on the head is still a little swollen but has gone down immensely! No longer does he suffer the spasms and headaches he had for the last week. He still takes medications to fight off any bacterial infections that remains in his body but otherwise, I am happy to say, he is getting better!
Thank you from both of us for all your get well wishes!! It meant so much to him! ♥

For My Husband...♥

2009-08-19T03:51:00.004-06:00

For my other half who hasn't been feeling so good, my fishing buddy, my life long companion, my husband... hang in there sweetie, soon it will be US out there fishing these lakes once more!

A few days ago my husband was bitten by a spider here in our home on his scalp and because he is bald, we could see the swelling. Over a bit of time, it got to the point he started to get severe spasms, along side of the face in the ear down the neck. Eye was watering, red and swollen. Headaches. Trip to ER resulted in medications, salt water baths on the wound. Still no relief, another trip to ER in the middle of last night, another round of new meds. and it's still a waiting game.
We have no identity of the spider as it happened while we slept, you can see the 2 hole bite mark, it has opened with some oozing... poor husband. The worse is the incredible spasms along side of the face/head caused by the swelling on the head pushing down on the nerves.
So to those that I haven't been visiting here in blogs, forgive me, life is hectic, I have a lot going on.

Hugs♥

A Drive Up The Mountain...

2009-08-17T04:12:00.004-06:00

A drive up high in to the mountains and trees give a beautiful settings of lush green grasses and mountain buttercups... it's high up here so it's so much cooler than down in the valley where the sun beats down and is hot.
But gee, the mosquitoes are plenty!

Little trails meander into the bush for hikes...

Up at the top of the mountain... at the lodge, catskiing equipment line up anxiously awaiting snow to fill the Rockies so skiers can enjoy the thrill of skiing down these beautiful peaks!

Waxwing Bird- Camera Critter

2009-08-15T04:13:00.003-06:00

I believe this might be a Waxwing and if not, I would love to know. I am by no means a bird watcher. It was just that this little fella was enjoying the day as I was standing next to the lake...

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Looking Up...

2009-08-13T06:50:00.003-06:00

Here's hoping that everyone will have a happy upcoming weekend... be safe all! ♥
~Michele J~

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Mountain Blue Bridge

2009-08-12T04:14:00.001-06:00