A repost with other water being the treat, Thanksgiving 2011 on the Hillsborough River in Tampa FL>
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Thanksgiving Friday
street. It reminds me that these ancient birds return to their same lands even
though people have planted their homes and roads right on top of them.
The majestic cranes just ambled away towards the water which has been reshaped to include a golf course.
Will had some fun with french fries and the illusions of two dimensional pictures .
Marty and his son, enjoying lunch with me.
Then a great treat...a canoe ride on the Hillsborough River with these two gentlemen.
Yep, me in the bow with the camera.
A lovely afternoon with my son and his son...who smiles just like me!
Great family photos. I love the Sandhill Cranes. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Aren't they incredible? They just would walk in a stately manner through this suburband neighborhood, probably wondering where their marsh had gone.
Delete...I had never seen a Sandhill Cranes until last week. Enjoy your memories.
ReplyDeleteIt is sometimes fun to look back and see what wonderful times I've had.
DeleteLovely collection of photos. Love those Sandhill Cranes.
ReplyDeleteThanks, and I should also give credit to my son's in-laws who lived on the Hillsborough River at the time and provided canoes, paddles and life vests! Thanks to the Arkwrights!
DeleteBeautiful memories, Barb!
ReplyDeleteTime flies, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteWe're all a bit older every time I look in the mirror.
DeleteI spent about a year as a redhead. That time. Interesting nobody commented about it!
DeleteThe Hillsborough is a beautiful river. Lucky you to have canoed on it!
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