Sunday, July 1, 2012

Catskill summer


The frogs twang like out of tune guitars, and everything is green. Our house is full, Bob made Sangria with lots of fruit, the boys cooked, the day was hot, the night is chilly. After dark I took a flashlight outside and read--it smells like water and forest, and the sound of the waterfall is soothing as ocean waves. Luke took a night walk and saw a beaver, and I thought about finding a sleeping bag and staying the night under the stars.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 1, 2012 at 3:14 AM

    sounds like a perfect summer weekend :)

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  2. Raindrops and DaisiesJuly 1, 2012 at 5:17 AM

    What a lovely picture you paint of your weekend Jen,
    it sounds wonderful.

    I hope that you have many more lovely days and nights like that.

    Fiona x

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  3. haricotJuly 1, 2012 at 7:10 AM

    To sleep under the stars sounds so nice!
    I was knitting almost all day long today for it makes me stay away thinking sad matters. And I thought about you.

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  4. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageJuly 1, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Oh my you paint a blissful picture! I am right there with you! isn't summer wonderful?

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  5. AmeliaJuly 1, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    How idyllic, sounds wonderful. You're obviously not getting the heat, we can barely sit outside it's so unbearable. Maybe I'll go make so Sangria...love the froggy picture, it shimmers.

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  6. AnneJuly 1, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    What a lovely post! Frogs twanging... you should write a book of catskill essays!

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  7. AnneJuly 1, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Sounds idyllic! When we were over there in Vermont I desperately wanted to see a beaver! I didnt get to see one but Tony bought me a furry one instead!

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  8. MadeliefJuly 1, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    It sounds like a beautiful day & night Jen!

    Have a lovely new week,

    Madelief x

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  9. Sweetgum ThursdayJuly 1, 2012 at 11:21 PM

    Frogs and ferns and cool summer nights. Sounds like heaven. Glad you enjoyed, honorary weekend NYer.

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  10. In My Wild EdenJuly 2, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Frogs singing, green, family, the sound and smell of water, sleeping under the stars, -Beautiful!!!

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  11. chasing lightning bugsJuly 2, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    oh what a perfect sounding weekend. i wish i could love summer nights completely. i run amongst the lightning bugs but then get chased immediately inside if i see a bat. i love the idea of lying out with a flashlight and reading late into the dark night. enjoy your catskill summer. it sounds brilliant.

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  12. Emilie's daughterJuly 2, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    This sounds wonderful and soothing - a summer weekend to remember! That frog is gorgeous and nearly disappears in the green. Go on with your beautiful life! Christa

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  13. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    wonderfully, idyllic place you are in ! I love the sound of frogs at night

    -KAT-

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  14. Emilie's daughterJuly 4, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for your comment! I still love that frog... Did you enjoy the celebrations of your Independence Day? We live in the neighborhood of the American Ambassador and enjoy the fireworks too... Chrisat

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