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Monday Mosey in the December Dark

Posted on December 15, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

Yesterday wasn’t too bad of an evening weather-wise, so I thought I would take a walk. I brought my phone in case of any photo ops. I have mentioned how I hesitate to take pictures of people’s houses without their permission. One Facebook friend told me I could take a picture of her house, but, alas, her lights were not on when I went by. Still, I found a few things to snap. I discovered after I got home that my pictures had not turned out very well. Under the heading Waste Not, Want Not, I decided to use a few anyways.

A lot of houses are beautifully decorated, so I was enjoying my walk quite a bit. However, I adhered to my rule of not photographing other people’s houses without permission. Then something in a tree caught my eye. It was a ghost! Not, I imagine, the Ghost of Christmas Past, but I suppose you never know.

I decided to walk by my beloved Herkimer Historic Four Corners. As I approached, I noticed a village decoration on a street lamp. First I wanted a shot of a lighted tree in Herkimer County Historic Society’s Suiter House and Herkimer Reformed Church.

I crossed the street to get a shot of the County Courthouse. As I look at all the reflections in these pictures, all I can think of is the “orbs” in other pictures that people say are ghosts. I’m pretty sure these actually are reflections, but considering the ghost in the first picture and in the spirit of the season, I am willing to keep an open mind.

I wasn’t sure that would be a good picture, so I tried to take one from the middle of the road. Naturally I picked a moment when there were no cars.

I had to hurry back across the street as another car came along. I took a picture of the jail from the same side of the street.

I tried to get another shot of the church before continuing down Church Street.

I turned down Prospect Street to make my walk a little longer, since I had not been running since Saturday. I saw some nice lights in front of Bruce Ward Realty. I was sure a business would not mind being shown in my blog.

My real goal was Meyers Park, where I had previously noticed the gazebo (or is it a band stand?) was lit.

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Short Walk, a Few Pictures

Posted on December 8, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I thought I would go for a little walk with my camera instead of my usual Monstrous Monday Post. It was just starting to get dark, so I could admire neighbors’ Christmas lights. I probably would not take many pictures, because neighbors are not usually out for me to ask permission. However, I did not despair of getting a few shots.

The first thing that caught my eye had nothing to do with Christmas. It was in the parking lot of the apartment building at the end of our street. I think they could use a new sign, but since nobody was, in fact, parked there, perhaps that one is OK. Continuing through the parking lot, I saw something I could definitely take a picture of.

This is at Trinity Lutheran Church. Next I remembered a wreath on a hitching post nearby. That should be OK to photograph.

As I continued to walk, I saw a tree in a yard I liked, but it was still too light out to get a decent shot. Then I saw a jolly snowman and friends that I could not resist.

Soon I was heading toward my own house, which I graciously gave myself permission to photograph.

My Santa Claus will not light. I tried changing the bulb, but no luck. I can’t think of anything else to try.

It was a pleasant little walk. I must walk or run in the evening more often, so I can enjoy the decorations. If I see any neighbors, I will ask permission to take pictures.

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I Walk, I Blog, I Interview

Posted on November 19, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

Winter returned to the Mohawk Valley, as regular readers may have noticed. I did not go for a run this morning, because I heard streets would probably be slippery. Additionally, I had a job interview. I walked to the job interview and multi-tasked to the extent of taking a few pictures for a blog post.

Full disclosure:. I did not intend to take any pictures till the snowman caught my eye. How could I resist? I had left my house with plenty of time, so I paused to take a long shot down German Street.

You can’t see the snow on the trees as well as I’d like.

I confess to enjoying the winter wonderland. I further confess to the fact that I was walking because I did not want to brush off and scrape my car. I guess I am up to admiring but not actually dealing with. So sue me.

Ooh, this one came out better than I thought.

I was early enough that I decided to walk around the block. I had run down this street recently, and I soon encountered a vine I had almost run into. Naturally I took a picture, as you see above.

Black-eyed Susans!

I thought I was done taking pictures, but these remains of Black-eyed Susans tempted me. I’ll have to get a shot of my own flower patch.

I was still early for my interview, which seemed to go very well. Of course that doesn’t mean I got the job, but at least it was a pleasant experience. So I continue to count my blessings, and I’ll keep you posted.

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Not Much of a Walk

Posted on November 17, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I walked to the post office twice today. On the second trip, I thought I would take a few pictures for a Pedestrian Post. It turned out to be not such a pleasant stroll, but I did take a couple of pictures, so I’ll see if I can manage a few words.

I don’t know why that entire paragraph is indented. I’m on the Classic Editor, dammit! I tried to fix it but cannot. Never mind, on with the post.

For the first walk I wore a sweatshirt under a rain jacket. It was a comfortable combination at the time. Unfortunately, I was having a hot flash when I left the second time. This rain jacket is too hot! Take it off! So I did. A block away from my house I wished I had not but continued my walk, hoping for another hot flash.

I always admire snowball bushes after the season. They turn brown so nicely! I paused to take a picture of one I particularly liked.

The wind picked up, and I began to really regret leaving the rain jacket home. What the hell was I thinking? Why do I do these stupid things? Thus I rendered my walk even less enjoyable.

Smaller but still nice.

I paused to take a picture of another bush, then got myself home as quickly as I could without giving myself shin splints (which is just the sort of stupid thing I am likely to do).

As you may guess, I am not having the best of days today. Of course it is my own fault. Operator Error, the story of my life! No matter. We can only do the best we can and hope for a better day tomorrow.

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Non Sequitur Stroll

Posted on November 13, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I decided to take a walk with my phone (instead of my Tablet) for today’s Pedestrian Post. Yes, it is the second post in a week of me taking a walk and snapping pictures. That is why I am calling this a Non-Sequitur Thursday Post.

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Down the Unknown Trail

Posted on November 11, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

This morning I ran through The Unknown Park. A friend told me it was called Brookfield Park, but I can’t find that through Facebook or Google, so I will continue to call it Unknown. This afternoon, I walked where I ran, taking pictures for a blog post.

You can see it is unlabelled; hence my dubbing it The Unknown Park.

I would have liked to stand in the road for a better view of the gates, but traffic was too heavy.

As usual, it seemed steeper when I was actually on it.

I walked up into the park and by the fields where they have athletic games, when they can have regular sports. I didn’t take any pictures till I got to the picnic area.

Beyond the picnic area is a trail. Before going where I ran, I walked to the other end of the trail, where I thought I saw some stairs.

I took a picture of the beginning of the trail before retracing my morning run.

I thought about how I would have climbed that ridge in my younger days.

I wanted to get a shot of the brook to my left, but that was not as easy.

Before I got back on the trail, I saw a sign tacked to a tree.

I wanted to get a shot further upstream. Then I saw a path to the water I hadn’t noticed when I was running.

I picked my way carefully over the rocks. I do not need a sprained ankle to add to my troubles.

I resisted the temptation to go off trail and further explore the brook.

The trail comes out on the road that leads to Herkimer College the back way. I did not continue uphill but took a picture.

This is the way I walked to vote last week (was it only last week?).

Then I took a picture of the way I did walk.

I really enjoyed my walk, especially in the unseasonably warm weather we enjoyed today. Things are supposed to get colder and rainy tomorrow, so I felt I had used my time wisely.

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Pedestrian Post with a Patriotic Purpose

Posted on October 27, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I walked up to Herkimer College to vote this afternoon. I counted it as my 34 (or more) minutes for diabetes awareness. Additionally, I took some pictures along the way for a blog post. Who says I can’t multi-task? (OK, I am usually the one to say it.)

I took a picture of these flowers, because they brightened my day.

I ran up this hill just the other day. I like walking up hills, although you can get too much of a good thing.

When they said “Do Not Enter,” did they mean me?

I walked up the back way, which is not as steep. The road is open to authorized vehicles only, but I think it is OK for pedestrians. And, as regular readers know, I love to enter when it says not to.

Once again, it seems steeper in person than in the picture.

I had the idea that Early Voting was in the building right at the top of the back way. I soon found I was wrong.

Apparently I did not research the matter sufficiently.

It had only taken me about 20 minutes to walk thus far, so I was happy to continue my walk.

This was about halfway between the other building and my destination.

When I reached the gym, I worried I had overshot my target.

I quickly saw some others signs which told me where to go. While I was taking a picture of this sign, a lady called to me from her car window that I was supposed to go around the back.

There were no lines, no waiting in the gym. When I came out, a couple was trying to take a selfie by the sign. I said that was a good idea; I should do that. The lady offered to take my picture, then asked me to take theirs.

I walked a different way back, by the dormitories. I paused to take a couple more pictures.

The view would be prettier on a sunny day.

I used the handrail, in case the wood was slippery when wet.

It took me just over an hour altogether. The beauty part was that I did not get rained on. It had been raining most of the day and began again shortly after I got home.

I was delighted to have discharged my civic duty for the year, and I encourage all my readers to do the same, if you have not already done so.

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Don’t Run, Walk!

Posted on October 22, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

I walked instead of running for my 34 minutes for diabetes (see previous post). I brought my cell phone to take pictures. It seemed about to rain, and I figured the phone was easier stashed in my pocket for protection.

Love the bright trees against the dark sky.

I walked towards the dark clouds. I questioned the wisdom of my choice but could not resist a grey sky.

I walked down German Street, going the way I most often run. My only plan was to keep going for 34 minutes, taking pictures along the way.

I rationalized taking so many pictures with the thought that some might not come out. It was getting darker out. Full disclosure: I used all I took.

I debated whether I wanted to cross German Street. In the meantime, I admired the old brick building.

I decided I would cross German and go up Lou Ambers Drive to take a picture of the hill up to Herkimer College. I didn’t have a fall view of it.

I continued over into the residential area, another favorite running place of mine. I soon came to the exit of the parking lot for Valley Health. Regular readers know, I love to enter where it says not to.

It was continuing to get darker, and starting to rain. As I approached the building, I thought I saw some fall decorations but was not sure till I got up close.

Crossing back over German, I walked toward the high school for some pictures of the stream.

I took this one on the other side of the little bridge.

As I continued my walk, it started to rain in earnest. It was too dark to take any more pictures anyways. I enjoyed my walk. I only have nine more days of my 34!

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Two Walks, One Picture, Don’t Judge

Posted on October 14, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

In fact, I expect some people will judge me whether I give them permission or not.

I hope the picture conveys the astonishing color.

I brought my Tablet on both walks, hoping to take a few pictures for a fun post. However, before I got any photo ops on the first walk, it started to pour rain. As I am not sugar (you may have noticed), I am in no danger of melting. However, devices are notoriously averse to liquids.

On my second walk, to the post office to mail a letter, some color caught my eye. I went a few steps out of my way to take the picture.

This is rather short and insubstantial, even for a Tired Tuesday Post. But I shall let it stand and hope that tomorrow I can come up with something better than a Wuss-out Wednesday Post. As always, I hope you’ll stay tuned.

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Flower Walk Part Two

Posted on May 9, 2020 by mohawkvalleygirl

In lieu of my usual Lame Post Friday, I shall share the pictures from the second part of yesterday’s walk. I had walked to the post office, donning a mask to go in and purchase stamps (flags for bill paying, flowers for personal). I took a long way home. It seemed to take a while to find another photo op.

I just can’t get enough flowering trees.

This is on the path over what used to be a hydraulic canal, a favorite spot for me to walk or run, as regular readers know. Further up the path, I saw some chalk art.

This was one I had no idea what it looked like when I took it.

That caption is an awkwardly constructed sentence. Never mind. The sentiment expressed in the chalk art is a good one. I continued onto German Street. Since there is less traffic these days, I had no problem crossing the street for the next photo op.

Yay, seniors!

I see these signs all over, sometimes accompanied by one with a picture of the graduate. I think it’s a great way to make things a little special for the kids who had their senior year cut short.

Rats, you can’t hardly read the sign.

Further down German, I saw the opportunity to plug a local business. I wonder if I could persuade Steven to spend a night in a B&B not too far from home, just for something different. I went back across the street to get a shot of the house.

I could have gotten a better shot from the middle of the street, but traffic was not that sparse.

Back home, I took a picture of some of my yard work, where I had cleared some space where the peonies are growing.

I hope for more pictures as spring progresses.

I also took one of some forget-me-nots. These previously grew out back under the rhododendron but are now inexplicably out front. I guess I do not properly understand flowers.

Pretty!

I like doing these pedestrian posts with pictures. I hope for more walking weather next week.

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Category Archives: Pedestrain Post

Monday Mosey in the December Dark

Short Walk, a Few Pictures

I Walk, I Blog, I Interview

Not Much of a Walk

Non Sequitur Stroll

Down the Unknown Trail

Pedestrian Post with a Patriotic Purpose

Don’t Run, Walk!

Two Walks, One Picture, Don’t Judge

Flower Walk Part Two

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