More this and that

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 Yeah, we really are under a flight path … migrating geese flew overhead at least three times this week.

I’d rather deal with the geese honking than the (ugh) pine needles that invaded my house last year.  The tall pines were lovely, but pine needles and pine cones … no thanks.

Spotted a classic car on my neighbor’s driveway.  Drew thinks it’s a Dodge Charger circa 1967.



The trees are really starting to turn.




And … Halloween …






  

And then, an architectural treasure.  Behind the Catholic high school I found a house built in 1830.




Isn’t it magnificent?


I’m loving my neighborhood walks.

Comments

  1. Liz A.October 8, 2024 at 2:06 PM

    As someone who still lives near a pine tree that's shedding pine needles, I am envious of your escape. Nice neighborhood.

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  2. peppylady (Dora)October 8, 2024 at 6:43 PM

    Look like your people are in the halloween spirit.

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  3. AlanaOctober 9, 2024 at 4:35 PM

    That 1830 house is a find. Hidden history. There is house in my town which dates from 1800 but it's not in walking distance.

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    1. songbird's crazy worldOctober 9, 2024 at 5:29 PM

      All of this land was potato farm before Levitt showed up. I suspect this house owned the farm.

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