Dear Blog Friends, I'm so sorry for not writing sooner... I hope all of you are well and happy.. I've thought about writing many times but something always gets in the way... I have always loved to blog --but Blogger continues to change things and make it harder to create posts and backgrounds, etc. I loved changing headers and matching colors, fonts, etc.. These days--it's more of a chore for me instead of something I love to do...
I will say that my health has been better the past couple of months. My biggest problem now is both of my eyes. I have a Vitreous Detachment (due to old age) which causes clouds to float continually across my line of vision, especially when I'm trying to type on a WHITE background, or in any bright situation. I love Dark View on most programs (especially Facebook) but of course Blogger doesn't offer it as an option while composing a post. I may eventually need to have eye surgery --but my Opthomologist says that most people my age just learn to live with it --and get used to it... (Of course, I am not 'most' people almost 80... ha)
As you know, George and I haven't traveled much the past few years. This year, so far, we took a wonderful trip to ARKANSAS to our beloved cabin on the top of the mountain at Mt. Nebo State Park. We loved seeing the sunsets from our back porch, the sunrises from Sunrise Point, and the fantastic wood-burning fireplace... What a great place!!! While in Arkansas we visited the other two nearby state parks we always enjoy. At Mt. Magazine State Park (which is higher in elevation), we encountered some beautiful hoar frost. At Pettit Jean State Park, we enjoyed the views of the Arkansas River and Valley. We also enjoyed doing some hiking. It was a fabulous trip for both George and me and we have reservations to go back next February.
We also took a 9 day trip from March 7-15 to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina and to Florida (near Tampa) to celebrate George's 80th birthday with his son/DIL... I'll post pictures soon (I hope)... ha
Hope you enjoy my photos today from that Arkansas trip (Feb. 15-20, 2022)
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At Petit Jean State Park
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Davey's Bridge, Petit Jean State Park
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We took a hike on the Boy Scout Trail at Petit Jean State Park. I think George was sitting there waiting on this pokey woman who was taking pictures!!!!! ha
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Our terrific wood-burning fireplace at our little cabin at Mt. Nebo State Park
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While taking a hike along the Rim Trail at Mt. Nebo, I captured this view of Lake Dardanelle.
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Here's one view from the back porch of our cabin at Mt. Nebo State Park
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Taken from the back porch at our cabin in Mt. Nebo, I was looking at the views the other direction from the picture above.
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Us at Mt. Nebo State Park, Arkansas
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On a cloudy day at Mt. Nebo State Park, I captured these sunbeams!!
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George and I sitting outside at our adorable little cabin enjoying the views on a beautiful day
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One of the many beautiful sunsets we enjoyed from our back porch at the cabin at Mt. Nebo State Park
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Us at Mt. Magazine State Park
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The beautiful lodge at Mt Magazine State Park where we enjoyed a delicious lunch; Want to come and sit with us?????? It's a little chilly though!!!! But the sunshine feels good!!
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A close-up of some of the Hoar Frost clinging on the bushes at Mt Magazine State Park
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I love this picture of the hoar frost clinging to all of the trees --with that bright blue sky and the sunshine melting the frost. We were lucky to be there at the right time!!!
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My favorite picture of the hoar frost; "The Hand of God" reaching out to the world!!
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WELL--that is enough (probably too many) pictures for you to enjoy! We did have a wonderful 5 days --and have all of these photos now in our memories!!! Hope we can make it there in 2023.
Hugs,
Betsy💝💛💚💕
20 comments:
As always your pictures are beautiful. I'm glad you had a nice trip.
Hello Betsy,
I am glad you are doing well and traveling. Your Arkansas trip looks great, so many beautiful photos and lovely scenery. I like the image of the waterfall and Davey's bridge. The sunset is gorgeous. Wonderful photos of you and George! Take care, have a happy new week!
Always good to hear from you Betsy and I wish Google would quit messing with the site as well. Glad you got to go to one of your favorite spots.
Your pictures are beautiful as always! I am so thankful you got to take this trip again. That place holds special memories from many years.
So sorry about your eyes. This "aging" thing is more difficult some days than we thought it was going to be - - - especially for someone as fit as you and George - - mountain/waterfall hikers extraordinaire.!!!
Beautiful photography, but what struck me most is the love that you both share. It shows. You two remind me of my hubby and I. You made me smile.
Have a fabulous day and week. ♥
Your pictures are beautiful and provide a great summary of our Arkansas visit. I'm sure gld we made it.
I am so glad to read that the two of you are traveling once again to your favorite spots. I, too, love to see hoarfrost clinging to the branches and your photos are perfect. I also love to see pictures of you and George together. Your love for each other is so evident.
Happy Monday and Happy Spring!
Blessings,
Betsy
Your pictures are great! I go to the eye doctor this coming Monday. I am not a good patient. I hate eye drops. The doctor can barely get them into my eyes. So far the doctor has had no luck at doing a glaucoma test. Wish me luck because I really do want a baseline glaucoma test.
As always your pictures are wonderful . I am just so happy for you, that you were able to take these trips. I know how much you enjoy doing just that.
Betsy, I am glad y'all were able to travel. Your photos and comments are so enjoyable to see.
Good post from a good trip
Great to see you, Betsy! Your photos are great, my favorites being the sunset and frost ones. I am so sorry about your vitreous problem! Don't feel like you have to go on a trip in order to post, I like just looking and reading about your daily life. Do you still have your bird feeders on the deck? I'm so sorry that blogger is bugging you, change is hard for me now as well. Say Hi to George for me!
It is always good to hear from you. You have been fortunate to be able to continue visiting areas that you love and of course we are happy to see the pictures you share. Continue to write when you can.
hugs,
Judy
Beautiful shots of the sunsets and frost. Glad you are well!
Your sunbeam shot is my favourite.
Betsy, what a nice trip though February must have been a cold time to be out and about. At least it would have been here. I spent all of February in Buffalo helping daughter before and after birth of her second daughter.
As to where I am in pecking order? #4. The order: Phil (80), Bonnie (77), Steve (74), me (71), Suzie (65) and Marie 61.
Sorry to hear you have had a hard time with Blogger recently. I was going crazy too when I first started. I've never been the techie type.
I pray your eyes would get better. God has the last say. :)
Love those smiles! Couple goals!
Hello Betsy
I am so pleased you were able to have a trip away.
I did enjoy seeing your lovely collection of photographs.
Take care, sending lots of good wishes to you.
All the best Jan
They are fabulous photos especially the one of the bridge. Mt Nebo sounds like it is your happy place and any wonder it looks a great place to spend time. It is so good you can still do it as we all grow older. So sorry to hear about your eye problem. I hope you will be able to cope with it.
The blogs you have produced are really the true voice of the city of knowledge. Please keep it up and make it necessary to produce one blog on the daily basis. I promise to come again and soothe the thirst of my knowledge.
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