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Thursday, December 12, 2013

The road that leads home

I promised a reader of this blog that some day I would take pictures of my driveway. And after one of our snowfalls this week, I decided to do just that. I didn’t have my big camera with me, so these were all taken with my Samsung Galaxy S4. I love a good phone camera.

 

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This was taken upon pulling into the driveway and going forward about 30 feet. There is a house through the small stand of trees on the left (which is for sale).

 

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I went about 50 yards and took another shot.

 

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Another 50 yards. My, oh my – how I love this beautiful scene.

 

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And another. You can begin to see the opening of the woods into a paddock on the left.

 

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In the old days, when the former owners lived here, their daughter kept horses. They were in a big paddock on the right. Most of the fence line has deteriorated but the gate stands open.

 

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And you can begin to see the house in the distance.

 

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Directly to my left is another house that you can see through the trees. I call them the dirt bike people. I don’t even want to talk about them.

 

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It is always such a good feeling coming up this driveway. Hope you enjoyed the view with me today.

Until tomorrow, then . . .

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40 comments:

  1. What a beautiful, secluded drive you have! And to round that little bend and see your beautiful manor house...sigh! Have a lovely evening!

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  2. Coming home is such a good feeling! This is a beautiful property. xo Nellie

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  3. You can sing Over the river and through the woods ......What a lovely drive at any time of the year...But snow just makes things look so cozy...Loved the drive up your lane..
    I can see George in the window looking looking looking for you to come up the drive and rescue him and take him for a walk in all the white beautiful snow...
    Have a Blessed Day~! ta ta for now from Iowa:)

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  4. What a beautiful home you've got! And that is about the nicest driveway I've ever seen!

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  5. Beautiful clouds over the house!

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  6. What a beautiful setting, thanks for sharing.

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  7. i so enjoyed this kate....wow, beauty surrounds you even more so in the winter time....xoox

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  8. Wow, two blog posts so close together......
    I hope the dirt bike people don't read your blog.:)

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  9. Never get tired of your photos of the house. THere is just something about it that makes me smile.

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  10. Beautiful and so homey/serene! Thanks for the great photos.

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  11. Catching up on your last several posts...both of which are beautiful! What a lovely driveway you have and my daughter loves the picture of George at the Gate, she has it hanging in her home! You are making me slightly wistful for snow...we have the frigid temps, just no clouds, but I think I'm ok with that, I'll just live vicariously!

    xo Kat

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  12. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  13. A winter wonderland! The Manor House and its property are beautiful every season of the year! How blessed are you to be its caretaker! I think it's taking care of you right now!

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  14. How beautiful... I can imagine coming home after a long day, instantly relaxing upon entering the drive.

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  15. Oh My Gosh! Do you get the chills every time drive under that canopy of trees, around the bend and see your beautiful house....I did just looking at your photos. It's beautiful...thanks for taking us along. ♥

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  16. Wonderful winter wonderland images. Thank you, Miss Kate.

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  17. That is beautiful! I see why you'd have it plowed; shoveling that alone would be more than impossible. It's like your own private road, really. Almost like a fairy land...

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  18. Fantastic photos such a pretty entrance . I would love to walk that every day ! It is snowing here and will be for the next day or so . Thanks for sharing . Stay cozy and have a good weekend !

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  19. Lovely view! And I'm sure it provides for a daily adventure or two!

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  20. I wouldn't even mind the snow if I got to look at that every time I came home! Beautiful!

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  21. i remember well the first time i, actually Lauren was driving, drove up your driveway, it was summer we were going to VA ... what an amazing ride it is and then to see the house as you approach .. and George welcoming us til someone called his name so loudly he got frightened ...

    cant wait to see you!!!!!!

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  22. Absolutely beautiful. You have a beautiful approach to a wonderful home. Long may you enjoy it.

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  23. Absolutely beautiful!!! Sure makes going home worthwhile. :)

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  24. Hi, This is such a beautiful winter scene. The property is amazing. And of course your photos are lovely. That cameraphone is outstanding. I'm thinking of trading in my iPhone. We should be getting some snow here in Massachusetts Saturday night. Have a good weekend.

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  25. Such a wonderful ride up your driveway! It is a beautiful approach.

    I am in need of upgrading my cell phone and I'm trying to decide whether or not to get another iphone or to try the Samsung Galaxy You seem very happy with it!

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  26. what a beautiful drive to your house. The snow on the trees gives it a certain ambiance.

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  27. Oh Kate, I never find one particular photo I love the best, yours are all magnificient. It is so peaceful in those two days of posts. We are out of our cold snap now of a week, and balmy mid 50's today. So nice not to have to wear a jacket anymore. I am thinking of you, and hoping your Christmas will be a peaceful one. Give George a hug too. Kay In Oregon

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  28. Absolutely glorious!!

    Reminds me of the scene in my minds' eye when I read Robert Frost's Stopping in a Wood on a Snowy Evening. Complete peace and tranquility.

    Blessings,
    Carolynn
    A Glowing Ember

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  29. Oh my...it's so gorgeous with the snow in the fading light..what a beautiful time of day to arrive home. xo

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  30. Wow...wonderful Kate.
    Thanks so much for sharing these, and the previous posts too!

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  31. The road that leads to a magical castle with a fair princess who takes phenomenal pictures.

    Merry Christmas.

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  32. Sooooooooooooo gorgeous Kate. Is it slippery? I would be hopeless in slippery snow... But I would be prepared to chance it to get pics like that.
    :-)

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  33. Absolutely breath stealing. You're so fortunate to be surrounded by such natural beauty, and that snow looks magical. What a great place for photography!

    Kristin

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  34. NICE image and nice blog. Resin Bound Driveways is efficient, highly eye-catching, can be set without joint parts and is a little bit versatile

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  35. Thanks so much for taking the time to takes up the driveway to the Manor house! It was as beautiful as
    I thought it would be! I never think of another house being so close to you! :0

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