Blue Morning Glory Blooming in Early Autumn

Last of the Morning Glory blooming in early Autumn

at Black Creek Park, in Fultondale, Alabama

Family Outing on a Hazy Morning, Rails-to-Trails

Family Outing in the Cool, Hazy Light of an Early, Autumn Morning

at the Rails-to-Trails at Black Creek Park, Fultondale, Alabama

Early Morning Run with Rosco on the Rails-to-Trails

As a disclaimer, I have no actual knowledge whether the pup featured here running with its owner on the Rail-to-Trails at Black Creek Park in Fultondale, is actually named Rosco. In fact the odds are likely against, but it did bring some appreciable consonance  to the title. And as may have become readily apparent to regular readers of the blog, I'm a sucker for some consonance.

Runner and Canine Companion Running on the Rails-to-Trails, Fultondale, Alabama

Father and Son Traversing the Rails-to-Trails

Father and Son Walking and Bicycling on the 

Rails-to-Trails in Fultondale, Alabama

Broken-Down Pier in Arnica Bay, Elberta, Alabama

Broken-Down Pier in Arnica Bay, Elberta, Alabama

Grain Silo in Monochrome, Hale County, Alabama

On one of my more recent endeavors across the State, in an effort to reach some obscure locale, I came across this grain silo (seen previously in color, here), while on my way to my destination. I didn't really have time to stop then, but on the way back, I was pleased to see the lighting was better, illuminating the silo from a more advantageous angle.

The point of my trip had taken an odd turn upon arriving at my destination, when I had difficulty locating the house I was searching for, and upon finding it, also finding a note that read: "May the curse of the thief always be with you." I could not get out of there quickly enough. On the way out, I saw a mama cow and calf who had gotten out of their pasture and seemed distraught that they could not find the gate to get back in.

So I'd like to thank this silo for being the only positive memory to come out of that endeavor.

Grain Silo in Hale County, Alabama

Grain Silo in Hale County, Alabama

Stamen of a Pink Knockout Rose from a Rose Garden

Stamen of a Pink Knockout Rose from our little Rose Garden

Pink Knockout Rose, Upon Closer Inspection

Pink Knockout Rose shortly after Rainfall, Fultondale, Alabama.
This and other knockout roses of differing varieties can be found here.

Knockout Rose shortly after Rainfall

Knockout Rose shortly after Rainfall in Fultondale, Alabama

Adventures with Darby: Sniffing It Out at Black Creek

There is little in life that Darby enjoys more that trouncing along Black Creek in Fultondale, Alabama. From swimming to drinking to chasing anything that moves, Darby is at home here as in her own bed.

Adventures with Darby: Focusing on the Droplets

Adventures with Darby: Alabama Shakes at Black Creek

Darby shakes it out after a swim at Black Creek in Fultondale, Alabama