Monday, November 22, 2010

November in Dixie

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One afternoon after I left work, it was such a beautiful day, I decided to drive up to Dixie to see if I could find any pretty trees in fall color.  So far, not so much……..

But, as always, I  found plenty of beauty. I spent about an hour wandering, just enjoying the blue sky and fresh air. Here are a few things I happened across.

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This pretty view of the bayou with some cypress trees in color.

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Here are those cotton fields, no cotton, but neat rows lined up ready for the next planting season.

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As I was driving down the levee, I saw this fellow grazing in the afternoon sun.

He was not alone…….

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He was accompanied by his family. This cute baby kept sticking his tongue out at me.
 Maybe he didn’t like having his picture taken!

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Some lovely cows were also munching on the grasses along the levee. Most of them ignored me,
 but this lady was a little curious. I just love her bangs.

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What fun! Those round bales of  hay make a colorful turkey to celebrate Thanksgiving.
 How could anyone drive by this and not smile?

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Old Glory waving in the afternoon breeze and in the background, some beautiful fall color.

I headed for home refreshed, the stress of the day somehow had disappeared as I was out and about enjoying this beautiful world God has given us.

 Just one of the many things I have to be thankful for this season.

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3 comments:

Karen said...

Loved the drive...you know the cows and old glory are my *favorites*!!!

love ya

Jenni said...

Thanks for sharing your drive with us! It looks to have been a gorgeous day. I love the donkeys and the cows....animals always make me smile....

And the bales - of - hay turkey was darling.
thanks for sharing your pics with us!

Southern Lady said...

I always loved the name of the little town of Dixie ... and you have captured its countryside beautifully, Carolyn. I can't decide which picture is my favorite -- they're all wonderful!