So, it’s not really a "room", but it is a "view", so at least part of the title is accurate. I wanted something catchy for this post, but sometimes I’ve got nothin’. Finishing "The Rat Chronicles" (the "Conclusion" posted during the Colts/Patriots game last night) did me in (please say that in your best Eliza Doolittle), so I guess I’ll let the pictures do the talkin’…most of it, anyway, you KNOW I’ve gotta sprinkle a few of my thoughts here and there.
This is our view as I stand on the threshold of our front doorway. There hasn’t been a sunny, blue-sky day since I can remember, so the color is as drab as it gets. When we bought this house 3 1/2 years ago, the front yard was completely natural–you couldn’t see the street because it was so heavily wooded. But my man loves his grass, so he cut those suckers down. Good thing I’m also married to my yardboy; he’s paid
V E R Y well;).
This view is looking to the left. Through those woods and down a steep hill is a FANTABULOUS creek, complete with a rope swing, tadpoles, rocky embankments, caves, a boy-scout-made rope bridge…oh, yeah, and SNAKES…maybe that’s why we don’t get down there more often.
To our right (but pictured at left) is a great Spring reading spot; what you can’t see is that it’s also a favorite destination for SPIDERS! On more than one occasion I’ve been swinging and reading, only to find out I’m not alone. Heebie!Jeebies!!
Thanks to Vicki for initiating today’s photo post, it’s been fun bouncing around to bloggers who took part. Don’t you just l u r v e "knowing" people all around the world? And today, seein’ where they hang their hat? A list of participants follows, but if you’re coming late to the paty and you’d like to "show me yours", comment a link to your view ’cause I’d love to see your neck, too :).
Karmyn at Dreaming of What If’s
Pretty Lady at Strawberries and Champagne
Carol at Small Town Rambling
Songbird at My Way
Devon at Loves Rain
Melissa at Waking Up
Kathy at Anecdotes, Antidotes, and Anodes
(She won’t be posting hers until Tue. Today is her daughters birthday.
She is honoring her daughter today and will post her view tomorrow.)
Beth at Ice Cream Mama
Marnie at I didn’t say it was your fault
Shauna at S.O.S.
Pamela at The Dust Will Wait
Amy at A Family Story
Mark at Dirty Uncle Mark
Jenny at Mama Drama
Mary at Almost Somewhat Positive
WillowTree at A Dingo’s Got My Barbie
Julie at Another Chance Ranch
Kila at Mom To 3 Cubs
Robin at Pensive
DoDo at Voodooesque
Tiff at Tiggerlane
Erik at The Electric Firefly
Rachel at Crazy Is As Crazy Does
Chilihead at Don’t Try This At Home
Girl con Queso at Room Conqueso
Sue at This is Cyprus
Susan in Va at Are We There Yet?
Beccy at Peppermint Tea
Claudia at La vida Claudia
Mrs CPA at Mrs. CPA
Sharon at From Fattie to Hottie
Once again , I am drooling. *sniff* I have Porch Envy! Beautiful! I can just imagine swinging on the porch, ice tea in one hand… maybe a book at your side… but never opening it because its just to pretty outside to look away.
Oh, Robin, I am so jealous of the front porch! Your view is so peaceful – makes me wanna come over for a nice tall glass of iced tea and relax on the porch swing.
LOVE your porch!
Mert, I have been known to get “lost” in my thoughts, just enjoying the view :).
Susan, coffee at your place, iced tea with a freshly scrubbed lemon slice at mine ;).
Thanks, Malissa!
LOL, Robin – you and your clean lemons! Too funny!
P.S. Your front door collage made me feel that “My View” was somewhat LACKING. You inspired me to add one more picture to my site.
Beautiful view. I want grass to mow.
When we do the other season pictures you’ll see that I only have dirt and sandstone rock.
Thanks for playing along I like your porch swing.
“Wish I had a swing like that in my front yard.”
Another porch!!! I’m so jealous. And I have decided that I will no longer complain about raking leaves. Looks like you have more than your fill.
Susan, Soooo glad you came back for the lemon comment alone…it was all about you, baby;).
Vicki, have you seen all over the place that I thought this was a GREAT idea? I’m thoroughly enjoying it, but it’ll take me a few days to get to everyone’s view. I loled when I saw your comment about wanting a swing like this in your front yard…I’m imagining it sitting in the dirt and sandstone :).
Karmyn, for fun, I might post a picture of what that looks like (if I can find it)…my kids think it’s ANYTHING but fun :).
Lovely!! Even on an itty nutty blackberry screen!
Just checking into some of my favorite blogs from vacation.
Looks like I’m missing all the fun:)
Very smooth! It’s kind of what I expected but better. Prettier.
Something I’ve always wondered (not about you house in particular), do you ever notice the lights from the cars coming up roadd towards your house?
Oh my goodness, I love your view! But I *covet* your porch and the rocking chairs and swing that go with it! 😉 That must be the most relaxing place to sit and read. Beautiful!
Oh, Robin. This is so pretty. Can I come visit you? I promise I’ll leave my scissors at home.
Wow this is lovely and what a wonderful view. Those rocking chairs look very inviting. This was a fun thing to do and it’s really great to share photos.
Your front porch looks sooooooooooo TN!
Makes me miss it!
That is the greatest porch, and a magnificent view! Completely Jealous.
I love porches! You, Songbird, Tigger…sigh…
Robin,
I love your porch, yeah, yeah. But I LUUUUV the brick walk!!!
Someday when I get lots of money and lots of time and lots of inspiration, I’m going to build myself a very quaint Williamsburg-style flower and herb garden, completely paved in brick. And then the moss will grow between the pavers, and the massive tree roots will push it up here and there, and the espaliered apple trees will bloom, and the Governor will come to call, and I’ll be transported back to 1734.
And then I’ll wake up and enjoy my very boring and functional concrete walkway.
Ooooohhhhh….it looks like you live in such a beautiful area. Love the woods and the porch. My porch is filled with so much stuff! I love my porch, but yours looks so neat. I need to open a shop and get rid of a bunch of things.
I don’t know what happened to my comment.
I had the same thing happen on someone elses.. so I posted again (like now) and both of them showed up later.
So, if I show up twice – it’s probably ME2 on a midnight prowl.
I was thinking how much green you must have in the spring… and it must be private with all the folliage.
Kelly, hope your time away is TRULY down time! And cool that you saw mi casa on an itty bitty blackberry!
WT, it’s hard to tell, but our house sits atop a really steep hill. So, the answer to your question is no…and yes. Lights don’t shine directly into the house, but if we’re looking out our window, we DO see them.
Southern Girl, it is a nice perch, and you know as well as me, with our mild winter, I’ve been able to enjoy it during a time of year I shouldn’t be able to (did that make sense?).
Heather….I’m waiting…you can name our swing :). (And if you bring scissors, we’ll give Aussie a haircut if you’re feeling twitchy;) ).
Chris, it HAS been a fun thing to do:)…I’m ready for the next time around.
LCO, wanna come back for a visit??
Claudia……:)
Mark, you are the NICEST law school student I know…please don’t become jaded!
Erin, I bet you dream in technicolor. So do I. Your comment made me SMILE:).
Songbird, you might just come into some money if you do that!
Pamela, lol, I HATE it when comments get eaten! And I hate it more when I don’t realize it right away.
There is tons o’ green in the Spring….with all these nekkid trees, I kinda miss it.
You have a beautiful house.
Love the porch, and the rockers, and the view…can I come drink coffee with YOU?
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have added you to my favorites list!
Keep in touch!
Erik
Lovely front porch, love it. I would spend many evenings there with a cup of coffee if I could!
Robin I love your porch, I can just picture myself sitting there in a rocking chair, reading a book, watching the sun go down…
Once again, I find myself having porch envy.
I’m going to make a big, fat porch a priority on our new house!
Thank you, Rose…short and sweet, something of which I am NOT gifted.
Swampy, open invitation :).
Erik, you’re welcome!
Amy, I don’t do it enough, that’s for sure…..
Beccy, you’d do better with watching the sun rise (it’s an Eastern exposure). What’s with a few details, though–ha!
Tiff, you, porch envy….me, snow envy. Hmmm, the grass is always greener even when we aren’t talking about grass (lol).
Ok, I finally just posted mine. And the snow has already melted!
I do want to come back for a visit! My grandparents retired to TN & I miss the place.
I’m looking at a course in TN! a weekend workshop, kind of thing.
Just beautiful! Love it!
I.Love.Your.View! I love the way you have steps up to your door. I love your porch too! The other day our builder’s wife called us and wanted to know if we realized that our porch was going to be as many sq ft as our house was, HA! I told her I didn’t care how many sq ft the porch ended up being, we are having a 10 foot porch all the way around the house. I hope to have swings and chairs on my porch too!
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