Lise and Toke

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Daughter Lise and her friend Toke (TOE kay) seemed to bounce back quickly after their long flight from Denmark. The next morning we walked at my usual time, and neighbor Logan caught up to us. He took a turn holding dog Kacey, who usually does not walk with us.

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Logan was picked up by his parents when it was time for him to go to day camp. I took the official photo at the stop sign when Logan had already left us.

KODAK Digital Still Camera

Lise lifted the dog up in the air when a car went by to keep her from lunging. That worked really well, although it was a workout for Lise.

KODAK Digital Still Camera

The big event of the day was the removal of an evergreen tree that was attacking the Wicked Wisteria. Neighbor Joyce had approved, since it was on our shared property line. Lise, Toke, Kayce, and I watched from the back porch.

Below is a slide show that presents the big evergreen tree trying to swallow the pergola, half the tree removed, the dog exploring the new empty space, and the bare stump.

  • KODAK Digital Still Camera
  • KODAK Digital Still Camera
  • KODAK Digital Still Camera
  • KODAK Digital Still Camera

The second full day we drove on the Blue Ridge Parkway and ate barbecue on the way home. I wanted Toke to be sure to sample one of the special foods of the South, and he liked it. Mission accomplished!

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Published by Anne Mehrling

I'm a retiree who loves to write about life in the mountains of North Carolina.

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      1. I thought you were doing well on the camera, especially this post. Your old camera, like mine, were simpler, with not as many features on them. I hope Lise, Toke and you as well enjoy the puzzle.

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  8. Wonderful the big evergreen tree. So beautiful Lise & Toke photo. What a best spend time with the people you love. Wonderful you captured new camera.

    Tack Care!

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  9. How wonderful to have more visitors and all the way from Denmark! Kacey must be delighted to be able to go for walks with all of you. Enjoy your time together.

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  14. You and that wicked wisteria- You always make me laugh! It may surprise you that some days I do wonder about your wisteria battles! Sweet post, as always-and I have at last learned howto comment on WP! x Michele

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  15. Toke looks like a sweet guy, so glad they are both visiting with you now! Who cut the tree down? I’m glad it went smoothly. Looks like Lise is recovering well. Tell her hi for me!

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    1. Hi back from Lise.

      A local tree removal man set his two young men on the tree. One man removed all the lower branches, then he climbed up to take the rest. On the way down he cut the various trunks and pushed them to fall in my garden. Very few plants were disturbed. It was amazing to watch.

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  16. Anne, isn’t it dramatic when a big tree is cut down!? Often the birds get very confused for a while as well. Your photos capture it perfectly and must say it adds a lot of light to the garden. Aww … your Lise and Toke seem wonderfully close and a lovely time for you all. Wishing you a great weekend. Annika

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    1. The men also trimmed some very large shrubs that had gotten away from me. I’m enjoying all of it.

      I don’t know what we will be doing this weekend, but Lise keeps us busy. Hope your weekend is special, too.

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