With my husband at the wheel, I was able to take in the countryside during our recent drive west of our home. Several items caught my eye along the way and the mid morning country roads in winter made it easy to stop, easier than it often is anyway.
This sign on a pole high above a scrap yard was an anomaly.
This island province of Prince Edward doesn’t have moose unlike our home province, Newfoundland, where introduced moose thrived. In Newfoundland, moose and vehicular accidents are common and the reason we rarely drove on the highway at night. No such worry here so this sign reminds us of home.
The owl statue on top of the pole is a deterrent to other birds but only works for a limited time. I didn’t notice the owl until I looked at the photo at home.
Overlooking a scrap yard, a tow truck has a jeep in tow.
Both have seen better days and will spend the last of them here. A crow is along for this last ride.
I have never seen a two story gazebo. The view of the ocean must be spectacular from the top deck.
Most of us don’t keep one of these by the shed.
This old barn has seen better days. Farm equipment, animals, hay all may have had their time here. I wonder what is in there now?
The sound of the running water was a peaceful end to a winter drive.
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That barn could be in an old,rural painting.
I didn't notice the owl statue either until you pointed it out.
Thanks for taking us along on your drive. I'm going to read it again.
You always choose the most interesting things to photograph. I love the gazebo with a 2nd floor !
Thanks for pointing out the owl statue, I also missed it! For many years I have said I would love a helicopter, it would have been so useful hopping around Africa, but as I have never even flown a plane it was not a very practical thought!! Cheers Diane
Sometimes alongside motorways here you will see a sign warning you to watch out for deer. Deer aren't actually a common species in most of the countryside and I do wonder how often they cause a problem to warrant a sign of their own.
I enjoyed this tour along with you. You live in a lovely place. :-)
beautiful...it's always nice to be the passenger, easier for picture taking!! it is actually a beautiful barn and i was surprised that the waterfall was not frozen!!!
You got some great storytelling photos. Helps your readers see your home.
I really, really enjoyed your drive. Thank you.
My bird obsessed self DID notice the owl - and the crow.
I've seen owls at the beach to scare away seagulls from houses. I wonder how long til they realize it's just a statue! THat gazebo is so pretty.
Gazebos apparently got their name from being places where one could go and "gaze about"
I love that second story - it would be a great place to view things from :)
I didn't noticed the owl either until I read your post. Nice find and great photos.
Lovely set of pictures. so many things of interest for those of us who carry a camera.
What a lovely drive! You spotted very interesting things! Love that owl on top of pole! Great photos!
I noticed the owl straight off.
The gazebo is quite a sight to see.
You could have fooled me with the owl! I thought it real till I read.
I LOVE that old barn...and I enjoyed all your shots.
A pleasant drive.
An unexpected owl, a crow, a two-story gazebo...these are the gifts of driving the backroads, Marie. You know how much I LOVE such drives because it's the "real" place, as I always tell Astrid.
Hello,
I enjoyed the ride with you. The fake owls have fooled me before, they look so real from a distance. Great series! Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend ahead!
Beware of moose . . . walking the wires?? lol
Lovely variety of interesting things - thanks, Marie.
You live in such a beautiful area.
Great captures and I thought that owl was real.
Love the fancy gazebo and that farm with its own plane.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Sue
That was such a nice drive. When I lived in the country in Louisiana we would always take Sunday drives. You see so many interesting sights when you are not in a hurry and take time to look.
I'm not surprised you didn't notice the owl way up there Marie, most unexpected 😉
These were pretty good. I'd never seen a two-story gazebo either. Or a plane outside my shed. Fun stuff.
lovely drive dear Marie
i enjoyed glimpse so much
i never saw a moose here so it is hard to imagine how they can make people suffer with their abrupt appearance
i loved this water so tranquil
Some neat sights on your drive! We have a lot of moose here and I have had a couple close calls.
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