And, true to the tune, it certainly was. The breeze coming through the kitchen window was crisp and cool. The rising sun on the water sparkled. There was a “definition” to the morn; it had all the makings of an early fall day. The kind of day I know I will yearn for in the darkness of a drab winter days ahead.
We each grabbed a cup of coffee for the road (roadies!) and took off for an early walk. We had no agenda, just the promise of fresh air in our lungs, a limbering up of our joints, and good conversation to start the day and the busy week ahead.
We came home with more than our empty coffee cups. Being fairly new to the neighborhood, we had forgotten that it was local bulk pick up week. I am incapable of resisting the urge to forage – whether it be curbside, at a flea market/garage sale, or in the woods. I love found objects that I can revitalize, refurbish, or, in some way, put to new or good use. While I seldom walk the shoreline without bringing home a “treasure” or two (rocks for the garden path, an egg-shaped stone, seaglass fragments or a pretty shell) – today, there were new “treasures” to be had!
I did find another ovoid-shaped stone for my collection. One of these days (it’s on “the list” !!!) I’m going to create some nests to put them in.
A few other items I couldn’t pass by! 
Sturdy plastic pots with good drainage, these pots were similar to ones I had a lot of success with in this year’s garden. Lined up along my raised bed cedar planting boxes, they made great adjunct vegetable planters. My tomatillos are still thriving in one…..
An old white pedestal, probably from a fence that was!
And a planter box frame of nicely aged wood….
All in all, a great walk with a few added attractions to the route!
