Saturday, March 06, 2010

ALMOST SPRING FOR SPIRITUAL-SCENIC-SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY

 

LEAVING THE HOME&GARDEN SHOW IN COLUMBUS,OHIO WE PASS THROUGH LANCASTER,OHIO ON OUR WAY TO DAWES ARBORETUM JUST NORTH OF ROUTE 40 ON ROUTE 13.

SPIRITSCENICSHADOWLOGO SPIRITUALSCENIC--SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY 

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What can possibly compete with HONEY

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MAYBE MAPLE SYRUP MAN WILL GIVE US A TOUR…

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DONE

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KATHY AT THE EVAPORATER MAKING SURE THE TEMPERATURE AND LEVEL OF SAP IS JUST RIGHT.

     For me going into nature is one way I live a spiritual lifestyle. I feel the man that has gathered sap has led a purposeful life. To be in touch with the bee and the tree as they go about their business of making honey and sap is a blessing in my life today and for that I am grateful. God’s Grace and an Attitude of Gratitude makes for a wonderful day to be alive.

AS WE HEAD BACK TO THE LAND OF MILK AND HONEY

landofmilkandhoney   spiritofnature Garden Angel says, “Thanks For Stopping By.”

21 comments:

Sylvia K said...

What a wonderful post, Joe! Love your snowy shadow shots and the Maple Man! And then the last shot takes me right off to heaven!! Lovely colors and reflections! Fantastic post for the day!

Sylvia

Cassie said...

Mmmmm. Honey. Oh and mmmm. Maple Syrup. Now I want some flap jacks to go with that!! Yummy Shadow Shots.

Carolyn Ford said...

I absolutely love that first shot! That is too cute! Honey and maple syrup...yum!

Ralph said...

The maple leaves a delicious sap that when cooked down makes for a tasty syrup. We once went to our local nature center for a tour of and the making of syrup. And at the end of the tour, warm maple syrup on vanilla ice cream. Such a treat! To bad it is so expensive, because pure maple makes a stack of pancakes so much better than the other kind...

Snowbrush said...

I too love bees, Joe, and used to relax by sitting in the midst of a friend's many hives listening to the bees and smelling all the wonderful fragrances.

Lona said...

LOL! I did not know we had montsers roaming around at the Dawes. Good picture of the Honey Wagon,I could not get one. The show was smaller this year Joe. I was a little let down but I guess the economy is hitting everyone.

BlossomFlowerGirl said...

That is one groovey looking car and a great advert for honey! I love the lst photo - it looks a magical place.
Cheers.
Melbourne Daily Photo

Anonymous said...

The garden show must give you hope for spring! We are basking in 55 degree with, sunshine, and daffodils in full bloom.
You live in a very beautiful area, also. So hang in there!
It will be your turn soon.

Denise said...

Such a great post.

Nikki (Sarah) said...

this is great...what great pics also and I'm with you....my spirituality is the best when I'm in God's creation. Sarah

Anonymous said...

Very interesting post. Love the photos. Now I want some honey and some maple syrup.
Thank you for sharing.
Charlotte

RCUBEs said...

Your post is always a delight. Because of the awesome pics you put and now, we had an awesome tour! Thank you. God bless and have a great weekend.

Hilda said...

How wonderful! Honey, maple syrup, gorgeous gardens and lovely angel — a perfect post for a spiritual Sunday. Thank you, Joe.

Rajesh said...

Lovely shot. Beautiful shadows.

Julie said...

Oh yeah. Now you're talking. Nature's sweetener. Isn't our God amazing? I love everything about the whole honey-making process. Especially the dancing of the bees to tell the others where to go for nectar.... Sweet. Thanks for a Great Post. Enjoyed all of it.
Maple Syrup...the real stuff? what can I SAY? get some.

LeAnn said...

I would love to go on such a tour. It was fun reading it all.

Musings of A Minister said...

Beautiful! Thanks for posting. I just had some maple syrup on waffles.

Anonymous said...

What a great story, Joe! I particularly loved the Maple Man.

Have a blessed day!

Anonymous said...

Marvelously entertaining photo story ... you've outdone yourself this weekend for sure ;-)
Hugs and blessings,

Ginger~~Enchanting Cottage said...

I love garden shows, and tours.
It sounds like you had a beautiful weekend.
Blessings,
Ginger

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Joe: Neat photos of both the honey truck and the maple syrup process.