Monday, June 22, 2009

My World # 37

This is my posting for the My World Meme. It is hosted by Klaus, Ivar, Sandy, Wren, Louise and myself. Last week there were 100 people showing their world to us. Won't you join in, I want to see where you live and thrive. Here is part of 'My World'.

My youngest daughter took me on a Father's Day trip to Her boyfriend's brother and sister-in-laws cabin on Lake Tappan. The lake is known for Sauger but that wasn't what the trip was about. They have a nice two story cabin with a great view of a side bay from the main lake. Nice people, great food, plenty of excitement on and off the lake. What a great start to the fun weekend my daughter had planned.
They have a great view of the lake from their front porch.
We went down on Saturday and I got up early the next morning and sat on the edge of the dock during the complete sunrise. My mind wandered and my camera clicked.
It was a great sunrise with a lot of neat views.
They have a white Labradoodle and when I saw this cloud I had to shoot it. This was the only pink in the sky at that time. Can you see it?
We did so much more but I will save that for a later time.
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36 comments:

  1. LouiseJune 22, 2009 at 3:57 PM

    I could handle a weekend like that! I love the sunrise shots.

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  2. nadiaJune 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

    That is so sweet of your daughter! The place is a dream; I wish I could just fly over there now.

    Lovely shots!

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  3. MaryJune 22, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    What a wonderful Father's Day gift! Glad you had a special day.

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  4. ErinJune 22, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    yep...i see the labrapoodle...pretty and pink :)
    glad you were able to get off to a lake side retreat for father's day.

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  5. AnnieJune 22, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Perfect spot for the weekend.. lucky you!

    Love the labradoodle!

    And the shoes!!

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  6. AnonymousJune 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    What a wonderful treat for Father's Day! Your daughter is very sweet. Did you catch some fish?

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  7. Guy DJune 22, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Excellent photos and fathers day gift, the second last pic is definitely my favourite.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  8. Sylvia KJune 22, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    What a fabulous weekend for Father's Day! Hooray for your daughter! And what a lovely, lovely place. Your photos are wonderful and I do love the reflections in the water! What a sunrise!!

    So glad you had such a great weekend, FG!

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  9. EcoRoverJune 22, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Lovely lake. We have native sauger in the western part of the state, but have to say I've never fished for them or walleye since moving to Montana. Spoiled by trout...

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  10. Ruth's Photo BlogJune 22, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Lovely lakeside setting.The sunrise pictures are fabulous.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  11. ShelleyJune 22, 2009 at 7:54 PM

    Your daughter certainly planned a nice father's day for you! Beautiful photos!!

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  12. TinaJune 22, 2009 at 8:55 PM

    Sound like you had a nice and relaxing but fun-filled Father's Day weekend...and rightfully so!! :)
    Your pictures of that sunrise are very nice and YES I saw the dog in the clouds!! Neat post!!

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  13. alicesgJune 22, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Your daughter is so sweet. We too have a celebration for all the dads in our family. We had a poolside BBQ. I love the photo of the shoes sticking out at the edge, I too did that during one ride in a cable car.

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  14. Sally in WAJune 22, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Such a wonderful place to spend Father's Day. Happy Belated Father's Day, BTW. And yes, I saw the pink poodle. :-)

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  15. SandyCarlsonJune 22, 2009 at 9:17 PM

    That looks like a wonderfully peaceful place.

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  16. SAPhotographs (Joan)June 22, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    Wow Tom!! What a fantastic way to spend a great day, but those photographs are unbelievable. You really caught those "poodle" clouds well!! :)

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  17. pennyJune 22, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I am in awe of your beautiful sky photos. Glad you enjoyed your Fathers Day with your daughter.

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  18. Yogi♪♪♪June 22, 2009 at 10:49 PM

    It certainly paid off getting up early in the morning for the sunrise. Great shots.

    Great view of the lake from the cabin also.

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  19. Pietro BrosioJune 22, 2009 at 11:28 PM

    What a fine house with a great view, Fishing Guy!
    The sunrise is so charming!

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  20. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 11:41 PM

    A great fathers day destination!

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  21. Kichu $ Chinnu | കിച്ചു $ ചിന്നുJune 23, 2009 at 12:52 AM

    great shots!

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  22. CarolynJune 23, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    Tom, what a wonderful weekend you had. Your photos are wonderful. I absolutely love the one with your shoes and the reflected morning sky. I look forward to hearing more about your weekend. Thanks for sharing.
    Smiles

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  23. GaelynJune 23, 2009 at 1:35 AM

    What an absolutely wonderful Fathers Day gift. I really like the reflected sunrise with your feet. Of course all the captures are great.

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  24. CarlettaJune 23, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    That sunrise is gorgeous!
    I saw the poodle - cute find.

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  25. ArijaJune 23, 2009 at 3:21 AM

    What a lovely plan your daughter had for you! So thoughtful and just up your alley. It is so nice to have young people welcome one into their lives, a little corner of the old days before mass urbinisation when people lived in extended families and inter-related communities.
    A glorious sunrise reflected (almost) in your sneakers and the lake. Look forward to lots more.

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  26. TomJune 23, 2009 at 6:18 AM

    Well I bet this was a really treat.. The sunrise was well captured and the poodle cloud is a classic.
    Tom
    My post are: Reddish Vale and Horse And Poem

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  27. DarlaJune 23, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    What a special weekend at a lovely place. Your sky photos are wonderful!!

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  28. WillardJune 23, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    That is a beautiful series, Tom!

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  29. Esther GarviJune 23, 2009 at 12:04 PM

    What! That sunset over the lake!!

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  30. imacJune 23, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    For a minute Tom, Thought you were going to jump in.Really great shots

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  31. SnapJune 23, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    What a wonderful weekend. The pink in the sky is a treat. Wonderful shots! Peaceful and calm -- perfect!

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  32. TipperJune 23, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    So glad you enjoyed your father's day! Looks like a fun place-and the sunset shot is amazing.

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  33. UnknownJune 23, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    What a perfect Father's Day gift !!!

    Beautiful views and sunrise..

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  34. Don WoodJune 24, 2009 at 8:36 AM

    How much food does the labradoodle eat its huge .......surly pink is an unusual color

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  35. Twisted FencepostJune 24, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Beautiful place. Beautiful shots over the lake.
    With views like that, there's no room for words. Just quiet observation.
    Loved your picture of your feet hanging off the dock!

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  36. 2sweetnsaxyJune 24, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful weekend. The shots of the sky over the lake are beautiful. And that cloud does rather look like a labradoodle. :-)

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