Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Thanksgiving weekend at Bruce Lake

There is a jewel of a lake snuggled in between Lake Joseph and Lake Rosseau in Ontario's Muskoka Lakes. A few years ago, my son-in-law bought a cottage there where we often spend family time together.  On Sunday morning, before all the cooking and preparation started, we decided to walk two restless Labradors. 

 Finding the path we normally take blocked by two small dogs and a larger female who took an instant dislike to Bliss's enthusiastic body slam greeting, we changed direction and headed along the road to inspect other views of the lake. Above, is a photo I was compelled to take, being struck by the reflection in the mirroring water, and the red Muskoka chairs on the rocks. The colour had turned overnight it seems. What had been pale and washed out the day before was beginning to glow!
This view from just in front of the cottage catches the ripples from dogs drinking and pawing the water... again the reflection in the water is, to me, beautiful. Down to the dock with my camera...
The grey skies seem to make the colours gleam even more.
A tiny island in a tiny lake - privately owned to protect it for generations of wildlife including a loon family that returns year after year.
The table centre is complete, and the table awaits place settings, family and friends and a fabulous turkey dinner complete with "all the trimmings" and a pumpkin pie for dessert. A warm and wonderful time.

 We have much to be grateful for I'm thinking. 

 Hopefully you and yours celebrated - in some fashion - the joys of family and being together with those about whom you care. 
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  1. WildBillOctober 15, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Of course the Canadian Thanksgiving is celebrated a month before ours in the U.S.. Do you know if the date chosen is specific to a particular historic event?

    Wonderfully beautiful area you've photographed here. Such a nice place to celebrate Thanksgiving. Hoping you had a wonderful time and you will have a fruitful year in front of you!

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  2. Barbara SelkirkOctober 15, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Wild Bill - it is a lovely spot, one we've enjoyed as a small family for several years now. As for the date, it used to be tied to the Christian faith, but now is held on the second Monday of October, apparently due to our earlier harvest time compared to the US. When I was a child it seemed to be tied to a time in Advent, but perhaps I'm wrong about that, having not been a church goer since my 20s...now to be cynical it was more likely decided so that most months got a three day weekend for the "workers."

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  3. eileeninmdOctober 16, 2013 at 4:22 AM

    So glad you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Beautiful fall colors, I love the reflections on the lake. so pretty.Enjoy your week ahead!

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  4. Barbara SelkirkOctober 16, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Hi Eileen - so great you stopped by - tanks for your kind words... I too love the reflections, this year they were spectacular. And you too - have a great week.

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  5. AnonymousOctober 25, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    The colors of the leaves are so gorgeous, and your Thanksgiving table is beautiful!

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    1. Barbara SelkirkNovember 2, 2013 at 9:42 AM

      Thanks Charlotte - it was a great weekend... leaves all blown away now, but you can't blow away great memories and photos thank goodness... love that you stopped by

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  6. HeatherOctober 28, 2013 at 11:02 AM

    Hi Barbara! I'm Heather and I was wondering if you would be willing to answer a quick question about your blog whenever you get a free moment! My email is Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com :-)

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    1. Barbara SelkirkNovember 2, 2013 at 9:43 AM

      Hi Heather, happy to answer any questions if I can. I'll try to reach you through your email. Thanks for stopping by.

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