There is still beauty...

[skcin]

...in this sometimes ugly & hateful world we live in. I took these last week while on vacation in the Adirondack Mountains in Jay, NY. Please take a look at them, take a deep breath & know that there is still good in this world.

Our private cabin on the banks of the Ausable River:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1021.jpg

Ausable River from our "backyard":

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_0957.jpg

[skcin]

Ausable Chasm:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1013.jpg

Ausable Chasm:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_0979.jpg

Ausable Chasm:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_0983.jpg

[GateandGarden]

Those are just beautiful photos. I've never been to a place that looked like that.

[skcin]

Gondola at Whiteface Mountain:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1041.jpg

The happily married couple (1 whole year, lol) in the gondola:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1036.jpg

At the bottom of Whiteface:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1016.jpg

[dissention]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_0983.jpg

What a great photo, Paula. Very beautiful. :thumbsup:

[GypsySorcerer]

Beautiful photos! :)

[WelshWitchPMD]

Looks like a beautiful and peaceful place. Very nice job with the photos, Paula!:thumbsup:

[gldstwmn]

Those are great Paula. Thanks.

[skcin]

Bottom of Whiteface:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1042.jpg

Fall folliage:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1024.jpg

Top of Buttermilk Falls:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1057.jpg

Buttermilk Falls (Yes, I am wearing a tie-dye. Bite me)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1054.jpg

[GateandGarden]

The happily married couple (1 whole year, lol) in the gondola:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1036.jpg
Gorgeous photo of y'all! Thanks for sharing.

[skcin]

I love leaves :D
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1051.jpg

The crappy weather actually made it more gorgeous:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1015.jpg

[WelshWitchPMD]

The happily married couple (1 whole year, lol) in the gondola:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1036.jpg


You both you so cute and happy! Congrats on the one year.:)

[skcin]

Last but not least. I found this sign at the top of Whiteface Mountain:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1032.jpg

OK, it reads "The Ledges", but I cropped it for us. :p

[JazmenFlowers]

Gorgeous pictures. Makes me want to go hiking or something...and that is SO not like me. I'm a city boy to the core.

[Livia]

Gorgeous couple! Gorgeous photos! You're so lucky you get fall foliage. I got excited the other day when I saw ONE orange-leafed tree along the highway.

[sparky]

Thanks Paula ! Fantastic nature shots. And the hubby is a doll.:wavey:

[wondergirl9847]

There it is folks....The Ledge! Paula found it! :thumbsup:

Wonderful pics! Looks like a place I'd love to visit. :nod:

[sara1998]

Last but not least. I found this sign at the top of Whiteface Mountain:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1032.jpg

OK, it reads "The Ledges", but I cropped it for us. :p
That's great! I love it.

Those pictures are gorgeous! I love going somewhere like that and taking beautiful pictures! Nice folliage pics, too!

[dissention]

The happily married couple (1 whole year, lol) in the gondola:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1036.jpg


What an adorable couple you guys make! So cute.

[skcin]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm glad you're all enjoying them. Figured I'd post something positive on The Ledge for a change. Now hopefully nobody will argue over which is better, water or trees. :angel:

'Night Hil. 'Night Diss. 'Night Sparky. 'Night Christy. 'Night John Boy.

[estranged4life]

your photos Paula.

[amber]

*sigh*. It's everywhere I want to be. Thanks, Paula. Glad you had a good time. Could your husband be finer? Oh, you look great, too.

[irishgrl]

very nice! I live in the mountains myself, the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains...very pretty....
here is the link:
http://magalia.ontheridge.com/
and here are the pictures:
Little Grand Canyon
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/bcanyon2.jpg
Honeyrun covered bridge (at the bottom of the Canyon)
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/honrun2.jpg
Magalia Reservoir
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/magres2.jpg
Paradise Lake
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/parlake2.jpg
Magalia Inn
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/maginn2.jpg
Merlo Park in Stirling City
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/merlopk2.jpg
Feather River Canyon
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/friver.jpg
Feather River Canyon2
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/frbridge.jpg

Now you can see why I LOVE this place......I cant think of anyplace prettier tthan Northern California in the mountains :) :nod:

[CelticGypsy]

Gorgeous photos, Paula!!!! Congratulations on your anniversary!!!

[sara1998]

very nice! I live in the mountains myself, the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains...very pretty....

http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/frbridge.jpg

Now you can see why I LOVE this place......I cant think of anyplace prettier tthan Northern California in the mountains :) :nod:
Ya know, it's places like this that make me regret that I was born and raised here in flatlands. It's also places like that that make me want to quit my job, move west, and become a park ranger!:lol: I'm serious as hell about it, too!

[Moony]

Now you can see why I LOVE this place......I cant think of anyplace prettier tthan Northern California in the mountains :) :nod:
I prefer the Santa Cruz mountain area myself. But CA is just full of beautiful places, almost anywhere you look.

[dissention]

I cant think of anyplace prettier tthan Northern California in the mountains :) :nod:

Come to New England during autumn! Winter ain't too shabby, either.

[golden braid]

I loved seeing your pictures, Paula. They're very beautiful.

[sara1998]

Come to New England during autumn! Winter ain't too shabby, either.
I would love to see it! It's beautiful here now, too. I love fall! I've thought about going south to a place called Brown County this weekend, just to look at the trees, and ride horses... sounds like a plan!

[dissention]

I would love to see it! It's beautiful here now, too. I love fall! I've thought about going south to a place called Brown County this weekend, just to look at the trees, and ride horses... sounds like a plan!

Fall is the best, isn't it?

I was thinking of moving a while back, but opted not to. I can't imagine living anywhere but New England. It's too precious to me, there's no other place like my great state of Massachusetts. Even when I'm away, I miss it greatly. That's love, baby. :laugh:

[sara1998]

Fall is the best, isn't it?

I was thinking of moving a while back, but opted not to. I can't imagine living anywhere but New England. It's too precious to me, there's no other place like my great state of Massachusetts. Even when I'm away, I miss it greatly. That's love, baby. :laugh:
I feel the same way about Indiana, but, I'm getting bored and restless. I really would go west. I fell in love with Northern California when I was out there. I've never been to the east coast, though. Will have to try and make it out there soon.

[Brwn_eyes0511]

Fall is the best, isn't it?

I was thinking of moving a while back, but opted not to. I can't imagine living anywhere but New England. It's too precious to me, there's no other place like my great state of Massachusetts. Even when I'm away, I miss it greatly. That's love, baby. :laugh:

I LOVE NEW ENGLAND! I've got such blue state tastes!

[irishgrl]

Come to New England during autumn! Winter ain't too shabby, either.
we have autumn too ya know!

[crylove77]

Very lovely pictures, guys!
I guess we all feel the place we live/love is the most beautiful. Here are pictures of 'home' to me. My ancestors came from Scotland and settled in the mountains and coves of North Carolina, Tennessee, and southeastern Kentucky. The Great Smokies, Blue Ridge, Natahala, etc. Legend says that the Scots settled here because the area reminded them so much of their beloved Scottish Highlands. To my family, nothing compares to this beauty.

http://smokyphotos.com/images/leconte.jpg
http://smokyphotos.com/images/CadesCove3.jpg
http://smokyphotos.com/images/Wayah5.jpg
http://smokyphotos.com/images/BlueRidge2.jpg
http://smokyphotos.com/images/BlueRidge10.jpg
http://smokyphotos.com/images/2000AndrewsBald10.jpg

This last picture is the Walker Sisters Cabin. The Walker Sisters were 5 self sufficient women who lived here during the first part of the 20th century. They were also my great-great aunts. They lived with no electricity or running water, grew everything they ate, and made their own clothing and furniture. Newspaper from the 40's still covers the inside walls of the cabin. Real pioneer women, especially for the times they lived in. When the Smoky Mountains were in the midst of becoming a national park, the sisters refused to sell their land and move. Finally, after the park dedication in 1936, president Roosevelt paid a secret visit to them in a last ditch effort to convice them. 6 months later, they signed on the dotted line, with the stipulation that they could live out there lives in their family home. The last sister passed away in the 1960's.
http://smokyphotos.com/images/2000WalkerSisters3.jpg

[HomerMcvie]

I would love to see it! It's beautiful here now, too. I love fall! I've thought about going south to a place called Brown County this weekend, just to look at the trees, and ride horses... sounds like a plan!
Argh!!! My hometown. And my first job!!! Quit spying on me!!!!:xoxo: :rolleyes:
Brown County's okay, it's Nashville that sucks!!! There's NO such thing as privacy there, period. Everybody knows the low down on everyone in the place. If you don't mind your entire community up your ass, it's a great place to live!:rolleyes: Me, personally, I couldn't get out of there fast enough!!!!!
And again, Brown County State Park saddle barn was my first job, at 13! Shoveling horse**** out of the stalls, and running the pony rides. My uncle works there a couple days a week now, just for something to do in his retirement.


Once you've been bitten in the ass, HARD, by a pony, you'll never feel the same way about them, again. Apparently, she liked biting 13 yo booty... Surely she's dead by now.....:rolleyes:

:sorry: for the stroll down mammary lane.:)

[WelshWitchPMD]

I was thinking of moving a while back, but opted not to. I can't imagine living anywhere but New England. It's too precious to me, there's no other place like my great state of Massachusetts. Even when I'm away, I miss it greatly. That's love, baby. :laugh:


Are you still going to be saying that you would never leave New England when this winter comes? I want to hear you say that when the freezing cold and snow arrive.:p :laugh:

[catinthedark]

Beautiful pics, Paula! I used to visit that part of the world far more often when I lived in Montreal... Quebec's eastern Townships, down through Vermont, also absolutely stunning this time of year.

And Happy Anniversary!! Your hubby's a hottie. :nod:

[GODDESS6]

awesome photos, the fall is beautiful up there, we are just now getting the trees to start shanging colors aroung here~

[eclipse]

As usual...your photos are stunning. You have a talent girlie;)
Here in NH, autumn has arrived late this year-lots of rain and wind, but the leaves held on and didn't really change color until this week,
Now it it just beautiful....peaceful and quiet as the leaves gather on the ground.
Like most, it is my fav. time of year.
Stews and Roasts and sitting by the fireplace each night- Very cozy and warm. Also, I enjoy this time because I know it is just going to get colder and whiter:thumbsup: Winters, I love them too.
New England really does have it all and I am blessed to be from here and staying here.

Thanks again for the pictures- and Happy Anniversary !!

[WelshWitchPMD]

Here in NH, autumn has arrived late this year-lots of rain and wind, but the leaves held on and didn't really change color until this week,
Now it it just beautiful....peaceful and quiet as the leaves gather on the ground.


That is great news to hear. I am going to NH and VT and Western MA leaving this Wednesday until Sunday. I hope to get some nice foliage pics.
We are not going too far north just a bit over the MA border.
Do you happen to know where the "Stonehenge" in NH is located?

[Serrart]

The photos are beautiful and the place is really breathtaking. It reminds to me the region where I was born.

Romy

[eclipse]

Do you happen to know where the "Stonehenge" in NH is located?

It's off Route #28 in Salem, New Hampshire
I have never been but it is suppossed to be similar to the famous "Stonehedge"...lots of rocks that work with the sun and equinox supposedly:shrug: :shrug:
So I can't review it for you. I am not sure if it would be worth a trip or not....but hopefully it is a little more info for you Pattie.

Be SURE to see the Kangamangus Highway around North Conway, even if the leaves are gone it is a beautiful (33 I think, mile) ride through the White Mountains National Forest.
Stunning!!
Have fun on your trip!!

[WelshWitchPMD]

It's off Route #28 in Salem, New Hampshire
I have never been but it is suppossed to be similar to the famous "Stonehedge"...lots of rocks that work with the sun and equinox supposedly:shrug: :shrug:
So I can't review it for you. I am not sure if it would be worth a trip or not....but hopefully it is a little more info for you Pattie.

Be SURE to see the Kangamangus Highway around North Conway, even if the leaves are gone it is a beautiful (33 I think, mile) ride through the White Mountains National Forest.
Stunning!!
Have fun on your trip!!

Thanks for the info. I'll try to check them out.

[sara1998]

Argh!!! My hometown. And my first job!!! Quit spying on me!!!!:xoxo: :rolleyes:
Brown County's okay, it's Nashville that sucks!!! There's NO such thing as privacy there, period. Everybody knows the low down on everyone in the place. If you don't mind your entire community up your ass, it's a great place to live!:rolleyes: Me, personally, I couldn't get out of there fast enough!!!!!
And again, Brown County State Park saddle barn was my first job, at 13! Shoveling horse**** out of the stalls, and running the pony rides. My uncle works there a couple days a week now, just for something to do in his retirement.


Once you've been bitten in the ass, HARD, by a pony, you'll never feel the same way about them, again. Apparently, she liked biting 13 yo booty... Surely she's dead by now.....:rolleyes:

:sorry: for the stroll down mammary lane.:)
hahaha. How interesting. I could see how it would be nice to visit, but not to live. Too many tourists.

[jannieC]

The crappy weather actually made it more gorgeous:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1015.jpg

I love the way the mist looks. Great pictures, and you and the hubby are adorable.

[HomerMcvie]

hahaha. How interesting. I could see how it would be nice to visit, but not to live. Too many tourists.
Yep. You know October is always the biggest month, right? Traffic used to back up 5 miles into town. It was actually quicker to walk two miles home, than sit in the traffic. Numbers are down, though. My cousin works at a bed and breakfast there. Usually, they're are at capacity, the entire month. Not this year, they're giving her extra days off, since they're not full. I don't know if it's gas prices, or what?

The leaves will either peak this weekend, or, most likely, next weekend.
Enjoy.:angel:

[michelle2677]

Gondola at Whiteface Mountain:

The happily married couple (1 whole year, lol) in the gondola:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/Adirondaks/100_1036.jpg



awwww..congrats!! I just celebrated my 2 year anniversary this week :) you guys look so cute! oh, and I had to throw this in there-you have really pretty teeth!!! :D

the other pics were gorgeous as well. thanks for sharing!!

[bikerchic]

Paula your pix are gorgeous! Mark's a cutie! You guy's still look happy after two year's of marriage. :laugh:

[skcin]

Thanks for all the compliments everyone (about the pics and the man.) :cool:

[EnchantedSLN]

Great photos, Paula! These totally make me miss being in NY this time of year. Oh, and you & hubby are a picture perfect couple :).

[bikerchic]

You guy's still look happy after two year's of marriage. :laugh:
I guess it's one year, sorry, it seem's much longer :laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

Love the photos. Love you. Love this thread.

[cliffdweller]

very nice! I live in the mountains myself, the Western Slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains...very pretty....
here is the link:
http://magalia.ontheridge.com/
and here are the pictures:
Little Grand Canyon
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/bcanyon2.jpg
Honeyrun covered bridge (at the bottom of the Canyon)
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/honrun2.jpg
Magalia Reservoir
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/magres2.jpg
Paradise Lake
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/parlake2.jpg
Magalia Inn
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/maginn2.jpg
Merlo Park in Stirling City
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/merlopk2.jpg
Feather River Canyon
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/friver.jpg
Feather River Canyon2
http://www.paradisedirect.com/paradise/pics/frbridge.jpg

Now you can see why I LOVE this place......I cant think of anyplace prettier tthan Northern California in the mountains :) :nod:

I couldn't agree more! My husband and I went camping up near The Redwoods a couple of summers ago. It was awe inspiring.

[Wildflower]

Paula,

Thanks for the pretty pics and bringing fall to all of us. BTW, there's nothing wrong with tie-dye -- no need to explain.

However, apparently you did forget to mention to the board you were going away for a few days...A thread was going around with someone wondering/worried where you were! Thought you might want to know you were missed....

[skcin]

Paula,

Thanks for the pretty pics and bringing fall to all of us. BTW, there's nothing wrong with tie-dye -- no need to explain.

However, apparently you did forget to mention to the board you were going away for a few days...A thread was going around with someone wondering/worried where you were! Thought you might want to know you were missed....


Aw, thanks, I did see that thread. :xoxo:

Thanks to the person who said I had nice teeth too, btw. :D