Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Favorite Swimming hole

The Little Northfork...I've been coming here since I was a little girl. It has been a favorite swimming hole
It was sooo cold (we didn't even try to go in!!) Even the dogs down the way couldn't stay in very long.
See this bridge... use to jump off it back in the day...to many drunken accidents so they put a stop to it. You had to be in the right spot where it was the deepest. but the big guys could still touch bottom when they jumped
These guys were a riot!!! Grown men can really holler when they first jump in the freezing water!! lol
Dean went fishing, I played around with my watercolors...Summer is really here. This is about an hour from where we live....N I C E!!
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9 comments:

  1. The Other Side of MeJuly 10, 2008 at 7:27 AM

    I just love your birdie pin cushions? Do you do custom pieces? I have a new studio that is being built and I would love to have one of your creations to perch! Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Tammy

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  2. AnonymousJuly 10, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    We have many places that look hust like that here in Northern Ontario.!!
    Diane

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  3. theJuly 10, 2008 at 8:08 AM

    I know where that is! My hubby is a paramedic and spends quite a bit of time up there in the summer time - not by choice!!

    It is a fun place to fish however!

    I heard the water is very cold still, with all the snow we had it doesnt surprise me!

    Have a good Thursday,
    Stephanie

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  4. AdrienneJuly 10, 2008 at 8:26 AM

    Hi Laurie -
    The North Fork reminds me of the spot on the Pudding River, about a mile from home, where I used to swim as a child. Many still swim there. Our county is making a lovely parking picnic area there this summer. What a wonderful place it will be. My grandchildren love to go there. That makes it even more special!
    ~Adrienne~

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  5. LoriJuly 10, 2008 at 9:16 AM

    it looks so beautiful there, 'tis no wonder you love it so:)

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  6. UnknownJuly 10, 2008 at 3:23 PM

    What beautiful pics Laurie!!! My hubby would love to go there and fish :) And I would love to go and just enjoy the scenery!

    Hugs,
    Amy

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  7. AnonymousJuly 10, 2008 at 7:53 PM

    Laurie, looks like lots of FUN! Can you find fossils in the rocks there?
    Diane Knott

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  8. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BJuly 11, 2008 at 6:29 AM

    Oh! I want to see what you "played around with" with your watercolors!! It looks like the perfect spot for a summer's day. Have a great Friday and stay cool!
    Colleen

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  9. Vicki ChrismanJuly 12, 2008 at 11:09 PM

    Oh man Laurie...this place is just gorgeous!

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