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Issaquah, Wa is nestled right at the base of the Cascade Mountains with mountain views, trails, retail shops, etc
Just down the steet from where I live you can watch the paragliders
Issaquah is about 17 miles from Seattle
We have a fish hatchery in the middle of town, every year the first week of October is Salmon Days when the salmon return to spawn
Issaquah is a recreational town with plenty of places to hike
We have a zoo here too
Costco's headquarters is here. I've walked around that lake many times
And Gilman Village, a cute area with gift shops and restaurants, etc. I frequently go to a Victorian tea room there, (Paisley Parlor)!
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F Best Comment
Bristol. The capital city of south-west England, about 100 miles west of London. Established by royal charter in 1155. Became a major port of embarkation for the New World. Modern economy focused on electronics, aerospace, finance, media.

Old meets new:


Colours:


Cathedral:


Bristol Temple Meads train station:


Clifton suspension bridge:


SS Great Britain:

Blondily · F
Lovely@SunshineGirl
Beautiful pics! I would love to visit those places, especially the top tourist spots!
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therighttothink50 · 56-60, M
That foliage is an awesome post card photo.
Blondily · F
@therighttothink50 Thank you. They dont call it the evergreen state for nothing!
Celt50 · 51-55, M
My town Athlone is located in the Midlands of Ireland, , the river shannon runs through it and divides the town in two , it also divides the provinces of connaught and leinster

We have a castle that sits on the banks of the river that was firsr built in the early 1200s for king john of England altho it has been restored and modified many tines since

Atlone is also home to Irelands oldest pub Seans bar and it also claims to be the oldest in the world.
Blondily · F
@Celt50 What an incrediably beautiful castle and cool bar. Really interesting. I wouldn't mind going to that pub, seeing the castle and exploring Ireland. I hope I can visit there some day. I've always been fascinated by it.😊

















Gentle hills roll into Appalachian razorback, ablaze with the fires of Autumn.

Silver rivers spill into mill valley streams.

At sunset, whitewashed steeples are kissed with pink. Their bells ring out, calling parishioners to evening mass.

Main street's quiet; the market, vacant. Lights are out at the general store.
No more visitors, the veranda's silent; round the barbershop's little door.

Past the courthouse, around the cenotaph, a giant tractor turns. The ungainly wagon piled high with silage, fresh cut for 50 head of herd.
Lost in the lengthening shadows of steeples and parapets,
the lazy wig-wag of his tail lights fade up and over the reservoir bridge.

In whose reflection Mt. Washington looms. The tranquil headwaters tinged in crimson, where the sun comes to rest upon a New England town.


Above the parkway toward the interstate, the forest closes in to meet me.
Up its hills and in its corners, glow cozy coach house inns.

As we climb into the sky, sawtooth peaks and ridgelines lay one onto the other.
Behind the bluing haze of twilight, and the gentle fog of night.

The road is mine, but I am not lonely. On this sojourn, solitude is a soul's companion.


Riding the peaks and valleys, where twilight blue fades to black; red tail lights wash in and out.
A lone tractor trailer downshifts, then descends out of sight.

A mile marker passes, then a sign for Vermont.

We've covered two states already, Maine to New Hampshire; and the night's only just begun.








(C) Copyright 2024 Seth Greene All rights reserved.



Journeymen by Seth Greene
Greene Development Media Inc.
Greyline House of Design
2024 in the United States of America
1st Edition
(C) Copyright 2024 Seth Greene All rights reserved.
@SethGreene531 It most definitely does!

Every one of them. Yes, life needs moments when we can laugh, it helps ameliorate the pain and the harshness of reality, especially in the times we are living.

Oh, how can I forget it?😂 I think we missed him by a few minutes when he wandered off to the next town, rumor is...he had a hot date with Elise, who later inspired his most beloved work ''Für Elise''. Perhaps it was providence that we didn't find him that day🤣

Most definitely☺👍
@LilMissAnonyMOUSE It is essential. Restoring the spirit, and a balanced perspective during life"s trials and tribulations. A much needed antidote for these troubled times we live in.

Oh my, is that so?!
Elise, yes of course!!
Had we found him, we might have interfered with a divine masterwork of music scored in the heavens themselves.

"Carry on Beethoven, we'll see you in the next town!"

😄😅

(Appologies for the late reply. I'd been up to see that comet all yesterday night🌙 and dozed off mid conversation here 😂😴)
@PerfectionOfTheHeart

Thank you!! That's kind of you.

I moved here a year ago, and I'm still having breathtaking moments; everytime I turn a corner. The place is full of hidden wonder.
Jessmari · 46-50
Out here in the western foothills of Maine.
Wood Tanks
Lots of old things still around like this covered bridge.
Downtown aka The Island

(I grabbed these from google)
Blondily · F
@Jessmari Oh I would love to visit Maine. Ive always wanted to go there. I luv all of your pics. Thanks so much for showing me your area! Breathtakingly beautiful! Moose are my fav animal! ☺
Jessmari · 46-50
@Blondily I would definitely visit during the Fall. The foliage is nice. Unless you are into skiing then you'll love winter. The moose are beautiful as long as you keep your distance.
Blondily · F
@Jessmari Id love to see the fall colors there! Its so beautiful there.
We have moose here but they are rarely seen. Amazing and fascinating animals.
Strictdad1965 · 56-60, MVIP
I live in the country a couple miles outside city limits on a dead end road I have deer in my yard almost every morning and evening
Blondily · F
@Strictdad1965 Now I want to go be in the woods again. lol
Strictdad1965 · 56-60, MVIP
@Blondily I love living at the dead end of the road
Blondily · F
@Strictdad1965 Wish I did too but my I like my view out back
HumanEarth · F
Okay here is where I live. Can you see my home or any neighbors?


90% of all cellphones don't work here. Love that.

No neighbors. Love that

Just over a hours drive to the city. Love that

I see bears, moose, deer, eagles and other wildlife daily. Love that

Most of our food comes from my land. We don't depend on a grocery store like everyone else. Love that
Blondily · F
@HumanEarth Sounds idyllic in some ways
HumanEarth · F
It does, but where else can you live like your in the 1800s and have real privacy today
Blondily · F
@HumanEarth Nowhere. I wish I could live back in those times more than you know.
😮Your town is idyllic!

A friend of mine lived in Spokane. Of all the things, Mt. Rainier was what left a lasting impression on him.

A stunning mix of old and new, set against breathtaking scenery; you have the best of both worlds at your doorstep.

It's what most people search for in life, but never find.

I've wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest for a long time. Maybe hike the Olympic forest, and look up at the giant Sequoias, and Redwoods. Then retire to a cozy corner by a fire, and watch life go by.
Rejuvenated by fresh air and open skies.

I can appreciate Issaquah's charms. It is largely what I moved to New England for.
Growing up in a big city, I've come to realize how much I've missed.
Our little spot closes up shop at 6 PM, and it's wonderful!

Your family is very blessed. Did you grow up there?

Thanks for sharing all this with us!! ☺
Blondily · F
@SethGreene531 At least there was a town incase you needed anything.

Go to SD. We love it there so much that we go every year.

Sounds so nice!

Yes its paradise here

But they're gorgeous when spring finally arrives!
@Blondily Sounds lovely!

I've got two new destinations then, SD and Washington state.

*packs suitcase*
🛫
Blondily · F
@SethGreene531 It is!
You'll like both but SD is closer. Lots of family oriented things to do there and surreal scenery.
Mount Rushmore
Crazy Horse Monument
Needles Hwy in Custer State Park
And Devils Tower is close by
hehe...nice been there a few times myself....i'm just up the i-5 from you
Blondily · F
@beermeplease I wish we had a better transit system. If I want to take the bus to Seattle Id have to walk about 20 minutes to a bus stop. 😒
@Blondily i remember staying at a travel lodge in seattle in not so nice part of town...we took transit from there to a soccer game and then after that the mariners were playing the giants....we took a taxi back though...there were some scary looking people in that part 🤣
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@JonLosAngeles66 i know you were joking...but i always like the views when flying into la....
@beermeplease endless lights at night!
@JonLosAngeles66 city of angels 😇....or is it 😈..... 😋
I live in Malvern UK. The water from the hills is bottled at Schweppes also not far from me is Stratford upon avon. Shakespeare town and home
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Blondily · F
@nevergiveup What a lovely area! I love everything about your country. The whole world does. Looks so beautiful and peaceful!
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
I love Washington State.
Blondily · F
@QCDog2659 Ive never been that far east. What do you like about your state?
QCDog2659 · 61-69, M
@Blondily Lakes (especially Lake Michigan), farms, forests, snow (I love it)
Blondily · F
Sweet@QCDog2659
It would be nice if you could show me a pic or two.🤭
🙄 I love issaquah.

I’m in Spokane. … and f I work at it I’ll fritter out a brag…. Still won’t be as good as the Seattle brags though.
Blondily · F
@nonsensiclesnail I love it here too. Have stayed in Spokane and driven thru it many times. Riverfront Park is very pretty. What I like about Spokane is housing is cheaper, wish it was here!
scorpiolovedeep · 51-55, M
Beautiful photos.
Looks like a lovely place.

Thanks for sharing.
Blondily · F
@scorpiolovedeep Thank you 😊
V00doo · M
London 😍
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Blondily · F
@V00doo What an awesome area to live. Lots of places to explore!☺
Beautiful. That 2nd image reminds me of windows xp wall paper.

Blondily · F
@littlepuppywantanewlife Yes it does. Great observation!
Fieldmaster · 46-50, M
So beautiful thanks for sharing!
Blondily · F
@Fieldmaster You're welcome 😊
DavyPNW · 56-60, M
Beautiful area
Blondily · F
@DavyPNW Thank you 😊
Where do you live?
Blondily · F
@LilMissAnonyMOUSE Thank you ☺
Convivial · 26-30, F
Blondily · F
@Convivial Thank you so much🤗
I live near the San Francisco airport. There's a nice wooded park overlooking the airport. haha.
Blondily · F
@StygianKohlrabi Very nice. I've been there on a vacation and checked out all the tourist traps, the zoo, bridge, etc. Btw, years ago I lived in San Diego.
@Blondily you fled huh? nice. are you a Californian born?
Blondily · F
@StygianKohlrabi No born and raised in Wa but my daughter was born in San Diego
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Blondily · F
@Donotfolowme Thank you🤗
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Blondily · F
@BlueGreenGrey It happens to me all of the time. lol

Oh thats too bad. That would have been an awesome shot!
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Blondily · F
@BlueGreenGrey I would say when you're doing things with your family or your pet does something cute or funny or you miss scenery, stuff like that.

I doubt we'd see anything. Its cloudy and going to rain all week. Rain starts at 2pm today.🫤
Musicman · 61-69, M
I live at the beach where Milton came ashore. We get views like this every day.


Bugs are a big deal here so pools are screened in.


The weather in the winter is absolutely gorgeous here. The weather is so warm in the winter that heat is not a building code requirement. Most restaurants and stores don't have heat at all.
Blondily · F
@Musicman Nothing but thievery! Too bad you can't sue them for stealing your money. Con artists. I hope your current insurance will be more honest.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@Blondily Thank you very much. Please pray for a good outcome for us.
Blondily · F
@Musicman I certainly shall🙏🏻 🤗🙏🏻

 
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