A FEW SUNDAY NIGHT SUNSET PHOTOS

A few photos of Sunday night's sunset as seen from Bayfield's Pioneer Park.

 TWO BEST PALS OUT TO SEE THE SUNSET

 THERE ARE A LOT OF SUNSET PHOTOS TAKEN HERE EACH NIGHT DURING THE SUMMER

 HEY WAIT A MINUTE....THAT LOOKS MORE LIKE A SELFIE PIC COMING UP THAN A SUNSET

 OF COURSE, NOT ALL EYES WERE ON THE SUNSET

 SUN'S DOWN AND THE TWO BEST PALS HEAD FOR HOME

Al's Music Box:)) Up Up And Away by The Fifth Dimension.

GROANER'S CORNER:(( Some Really Good Questions::

1. Does a clean house indicate that there is a broken computer in it?
2. Why is it that no matter what color of bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
3. Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?'
4. Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
5. On electric toasters, why do they engrave the message “one slice?” How many pieces of bread do they think people are really gonna try to stuff in that slot?
6. Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
7. Why is it that no plastic garbage bag will open from the end you first try?
8. How do those dead bugs get into those closed light fixtures?
9. Considering all the lint you get in your dryer, if you kept drying your clothes would they eventually just disappear?
10. When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, “It's all right?” Well, it isn't all right so why don't we say, “That hurt, why don't you watch where you are going!!!!”
11. Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
12. Is it true that the only difference between a yard sale and a trash pickup is how close to the road the stuff is placed?
13. In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
14. How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
15. If at first you don't succeed, shouldn't you try doing it like your wife told you to do it in the first place? And obviously, if at first you don't succeed, then don't take up sky diving!
16. The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four Americans is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends, if they're okay, then it's you.

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A SINCERE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE

First and foremost, let me say thank you to all the blog readers for taking the time to leave a comment on my Friday post. To say I have been 'moved' by these kind comments would be an understatement.  I purposely didn't read any comments until Sunday morning.  I pondered each comment carefully, and the general consensus was clear.  Don't give up the blog, perhaps shorten it,  and don't worry about writing a post 'every day.'  All good advice, and I am in agreement with what has been said because, truly, inside, I do not want to give it up, and I would do well to listen to what readers have said and suggested.  The outpouring of concern in all the comments has re-strengthened the pilot light that had all but wavered and flickered out again.  If it weren't for the reassurance of readers, I would have given up my hobbies of blogging, photography, and traveling a long time ago.  I have readers to thank for enabling me and giving me a purpose to share these hobbies of mine in a helpful and meaningful way.   A sincere thank you to everyone for your care.  Following your suggestions, I will try to trim some fat off my blog and get myself into the habit of not blogging every day.

 THIS SOYBEAN FIELD IS PROBABLY ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY FROM BEING HARVESTED,,,,AND HOW DID I KNOW THEY WERE SOY BEANS??  MY iPHONE TOLD ME SO

ANOTHER BEANFIELD CLOSE TO ITS HARVEST DATE

 TALL DANDELION-LIKE FLOWERS IN THE DITCH ALONGSIDE MY WALKING ROAD

 THIS IS JEWEL WEED, AND A CLINTON DOCTOR ONCE TOLD ME TO RUB IT ON MYSELF AFTER I HAD A NASTY ENCOUNTER WITH A PATCH OF POISON IVY YEARS AGO

A FAINT MOON IN THE MORNING SKY EARLIER TODAY

 THE MOON WASN'T THE ONLY THING IN THE MORNING SKY

There were also a number of comments about 'getting a dog'.  I have been trying, but I'm frustrated with the half dozen area rescue dog sites and Humane Societies.  I have mentioned this before, but I will touch on it again.  It seems gone are the days when one could simply walk into a Humane Society and walk out with a new best Pal.  Yes, I do understand the importance of protecting the pet from unscrupulous people, but everything being 'online' now, with applications to fill out, interviews, and reams of questions, it seems things have kind of gone sideways somewhere.  One dog rescue site had a price list for the 'rescued dogs'.  Puppies -$800, Adult-$500, and Senior dogs-$250.  Maybe I'm off the mark here, or I am not understanding something.  Anyway, I'm definitely looking, folks.

SORRY ABOUT ANOTHER iPHONE SELFIE FOLKS BUT WOODSY INSISTED I PUT THIS ONE IN AFTER I SENT IT TO HER IN STRATFORD LAST WEEK...I AM AT MY COMMUNICATION TOWER HILL STARGAZING 

Al's Music Box:)) At Last by Etta James.

 A COUPLE OF HEAVY MACHINES HAVE MOVED INTO THE PARK...CHANGES MAY BE AFOOT

 A NEW MOBILE HOME IS COMING IN TO BE SET ON THIS CEMENT PAD IN A FEW DAYS

GROANER'S CORNER:((   A little guy gets on a plane and sits next to the window. A few minutes later, a big, heavy, mean-looking guy plops down in the seat next to him and immediately falls asleep. The little guy starts to feel a little airsick, but he's afraid to wake the big guy up to ask if he can go to the bathroom. He knows he can't climb over him, and so the little guy sits there, looking at the big guy, trying to decide what to do.  Suddenly, the plane hits an air pocket and an uncontrollable wave of nausea passes over the little guy. He can't hold it in any longer and he throws up all over the big guy's chest. About five minutes later the big guy wakes up, looks down, and sees the vomit all over him. "So," says the little guy: "are you feeling better now?

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I MAY FEEL DIFFERNTLY TOMORROW, BUT FOR TODAY, I AM KEEPING THE DOOR OPEN A CRACK

This morning, I again woke up with a decision on my mind.  It's a decision I have been wrestling with on and off for a long time.  Going back years, in fact.  But, in the past few months, weeks, and days, it has been on my mind again.  As much as I have enjoyed, and for the most part, still enjoy doing my daily blog, I feel it has, over time, become like an aging and all too predictable Dinosaur.  I originally started the blog back in 2006 to document the RV travels of Kelly, myself, and our three dogs, Max, Checkers, Cora, and later, Pheebs.  Thus, the name, Travel With The Bayfield Bunch'.  Those wonderful travels regretfully ended back in 2019, and here it is, 2025, and yes, some days it feels like I am definitely flogging an old Dinosaur.  I'm sure, with my constant repetition, readers have sensed this as well.  I don't want to say that this is my last post, or close to my last post, because to make that decision is to close the door and lock it behind me.  I may feel differently tomorrow, but for today, I am keeping that door open, just a crack.......................     

THERE IS MAGIC IN THE NIGHT SKY AND IT IS MY FAVORITE PLACE

 A FEW EARLY AUTUMN COLORS AT THE SOUTH END OF OUR PARK THIS MORNING

Decided to forego my morning walk and get right at my clean-up outside by the road.  Hooked up the utility trailer and proceeded to pick up half a dozen piles of branches, and pine needles, etc. that I had raked up on Wednesday afternoon. It took me two trips to the Park's recycling area to get everything unloaded.  It felt good to be outside in this cooler September weather, getting some much-needed exercise.  Following that, I had a bunch of new grass to water, and somewhere in there, I managed to fit in a morning and afternoon coffee break.

 MY FIRST LOAD THIS MORNING TO THE PARK'S RECYCLE AREA

Another fine evening, Wednesday, when I followed my rural walk with a drive to Clinton to snag myself a drive-thru Tim Hortons coffee.  As darkness set in, I slowly made my roundabout way to Tower Hill for a look at the night sky.  Despite a partial cloud cover, I was able to see the constellation Scorpius, the Scorpion, Sagittarius, the big tilted teapot, and Cassiopeia, the big 'W' in the northeast night sky.  Also saw two aircraft and three satellites.  And, all the time being hosted by a surrounding chorus of Crickets.  There is magic in the night sky, and it is my favorite place.

I SENT A COUPLE OF SMARTPHONE SUNSET PICS TO LORRAINE IN STRATFORD

Woodsy (Lorraine) rolled in this afternoon about 3:45, carrying a big pizza, all the way from Stratford. It's been a long time since I've eaten pizza, and it was a very much most pleasant surprise.

A FEW QUICK PICS AROUND OUR FRONT YARD THIS AFTERNOON

Al's Music Box:)) Sandman by the group, America

GROANER'S CORNER:(( As it gets colder and colder outside in degrees of Fahrenheit::

+60F Californians put on sweaters (if they can find one)
50 Miami residents turn on the heat
40 You can see your breath, Californians shiver uncontrollably, Minnesotans go swimming
35 Italian cars don't start
32 Water freezes
30 You plan your vacation to Mexico
25 Boston water freezes, Californians weep pitiably, Minnesotans eat ice cream, Canadians go swimming
20 Politicians begin to talk abohut the homeless, New York City water freezes, Miami residents plan vacation further South

15 French cars don't start, Cat insists on sleeping in your bed with you
10 You need jumper cables to get the car going
5 American cars don't start
0 Alaskans put on T-shirts
-10 German cars don't start, Eyes freeze shut when you blink
-15 You can cut your breath and use it to build an igloo, Arkansans stick tongue on metal objects, Miami residents cease to exist
-20 Cat insists on sleeping in pajamas with you, Politicians actually do something about the homeless, Minnesotans shovel snow off roof, Japanese cars don't start
-25 Too cold to think, You need jumper cables to get the driver going
-30 You plan a two week hot bath, Swedish cars don't start

-40 Californians disappear, Minnesotans button top button, Canadians put on sweaters, Your car helps you plan your trip South
-50 Congressional hot air freezes, Alaskans close the bathroom window
-80 Hell freezes over, Polar bears move South
-90 Lawyers put their hands in their own pockets

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