Finally Flying - Skywatch
Happy Skywatch Friday. And an especially happy New Years to all my skywatch friends. This has been a fun thing for me this year - and I appreciate your kind visits and comments.
The weather finally cooperated on Sunday. My brother checked the weather and deemed it acceptable for flying. And really, it was perfect. I won’t spill all the fun beans on one post, but here were the highlights.
There’s my pond . . . that little puddle near the tree line. Pretty wild, huh? And the barns look like Monopoly houses. This was so much fun.
When we weren’t farming we used to spend LOTS of time here - at the lake. The water is low because the lake is used to generate electricity in the winter time. During the summer it fills up (provided there is not a drought) and it’s a wonderful play place. The dock nearest the center of the picture is the family lake house. We all share it - and can play on the water any time we want. It’s about 45 minutes away from where we live (by windy roads).
This characterizes the area pretty well - lots of rolling hills/mountains. Very little is cleared.
I loved being in the plane - my brother is an amazing pilot who was very generous with his time and resources.
Hope your skies are clear and your 2009 is beautiful. You can see other skies from all over the world by visiting here.
Tags: flying, gredemeer, lake, sky, skywatch
January 1st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Love these photos. Of course I’m wildly jealous of the lake. But I REALLY like the last photo with the layers of hills. One of my favorite types of pictures. I always want to duplicate those by tearing paper and making a picture. Someday I will.
January 1st, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Wonderful fly by shots, very clean blue…Happy swf!
January 1st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Happy New Year 2009 and Happy SWF!Really nice pictures!Fantastic !
January 1st, 2009 at 5:01 pm
It’s wonderful to look at your property from the air. How cool!
All the best in 2009!
January 1st, 2009 at 5:09 pm
Your place is even more beauitful from the air.
Thanks for the ride!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
January 1st, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Beautiful shots from the air Plane -chopper - balloon??
January 1st, 2009 at 5:47 pm
what great photos……..
Gill in Canada
January 1st, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Beautiful shots Love your pond
January 1st, 2009 at 6:26 pm
You are an adventurous lady!
January 1st, 2009 at 7:07 pm
Fantastic pictures! I love the pond! *gg*
January 1st, 2009 at 7:34 pm
show off.
January 1st, 2009 at 8:05 pm
I’m glad I remembered to come back to your blog. What a fun time it looks like you had, taking pics from a different perspective. Great shots!
January 1st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Great skywatch photos!
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:06 am
Very cool! SkyWatch in reverse! I have never flown, so these scenes are amazing to see, and I think you’re very brave.
January 2nd, 2009 at 1:20 am
What a great post!
This was a wonderful idea. It was nice seeing the ‘farm’ from a different view.
What a great brother huh!
Happy New Year!
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:56 am
Oh - really great pictures! I love getting a bird’s eye view of things.
January 2nd, 2009 at 4:11 am
nice pics happy new year
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:10 am
It is fun flying low over your own farm and getting another perspective of your familiar surroundings. The Prof. flies too snd we have taken the g-children up over the farm as well.
What a treat for you.
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:58 am
WOW! These are quite beautiful and original!
Happy 2009!
January 2nd, 2009 at 12:16 pm
That must have been so much fun! I love all of your captures…really pretty.
January 2nd, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Beautiful mountain top shot!
January 4th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Love seeing the different perspective. I love maps, so seeing things from the air is fascinating to me.
January 8th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
I am happy for your pleasure in flight. I spotted your pond first.
Lovely photos.
Happy New Year.
January 9th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
What a wonderful adventure!!! How awesome to have a brother as a pilot! Where are you this week. You are missed.
January 11th, 2009 at 4:17 pm
saw the pond in a different light
January 14th, 2009 at 11:38 am
How lucky you are. What wonderful way to view your little domain. And on such a bright, blue day. I loved these photos. A belated Happy New Year to you and trust you find yourself and the family well.
January 15th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Hey… where are you?
January 16th, 2009 at 11:49 am
bEAUTIFULL or beautifull even Well done .Don
January 17th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
hey girlfriend…happy new year! Hope things are well with you….need to get you on Facebook so we can “visit” long distance. Miss ya!
January 23rd, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Deirdre, WHERE ARE YOU?!
January 29th, 2009 at 5:31 pm
Hi there RFC you may be out of sight but you are not out of mind. Be safe, well and happy.
February 2nd, 2009 at 3:52 pm
Hey there we have snow its lovely to look at and masks sounds, so its a quiet world I am living in.
Can’t help but wonder, we have not heard from you for a while.
Hope all is well and you will be able to continue with the SWF pictures and your lovely commentary.
Be well, safe and happy.
March 2nd, 2009 at 3:43 pm
New to your blog - and just wanted to say I’m enjoying all your photos and stories. Those aerial shots are great!