Purple in the Rain

Rockingham County

A week ago, I went back to White Oak Lavender Farm to take a few more pictures, even though it was a rainy day. Some colors look good in the rain.

I have to admit these were all drive-by shots. I did not get out of the car, but then, I have been there before. It’s a place worth exploring.

Saturday Critters with Charlie

Hello! Here I am at the state park on Sunday.

We also stopped in Edinburg and saw a petting zoo. I had to watch from the car while Mom went over and took some pictures. 

One afternoon we saw my friend Tripod.

On Thursday we went to a mill. I stayed outside with my friend while Mom went in to look at the art show.

Yesterday Mom took me to Riley Park for a walk. 

Well, that’s about it. I got to play with Sadie today and now I’m very tired!

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

On Saturday, we shared some pictures of Fort Valley Ranch. I took quite a few pictures that afternoon, including one of a mural!

It would be a good backdrop for selfies or group photos.

Here are a few more pictures from the ranch.

Monday Murals / Mosaics

Mid-September with Charlie

 A Beagle’s Report

Hello! I had some good times this week and I’ll show you pictures, but first, here’s my portrait with a filter called Black-and-white Drawing. It makes me look like a wolf!

This week I went to Seven Bends State Park two times. I saw some turtles. Do you see them?

Yesterday there was a new sign in the park.

It looks like there’s a goat race! I bet I can run faster than a goat!

Ranger Megan invited us to a talk that a lady was giving about the CCC. They planted a lot of trees a long time ago, and built some parks, but not this one. 

I was very good and made friends with a woman who was sitting behind us. When we left, it was already time for dinner.

Every week I spend an afternoon with my friends at the veterinary day care.

Today I did something exciting. We picked up Miss Deborah, and we went to a horse ranch!

Fort Valley Campground and Ranch

I met some people and dogs.

Guess what? I’m not afraid of horses, even though they are big.

Some girls were feeding them.

It was really interesting. I would like to have a horse as a pet!

Petting Zoo and Charlie’s Report

1. At a Festival in Stephens City.

2. Charlie’s Report

Hi! Here I am the dog park in Strasburg. No dog friends came to play, so I ran around a while and then we left.

On the way home, Mom drove on a small road and look what we saw!

Mom said a man carved that face in a dead tree. It looks strange to me.

In Toms Brook

Other than that, I didn’t go far from home. I did get to see Sadie a few times. We like to walk together.

One evening, Mom and I were walking, and we saw a deer in our neighbor’s yard!

Sometimes when we are on our deck, we hear buzzy things. Mom calls them hummingbirds. They are small, and they buzz away as soon as they see me.

Well, that’s all I can think of. The weather has been nice.

Saturday Critters with Charlie

Ahroo! Charlie here, bringing you a beagle report. We’ll start off with a filtered picture of me at the state park

Picsart Haze Effect

We cross the Shenandoah River to get to the park.

I checked under the picnic table to see if anything was dropped there. You never know what you might find.

Let’s see, what else did I do this week? I spent some time at the daycare. Mom brought me a new toy. It’s name is Marty and she said it’s a robot. 

Do you like horses? My mom likes to take pictures of them. She said these have masks to keep bugs out of their eyes.

She also takes pictures of butterflies. She takes a lot of pictures.

I spent some time at Sadie's house. Here she is with Mom. 

And that’s enough. I’m going to bed.