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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Water on Wednesday, Outdoors and Wordless!

The shrub roses are blooming, the poppies are fading, the irises are iffy, and the grapes are going gang-busters . . . but today, it's not flowers and plants at That Old House, but rather water at our family's Beach House on eastern Long Island's North Fork . . . .

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It's Wednesday, and I'm posting a double-hitter -- Wordless Wednesday, hosted by Dixie at French Lique (click here!) and Outdoor Wednesday, hosted by Susan at A Southern Daydreamer (click here!).

Thanks to Susan and Dixie for all their fuss and bother in hosting -- Mr. Linky has been giving all our gracious hostesses fits lately!

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and. . .

Crossing the Hudson River, from New York City to New Jersey,
on the lower level of the George Washington Bridge (aka "Martha"). Back home. -- Cass





39 comments:

  1. Oh, Cass.....so gorgeous out your back door!! I'd love to be there!

    Suzanne

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  2. Thanks for visiting my new beach blog, it gave me the opportunity to return the visit to your wonderful blog. What a gorgeous view you have! I believe I'm going to love Outdoor Wednesdays!

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  3. Today I just got caught up in your banner. I just love your old house!

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  4. What a beautiful view! Thanks for sharing.
    Glenda

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  5. I came over from Old Centennial Farm House and I have to say that your house is gorgeous! I live in a tiny town and also in an old house, but not the one I want. There's a big old, rundown house here in town that I pine for! I want to buy it someday and fix it up - I have no idea how we'll ever do it on our limited income (I'm a stay-at-home mom, husband is laid off) but a girl's gotta have dreams, right?!
    I plan to get lots of inspiration from your blog!
    Have a great day!

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  6. What a great view! Mine is a highway!!

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  7. Breathtakingly peaceful...thanks so much for visiting me today!

    I LOVE your old house!!!

    Hugs,
    Lynn♥

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  8. I love it...got to go to New York once flew into New Jersey...and stayed in Manhattan...had a great time...Love the photo of your house..I can see why you love it..thanks for stopping by to visit...

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  9. Breathtaking views Cass, happy Wednesday, Kathy.

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  10. Beautiful pics. How blessed you are to have this special retreat. I saw your post the other day about it. Just gorgeous! Hope you have a sweet Wednesday. Take care.

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  11. Howdy Cass
    Happy Wordless /Outdoor Wednesday to you.
    These are amazing photos .
    Wow !!!!!!!!!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Bless you sweetie.
    Hugs

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  12. How lucky are you to have a vacation home by the water. I want one too :)
    -marie

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  13. I am preparing my tackle box...mmm wonder what kind of fish are in those water? Even if i do not catch a thing...the view is worth my time! :)

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  14. Happy Outdoor Wednesday Cass! Oh my... I could sit on the bench beside the water for days....without moving! It's beautiful! Thanks for sharing your photos.~ Susan

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  15. I just gave you an award over at my blog, just because I LOVE coming here to visit you - - - ABSOLUTELY no strings attached!!!

    http://keethastuff.blogspot.com/2009/06/lovely-blog-award.html

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  16. Hi Cass,
    How blessed that you have such a beautiful view, at your beach home. just stunning, thank you for sharing.
    Sue

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  17. What wonderful views and beautiful photographs. Thank you for sharing them with us. Have a wonderful day.

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  18. Now that is one nice view. The photo on the GW bridge made me a bit homesick for NY. I wanted to comment on your post last time with your sweet parents. 60 wonderful years is lovely. My Mom had Alzheimer's too. I wrote about it in my Moms day post. I love your old hardware post. When I closed my parents home I took all the old hardware with me and use the the cut glass knobs in my home now.
    Joyce

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  19. all the houses near the water reminds me of how much we are drawn to the water... just beautiful.

    happy ww...

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  20. Cass, just wanted to let you know the Cloche Party is scheduled for Fri. June 19th and Mr. Linky will be up on the 18th by 8pm. Some of the ladies are showing their apothecary jars they decorate so if you want, please include both or either and come and join the fun. Thanks a million. Hugs, Marty

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  21. So gorgeous, Cass! Just gives you such a calm to look at the water.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  22. This is such a wonderful post and your photos are gorgeous. Could you share how you get the pictures so large?? I am such a computer klutz!

    Scribbler

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  23. I love all of these photos!! So great to see places I've never been before:)
    Thanks for stopping by for a visit today!

    Happy WW!

    Linda C

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  24. Oh I just love looking at water!! Thanks so much for sharing your great pics, sweetie!!

    Hope your week is shaping up nicely!!
    Hugs,
    Becky

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  25. Thanks for visiting me today. I am not sure, but I think this is my first visit to your blog. Love the header picture. Had to read back a few posts, since you were making me laugh. Enjoyed the salt and pepper one too. Since I have not checked the comments on that yet to see if your question was answered I will put in my two cents worth. As far as I know, the smaller holes is the salt and the larger holes the pepper. I hope you eventually get your porch finished. Loved all the water pictures too!!

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  26. Beautiful, Cass. I would have a hard time leaving!

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  27. Sunshine on blue water with blue skies above! What more could anyone want... just so lovely and peaceful. Thank you for posting these images and thank you so much for visiting and your gracious comments. Bless you - with warm wishes, Vxx

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  28. How blessed you are to have a view such as this.
    Again, may I say that I dearly love THAT OLD HOUSE.
    xo bj

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  29. What a few from a back yard!!
    Happy outdoor Wednesday

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  30. What a wonderful place to relax and unwind. I bet you feel the stress leaving as soon as you hit that bridge! Beautiful photos. Kathy

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  31. Just beautiful. I participated in outdoor Wednesday also. It was fun and inspiring. xo Joan

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  32. Marvelous, just marvelous. I would love to visit there.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Charla

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  33. Somehow the Atlantic Coast will always call my heart, however much I love my life on the Pacific coast. I guess it's in my blood.
    Beautiful images.

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