Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Fast Parkie

The rains had just stopped and there was enough time for a super fast parkie stroll yesterday. We had joined dad on a trip to the town of Los Gatos, where he used to live (before mom snagged him) to some appointments. Lots of car riding, so this was a treat.
The fall colors were all over...late day light...crisp air... We were exploring a small area of the 150 acre Vasona County Park.
We scooted around this parkie pretty quick, and with big smiles!
Below is the Oak Meadow area. Brilliant colors.
We stopped by the park train. Called the Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad. Wootwoot!
Strolling throgh Pepper Tree Lane.
This parkie is on leash, and you'll see why.... a few pix below. I took a silly faces break :)
Ah. The light was growing low, but we could see still see this beautiful egret.
I was good. Watching quietly and keeping very still.
Giving me the look....that was a thank you look :)
And, off we went to more parkie....stopping for a quick surprise eyed snap.
Amazing skies above.
We caught up with more egrets enjoying their parkie time in the creek closer to Vasona Lake.
This park is home to many Great White Egrets and herons.
Those dramatic skies following us.
Our turn around point was at the end of this bridge.
As the park festive light sculptures were just being turned on.
And, back we flew....
Catching that light and wishing we had just a few more minutes.
We'll be back. Lots more to explore. Had to grab a stickie for my parting dash :)
We had a fantastic time here. Not so many folks out and about, beautiful autumn walk. Ah! Hope to make it back here, and also to catch up with a bloggy pal we realized is in the area...hmmmm mystery.
Have a great rest of the week friends :)

18 comments:

  1. What a beautiful park! I loved seeing the egrets and your silly face! Ha roo roo roo!
    Play bows,
    Zim

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  2. I've never seen so many Egrets in one place. My they are lovely. Those lighted thingy's looked pretty interesting too. The park must have day and night stuff to do!
    Good to hear from you Sierra Rose.

    Kisses,
    Emma Rose

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  3. Wow! I love the sky photos! So pretty!

    Hugs,

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  4. Amazing photo's. :-) AS ALWAYS :-)
    Why cats ?
    :-) x x x

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  5. You've got to get those exercise times in during the good weather! Also, I love that Sierra got a souvenir!
    Last night, I was thinking about you. I had the most beautiful "moonscape" and was reading my camera manual to try to get a good shot of it. I didn't get the shot because I didn't have time to find the tripod! The one picture I got, the moon looked like a glow stick. Anyway, I got to think about you all.
    Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

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  6. What gorgeous pictures and beautiful autumn colors!

    Love ya lots
    Maggie and Mitch

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  7. Another great adventure for you and the family, Sierra Rose. What a beautiful place to enjoy an autumn walk. Those egrets were very interesting to see. Wonder who that blogger pal could be - it would be fun to have a meet-up.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  8. Lovely walkie...thanks for taking us along...although we kind of expected to see some cats at Los Gatos Park!
    Wrooo wrooo,
    Zack, Sassy and Buddy

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  9. I do love Los Gatos, but have never been to that park. Looks wonderful. Rides in the car and walks are always a good thing....for dogs AND peeps.

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  10. Excellent 'short' walkie in the parkie :) You got to see some very pretty things!

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

    Have a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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  11. I love the first picture with rainbow, the rest of the pictures are wonderful and beautiful too. It's also my first time to see so many egrets together. It seems you all had a lot of fun at the park.

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  12. Love all of these pics of your walk!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! xoxo Chloe and LadyBug

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  13. It looks like you found a new place to have fun! Those egrets are beautiful. I'm glad that you were so good and quiet. I hope that you get to go back - it looks like there's lots of exploring to do!

    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  14. Great pictures! Looks like a good time was had by all... and lots of exercise - Always nice!!

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  15. You lucky girl, Sierra!! I love Vasona Park, a great place to walk and explore!
    Sorry we didn't get to meet up, my humans were running around crazy trying to get ready to go up to the mountains to visit Grandma and Grandpa!
    It snowed on us on the way!! Big huge flakes! Mom was so excited she took pics of them hitting the windshield! Wished we could have stopped to play in it!! Dad was nervous never driven in deep snow before!
    It was fun visiting but I'm happy to be home on MY couch and My bed again!
    Licks to you,
    Raider

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  16. What beautiful colors in this post. We hope your Thanksgiving was as wonderful as this walk in the park.

    Happy between holidays,
    With love
    Jake and Fergi

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  17. Wowwwwww, beautiful! But I think I say that about every post!

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