In the spirit of the Trekking KAL, my first trekking expedition was out to the back property line behind my house. Those of you have who have been to my house, don't laugh. In 100+ degree heat, that's just about all anyone can ask of me.
The socks and I were going to check out some nature shots, get a little sun, then probably make a beeline for the hammock.
First we checked out some flora. Bindweed to be exact. Which is just that. A weed*. But a flower as well, of the morning glory family, and worthy of closer inspection due to it being a flower, and don't we just love all things floral? I think so. We won't go into the obvious unflattering comparisons between my flower shots and some others. Let's just not go there.
Closer inspection of the bindweed spooked the recent inhabitant of the dead willow.
And after she left, the socks and I got real up close and personal with some fauna. Avian fauna, to be sure, but fauna none-the-less.
So cute!
After all this excitement, the socks and I were beat, so we took a rest on a log, and then beat feet back to the air conditioning. There will be additional treks to the willow in the future however. I can't wait to see the dove babies as they grow up.
Trekking XXL in 110 and 71
Chevron Pattern, Sensational Knitted Socks
*We don't stress about weeds at the back of the property, because the house borders on a creek and the weed population back there makes it a lost cause from the get go.
Comments (18)
You must have quite a large backyard! And the socks are looking great. What patterns are you using?
Posted by Carole | June 6, 2006 4:04 PM
Posted on June 6, 2006 16:04
You are making 2 pair! Pretty! You trekked farther than I did this past weekend! :) I was going to inquire about the patterns you were using too, but I see Carole already did that....so what she said.
Posted by Karen | June 6, 2006 4:18 PM
Posted on June 6, 2006 16:18
You're too sweet to give me props. And what cute little birdies. I hope you keep giving us progress shots. And I third the question: what pattern did you decide on?
Posted by amanda | June 6, 2006 4:22 PM
Posted on June 6, 2006 16:22
I'm making the chevron socks, too, WOO HOO! I like your color choices, especially the one on the left, very pretty.
Posted by Annie | June 6, 2006 7:11 PM
Posted on June 6, 2006 19:11
Pretty socks!! And you have babies too!! Awwww. How sweet. Ours are already trying their wings and learning to fly. :)
Posted by Laura | June 6, 2006 8:54 PM
Posted on June 6, 2006 20:54
I can't believe you made that disclaimer about the weeds. If weeds are something that give you pause, you would fall down dead on the spot if you saw my whole yard.
Sounds like a great trek to me! Who needs far-flung locales?
Posted by Rachel | June 7, 2006 5:05 AM
Posted on June 7, 2006 05:05
You know, I think your photos are grand (and so are Amanda's :-) )
Amazing how great a shot you could get of the doves -
and your socks look fabuloso - great colors - and don't ya just luv that book!!
Posted by Teyani | June 7, 2006 7:56 AM
Posted on June 7, 2006 07:56
Can't wait for more trekking adventures to check the progress of the baby doves.
Posted by Wool Winder | June 7, 2006 8:05 AM
Posted on June 7, 2006 08:05
Doves are such a beautiful little bird. We have them all over our place, too. Hopefully you'll share pictures of the little ones. What a nice thing to do...trek in your own back yarn.
Posted by margene | June 7, 2006 10:44 AM
Posted on June 7, 2006 10:44
The chevron pattern is a great choice. I like your Trekking colors - I don't think I've seen either of those colorways in person. Bindweed is only a weed if you don't want it somewhere, otherwise I think you can just call it a wildflower. At least that's going to be my take on it!
Posted by terby | June 8, 2006 8:27 AM
Posted on June 8, 2006 08:27
Wonderful photos, Leah. And I love how the socks are posing on top of the yarn. They're all like, "Aahhh, nature!"
Posted by Becky | June 8, 2006 11:38 AM
Posted on June 8, 2006 11:38
Would you please give us progress shots of the babies? I'm nostalgic for the house wren family in my fern.
(Trekking socks look fun, too.)
Posted by Emily | June 9, 2006 5:53 AM
Posted on June 9, 2006 05:53
Oh my gosh!!! Such adorable birdies and the socks look great I love the colorways.
Posted by Esther | June 9, 2006 12:25 PM
Posted on June 9, 2006 12:25
Oh - what a delightful collection of Nature & Nurture happening in that tree!
Such a beautiful Mama bird with her fuzzy babes - sorta like you and your Trekkies!
Posted by Bonne Marie | June 11, 2006 5:18 AM
Posted on June 11, 2006 05:18
Weeds are just under-appreciated flowers, right? The socks look great.
Posted by Theresa | June 12, 2006 10:34 AM
Posted on June 12, 2006 10:34
Awesome pics! And the socks don't look half bad either! *grin*
Posted by Mia | June 12, 2006 1:14 PM
Posted on June 12, 2006 13:14
Hey a trek is a trek! The baby birdies are so cute. I love your socks; they are looking great. It is a challenge to find a pattern that compliments the Trekking colourways - I think you have been very very successful!
Posted by Cynthia | June 13, 2006 8:40 PM
Posted on June 13, 2006 20:40
that orange colourway looks great. I wish I could find trekking around here. I'm going to use #100 but I think there are some others that I love a little more... and who couldn't use several pairs of trekking socks?!?
Posted by kate | June 13, 2006 8:43 PM
Posted on June 13, 2006 20:43