a glorious early August morning
I wish I was more clever. Then I’d be able to add background music for this post. If I could do that, it would be the Marshall Tucker Band’s song, Desert Skies. When I get away for an overnight camping trip, pedaling along and hanging out at camp feels like this song to me. So, if you’ve plenty of time, you might want to click that link, and play it in the background while you scroll through a few photos from my latest S24O. Listen for the title of this post in the lyrics.
a setting sun makes the opposite bank glow
all set up and ready for dinner
an oasis of shade trees
straw hat satisfaction
predawn light
contrast in texture and color
fiery sky
relaxing water view
spider hammock
lakeside gold
looking out, or looking in?
okay, perfect, time for breakfast
#coffeeoutside
@pondero
camp lounge lollygagging
new life
time to pack up
pondering my good fortune
Pondero 
When one looks up the definition for “S24O” they should be directed to this posting! Beautiful photographs and I really enjoyed the views through the skeeter net!
Thanks, Steve, I was thinking this weekend that my little place out here on the prairie doesn’t compare well to places most folks consider scenic, but it isn’t horrible. I guess the same could be said about my version of the S24O.
Per your recommendation, I played the song in the background while reading and viewing the post……..very nice.
Thanks!
You are really becoming quite the artist in your photography. Loved all of these.
Thanks, but no art on the part of the camera holder was involved in these photos…just point-n-shoot. The artist is the Creator.
I really got a sense of your lake-side campsite with this post. The photos, words and music conjour up a wonderful atmosphere. Well done.
Thanks, Peter, it was a very pleasant atmosphere…especially given the August date. Normally, I’m hiding from the heat.
Ahhh, that was wonderful. I waited to Sunday morning to view with a fresh brewed cup of coffee. I took my time, sipped my coffee, stopped at each picture…..and pondered. The music, matched with this post, was magical. Thank you.
Thanks, Doug. I appreciate that you took the time, and glad that the music works for someone besides me.
Great report. I especially like the coffee scenes and the spider hammock.
Walked into a whole bunch of spider webs during our strolls yesterday.
No spider bites – a plus, I reckon!
Peace 🙂
Thanks, Chandra. I couldn’t help think in terms of a hammock when I saw this web in a horizontal configuration…especially, since I’d just spent several comfortable hours in one.
Rather relaxing if you ask me, the pictures. As others point out, “spider hammock” is quite the “achievement”.
Thanks, Tim, it was quite a relaxing little trip, and one that leaves me with an overwhelming feeling of gratitude. Funny thing about the spider hammock photo…I spotted when the sun was barely above the horizon, and stood around for a while waiting for the sun to get high enough to make the web glow in the light. I didn’t know water drops could be so small.
Marshall Tucker! I had Fire on the Mountain in my head the other day and for the life of me I couldn’t remember who did it. Most excellent post.
Looking forward to our Texas Hammock fall reunion
Um…me too…whoever you are!
Two Rivs? Lucky guy, and great documentation. My rides are never relaxed enough for such a soundtrack, but I totally get it. Maybe when I retire.
Thanks for the note, Tony. My rides have definitely evolved over the decades. I’ve swapped racing intensity for touring relaxation. Enjoy the thrill for now while you are young and strong, and look forward to a whole new dimension of fun to come!
Fantastic!
“won’t you bury me with my chaps on
and my six gun strapped to my side”
Yeah, there’s a few good phrases in those lyrics (and the lyrics of their other songs as well).