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Friday, June 21, 2013

MOUNTAIN VIEWS ~ Homes, Nature and a Few Critters!


It’s been rainy most of our time here in the NC mountains but the scenes are still beautiful!

This tulip grows on a tree, the Tulip Poplar…

tulip poplar


tulip poplar


So much lush greenery…

mountain views



mountian views



ferns


Lichen, wild mushrooms, moss and other things growing on the rocks…

mushrooms



rocks



rocks


Do you see something looking at you?

squirrel


Such a cute squirrel.  His ears are real furry and his tail really red…

squirrel


A few mountain homes…

mountain homes



mountain homes


Log homes…

mountain homes



mountain log home



log homes


Homes built on boulders in the middle of a stream…

mountain homes



mountain homes



mountain homes



mountain homes



mountain homes


Christmas tree farms are everywhere…

            Christmas Tree Farms



christmas tree farm


Christmas Tree Farms


Speaking of Christmas trees, it’s Christmas in June…

mountain home


The groundhog that didn’t know what to think of us…
        ground hog     


groundhog

Hope you’ve enjoyed these mountain views!
You can tour our mountain home here.

Blessings,
Cindy

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22 comments:

  1. I don't need a mansion, just give me a log home in NC! Glad I could visit through your photos.

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  2. What a sweet post...the wild mushrooms growing on rocks...wow! and that red squirrel, how adorable, makes me wish I lived on the east coast again instead of the Midwest...The houses were great, love the streams and boulders in the area...here we have to truck them in....Lucky girl you are!!

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  3. Morning Cindy.
    Oh my goodness..........this brings back such great memories and makes me just want to pack up and go to the mountains.........lol Love it up there!
    Love all the fun sights you have had too, being in nature is just the best vacation ever as far as we are concerned, nothing can compare with God's handiwork, that is for sure!

    So glad you shared these lovely pictures with us. My heart was thrilled........

    Blessings, Nellie

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  4. Beautiful photos Cindy! It's funny how much the NC mountains remind me of my neck of the woods in Oregon. So lush! :-)
    Vanessa

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  5. Hi Cindy,

    What refreshingly vibrant scenes of green and gorgeous mountain homes! Because of the rain, the area is blessed with those tall, healthy trees that provide pretty views from equally beautiful homes nearby. Enchanting, wish I could visit to walk in all the splendour.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Poppy

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  6. The homes in the mountains are so beautiful. Would love to live in any area with so many Christmas tree farms and streams running nearby.
    Ann

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  7. What a treat! Loved seeing the groundhog and that amazing blossom! HAPPY first day of summer :)
    S

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  8. Hi Cindy,

    It looks like you're having a wonderful time in our beautiful N.C. mountains. :) I love your photos, and you got some great closeups!! We almost ran over a groundhog in our neighborhood today -- YIKES. He was right in the middle of the road, and my husband had to hit the brakes and swerve around him. They are so cute. If everything works out, we'll be going to the mountains in July -- I'm looking forward to it.

    Thanks for sharing (I love your camper, BTW). Have a great weekend!

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  9. The squirrel is so cute. Our French squirrels look exactly like that: red and fluffy ears, but if I can sometimes hear them, I very rarely seem them as they are really shy.

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  10. Hi Cindy! Just gorgeous snaps of the woodlands! Love the olden homes too!
    Hope you have a great weekend.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia :)

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  11. FUN! So nice to know what is up in other parts of this GREAT nation. Happy summer (love your second home- our oldest son just put one at a lake for his days off.

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  12. Hi Cindy! Its just beautiful and all that nature around you...breath taking!
    Enjoy your time there..have a wonderful weekend!

    All my heart,
    Deborah xoxo

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  13. Oh how I love the mountains of NC! We still own some land up near the border of TN and I love to hike the land and enjoy the cool temps! You took some amazing photos! Makes me miss it! Hugs!

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  14. Hi Cindy, That tulip tree is very pretty. I don't recall having seen that on our mountaintop. Thanks for sharing your trip with us.

    Helen

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  15. Cindy,

    What beautiful photos! I am partial to the mountains, myself, whether they are in NC or at our little cabin in Fancy Gap, VA. There is nothing to compare to mountain splendor. And the tulip tree...I have lived in NC for over 20 years in the same house and this was the first year our tulip poplars bloomed! I didn't know what those things were, high up in those trees... until I googled the description and there was my answer! Their blooms are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing this lovely post!

    Debby

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  16. Love your nature photos and of course, the mountain homes. Everything looks so lush and green. Thanks for sharing and for hosting.

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  17. The mountain homes are lovely all nestled in with beautiful surroundings. The red one really stands out, but I guess that's what was intended.

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  18. Those are some gorgeous Mountain homes Cindy. I would love one of my own some day.

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  19. Hi: What amazing pictures you took. I sure wish I had one of those beautiful homes. Have a great day. Blessings, Martha

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  20. I don't think I've ever seen a tulip tree before. Love the mountain homes!

    Great to have you at "Oh, the PLACES I've been!" Hope to see you this Friday!

    - The Tablescaper

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  21. Hello Cindy, this looks like such a serene, happy place - I love visiting the mountains - I will be featuring your post in this week's A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  22. Thanks for sharing the lovely pictures! Somewhere around the same time, I went ecstatic at the sight of 100+ yrs old tulip trees (some 4-5 of them) in blossom at the Lund Botanical Gardens. The lady who almost dragged me over to share her enthusiasm (noticing mine) told me there is one across from our place (in Sweden) too.
    I had to go and check it out, after all they are a strong connection from back home (NC)!

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