Thursday, July 9, 2015

Fence and Sky

Carden Alvar, Kirkfield, Ontario

Ha! Memories! I took this photo on a dirt road when our jalopy was broken down. It wouldn't go! Luckily we belong to CAA (the Canadian version of the American Automobile Association) and we had a cell phone - charged.  It was the car's battery.

Seems like we've had a few OOPS! lately so I hope this one was the LAST one for awhile.

Good news! We got home safely and we have a new battery. But gosh! Wasn't it a pretty day for a breakdown?

I am linking to Good Fences HERE

I am linking to Sky Watch Friday HERE.
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53 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureJuly 9, 2015 at 4:37 AM

    Glad it all worked out well in the end and you have a smashing photo to show for it with lovely blue skies adn a fence.

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  2. eileeninmdJuly 9, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    A gorgeous scene and image. It does look like a great place to enjoy while waiting for your CAA help. Have a happy Thursday!

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  3. LowellJuly 9, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    A very lovely country scene. You were able, as "they" say, to make lemonade out of lemons!

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  4. KathyJuly 9, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    That's a fear I have is breaking down on the road. I had AAA when I lived in the city but out in the rural areas they're very unreliable and in fact have a reputation for extremely poor service here in Texas.

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  5. chicaJuly 9, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    Os dois, cerca e céu, lindos! bjs, chica

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  6. The CrankyJuly 9, 2015 at 7:04 AM

    Glad it was (fairly) easily taken care of... but being stuck temporarily beneath such a wide blue sky wasn't a totally bad thing.

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  7. Yogi♪♪♪July 9, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Hey, at least you the most of the situation. Great pic.

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  8. CarlettaJuly 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    A battery was an easy fix. :)
    And yes, quite a beautiful day you had under that gorgeous sky!

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  9. Buttons ThoughtsJuly 9, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    Well if you have to break down that is the prettiest place to be.My dread thought has always been breaking down on the 401 someday. Oops seem to be going around. Hug B

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  10. Salt Lick ShopJuly 9, 2015 at 8:02 AM

    a beautiful place to have been broken down in at least! Lovely!!!
    -Lisa

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  11. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Glad you got a fix to get you back on the road later but in meantime your waiting pause. Your picture take is a delight!

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  12. Nancy ChanJuly 9, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    A chance to take notice of your beautiful surrounding.

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  13. BirdmanJuly 9, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    No day is that pretty in my book. Ha.

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  14. MadSnapperJuly 9, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    glad you got home safe... we just had to replace my battery last week, the good news is, we got in it to go to the YMCA and it made a I don't want to start sound. we got in the truck and went to the pool, then bob went for one when we got home. i love it when the car dies in the garage .. and then yesterday we got in the same car and I said OH NO i forgot to get gas... we went in his truck again... and i rode the fumes to the gas station.

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  15. Mary HoneJuly 9, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    Such beautiful color in that.

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  16. MaggieJuly 9, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Shame the car battery was flat but you had a beautiful day for it! Glad you got home safely.

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  17. Linda W.July 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    Sorry about your car, but at least you got a nice photo out it.

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  18. TexWisGirlJuly 9, 2015 at 10:08 AM

    glad they could 'rescue' you! and you enjoyed the view and shared it, too. :)

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  19. LindyLouMacJuly 9, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    At least it was a pleasant place to break down!

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  20. BlogorattiJuly 9, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    What a delightful photo. Best wishes!

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  21. VPJuly 9, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    The photo is lovely, glad everything worked out at the end!

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  22. DarlaJuly 9, 2015 at 11:00 AM

    It is a lovely spot but I am most pleased that you got things running and got home.

    Darla

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  23. Carola BartzJuly 9, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I hate breakdowns, but yours certainly was in a nice area and in good weather. Isn't it good that there is something like the AAA or CAA? In Germany they're nicknamed "yellow angels" since they wear yellow and come to help you. They also fly the rescue helicopters - my mother was transported in one of them. I certainly appreciate them very much.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    What a pretty scene!

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  25. Andrea @ From The SolJuly 9, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Ah fate works it's wonders and only people like you, who take the time to appreciate their surroundings, would turn this lemon of a battery into a lemonade experience. It is a lovely field, a lovely day ... too bad you didn't have a packed picnic lunch with you. And good that you had a cell phone and the CAA. Very uplifting post, EGC ...

    Andrea @ From the Sol

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  26. PerthDailyPhotoJuly 9, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    There are good oops and bad oops EG, this was a fab photo oops :)

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  27. Sylvia KJuly 9, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Ah, I do agree with Perth -- good oops and bad oops and a terrific photo oops this was indeed!! Always marvelous captures, EG!! Hope you have a beautiful, oops free weekend!!

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  28. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJuly 9, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    I have a saying about how important it is to always have a clean windshield on your car. It gives a better view of everything around you when you are broke down.

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  29. William KendallJuly 9, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    Beautiful skies, so that does compensate.

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  30. RoseJuly 9, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    Perfect day for breakdown, if there is such! I always think about us...so many times we are just wondering and do not know where we are! the only thing that might save us is our GPS might give some clue to where we are.

    Glad things worked out for you!

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  31. RedPatJuly 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    At least it wasn't in winter, EG!

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  32. IdaJuly 9, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    Well if you had to have a breakdown at least it was a pretty view and a nice day. We once broke down in the middle of no where on a very HOT summer day. Thankfully some people saw us on the road and took us to their house to sit in the shade until help arrived. So glad you made it home safely.

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  33. cieldequimperJuly 9, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Oh wow, I don't want to break down full stop but I have to admit that this is better than any road around Paris, especially in the morning or evening! Lovely!

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  34. DebbieJuly 9, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    a pretty view and a gorgeous blue sky!!!

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  35. Pamela GordonJuly 9, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    Good thing you had a cell phone and CAA. Breaking down on a back road isn't the best but the scenery sure is beautiful.

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  36. Phil SladeJuly 9, 2015 at 2:46 PM

    It's a a good message you relay EGCG. "Stay positive whatever happens". I'll try to put that to good use.

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  37. Celestina MarieJuly 9, 2015 at 3:51 PM

    What a lovely scene you captured on your breakdown. So glad all turned out well in the end and you arrived safely home. Good your cell was charged!
    CM

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  38. LeaJuly 9, 2015 at 5:01 PM

    Yes, a beautiful day indeed!

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  39. Elizabeth EdwardsJuly 9, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    the word jalopy ... how often do you use that one in a blog post or any where in your life?? at least you are having a good sense of humor. gorgeous day - what a lovely view!! ( :

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  40. LouisetteJuly 9, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Gorgeous scene and blue sky,greeting from Belgium

    http://louisette.eklablog.com/

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  41. Photo CacheJuly 9, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    It sure does! Here's to no car breakdowns. I had one not too long ago, my tire blew up in the freeway!

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  42. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 9:27 PM

    It was a beautiful day and a lovely place for a breakdown. But I'm amazed that you could get a signal out there.

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  43. JackJuly 9, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    It is a pretty place, but any dead battery out in the country can be a worry. Glad it wasn't bad for you.

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  44. RandyJuly 9, 2015 at 9:37 PM

    Nice fence shot.

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  45. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©July 9, 2015 at 9:40 PM

    Nothing like a technology breakdown to aid one's contemplation of nature....lovely shot!
    ~

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  46. GayleJuly 9, 2015 at 9:53 PM

    Glad it all worked out and it was a good day for the photo.
    I love the photo opts that 'seem' to come out of no where.

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  47. GreenComotionJuly 9, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Tina,
    I am happy your car broke down, so you could take this beautiful photo and share with us.
    But, I am happier to learn y'all made it home safe.
    Have a Beautiful Day!
    Peace :)

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  48. SusanJuly 10, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! Wow!

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  49. Gemma WisemanJuly 10, 2015 at 2:48 AM

    Grand view of the fields and beautiful sky. Yes. When circumstamces involve waiting around, I'm out with the camera.

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  50. AlexanderJuly 10, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    Good to read that you have got home safely. Yes, I believe that everything happened for a reason: A view too good to be missed!

    Have a wonderful weekend!

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://alex.kakinan.com

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  51. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    Beautiful place to breakdown!

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  52. StephanieJuly 10, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    A pretty scene with the rustic fencing.

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  53. Spare Parts and PicsJuly 11, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    You put your breakdown time to very good use! Beautiful photo.

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