81 F/ 27 C

We're in the grays once
again, leaving my photos
almost colourless

~carliewired

I was awakened by a scam call all too early. One look outside confirmed that the rain that was forecast was also a scam. Maybe today? I dithered about where to take my camera that wouldn't look like Armageddon. 

I drove down to the north shore, parked my car near the Rivers Trail and took the short walk towards McArthur Island. 

It was warm but very windy beside the river. I got a broad expanse of the Thompson River looking west and a look across the river to Rabbit Island. Many older homes back on this portion of the Rivers Trail. Many have gardens ripe with fruit and vegetables right now. I had a close look at their fruit trees. That's as far as my feet cared to take me this morning. 

On the last corner before my house, I spotted the flock of chukars. This year's brood looks a little gangly and awkward. They seem to wander about and don't necessarily stick together. Some browsed around the street corner while others flew up on the roof of a house across the street. Suddenly, a parent came striding up the street to herd them off. I could imagine what she/he was telling the offspring. 

It's home for the day with the cranky feet up. 

*** I'm not much of a movie fan but I did watch "The Lost King" (BBC production) on my Prime Video last night. It's the story of the discovery of the remains of Richard III. Loved it!