Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Painted Rocks and Chestnuts
Painted rocks seem to have become the latest thing for kids (and kids at heart). It'a a bit like geocaching, hide it (not too carefully, so it can be found), and leave it. If you're putting out painted rocks then you can take other ones that you find. I've seen about 6 around the route I travel, but already half of them have been 'found'. It seems like a great game for kids in isolation at home.
This was one of the first I found, at the base of a post box.
This was in the grass at the base of a hydro pole - nice paint job I thought.
This one is a great paint job too. Sitting at the bottom of a big old maple tree, it's obviously had a clear layer of varnish added for protection.
Now for the Chestnuts. I've been watching as the buds on trees grew, and the Chestnut is obviously far ahead of others. These were the buds two weeks ago.
And this was five days ago.
By yesterday the buds had started bursting, and ...
a few tiny leaves were already unfolding. This Chestnut is around the block, and I'll be watching as it blooms and the chestnuts grow. Headed out for a slow ride in the warm sun now, the first actually warm day we've had.
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So very happy to see those leaves finally emerging. It's definitely springtime in your neck of the woods, finally. :-)
ReplyDeleteHorse chestnuts revive happy memories of childhood when we collected "conkers." I even did it with my daughter when she was little and even though we didn't play conkers she enjoyed the fun of collecting and being outdoors with her dad. As for the painted rocks it does seem to have become quite a trend over the past couple of years. As you point out some are quite creative.
ReplyDeleteI actually walked today without a coat! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteThe painted rocks are popular here and always a nice find.
ReplyDelete19C according to Accuweather, we have started with cool mornings for 3 days now. Rocks, I think they do a similar project down here, people are very imaginative, and for the younger ones, a great way to have them finish with something so many can enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI noticed my lilac bushes have gone BOOM today!
ReplyDeletePainted rocks are a fad down here in Pennsylvania as well. From the skill with which some have been done it appears that some of the painters are good artists.
ReplyDeleteLove those painted rocks. I like how you photographed the progression of the Chestnut tree.
ReplyDeleteLike the painted rocks. Sounds like a fun thing. Haven't seen any around here.
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen any painted rocks in our area but maybe I haven't been looking close enough. Over the years when in the Southwest during the Winters Kelly often painted rocks.
ReplyDeleteHello, the painted rocks are fun to find, people are so creative. Wishing you a happy day!
ReplyDeleteYes, here in the UK painted rocks are becoming popular …
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I saw my first painted rock today in the gardens at the clinic...fun for kids and big kids too!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you added (kids at heart) since I do enjoy the simple pleasure of painting rocks. Nice finds! Love the chestnut tree progression.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you enjoyed your ride and many more to follow! Spring! Yes! (fist pump in the air)
Painted rocks showed up on Oregon in 2018 where we were staying. I have not seen any here at our apartment complex.
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