Last year Nelson Street West was my 'go to' ride, nearby, relatively interesting and no heavy traffic. Well this year I'm enjoying Noble Street even more, largely because of the condition of the pavement. There are several stretches on Nelson West that are simply painful, but Noble Street is much smoother and has even less traffic. So it's rapidly becoming my preferred route this year, or maybe I'm just getting lazy, 'cause it's a little shorter.
Deep red Japanese Maple leaves shining in the sun.
This fellow has his work cut out for him. I have no idea what he's going to use all this gravel for!
And around the corner a mystery in the grass. Looks like there's an old sidewalk under there.
One of those old 'Ontario cottages', though it's mostly hidden behind the cedar hedge. Note the triangular shaped top to the attic window. That's a modern addition with roofline to match on the right.
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Maple leaves shining transparently in the spring.
And an interesting lamp beside the front walk of this house. It appears to be made out of 4" plumbing pipe. They were putting it up one day as I went past. The big lamp just shines down.
Another very hot day here but we're hoping for a reprieve by tonight.
Interesting lamp post! Thanks for sharing photos of your daily outings.
ReplyDeleteIt’s hot here today. Hope you get some relief soon.
ReplyDeleteI just looked at the thermometer and it reads 33. Too hot for my liking.
ReplyDeleteNice that you found a street less bumpy for your morning ride. I like that cottage and the fact that the addition has the same roofline although I wish the window had that same peaked top.
Those Japanese Maple leaves are such a wonderful colour.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That is a lot of gravel. You'll have to keep us posted on what becomes of it. We will be going for a trailer of gravel one day soon for out back.
ReplyDeleteInteresting construction on that lamp, can't say it appeals to my artistic sense. That's a pretty good size pile of gravel to move by hand, but 150 years ago that was the way roads and railroads were constructed.
ReplyDeleteNice Japanese maple. We have a Japanese lilac in the back yard but it didn't flower this Spring. Noble over Nelson. Sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteA nice series of shots. I like the Japanese maple.
ReplyDeleteThat Japanese Maple is a beauty! I enjoyed seeing what you see on your trips to town:)
ReplyDeleteA pleasant place to get some fresh air, though I'm not sure the industrial-style lamp fits in with those surroundings - but each to his own.
ReplyDeleteNice pictures. I'm glad you have a more comfy ride. I enjoyed all your commentary along with the shots. :-)
ReplyDeleteA creative lamppost.
ReplyDeleteINDIAN PIPE! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your trip!
I love that the new addition to the house has the same treatment as the original house. Love those red leaves.
ReplyDeleteThe Japanese maple and lilac bush are two things we left behind when we sold our house. We hated to leave them. Thank you for the picture of the J. maple.
ReplyDeleteThat gravel load looks familiar although ours looks less stony and is now mostly flattened. :)
Interesting lamp post, very creative, I wonder what it shines down on?
Methinks there is a cedar hedge that needs trimming. I never minded that job but I didn't like the clean up.
Seems like a nice street to be riding on.