This afternoon, Dick and I agreed to spend time cleaning up stuff like out disgusting refrigerator and the cat dust bunnies littering the floors.  But it didn't happen.

The sky was a gorgeous blue, the weather was balmy, and the leaves were calling out - this might be the last fabulous photo opp before they were all on the ground.   So we forgot the kitchen and cat hair, grabbed the camera, hopped into the roadster and headed out for Great Falls, Virginia. 

Great Falls State Park sits above the Potomac River at one of it's wildest parts.  The water swirls around the rocks and this time of year, it's fringed with fiery looking leaves.

So here is what we found:

This is a little creek that flows through the park.

The little red dot to the left in the picture below is a crazy lunatic carrying a kayak.  It's call a death wish!  Yikes!

 

 We can always clean tomorrow!

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You're right, Pat! Gorgeous days are not to be wasted on cleaning!
10:38pm • #6
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Hi Pat - Beautiful photos, as usual.  That looks like a great place to spend a day, and I love the lighting that makes the trees look as if they ar elit from inside - especially in the "death wish" photo.
10:42pm • #7
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Pat

You made the right decision cleaning can wait until next week and you took advantage of a great fall day.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig
10:45pm • #8
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Pat,

Was there the other day...Maryland side, perfect weather for a goofing off day.

Rich
10:49pm • #9
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You so made the right choice!  Hold off cleaning until we get more daylight, you don't want to waste a moment right now.  Beautiful pics.
10:59pm • #10
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Patricia, beautiful (and colorful) pics! You have captured the moment! Why should one be cleaning anyways on such a great day?
11:50pm • #11
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Pat---thanks for the memories!  I lived in DC for 16 years....and for a while in McLean.  Love Great Falls this time of year!
12:28am • #12
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Pat, I'm glad that you skipped the refrigerator and the dust bunnies.  Your photos are awesome.  Thanks for sharing them.
12:40am • #13
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Patricia, I like that choice!  Beautiful photos!  Have a great day tomorrow cleaning, or taking more photos like these beauties!
1:15am • #14
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Pat, These pictures are nothing short of AMAZING!!! I had to do a double take.
1:18am • #15
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Hi Pat--with scenery like that I would put off cleaning for at least a few more days.  Your photography is just amazing.  Don't clean--post most photos for those of us who don't have fall to remember. 
1:50am • #16
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So Patricia, if you had stayed home, would we be looking at moldy foods and cat hair in this post. I am grateful that you decided to go out into the beautiful surroundings to take some photos instead.

:)
2:43am • #17
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All I can say is that beats cleaning ANY day!   
8:46am • #18
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Howdy and morning Patricia

Patricia, there sure are mighty fine spots to enjoy in the Grand State of Virginia.

Have a good one
Dale in New Hampshire
9:38am • #19
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Pat your area Fall scenery is amazing. Great with that four season climate of yours !!! Cleaning can always wait.
9:49am • #20
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There is always time for cleaning ..for sure. Our fall colors have been spectacular this year and you captured some beauty.

 

 
9:49am • #21
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Beautiful pictures, Pat. May as well take advantage of the weather while you can because it will turn soon enough!
10:14am • #22
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We ALL need time off for rest and relaxation. This certainly looks like a fabulous place for just that!
10:38am • #23
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I am pretty sure that crazy lunatic carrying the kayak would think you just as crazy for NOT carrying a kayak!

But that is just me.
1:44pm • #24
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Wow those are beautiful pictures.  Your colors are still so great out there.  Our trees are naked now and look very sad and forlorn.  No leaves till Spring.  Bummer!
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