Deja Summer

I know this is supposed to be a rug hooking blog, but some weeks I just don't have any new rug stuff to show.

I've had a stiff neck this past week, mostly from being cold which makes me stiff and tense. So didn't get much hooking done, did not get to Grant Street on Thursday and did not go to the Brandywine hook-in on Saturday. Thus, no hooking news.

So I decided to warm up by enjoying summer again! These pictures were taken on a warm afternoon in August along the Big Spring which flows through the town of Newville. It's about 6 miles from where we live. It's Zip's favorite flyfishing spot and one of my favorite evening drives.


This is one of the lovliest places in our area. The spring flows through lush grassy areas, with water birds sitting waiting to feed.

All along the road are beautiful old homes that have been tastefully restored.
Most of these were built in the mid 19th century.

And some newer homes that have that wonderful historical look. This is only one of the log homes that are prevalent on Log Cabin Road.

This one is set on a large grassy area with nice old trees all around. In fact, many of the homes are partially hidden by the huge old trees making it difficult to get good pictures.

I just loved this interesting and welcoming looking doorway!

The Big Spring Watershed Authority now owns this old mill. Zip says he doesn't know what plans they have for it, but they have done some restoration to keep it from further deterioration.

This is part of the channel that once fed water into the mill.

This is the catch and release flyfishing area where Zip spends many of his evenings. No, that is not him down there along the stream. In this area, any fish that are caught are to be put back into the water unharmed. Further downstream fisher people may catch and keep fish according to the game commission rules.

And here is the head of the spring where the water just comes bubbling up out of the ground at the base of the hillside. The water is a constant 50 degrees all year round. I find it totally amazing that all the water that flows down the stream comes right from here!

Hope you have enjoyed the mini tour through one of my favorite places.

Hopefully I will have some rughooking news again soon.

Until then,

Happy Hooking