Walking by the Creek

@RubyHawk (99425)
Atlanta, Georgia
September 11, 2018 8:12pm CST
It was a little cooler today and I took a long walk down by the creek and all over the complex. I stopped by the muscadine vines on the way to the creek and picked up a pocketful of muscadines. if you've never tasted them, muscadines look like red grapes but they have their own flavor. They taste like red grape wine, and I like red grape wine. The creek was a little low and I don't know why, we've had extra rain all summer. I went by the mail box on the way back and brought home an arm load of mail. Mostly ads but my better half did have a check in the mail. Our young friend Randy came by the apartment looking for book covers. I gave him a couple of books and he plans to bring his books and let me see how he did it. I didn't understand how he would take out the inside pages and use the hard covers to make his books. But now I'm closing up shop. I'm going to bed early and read awhile. I hope that will help me get to sleep. Everyone sleep well.
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@JudyEv (325818)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Sep 18
I've never heard of muscadines. That's a new one on me.
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@moffittjc (118452)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Sep 18
@RubyHawk Almost all the wineries in Florida who grow their own grapes use muscadines. San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine, and Lakeridge Winery in central Florida use muscadines.
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@moffittjc (118452)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Sep 18
@RubyHawk I don't think enough people know what muscadine grapes are. There would have to be a heavy marketing campaign to educate people.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Sep 18
They are so good.
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@sallypup (57904)
• Centralia, Washington
12 Sep 18
Is there a bench there along the creek? That looks like a lovely place to just sit and enjoy.
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@sallypup (57904)
• Centralia, Washington
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk That sounds perfect for a restful recharging of the batteries.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
@sallypup It is, It’s an escape from the world.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
There are two small decks along the creek with benches. it's nice to sit there and listen to the creek bubbling by.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
12 Sep 18
I like the place. Can we catch fish here? Is it allowed?
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk This is my first time to hear that it needs a license to catch fish in the bodies of water.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
You could fish there if you have a license but I haven't seen any fish other than small minnows in the creek.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
@Shavkat Yes! You must have a fishing license to fish in the U. S.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
12 Sep 18
I never tried muscadine grapes, I think to remember that the fruits are bigger than normal grapes.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
14 Sep 18
@RubyHawk We have two wineries very close to our home, I like this time of the year because the smell of grapes fermenting fills the air.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
15 Sep 18
@RubyHawk During my morning walk, I have seen that they are harvesting grapes at the other winery.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
We have small grapes and large grapes, The same with muscadines. Some are smaller and some larger.The ones I picked were smaller.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
12 Sep 18
i like the creek. maybe there are small fishes swimming there?
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
14 Sep 18
@RubyHawk it would be wonderful to go fishing there.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
15 Sep 18
@ridingbet I don't believe there are fish big enough to bite a hook. I think they swim down stream to the river while they are still small. I've never seen more than a small minnow.
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
There are minnows swimming in the creek, maybe bigger fish but I've never seen them.
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@anya12adwi (6037)
• India
12 Sep 18
I wish I could have such beautiful creek near to our locality..
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
I wish you could too, it's a quiet relaxing place to walk.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
16 Sep 18
@anya12adwi Yes, there are apt to be a snake here and there. Snakes are always around creeks and woodland.
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• India
14 Sep 18
@RubyHawk from the picture, i could get that it must have been relaxing.. are there no snakes or any wild species?
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@stringer321 (5643)
• Kiryat Ata, Israel
22 Oct 18
It looks like a nice place to walk at, look at the trees, the river, I wish to have a walk there, maybe put my feet in the water if it's all right and not risky, walking bare foot in water, or even contaminated water can have parasites that can go through our skin. I wonder what books your friend came to wrap. Did he write the books or did he buy them wrapless ? (maybe printed them with the printer ?)
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• Kiryat Ata, Israel
23 Oct 18
@RubyHawk So you write poetry ? :-) I would like to read some from you, as you like listening to the water flow, you have a good taste in music and maybe you write poetry about the nature, the good things, I must read :-)
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
23 Oct 18
Our creek water isn't contaminated it comes from a fresh weather spring. Randy brought a book of pages he had put together but he didn't have a hard cover on it. He gave it to me to use as a journal or for poetry. I'd still like to see his hard cover book but he hasn't brought one yet.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Oct 18
@stringer321 It’s just a hobby and relaxing. Writing gives you time to think. Do you write?
@xstitcher (30308)
• Petaluma, California
15 Sep 18
I was going to walk Angel to the park "on Saturday" but I woke up thinking it was Friday and by the time I realized it wasn't it was too late to go.
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@xstitcher (30308)
• Petaluma, California
17 Sep 18
@RubyHawk Yes, hopefully. Since my surgery I'm all mixed up.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
18 Sep 18
@xstitcher I can imagine, I had a serious surgery two years ago and it took me a whole year to recover and get my head on straight.
@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 Sep 18
That's too bad that you missed your walk. maybe you'll remember the next time.
• United States
12 Sep 18
I hope you enjoy your rest. I wonder if Randy will take a razor and cut the pages from the book that way?
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
He said he would bring one for me to see. I can't imagine what he's doing. He says he takes the pages out and glues his pages in.
• United States
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk Oh okay. I mean, I guess he has to be using a fine blade of some sort to do it. Atleast towards the end to scrape the pages and glue from the book.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
@ScribbledAdNauseum After He glues in the pages he must cover the book cover. I haven’t seen one yet.
@cintol (11261)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Sounds so relaxing to be able to walk along the river, I really miss that.
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@cintol (11261)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk Any kind of running water would be a great place to walk.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
@cintol Yes it is, I like walking by the river too.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
We haven't walked along the river since my better half has had trouble with his knee, we used to walk along the river and it's a really beautiful place, but the creek makes a good substitute.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
12 Sep 18
We got warmer today. Still are at the moment. Glad he had a check in the mail
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk oh thats definitely good he got a check then. Stay safe
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
@Courtlynn Yes! A little windfall is always good.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
A check is always good, it was a bill he'd overpaid. We had rain late today. I hope we don't have a lot of wind and rain from Florence.Georgia is on alert.
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@Deepizzaguy (94568)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
8 Nov 18
Thank you for sharing this nice story.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
8 Nov 18
you’re very welcome. Sleep well tonight.
@dave121495 (1296)
• Philippines
17 Nov 18
It's good to watch nature without any effects. Nice picture :)
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
17 Nov 18
Yes, it’s very relaxing to be out in nature. Do you have good places to get out and walk.
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
,,,i hope.i will taste muscadines someday,,,
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
Not everyone likes them, they are a little tart but it's a flavor I like.
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
@RubyHawk ,,,ahhh,, thanks for the info...
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• Philippines
14 Sep 18
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
12 Sep 18
I am sure the walk will have been good for you.I hope you rest well tonight.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
Thank you,I rested very well, we had to get out early this morning for my better halfs therapy..
@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12 Sep 18
A lovely photo seems so peaceful by the creek. I used to enjoy quiet walks by creeks in Latvia. Here in Florida, I have only the choice of the ocean and the river. Hope you enjoy your evening and sweet dreams.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
The beaches and ocean in Florida are beautiful. We used to vacation down there. My niece had shares on a condo and we went every summer.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
12 Sep 18
I only got a handful of muscadines from my vine this year, my sister picked a walmart bag full, I might make jelly.
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@NJChicaa (116008)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Good night
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
Thanks, I hope you had a good one.
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@Kandae11 (53679)
12 Sep 18
I am off to bed too. Have a restful night.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
I slept very well, hope you did too.
@Courage7 (19633)
• United States
12 Sep 18
Hope you are doing well and are resting nicely now Ruby. A lovely walk you had. I sure wish to taste those muscadines. I had never.
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@RubyHawk (99425)
• Atlanta, Georgia
13 Sep 18
If you like sweet grapes you probably wouldn't like them. They are tart but have a taste that I like..
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