Views Before Knitting at Night

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 There is a golf course on a hill, that used to be a landfill, nearby.

Many nights you can drive up to the putting green, driving range, and clubhouse and get lovely views in all directions.

To the south you can see the Chicago Skyline.
 To the northeast you can see the Techny Towers
(From which A chunk of ice fell and came seconds away from my head one winter as I entered the bizarre and tiny post office in the Tower)  Fireman hugged me tight that day…
he saw the whole thing happening...
 The late August clouds are pretty amazing when I can see them for miles from the hilltop. 
 Fireman was practicing his putting and I was puttering with the camera tonight.  
Thy sky became more brilliant with each moment as the sun set. 
It was a beauty of a night. 
Tomorrow night, we may just have a drink on the Clubhouse patio and enjoy the show. 
I'll bring my knitting along.
Because then it will be practically perfect in every way.
(mary Poppins) 



Comments

Mrs. Micawber said…
The clouds were amazing here today too.

Gorgeous photos! I love the Chicago skyline. :)
9:14 PM
Araignee said…
Breathtaking view!
9:33 PM
Katherine said…
I miss the Chicago skyline! Your photos are so beautiful. Thanks for the memories and happy knitting.
10:22 PM
SissySees said…
Beautiful photos! What a splendid way to enjoy a perfect evening.
7:25 AM
Nancy said…
Beautiful photos of the view and the sky!

9:22 AM
Anonymous said…
I love when you can see a city skyline from the distance. You made beautiful pictures!!! :-)

Have fun tomorrow night with your knitting and the beautiful sky.
10:54 AM
Unknown said…
Love seeing a skyline of a city!! And the clouds are beautiful. What a great place to hangout, knit, putt, putter with a camera, and drink in a little peace and beauty.
1:50 PM
Judy S. said…
Nice photos, Kathy! We have a landfill/golf course nearby, too. Crazy, huh?
3:03 PM
Wanderingcatstudio said…
Amazing pictures - I love how Chicago glows!
7:29 PM
Lynn said…
Gorgeous!! Those views are amazing!!
8:05 PM
karen said…
The views are magical and just seems so restorative :) Lovely that you have them and I got to see them!
11:05 AM
Meredith said…
Gorgeous cloud photos.
Hugs,
Meredith
3:10 PM
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