What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?

What Do You See Outside YOUR Open Window Today?
Remember: "When God closes a door, He always opens a window!" You never know what might be out there waiting for you!

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Midweek Reflections and a little mystery here and there... WITH AN UPDATE!

Remember when I showed you these pictures last year? (Click HERE for that post)

I said back then: "They are doing road construction in the little town that we are planning to move to, and someone decided they wanted to save  this old house rather that have it demolished to make way for the new road.  I don't know where it is headed, but would love to see it when it is relocated to its new "home".



Well, mystery solved!! Hubby and I were out for a little ride, headed for our morning walking place, and we discovered the new location of this old house!


It's actually not too far away from its previous location, and not too far away from our church.
 This lot actually faces a little lake, so I can imagine it will be lovely when it is finished.
However, I don't guess any of us will be able to live there as it is a restoration project of the Florida Dept. of Transportation...so we shall see what it becomes. It is a residential area, so I don't know that it will be something that will be open to the public...but, well, I guess there is still a mystery! We will just have to wait and see! 

UPDATE:  Here is a LINK to a guide to historical places in Interlachen, and this house is the first house listed. 

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1....Freeborn-Stock-Whittier House

"This house was built for Mr. Freeborn, the cashier of the first Interlachen Bank, which existed in Interlachen from 1890 until 1896. In 1905, he sold the home to Joseph W. Stock, a teacher and, for many years, the principal of the local school. Mr. Stock left the home to his son, Joseph C. Stock, who also was a teacher as well as a farmer. He raised his four sons there with his wife, Priscilla. The home left the Stock family for the first time in 95 years upon the death of Mrs. and then Mr. Stock. It is now the home of Frances Whittier who has restored it to its former beauty.
The back yard originally extended north to Lake Chipco, until SR 20 was built. Mrs. Whittier is trying to keep the old fashioned character of the homes along SR 20 by opposing the plans to widen SR 20 through Interlachen to four lanes of traffic." 

Sadly, Mrs. Whittier did not win her battle to keep SR 20 from widening through Interlachen to four lanes of traffic, and hence, that is why this house has been moved.  It's new location is still on Lake Chipco, but across the highway, which is across from where the house was originally and a little further west.  I don't know if Mrs. Whittier is still living. I will keep researching to find out what the plans are for this house now that the state has undertaken this restoration project. I'll keep you posted !


Speaking of our morning walk...we had a little companion hop along beside us:
Can you see him?

Here's a better view! I almost stepped on him when I got out of the car! So glad I didn't...that would have been freaky!!

 I just thought this dead tree with flowers growing around it was interesting...

Back home again...and look at this handsome great blue heron in our pond! I'll bet he's finding some good breakfast in there...

 We had some foggy mornings this week...so here are some foggy reflections on the pond:

 Well, not exactly a reflection...But our resident hawk was making his presence known up in this tree in the mist...

And then he flew across the pond and landed way up in the tip top of a very tall pine tree. I could still hear him calling...
 I love to see a foggy morning on the pond. The only drawback here is the sun comes up behind us, so we don't get to see the sunrise through the fog...

But it is still beautiful in a mysterious dreamy sort of way...

This is what autumn mornings look like in our neck of the woods...


 Fresh new fern growing in the damp earth along the pond... (blurry due to the fog)

Speaking of mystery...they say the "night has a thousand eyes"...

And a thousand eyes can't help but see...  actually these are the lights across the pond at night, and some are also reflections on the pond...but this is the best I can get...it was actually much prettier than this...

So now we come to this evening...and what a gorgeous sunset it was on the pond tonight...



This big cloud looks like it has many arms or legs and is creeping up on us..

Here it comes....

I must be in a spooky mood since tomorrow is Halloween! Ha Ha! But doesn't this look like something hovering over us?  However, I believe it is something very beautiful...another of God's amazing masterpieces in the sky...


And as we calm down and enjoy the beauty of the moment, we are at peace for another night.
No mystery here...

"Come, behold the works of the Lord,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge."
Psalm 46:8-11

20 comments:

  1. Absolutely lovely pictures of your area. It will indeed be interesting to see what appears in the old house once it is refurbished.

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  2. That frog was sure camouflaged well! Glad you saw him before you stepped on him! What beauty you have with that pond in your back yard and how interesting that you found that historic home that was moved. Keep us posted as things begin to happen there!

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  3. Amen to that verse! Beautiful photos, even the little froggie. :)

    I was going to guess that house was either nostalgic (like someone's childhood home) or historic. I wonder why they moved it.

    Thank you for your comment on my post. Yes, so much is happening in our world. I was going to make the post about our current times and how it makes me feel...sad, worried, horrified...then add the verses from Psalm 46:1-3. BUT I did not have the heart for it, so I just did the verse. Your selection of Psalm 46 is also uplifting and reassuring. Thank you for sharing it!

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  4. The lights really do look like eyes in the night, and fog too, that might make for a good mystery book. I'm so glad they are saving the old house, too much history is being destroyed these days. Enjoyed all your pictures, you always find the best scriptures to go along with them.

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  5. I love all your pictures of your pond. So beautiful! Thanks for sharing about the house...very interesting.

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  6. I love the scenic photos. That little frog was hiding from you, waiting to scare you. I am interested in the eventual look of both the houses that have been/are being moved,my camera is to be delivered today, by 9:00 p.m. I am going out to eat Chinese with my best friend this afternoon. Peace and blessings.


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  7. Wonderful pictures dear lady. I love that old HOUSE! Can't wait to see what it will become! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  8. Great photos. I'd like to learn how to take nighttime photos that really show the beauty in the dark. I suppose there are places online to learn. Not sure my camera is up to it though.
    You seem happy in this new place and thats just great :).

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  9. Such nice pics. That old house has character.

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  10. Hi Pamela! What a fun way to see the happy ending to your "mystery"! It is great that the state is going to preserve this old home, and it will be interesting to see it when it is finished! Such beautiful views of your pond, what a blessing to be within walking distance of such a gem in nature! Glad that you are settling into your new home and neighborhood, such a blessing! Hugs to you today!

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  11. Awesome photos, Pamela; I especially enjoyed the ones with the fog - so haunting and perfect for Halloween. Also loved your update on the old house. Do hope it will be fixed up beautifully and cherished by others once more.
    Blessings!

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  12. I so enjoyed this posting, it was as if I was strolling along with you through your beautiful day.

    That road gave me a chuckle. When we lived in Canada on Lake Huron many years ago, we had a little Yorkie, Sir Oliver was his name, actually named after a Sir in England, long story. Anyway, we were out in our yard and Sir Oliver, unbeknown to us went up to a toad and the toad sprayed him in the mouth! Poor Oliver...he went crazy trying to get that off of himself, sticking his tongue out, biting the air, you name it he was doing it.
    Well...he became very leery of those guys. Then, my husband (who loves to kid around) bought a toad figurine and would tease our poor Olie dog. It was rather funny when we would show him that toad, he would do exactly what he did after the real one sprayed him. 😂

    Your fog on the pond is quite beautiful, and yes it does look like those clouds have arms. All beautiful for sure.

    Quite the history you have shared with us, thank you.
    I look forward to seeing what they do with that home.

    Happy day to you ♡

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  13. Oops! Not the road. I wanted to say toad. ;)

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    1. Ha hA..I just saw that and figured out what you meant! Thank you for your story. That was pretty funny!! Dogs have quite the memory!! Thank you for your comments and visit. Have a "cozy" weekend.

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  14. Just back for a visit and enjoying the photos yet again.
    so.."HI!"

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  15. You are off to a great start in collecting photos of your new surroundings as the seasons change. I especially like the one of the blue heron standing in the pond. Very artistic!

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    1. Thank you...sometimes good pictures just happen by accident. I didn't know I had the flash turned on, and it actually turned out better than I thought, especially because I was quite a distance away! I may have to try that again! Wondering if you are home yet. Looks like you had quite the adventure!! :)

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  16. My goodness...you were certainly busy snapping all these wonderful photos! I love nature, but it's definitely been too hot here in GA to enjoy much of the outdoors. Yesterday though it got really cool. In fact, I'm waiting for it to warm up to set out on my a.m. walk through the surrounding neighborhoods...need to get started on my 10,000 steps:) Hope you have a great weekend.

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  17. Very lovely! Have a blessed weekend.

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