This past Thursday, in between rain showers, I decided to go on an expedition. It was time to find this stone archway in Roanoke Park. I had never heard of the park before I saw the photo while flipping through the paper several months ago. All the better reason to try and find it right? An undiscovered treasure waiting just for me.
Maps were consulted. Plans were made. I set out after work with an hour to squander. Journeys with a definite objective are made to be accomplished on a deadline. Which of course did not prevent me from pulling over the second I spotted these beauties. Big, fat, juicy, still dripping from the rain poppies!
And right next door? A freshly painted blue house with white trim. I did NOT climb up the hill and look in the windows. A quick side trip is ok, but while on a mission it is best not to completely lose sight of the goal.
Back in the car. One right turn. One left turn. There may have been a stray turn around in there somewhere ... but at last I came to Park Court. It's a fairy street. Only 3 houses on each side and it dead ends into this.
An unexpected little treasure in the middle of an ordinary neighborhood. Just beyond the archway is a staircase. I wanted to explore just a bit, but as I started down I swear I spied troll feet sticking out from under the canopy of trees at the bottom. Change of plans. I will come back here on a sunny day, after I have brushed up on troll customs. I want to be sure and have a suitable gift to indicate my intentions are honorable. I come only to explore. Not to conquer. Besides, I think I know someone who won't want to miss this adventure.
Immediately, the name of Mary Ann came to my mind.
Posted by: Nancy Lynn | 05/21/2011 at 08:28 PM
let's come back in july. i'll bring the bear & bunny masks!
i. can. not. wait.
Posted by: mary ann | 05/21/2011 at 10:36 PM
take me! take me! i'm a someone. i enjoy. well, i guess i already went with you, blogstyle.
Posted by: Sharon W | 05/22/2011 at 06:21 AM
I have a few Troll Pals. Ask me anything.
Posted by: Lisa Hoffman | 05/22/2011 at 12:18 PM
oh GOOD! First hand knowledge of troll likes and dislikes is always better than book learning. So, should I get them some chocolate or something sparkly? Or both?
Posted by: Carol | 05/22/2011 at 01:40 PM
Both, always both.
Posted by: Tina | 05/22/2011 at 09:12 PM
ROFL! Fantastic adventure! What if it turns out to be a gremlin and not a troll at all? Be prepared!
Posted by: jeanette, mistress of longears | 05/30/2011 at 07:39 PM