{"id":14231,"date":"2019-06-30T12:31:34","date_gmt":"2019-06-30T16:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=14231"},"modified":"2019-06-30T12:46:06","modified_gmt":"2019-06-30T16:46:06","slug":"photo-blogging-challenge-june-2019-get-out-and-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoohaa.com\/?p=14231","title":{"rendered":"Photo Blogging Challenge (June 2019): Get out and play"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It seems when these themes are announced, I have such grand plans.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This month didn\u2019t work out as planned!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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During this time of the year, my work is pretty packed. So much to do, and so little time. That usually means working well beyond my normal hours. That proved to be the same this year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That meant, I didn\u2019t get outside and do a lot of \u201cplay\u201d things. I did hit up some baseball games, but I haven\u2019t taken a lot of photos at games this year.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Alas, we must go with what we have and find a way to shape the story we give, right?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

My interpretation this month was simple \u2013 things I took while out on walks or hikes. Though both of these activities are with exercise and health in mind, the reality is it\u2019s a bit of play, too. It\u2019s nice to get outside and see things. When hiking, a lot of times it\u2019s for geocaching when I do it, so that\u2019s also play.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

So, let\u2019s get underway with this month! My five are below!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. The view<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Earlier in June, I hosted a geocaching event that was about a half-mile hike. This is one of the views on the way out.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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2. Old can<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

After the event, I had the chance to do some caching. One spot was a cache I had found before (alas, we couldn\u2019t find it this time), but on the way up the side of a hill, I found this. Always interesting to me to see old cans and bottles out like this.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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3. So many signs<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is right near a trail where we were hiking for caches. I guess we should stay out of this area?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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4. Closed<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This is the municipal parking lot in my town. Down on the right is a small park (yes, I have a cache here) and a basketball court. The lot, court and other areas have been under construction. So, for now, there\u2019s no play down that way!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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5. Ball field<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

As out for a walk this month, I saw this carved out baseball field at a local spot. Note, there are regular ball fields here already, but I have a feeling this may have been for a practice or something of a local old-time baseball team.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you took part in this month\u2019s challenge, make sure to link up below.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people\u2019s blogs and comment (here, too!).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Let\u2019s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too! \u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

NOTE:<\/strong> I set up a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I\u2019ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

A ‘lil HooHaa: June 2019 linkup<\/h2>\r\n

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