Monthly Archives: September 2012

Everyone is loving this weather

This September has had the greatest weather in the recorded history of Seattle September weather.* Everyone is happy and playing nice. The turtles have even decided to share suntan space with the ducks – Sharing at it’s finest. Way to … Continue reading

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Meanwhile, down at Shilshole

I love this view of Shilshole –     Ten million sailboats, all their masts uniformly pointing to the sky, as if they’re asking the Gods for wind. Makes up for the ocean being 2 hours away.    

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Just look at what you’ve done!

That’s what Marla said to the squirrels when she found the hacked up sunflower. I don’t know about you, but I think in it’s current state, it’s kinda interesting anyway –     It’s supposed to look more like this –   … Continue reading

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Just hanging out

On the the front steps when I got home today –     One of Marla’s works.    

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Not so unexpected visitor stopped by today

It is fall, and it seems to be the heron’s favorite time of the year to visit. He was having a look around the pond and poking at the netting. No doubt reminiscing about the savory sweet flavors of koi and … Continue reading

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You know you’re home when,

You go to the place you always go to. In our case, the Cafe at Ray’s Boathouse. We don’t go for the view –     And certainly not for the food and drink –     Who’s kidding who? We … Continue reading

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el Caballero de los Mares

The Gentleman of the Seas – And the answer is: The bust was a gift from the Consul General A.H.  of Peru, whose consulate happens to be here in town. Something is just a little odd about the whole thing. … Continue reading

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You’d think it was on fire

Well, if you think about it, I guess it is. The sun that is. The smoke from the fires in Eastern Washington was playing havoc with this morning’s sunrise. I was at work, and it’d be kinda hard to tell … Continue reading

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For all the racket they make,

They’re really just chickens at heart. The Steller’s Jays that visit, that is. They screech and screech like they’re tough SOBs, but as soon as the camera comes out – poof, they’re gone. This is my standard shot of them … Continue reading

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Not that she’s gonna be there long

Maybe just long enough to take a decent photo? You tell me –     She’s about as tough a target as Nick’s puppy. At least with Trigger, I can bribe him with treats. Getting better with the timing, I think. … Continue reading

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