el Caballero de los Mares

Posted on September 14, 2012 by cyetso

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.

And how about using brass for your national hero’s bust? The paint is flaking off and it’s starting to look rather shabby.

Anyway, that’s your introduction to Peruvian Naval history, run with it if you like. I’m just going to stand over here and scratch my head in disbelief.

Oh, and by the way, October 29th is Admiral Miguel Grau Seminario Day, and we are gonna party like it’s 1999! Or 2012. Whatever works out best.

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You’d think it was on fire

Posted on September 13, 2012 by cyetso

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 the boss, “Hey, I’m going to takes a few photos, I’ll be back in a bit”. So I took a couple shots from where I stood, and then went back to work.

This was the best of them, and it ain’t all that. But I like it enough.

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For all the racket they make,

Posted on September 11, 2012 by cyetso

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 –

 

 

Or this –

 

 

Sometimes things go right, like this –

 

 

Or this –

 

 

Funny birds. I like the mohawk with the blue eyebrows. Very nuevo punk.

 

 

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Not that she’s gonna be there long

Posted on September 10, 2012 by cyetso

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. Still not a fan of the lens, but I’ve got a plan.

 

 

 

 

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Okay, this one’s got it all

Posted on September 8, 2012 by cyetso

 

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bryan!

B-day mimosas –

Did you notice the SWEET Flyers shirt my Finnish/Scandinavian friend Gee brought Marla from his recent trip back East?  Awesome – THANKS Guy!

Did you notice MY breakfast?

Thanks to The High Life in Ballard for making me fat and happy.

You always gotta thank Mom; Thanks Bryan’s Mom! I love you –

That was an awesome breakfast, I must say.

Carry on.

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Disaster has struck –

Posted on September 7, 2012 by cyetso

Someone, (or someones?) have discovered the sunflowers. They didn’t even have the decency to wait for the flower to really open up. Nope, they just went to town, eating all the seeds. Look closely and you can see the carnage –

 

 

I suspect the squirrels. Or the Steller’s Jays.

They haven’t hit the other two plants trees yet. I’m sure it’s a matter of time.

What a disaster.

 

 

 

 

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You better get a move on,

Posted on September 6, 2012 by cyetso

Halloween will be here before you know it. And you certainly can’t go dressed like that –

 

 

And it’s not like you can try again next year. Miracle Grow anyone?

 

 

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Time to kickoff this season

Posted on September 5, 2012 by cyetso

Yes, I like football. I have to leave now –

 

If it’s an emergency, call me the second weekend of February.

Yours truly,

The Mgmt.

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Garden napping –

Posted on September 4, 2012 by cyetso

In the afternoon sun, nestled in amongst the shrubbery, Barley takes an afternoon nap –

 

 

Way to go cat, you’re made everyone either jealous, or tired.

That’ll help keep their attention.

 

 

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Now THIS is how to spend a paid day off of work

Posted on September 3, 2012 by cyetso

Inching along, at your own pace, doing whatever you do, without regard to anything –

 

 

Of course, Marla said he was bad for the garden, and threw him in the recycle bin. He’ll have plenty to worry about when the yard waste gets picked up tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

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