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Not working, going to Whistler

The best thing about not working, is the things you do when you’re ‘not working’. We did our usual Thanksgiving escape by heading for Whistler. We love our local escape. Familiar, yet enough of a trip to make it fun. … Continue reading

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Giving up

Some have, some haven’t, some are starting to –     They’ll all be in the same boat recycle bin before Halloween, but some aren’t going out without a fight.    

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The last of it

Sunshine. It’s been a while, but the weather forecasters say the rains will return this weekend. And once the rains start, it’ll be non-stop until May or June. Might as well enjoy the sunshine while it’s here –         … Continue reading

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More from the road

Got up and went for a walk this AM. It was cold, like in the 20’s cold. Milton was warming up in the sun while the windscreen was frosted over – Went down to the river to see if the … Continue reading

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This year of the Summer is still going strong

The flowers are absolutely alive with color. In LATE September no less!     The Pacific Northwest does not lend itself to fall, and the autumn changing of colors that many people get to experience. Evergreens tend to dominate our … Continue reading

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Help! They’ve surrounded us….

I don’t know if this was a planned outcome, or just nature doing it’s thing –     The Black-eyed Susans look like they’re moving in for the kill. Looked cool at the time. I like it.       … Continue reading

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In honor of

Jerry Garcia’s birthday today, I give you, Scarlet Begonias –   Taken at Butchart Gardens. One of millions of photos that I hope to have posted for you by the weekend. Hope to anyway.    

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Slow this year

Don’t know what these guys are called (surprise, surprise), but they’re slowly making their selves be seen –   In a few weeks, if things go to plan, they’ll be a brilliant color of blue. Likely the same color we’re … Continue reading

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Sun’s gone

Making for excellent light for the camera. Not so good for the tourists in town, but good for the camera. Don’t know what those little guys are, but they were just begging to be photographed.  –   Busy down at the … Continue reading

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A couple simple things

One, time for a fern update –   Outta control, as usual. Two, the tulips are really hanging in this year –   Three, I’m not sure, but this could be a flower from the strawberry plant?   Hope so … Continue reading

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