Adventuring: A Travelblogue with Photos

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Friday, November 14, 2008

McLane Creek: Before the flood, and after... and after that.

For all the years we have walked the trails at McLane Creek, this is how it always looked in the lower corner of the pond, originally created by the diligent work of many beavers. But then Last winter brought heavy rains and considerable flooding, which, I surmise, overwhelmed the beavers' work and... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Well, these fellows come from Thailand... or their ancestors did...

I haven't been on the road much, but that doesn't mean my camera stays contendedly in my pocket! Here are some pictures of a particularly interesting betta tha was in my collection briefly. (I am not sure why these fancy fellows don't seem to thrive--I think maybe they are used to some other than... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

I found another one...

This is certainly the season for mushrooms in the Northwest! With a few rains to keep things moist through October, and enough sun and warmth to encourage them out of hiding... Sign in to see full entry.

not far from home...

in my driveway, in fact... Anyone know what sort of 'shroom this is? And no, I don't plan to nibble on it to see if one side makes me grow taller and one side makes me grow smaller... I don't eat mushrooms if I am not absolutely sure what they are! Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

A new water abstract

Bubbles under a little waterfall in a bit of a creek... Sign in to see full entry.

This salmon is really, really fresh!

Davy and I walked along the McLane Creek today and were privileged to see one of Nature's wonders: salmon returning to their home stream, fighting currents and shoals. wriggling fiercely over the gravel resting in the deeper, quieter water Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Here's OTA's prize, and a special bit for Ariala who so nearly won!

As runner-up, Ariala wins this view of a San Diego beach: And for Our Winner, OTA, here is a small array of Northwest Coast shores, starting with one of my favorite beaches along the Washington coast, Kalaloch Beach (pronounced clay-lock) where the geology is out standing in the water... And here... Sign in to see full entry.

Next comment gets a prize

for being visitor #1700! The Prize: Name me a topic, subject, or a location and I will post a photo as close as possible to your desires. Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, October 31, 2008

On a roll...

LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING (Michael Ball) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-IiSrzxKNQ&feature=related Love, love changes everything Hands and faces, earth and sky Love, love changes everything How you live and how you die Love, can make the summer fly Or a night seem like a lifetime Yes love, love... Sign in to see full entry.

More love...

http://www.links2love.com/love_lyrics_438.htm Another one I can't resist... Placido Domingo and John Denver... (who knew?) Perhaps love is like a resting place, a shelter from the storm. It exists to give you comfort, it is there to keep you warm. And in those times of trouble, when you are most... Sign in to see full entry.

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