tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-68909210023005653662012-01-01T03:12:44.633-08:00The (Mis)Adventures of Karl & SallyHappenings from the Chicken Dance RanchSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.comBlogger5361100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-44812675355754209042011-09-18T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-18T06:00:10.883-07:00InSPIREd Sunday - Knoxville Steeples
How Many Do You See In Knoxville, Tennessee?Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-207195325370346092011-09-11T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-11T06:00:01.594-07:00RemembranceIn remembrance of those who perished on 9/11/01.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-10080549233864699322011-09-10T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-10T06:00:02.406-07:00Last Wall StandingHigh above the town of Okanogan is an old homestead with not much left. I'm not sure if this was part of the house, a shed or what.
Last Wall StandingSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-56556873188717426152011-09-09T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-09T06:00:02.749-07:00Praying MantisAnother critter visiting the CDR this past weekend...can't say I like them much, but I still had to take a picture.
Praying MantisSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-47353872234832138492011-09-08T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-08T06:00:02.011-07:00Crater Peak - SOOCCrater Peak - North Cascades National ParkStraight out of the Camera (only resized)Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-84351828094843639562011-09-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-07T06:00:11.577-07:00DaisyMy sister's Golden Retriever, Daisy. She's a sweetie (even if she did kick little Buddy's butt). They visited the CDR this past weekend.
Quit taking my picture!
Happy Dog
Is My Dinner Ready Yet?Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-3303555121107432342011-09-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-06T06:00:04.705-07:00Highline SeaTac Botanical GardenLast weekend I had to go to SeaTac airport to pick up my husband from his business trip. My mom and I ended up with about an hour to amuse ourselves before Karl's flight arrived. We drove around looking for a park to walk our dogs and ended up at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. It was a dog-friendly garden so we leashed up the dogs and walked through their gate. It was a magical and Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-54008173445978830882011-09-05T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-05T06:00:07.431-07:00Stand Up PaddlingPlaying in the Wake of Hurricane Irene - Cocoa Beach, FloridaSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-6926153919879147192011-09-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-04T06:00:08.959-07:00InSPIREd Sunday - St. Martin-St. Francis Episcopal ChurchSt. Martin-St. Francis Episcopal Church - Rockport, WashingtonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-54184520219048320212011-09-03T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-03T06:00:06.389-07:00Brown AnolesSpotted scampering around at the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary in Merritt Island, Florida.
Brown AnolesSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-54979121331816134682011-09-02T06:00:00.000-07:002011-09-02T06:00:14.355-07:00Oooogly BuildingNo wonder this place is for sale. It is butt-ugly! I think they might have a tough time finding a buyer. I can see where the space industry in Cocoa Beach influenced the design.
Cocoa Beach Real EstateSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-77079481009326846852011-08-31T19:31:00.000-07:002011-08-31T19:31:36.506-07:00Where the heck have I been?Work, travel and illness has caused me to neglect my blog the past few weeks. It is time to get back in the saddle and start sharing again.
A few weeks ago, I did spend some time at the CDR. I awoke early that Sunday morning and looked out of my window to a wonderous sight! Two beautiful deer less than fifty feet from my house. I quietly crept into the kitchen to retrieve my camera and then had Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-66758983215050755802011-08-09T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-09T06:00:27.836-07:00Green ParakeetsThe University of Texas-Brownsville campus is a known evening roosting place for green parakeets. While the numbers of birds may be smaller in the summer, there were still quite a few when I was there. I was entertained by this pair.
These are not your typical size parakeets that you might see in a pet store. They are much larger. For more information on them, click here.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-81277948126650923802011-08-08T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-08T06:00:18.544-07:00Birds of BrownsvilleHere are some more birds from my recent trip to Brownsville, Texas.
Spotted on the grounds of the University of Texas - Brownsville:
Golden-Fronted Woodpecker Great Egret Tropical Kingbird
From the Sabal Palm Sanctuary:
Juvenile Moorhens
Birding is fun in Texas!Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-74377270301705539272011-08-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-07T06:00:03.034-07:00Stations of the CrossIf you are in the Rio Grande Valley and are looking to take a nice stroll, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan Del Valle National Shrine in San Juan, Texas. There you can leisurely wander the path around the beautifully landscaped grounds, passing the fourteen life-sized Stations of the Cross statues.
Jesus Takes His Cross
Jesus Falls for the First Time
Jesus Dies on the CrossSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-17361319494349491382011-08-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-06T06:00:03.990-07:00Green AnoleOften mistaken for chameleons, the green anole is a tree-dwelling lizard that is native to the southeastern United States and Caribbean islands. Green anoles are also found in warm climates throughout North and South America.
Often seen in parks and residential areas on walls, fences, trees, and low bushes, green anoles reach a maximum length of six to eight inches. Their bodies are Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-31469546826215046132011-08-05T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-05T06:00:09.658-07:00Texas TaxiI am not sure if he's waiting for a ride, or perhaps a rider. I didn't see a lot of traffic on this road which runs near the Texas / Mexico border. In fact, it may be one the southern-est roads in all of Texas! Guess that is why it is called Southmost Road.
Waiting for ???Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-41905272933198460892011-08-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-04T06:00:17.418-07:00University of Texas, Brownsville - Student UnionClear Blue Skies Above the Dome on the UTB Student Union BuildingSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-34135940836746103232011-08-03T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-03T06:00:10.249-07:00The Best Fried ShrimpAnother favorite restaurant of mine in South Texas is Dirty Al's. Boy oh boy do they serve up some of the best Gulf fried shrimp ever! I have eaten at two of their locations - the one on South Padre Island and a couple of weeks ago Mom and I checked out their newest location at Pelican Station in Port Isabel. It is definitely worth the trip if you are ever in the area.
Lunch at Dirty Al'sSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-35158753360465417682011-08-02T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-02T06:00:14.988-07:00Pelican StationMom and I ate at Dirty Al's at Pelican Station in Port Isabel, Texas recently. I think this in an aptly named place. The restaurant building is an old railroad station. We watched these guys while we had lunch.
Pelicans @ Pelican StationSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-28496712424148923252011-08-01T06:00:00.000-07:002011-08-01T06:00:04.637-07:00Field & FenceWhen my mom and I visited the Sabal Palm Sanctuary outside of Brownsville the other week, I was captivated by the fairly new border fence. While I've read stories about the border fence being built along the U.S. / Mexico border, I hadn't seen any pictures of it. Then I got up close and personal with it. You drive through an opening in the fence to reach the Sanctuary. Sabal Palm is in the strip Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-30786845248607377212011-07-31T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-31T06:00:08.143-07:00InSPIREd Sunday - Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine
Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National ShrineSan Juan, TexasSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-61195487244815397382011-07-30T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-30T06:00:09.356-07:00A Love of SculptureSeen in Brownsville, Texas, a warehouse building for the Hessen Group. Sure beats plain old warehouse and office buildings.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-23026881788294342612011-07-29T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-29T06:00:06.001-07:00Rabb Plantation @ Sabal Palm SanctuaryJust east of Brownsville, Texas is the Sabal Palm Sanctuary. It is a 527 acre tract of land at a bend in the Rio Grande River. It is one of the most uniquely biodiverse habitats in the United States, containing one of the last vestiges of original sabal palm forest. The Sanctuary provides breeding habitat for may endangered or high-priority birds and is a critical source of shelter and food for Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-33084416646974499002011-07-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-28T06:00:05.940-07:00Ahoy, Matey!Got a hankerin' to play pirate? Go for a sail aboard the Black Dragon berthed in Port Isabel, Texas.
Just be sure to brush up on your pirate lingo before casting off.
Bilge Rat
The lowest form of animal life; similar to today’s politicians and lawyers.
Bilge-sucking
A guy with some real personal problems
Blimey!
“What the hell?”
Bloody
The very worst oath in pirate vernacular, as in...
“YonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-68657483157917779562011-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-27T06:00:24.928-07:00Heart Institute of BrownsvillePart of the reason for my trip to Texas was to see my mom. She was having some heart issues (that we believe have been resolved) and had to have some testing done at the Heart Institute of Brownsville. That is a heart-shaped window in the tower and there is one in each of the sides. Mom said she was treated very well during her time there.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-54903769397955133442011-07-26T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-26T06:00:12.063-07:00Chinese GeeseJust another lazy hazy day on the golf course pond dodging errant balls.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-15343138748620568012011-07-25T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-25T06:00:18.965-07:00Iwo Jima MemorialNext to the airport in Harlingen, Texas is the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, better known as the Iwo Jima Memorial.
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial stands as a symbol of this grateful nation's esteem for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. While the statue depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II, the memorial is dedicated to all Marines Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-28773768472717035112011-07-24T16:19:00.000-07:002011-07-24T16:19:36.941-07:00When the Going Gets Hot...Go get ICE CREAM! Just eat it quickly before it drips down your hand!
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-85651387477370589012011-07-11T19:56:00.000-07:002011-07-11T19:56:59.454-07:00Longhorn Cattle CompanyOne thing about Texas, you can find good barbeque. The Longhorn Cattle Company in San Benito serves up some mighty fine beef, too. I have been stopping here for years. I think my first trip into the Rio Grande Valley many years ago included a stop at this restaurant.
So of course, this trip had to include at least one meal here. Mom & I stopped for lunch after I got off the airplane on Saturday.Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-62673315543988285402011-07-10T15:17:00.000-07:002011-07-10T15:17:28.806-07:00Long-billed CurlewBirding in Texas is fun! New species to see like this long-billed curlew. The bird guides say that this bird winters here, but it is the middle of summer and they are still in the Brownsville area! I guess they like the heat or something. :)
Long-billed CurlewSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-88454370174884941022011-07-09T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-09T06:00:06.697-07:00Purple PosiesIf you know what kind of flower/weed this is, please let me know. I just like the purple colors. :)
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-36897529076139209072011-07-08T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-08T06:00:00.820-07:00Moon Lake, Part DeuxNot too long ago, I posted a shot of "Moon Lake" (aka Penley Lake). When we went flying the other day, we flew over the lake and got to see it from a different perspective.
There isn't much information available on-line about Penley Lake. I found that it is a saline lake, similar to Mono Lake in California and the Great Salt Lake in Utah. There is some kind of brine shrimp that apparently livesSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-50784103776672595622011-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-07T06:00:11.242-07:00Runway #4Oh, that runway looks so short, but we had plenty of room.
On Approach to Runway 4 at Okanogan AirportSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-46583452041937644572011-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-06T06:00:15.871-07:00A New View of the Chicken Dance RanchOn the morning of July 4th, my brother-in-law, Jim, called me. He wondered if we were at the CDR. We sure were so he wanted to know if we wanted to go for a short airplane ride. What?! An airplane ride?! You betcha! So Jim flew over from the coast and we met him at the Okanogan Airport. What takes us four hours to go by land, he did in just over an hour.
The weather was perfect for a flight Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-8961224879466224472011-07-05T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-05T06:00:13.452-07:00Hood ArtistryI don't know why, but this truck really caught my attention.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-65341750725781314072011-07-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-04T06:00:13.041-07:00Hot Rod School BusHow come my school bus never looked all shiny and fast like this one?
Hot Rod School Bus
Happy July 4th to all my American friends!Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-40262989147846217702011-07-03T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-03T06:00:02.135-07:00Lotus SmileAnother from the car show - I think this car is smiling.
LotusSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-56308743941818266112011-07-02T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-02T06:00:06.856-07:00Round & RoundThere was a car show in Stanwood this past Sunday. The weather was perfect! There were lots of classic cars, hot rods, a bus, a motorhome and even a semi truck! I'll be sharing a few of my favorite pictures over the next few days.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-52512836696834131322011-07-01T06:00:00.000-07:002011-07-01T06:00:01.736-07:00Target PracticeThe guys found an old metal bucket on our property last year and it became target practice. No marmots or chipmunks were harmed in this exercise.
Target PracticeSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-16973208038828457832011-06-30T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-30T06:00:14.251-07:00Skywatch Friday - Sun DogsOn our last trip home from the CDR, the conditions were perfect for some of the most awesome sun dogs I have ever seen! Combine that with the ruggedness of the North Cascades Mountains as backdrops and you'll agree, too. These two formations were taken just minutes apart as we neared Washington Pass.
While I can't guarantee I'll be able to go visiting many others this week, please click Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-31871969220960836212011-06-29T06:00:00.001-07:002011-06-29T06:00:04.080-07:00Living HistoryTaken a few weeks ago at the Okanogan Days celebration. There was a Living History exhibit complete with Old World Oxen. They were HUGE beasts but I loved their gentle look. While I appreciate the trials and tribulations of the pioneers (and their spirit), I am glad for my modern conveniences at the CDR.
Wagon Exhibit
Old World OxenSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-6416099015028662852011-06-28T06:00:00.001-07:002011-06-28T06:00:15.010-07:00Pied-Billed GrebesWe saw this momma Pied-billed Grebe and her youngster on a lake not too far from the CDR. They are small in size and dive when threatened. I also learned that they are rarely seen in flight and prefer to migrate at night. Although they swim like a duck, they do not have webbed feet. Instead of having a webbing connecting all the toes, each toe has lobes extending out on the sides that provide Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-55784908806179553072011-06-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-27T06:00:05.780-07:00Methow Valley RainbowMethow Valley RainbowSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-13588248563684747352011-06-26T06:00:00.001-07:002011-06-26T06:00:10.982-07:00Okanogan County CommandosA few weeks ago, we went to the Washington Football League Championship Game between the Okanogan County Commandos (10-2) and the Wenatchee Rams (9-3). Football in June! Love it!
It was a nice evening weather-wise as it rained all around our area, but just a few drops sprinkled the spectators in the stadium. I think that was a good omen for the hometown team.
The game was a closely fought Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-49857564852291058202011-06-25T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-25T06:00:06.389-07:00Moon LakeThere is a lake not far from the CDR that reminds me of the moon. The unique coloration of the crater-like holes certainly catches my attention. I think it would be fascinating to see it from the air. For now, I'll have to settle on seeing it from the road.
Moon Lake?Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-53747649120134920732011-06-24T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-24T06:00:19.654-07:00I'm Watching You, Lady!One of our younger marmots at the CDR. They are growing quickly.
Marmot Youngun'Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-14350352062415049182011-06-23T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-23T06:00:12.218-07:00Skywatch Friday - Before the RainbowWhile watching the storms one day, we spotted this rainbow. Meh, no biggie. But what was unique was the downpour between us and the rainbow. Yes, the rainbow was behind the curtain of water moving our way. Now that was kinda cool and unique!
Rainbow
Click on the banner above to go see other skies being shared from around the world in this week's edition of Skywatch Friday.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-88814922593116800362011-06-22T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-22T06:00:12.574-07:00Blue Butterfly
Blue ButterflySally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-24822964893483522402011-06-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-21T06:00:04.751-07:001 - 2 - 3It was a busy couple of days at the feeder. At one point, we had 4 hummingbirds sittin' & sippin'. We went through quite a bit of juice.
One!
Two!
Three!
I did a terrible job last week of visiting the other participants in World Bird Wednesday so I'm not linking up. I know it will be a busy week again. But I do encourage you to click on the logo above and see what others Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-85941021718021442512011-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-20T06:00:14.657-07:00A Bee in a BlossomI think this is a perfect Monday picture because...
a) back to being a worker bee today;
b) I'll be busy as a bee this week;
c) I'll need to remember to stop and smell the flowers when it gets hectic.
Have a great week!
A Bee in BlossomsSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-43631206402524680282011-06-19T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-19T06:00:05.289-07:00InSPIREd Sunday - Coulee Dam Community Church
Coulee Dam Community ChurchSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-68742168529891377722011-06-18T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-18T06:00:09.580-07:00Running FastRecent rains and warmer temps have the snow in the mountains rapidly melting. All of this water has to go somewhere and fast it goes!
Viewpoint Along the Nespelem RiverSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-91038367863803810442011-06-17T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-17T06:00:05.601-07:00After WorkWe took a trip to Grand Coulee Dam a few weeks ago. In the town of Coulee Dam, there is a small park with a piece of sculpture. The dam is in the background.
Ground breaking on the dam started on July 16, 1933 and officially completed on January 31, 1943. Approximately 8,800 people worked on the project at it's peak. The payroll for the dam was among the largest in the nation. The Bureau of
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-54551603481380942792011-06-16T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-16T06:00:09.526-07:00Cool Drink
There's nothing like a long, cool drink on a hot afternoonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-37316497160770204712011-06-15T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-15T06:00:06.038-07:00Wild GeraniumsThe wild geraniums are in bloom at the Chicken Dance Ranch.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-80631979244426432652011-06-14T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-14T06:48:55.487-07:00World Bird Wednesday - Mama BluebirdLooks like Mama Bluebird was doing a little nest building.
Female Mountain Bluebird
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Today mark's the third anniversary of my blog. My how time has flown!Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-53350343851584369332011-06-12T20:58:00.000-07:002011-06-12T20:58:15.454-07:00North Cascades Highway is Open!On May 25th, the North Cascades Highway re-opened for the season. Yay! We are able to cut an hour's drive time off our trip to the CDR, not to mention having a scenic and much more relaxing trip across the mountains.
There was still a lot of snow up there when we crossed on the 28th.
See how deep the snow is by the sign?
Heading down towards Boulder Creek
Liberty Bell with a Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-85655419914371999782011-06-04T12:23:00.001-07:002011-06-04T12:23:46.972-07:00GreenEverything is still so green at the CDR because of the amount of rain we've had. I am enjoying while I still can. Soon the hot days of summer will dry the grasses out and fire season will be in full swing.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-9792641666139826662011-06-01T17:43:00.001-07:002011-06-01T17:53:48.730-07:00Update from the CDRWe've been working putting the final touches on the what seems to be the never ending construction project at the Chicken Dance Ranch, namely door trim and baseboard moulding. Nothing is ever as easy as it seems and every task is a new skill to acquire. Luckily the style of trim we are doing is rustic. It doesn't require the precise measurements and fit of other trim styles. We are taking our Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-66380779782496259062011-05-30T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-30T06:00:14.549-07:00Flower Child
Jelly @ The Chicken Dance RanchSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-90498180958155932022011-05-29T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-29T06:00:03.143-07:00OdoriferousWhew! I tolerated this for about a day and half in my office before I banished it to the lobby. I think I'm still smelling this bloom.
Stargazer LilySally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-67655998623265254382011-05-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-28T06:00:01.479-07:00Contact!I stopped and watched the PBY airplane at the Arlington Airport as the crew started up the engines. Noisy, smoky at first, but cool to see!
PBY-5a @ Arlington AirportSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-17852966269696153102011-05-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-27T06:00:00.432-07:00Everett SunsetWhat a gorgeous evening it was this past Tuesday!
Looking West From the Everett Yacht ClubSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-55658781247322783252011-05-24T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-24T06:00:07.528-07:00Lilac Blooms
Just now the lilac is in bloom
All before my little room.
~ Rupert Brooke Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-45467145937821468852011-05-23T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-23T06:00:08.055-07:00Red RhodyRed Rhody, Red Rhody, Send Spring right over...
I think Spring might be here, but then it gets chilly or rains again. Red Rover...send Spring back to us!
Rhododendron in My GardenSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-86557269859910420282011-05-22T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-22T06:00:06.563-07:00ChangesHow quickly the sky can change.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-37484705618349586102011-05-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-21T06:00:03.109-07:00HappyAfter many months of gray and dreary colors, a bright spot in the landscape makes me happy.
Cheerful BloomsSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-43936039815025455222011-05-20T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-20T06:00:00.817-07:00Rays From HeavenLook what a short break in the clouds brought.
Rays From HeavenSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-22276492723485804872011-05-19T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-19T06:00:12.574-07:00Calla LilySometimes simpler is better.
Calla LilySally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-87064967534165735842011-05-18T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-18T06:00:25.509-07:00Marmot BabiesThis is the first year we've seen baby marmots at the Chicken Dance Ranch. I know some people think they are a nuisance, but I find them entertaining to watch, especially the youngsters as they scamper around the rocks chasing each other. I've learned these are yellow-bellied marmots.
Can you find Mom and 3 of her 4 young-uns?
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-14029261241316187282011-05-17T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-17T06:00:04.495-07:00Chicken Dance Ranch - Project UpdateWe arrived at the CDR last Friday and were greeted by the sight of our finished kitchen. Ooh la la! It was awesome seeing the gorgeous hickory cabinet doors and drawer fronts installed. We've been looking at open shelving since last August (which was our choice). Now we can hide our stuff behind the doors. :)
On Saturday, it was time to install a different kind of door - of the interiorSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-20654366821794893672011-05-16T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-16T06:00:05.177-07:00Barn Charm - Rusty RoofsRust...seems to be a theme for barns of late. It's either that or moss. Must be because of all the rain we get in my part of the country. I think it should be the official color for Washington state. :)
Barn in Whatcom County, Washington
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Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - Mount Vernon, WashingtonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-46107161348091357952011-05-14T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-14T06:00:04.297-07:00Little Sipper
HummingbirdSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-41207998712130583962011-05-13T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-13T11:11:45.482-07:00Song Sparrow
Sweetly Singing Along the StreamSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-55216638380068576982011-05-12T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-14T07:17:57.885-07:00Better DaysI'm playing with my Photoshop Elements program. I'm not much on processing images extensively, but thought I'd do some experimenting. I saw this house (again) in the Skagit Valley and it's age is really showing now. Hey! The satellite dish is still holding strong though. I bet it was beauty back in the day.
Original ImageSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-75471977802829735332011-05-11T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-11T06:00:13.761-07:00End of the SeasonMost of the blooms are off of the tulips now, except for a couple of fields at Roozengaarde in the Skagit Valley. The Roozen family business of growing tulips, daffodils and irises is the largest in the world, covering the valley with more than 1,000 acres of field blooms and 16 acres of greenhouses. Maybe next year I will have time to venture up there when more of the fields are in bloom.
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-36006373876971055362011-05-10T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-10T06:00:12.040-07:00World Bird Wednesday - And Then There Were Eight!About two months ago, I posted a picture of the Canada Geese pair on our lake and remarked that I thought they were working on building a nest. I think I was right!
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Whatcom County Barn - Washington
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Deming Church of the Nazarene - Deming, WashingtonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-84886617339385271172011-05-07T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-07T06:00:04.219-07:00Bleeding HeartsSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-34375696238945518452011-05-06T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-06T06:00:05.798-07:00The Guardians
Good Dogs!Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-76468783739516936132011-05-05T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-05T08:06:57.274-07:00Touch-N-GoThe last time I was in Knoxville on my way to the airport to pick up my rental car, I had the pleasure of watching this Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker do a couple of touch-and-go's at Tyson McGhee airport. The 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard is based there.
On Approach
ANG 72597, 134th ARW, Tennessee Air National Guard, Knoxville, TennesseeSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-19939636546383890872011-05-04T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-04T06:00:11.856-07:00Dutch Village InnThis restaurant should be in the Skagit Valley nestled among the tulip fields, but instead is farther north in Whatcom County.
Dutch Village Inn - Lynden, WashingtonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-20357596742569862932011-05-03T06:35:00.000-07:002011-05-03T11:15:51.582-07:00World Bird Wednesday - The Parents
The Parents
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Whatcom County Barn - Washington
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Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-80128709899590098872011-05-01T06:00:00.000-07:002011-05-01T06:00:09.287-07:00InSPIREd Sunday - Sand Branch United Methodist
Sand Branch United Methodist Church - Knoxville, Tennessee
Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-42673732233512175352011-04-30T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-30T06:00:00.493-07:00ChipmunksYes, warm weather has finally arrived at the CDR. The chipmunks are back in action. Jelly is very happy about it.
Let's Play!
If I stand here very still, do you think she'll see me?Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-61385927421993354982011-04-29T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-29T06:00:18.164-07:00He's Just So Cute
BuddySally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-63665657907181174552011-04-28T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-28T06:00:01.992-07:00Balancing ActKarl took me to a really neat site not too far from the CDR this past weekend. It was fenced, likely to keep the cattle out so they don't try to rub against it.
Looking Up
Wow!
We also picked up our first ticks of the season hiking up there. Or down. Either way...ICK!Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-48653520451441511352011-04-27T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-27T08:32:08.266-07:00Ski TracksThere is still a lot of snow up on Stevens Pass. Although the chairlifts weren't running on last Friday morning, someone enjoyed an early trip down the mountain.
Stevens Pass Ski AreaSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-15345898087595442122011-04-26T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-26T08:27:20.865-07:00World Bird Wednesday - Mountain BluebirdThis guy was hanging out at the Chicken Dance Ranch this weekend. I couldn't get a picture of Momma Bluebird, but Dad sure was cooperative.
Male Mountain Bluebird
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" Ohhh!"
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Asbury United Methodist Church - Knoxville, Tennessee
Built in 1898 and added to the National Register in 1997Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-49003011616803074762011-04-23T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-23T06:00:08.083-07:00Weathered
Weathered Window - Lynden, WashingtonSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-79107581021445913282011-04-22T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-22T06:00:15.651-07:00Solitude
Silver Lake Recreation Area - Maple Falls, WASally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-59220962788436609002011-04-21T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-21T06:00:15.608-07:00Rain Squall
Caught in a Brief DownpourSally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-80322147083057605562011-04-20T06:00:00.000-07:002011-04-20T06:00:11.423-07:00The DogwalkersThis past weekend, we went camping with several members of the truck camper club I belong to. Many of our members are more of the "grandparent" age or empty nesters. Dogs easily outnumber kids at most campouts. This time we had three youngsters in attendance and although they were a small group, they provided me and Karl with great happiness.
On Saturday, the two older girls wanted to walk a Sally in WAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02986783811683407554noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6890921002300565366.post-68221637780483458472011-04-19T06:00:00.000-07:002011-06-30T20:42:46.340-07:00World Bird Wednesday - The Rooftop RoostThe Granary in Stanwood
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