Christmas Walk on Snagstead

OFT in the Snow

Ran into my Southern friend Wallie and a pair of relations at the OFT Park entrance. Was sad to hear he had to put his 14-year old Golden, Katie, down around Thanksgiving. He's still pretty broken up about it. Said he'll start looking for a new pup in February.

That's when we all turn the corner of winter, although in Spokane that period can drag on till, well, June! Bring it on! Wish I was there for the 17 MORE inches of snow they're getting right now!

Damn it's cold!

But Bubba doesn't mind. It was 8 degrees when we were out walking this morning.

Feeling Scraggly

Will I ever be this weather beaten and strong?

December 6th

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September Sunset

Trails of the Week - Let's Get Vertical

Trails of the Week

Bubba in the creek on Lower Quilcene.







The view from Fort Worden. Yes, a sunny day in PT, but still windy and freezing at North Beach.





The eerieness of the aptly named "Dead Fall Trail," off Lord Lakes Loop Rd.



The view from Lord Lakes Loop Road. I could see Baker through the clouds to the left of the frame but it didn't come out on film.

Kamiak Butte, June 3, 2008

Olympic National Forest, Lower Quilcene Trail

Olympic National Forest, Big Quilecene Trail

Crazy Clouds, Eastern Cascades, May 18, 2008

Mineral Ridge, Harrison ID, May 17, 2008

Portland Moon, April 17, 2008

On the road again

Awesome sky, light on WA-14 through the Columbia Gorge last Friday.





It was breathtaking. Had to keep stopping to take pictures, although I admit to taking quite a few while driving as well. Like this one:


All I can say is life Way Out West is WOW.

Ice Ice Baby

Does your soul cast about

Like an old paper bag

Across empty lots

And early graves?




Neko Case
Deep Red Bells

Yes

How to Snap Out of It

Step 1: Get out of your bathrobe!
Step 2: Throw out the dead flowers.
Step 3: Put on "happy" music.
Step 4: Take bitter little pills.
Step 5: Get outside.
Step 6: Get inside.
Step 7: Let it all go.
Step 8: Create.
Step 9: Be.