I couldn’t stand sitting at the computer through another beautiful afternoon, so Marie and I headed out for a walk. These were some of the photos I took as I hiked and she rode her horse (“Heavy”) up the hill behind our house to the lookout:Foxglove View Stonecrop-Covered Rock Face Stonecrop Flowers Sword Ferns All […]
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Perfect Spring Day
Saturday was a perfect spring day here in Coastal Oregon. Sunny and crisp. I took my dog for a long walk; it felt good to get outside again and look around. When I first got to the ranch 8 years ago, I brought with me a Pentax ME Super camera, which I’ve had since about […]
Fire Scare
slash burning – a false alarm
Heavy
…like riding a rocking chair….
Old and new
I hope it makes it…
Dog v. Porcupine
Both our dogs got into a conversation with a porcupine last week. After an expensive visit to the vet (on a Sunday morning) they were both considerably relieved. Here’s a photo of Max on his way to the vet. That’s about the unhappiest look I’ve ever seen on his face. The white things sticking out […]
Flowering Broccoli
We won’t be eating these…
Dickie Conn Wedding
I made several new friends at a wedding I attended in Virginia. Many friendly people, in high spirits, cooperating and showing off by making the most incredible food and making every welcome. Instead of the normal bride’s wedding march (think, “Here comes the bride, etc.”) the bride picked music that started out low and soft […]
Oak Trees
“Back then there weren’t any tall trees growing anywhere on the ranch…”
Scotch broom in bloom
“it’s a steep climb to get there but worth the work, every time”