What else is a girl supposed to take pictures 0f 0n Thanksgiving Day? There’s food… and there’s… food.
I Want The Serrated Knife, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Terri cut up the bird. She did a fine job. I do have to say my honey assisted by forking. It’s an important job… forking. Shouldn’t ever be underestimated.
Where’s The Dip?, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Steve makes a fantastic bean dip. He told me the secret. Cheese from Spain. To that I say… Grathias Steve!
Prepping The Bird, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Lisa cooked a mean turkey. It was delicious. I say two thumbs up for the briney goodness.
Thought I would put some shots from Thanksgiving out there. It was the last time, save for a trip recently to the store for supplies, I was out of the house. Thanks again Maggie, as always you put on a wonderful party.
This is Pat’s hand… holding a mimosa.
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
Cut off the length you need for a bracelet, start loading it up with beads, tie it on the wrist, tah dah… bracelet.
The Uncle
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
I spent Halloween, from 10-4 anyway, working at a children’s fair. Michael Curry, the amazing puppet guy from the Lion King and Olympics fame) had a display at the fair. His workshop is out near where we live. Pretty cool eh? Anyway… the fair is cool. I’ve worked there every year, save one, of the tens years I’ve been in my job. It’s a great thing. Love seeing all the kids and all the adults working the fair giving to the kids of the community. Our phrase to remember? “You can have one big bead, and as many little beads as you like.”
Flame On, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The entrance to the luau.
Fire Dancer, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Stand back!
Decoration, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Some nice decoration at the luau.
Oak Knoll, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Wine with your cookies?
Snickerdoodles, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I bid on the jar of peanut butter cookies that’s behind this jar of snickerdoodle cookies. I didn’t win. I did raise the bid though by continuing to bid up for a time. At least I can feel good about getting them more money. Even if I didn’t get to enjoy these tasty looking treats.
The Gallery, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I donated three photographs to the auction hoping to get them some cash. They ended up going for about $170 total. Not bad. Please ignore the creepy reflection of the woman in picture one, looking from left to right. I don’t know her.
Gone Hawaiian, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The fundraiser we attended was a luau. Pretty fun, as well as fund raising. The food, as you’d expect… Hawaiian.
Confident, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
On September 12 we went to a fund raising dinner and auction. Mary and Martin went with us. This is the hand of the woman who is the director of the facility the fund raiser was for. Her cup said confident. I think that’s fitting.
Gettin’ Down, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
People were really enjoying the sounds of Sneakin’ Out yesterday at Colonel Summers Park in SE Portland. These two were great. So much fun to watch. You could tell they were having an awesome time.
Mandolin, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Sneakin’ Out is a local Portland Band that’s fantastic. We enjoyed listening to them yesterday during the Sundays Parkways event in SE Portland. This is the mandolin player of the trio. He’s amazing. I don’t know if I’ve ever heard anyone play as fast as he can.
Bass, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This guy isn’t only talented, he’s incredibly entertaining. He loves playing music, loves what he does. He’s constantly movin’ and groovin’ to the sounds as they are playing. Really wonderful.
Percussion, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Sneakin’ Out percussionist. He’s unbelievable. So talented. Plus, the guy plays a mean typewriter. I’m not even kidding. Check out the shot, at the left, in the middle of the frame. Yep… a typewriter.
Sneakin’ Out, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After completing the Sundays Parkways circuit yesterday we rode back to the first park, Colonel Summers, to listen to a Portland band, Sneakin’ Out. We never miss an opportunity to see these guys if it’s possible to see them. They are, without question, of the most unique trios around… plus, they are damn good. These guys can play.
Hats Off To The Colonel, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Gave my head a rest while hanging out at Colonel Summers Park.
Colonel Summers Park, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Colonel Summers was hoppin’.
Deschutes, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After the Providence Bridge Pedal we all rode our bikes an additional ten plus blocks to the Deschutes Brewery iin search of some much needed nourishment and libation. We got both.
The Band, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This band was playing some pretty peppy tunes as we crossed the finish line. Pretty satisfying to have completed it. Two and a half hours. Not bad considering all the stopping and gawking we did. What an awesome day! I’m keeping my friends and my sweetie’s confidentiality by not posting the photos of them dancing around to this band. They did, it was joyous, but the record of it is also pretty hilarious. We’ve all had a good laugh about those pics.
Finish Line, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
First Providence Bridge Pedal completed… check.
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