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Hunkering Down
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
Yep… it’s starting to get cold out there.
Water, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Metolius is gorgeous as a river. Springs up, literally, out of a hillside, and grows ever larger as it moves along being fed by other smaller rivers, creeks, etc. It is clear, clean, and beautiful.
Potato Oven, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Mostly we ate at Vicki and Sandy’s cabin. Sort of cheesy as camping goes, but easy. One night, however, we decided we needed to cook at our campsite. The menu… baked potatoes, in the fire, steak cooked on the fire, and corn on the cob, also cooked on the fire. The gnats were gnasty… LOL… but it was a great tasting meal. Add a beer and it was down right splendid.
The Claw, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Interesting and strange trees about camp.
Grazing, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
After the wedding last weekend we packed up the truck, jumped in with the pups, and drove south and east to Davis Lake for the annual family camping trip. Loads of visitors dropped by, including this beauty.
Splash of Orange, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I also took this one as we walked back to the truck from the fair. Loved the bright orange in this. Nature is fantastic.
The Gang’s Almost All Here, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We had a terrific time on Sunday with our pals and all the pups. Thanks guys for a really nice time. Not to mention the after hike lunch at the St. Johns McMenamins Pub. Tasty. Nothing says healthy more than following up a physical fitness activity like enjoying a burger and a strawberry lemonade at the pub.
We ended the weekend with some weed pulling at the house. They have somehow taken over all of our flower beds. They must be thwarted. They must be vanquished. They must be… well… pulled. So we started that process in the big bed. And let me tell ya… it’s a process. But damn… our place is looking lovely right now. And again I’ll say… we are lucky. In so many ways.
As to the photo above… you can see Benny’s paw in the shot… we were only missing Weston and Riley’s and it would’ve been perfect. Maybe next time?
Shasta, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
A photo taken during our road trip to San Jose. Had to throw this and a couple others in. Just now got them uploaded, etc. What can I say… I’m a bit slow.
Peeking Out The Back Door, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I know… loads of shots of this tree, but hell… it’s beautiful.
Company, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We had some company over for dinner yesterday. We didn’t invite them, they showed up unannounced. But even so, we enjoyed watching them. I love where we live. We get to see this all of the time. I could do without the cougar who sometimes lives at our house, but these beauties. They are welcome any time. Even though they do tend to eat our flowers, plants, grass, trees, etc. We love them… yes, we do. At least we know if they’re around the cougar isn’t. Always a plus…
Perched, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I took some random shots while we were at Davis Lake. This is one of them. I loved how this log was just sort of perched there, bleached out by the sun.
Native Resident, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
These little guys were everywhere. They tortured Weston. He would see one and take off after it, cornering it under our car or up a tree. He had great fun, though he never did catch one. Thank goodness.
Summer Flowers, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We left our place last Wednesday, July 16, after work at about 6:00 PM and pulled into the Davis Lake campground at about 10:00 PM. Nothing like good music and good company to take a person down the road. We got to Davis Lake, set up our tent, blew up our air mattress, threw in our sleeping bags, and then chatted briefly before heading to bed.
The next morning Don took me out to see this little batch of flowers growing in this old stump in the water. Very pretty.
Walking The Path, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We stopped at Cowichan Lake and then walked the forest walk and floating walkway trail. Very cool and an absolutely gorgeous spot.
Perfection, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
The Peony are in full bloom. What an amazing flower. I love our house.
Einstein’s Hair, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
These were in some person’s yard. We spotted them as we strolled along Mississippi Avenue last evening. Strange. Yes. Cool. Very.
Pink Rhododendron, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Two, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I posted a similar one to this over at my photo blog, image – ination. Check it out. This was, again, taken at Cathedral Park earlier today.
Dandelion, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This might be considered a weed, but it’s still lovely.
Small Beauty, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I like this one. Nothing much to it, but still… quietly beautiful.
Orange Center, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
A pink beauty at Cathedral Park. Spring is, I think, finally in full bloom.
Mossy Green, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
We went to Cathedral Park yesterday for Weston. You know, give the little guy a long walk in a nice place. He sometimes gets to meet new people, which he did yesterday, and to play with other dogs, which he also did yesterday. It rained a little, but nothing true Oregonians such as ourselves can’t deal with. It was actually a nice day and a lovely walk.
