Skating, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I would not be able to skate here. Tried ice skating once, a long time ago, in Montana. Then it was my first time, I was 19, and my little sister was much much younger… like 4. I fell, she skated around like a rock star. I gave up ice skating that day. Now I just like to watch people skate. Much safer.
Moon Rise
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
We saw an amazing sunset and some incredible light on Mt. Adams as we drove home from Centralia. Of course we had only one choice at that point… get off the freeway, hit the road less traveled, and find the shot. We didn’t get the exact angle I was looking for, but I did manage to get a series of shots that weren’t bad. Love the light on the mountain in this one.
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
I think Weston and Riley’s outside water bowl needs to be emptied and re-filled, don’t you? Though really…. they don’t stay out long enough in the rain to need a drink. They are fair weather pups. No rain shall touch them… if they can help it.
Hunkering Down
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
Yep… it’s starting to get cold out there.
The Color of Fall
Originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl
The leaves are changing, the weather has changed, and soon the time will follow. Yes ladies and gents… autumn has arrived.
Chiminea, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Last weekend, both nights after the work was done, we all (Mom, Don, Kev, Karen, and I) sat around the chiminea chatting. Really nice way to end a hard days work. Love having this outdoor mini fireplace-ish kinda thing. Pretty terrific.
So our project is coming along. After tiling will be finish plumbing and electrical. Once those are done we will have a working bathroom. There will still be finish work, which Kev is doing, to complete. Crown molding, baseboards, building the half wall/shelving unit that will go next to the toilet, installing the linen/water heater closet doors, installing the bathroom door and the walk in closet door, casing the windows, cutting the hole for the light tube in the walk in closet, venting the fan out the end of the house…. and well, I think that’s it. We are going to use metro shelving in our closet. Easy to put in and we both like the metal look of it. Sort of different, and portable so we can move it around in there or use it elsewhere should we decide later to put different shelving in the closet.
We’re getting close… nearing the finish line. It’s pretty exciting. Pretty exciting indeed.
Waiting, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Watching the line is part of fishing. Did it move? Was that a fish? Grab it!
Fishin’, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Last week and then this last weekend has been filled with “stuff” for the addition. Shopping for the addition, painting and siding the addition (Thanks Kev, Mom and Don for the assist this last weekend. You guys rock as painters and siders!), more shopping for the addition, more siding, etc., etc., etc. I also snuck in a day of fishing with Stan, Stacia, and Connie. Nice to just get out on the river and hang. I caught nothing, but got to watch Connie and Stacia catch fish. It was worth it.
Bridge 99, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
There’s no better place to camp. I know that feeling in me is spurred on by all the great memories I have of the place, but seriously… gorgeous river, fantastic trees, the smell of the air is breathtaking, and the beauty unparalleled. Ah, it will be good to go back again.
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.
The Four of Us, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Here we all are. Sandy, Vicki, Karen (via the glasses), and me. You can’t see us very well really, but you can. Sandy would be the one hamming it up. You can barely make us all out, except Karen of course, who’s glasses and head came out quite nicely.
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.
Ponderosa, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
It’s amazing in the Camp Sherman area of the Metolius. I love it there. My family went there nearly every year for awhile when I was young. I learned to fly fish on this river and loved every moment we spent there. Being there as an adult brings back all those great memories and the feelings associated with them. Fishing the river with mom and Kev, Bill teaching me how to fish there, floating down it on inner tubes, catching fish and flopping them up onto shore right at my grandparents feet because I was small and didn’t have a net, freezing after spending too long in the cold water, sniffing the vanilla smelling goodness of the trees, exploring the area in the car with the family singing those crazy Bill songs, eating ice cream sandwiches purchased at the store… the list goes on. For me this is one of two apexes of happiness of my childhood. This place, and the farm my grandparents lived at when I was a kid, are tops. What great warm memories. What joy. What happiness. I love the Camp Sherman area. I spend time there and not only enjoy the moments I have now, as an adult, but I remember all the good things about what it was to be a kid there. It’s a wonderful feeling every time I go.
Pulling, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Weston loves his walks, as does the little girlie. He tends, as times, not all the time, but at times, to pull. Especially when he sees something up ahead that might work as a place to pee… again.
Traveling The Sandy, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Such a fantastic time last Saturday with the girls. What a great group of people and just a lovely time. So, when are we going again?
Navigating The Rapids, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
There were a few sets of rapids. Nothing too strenuous or scary. They were just enough for us to all yell WOO HOO as we went down.
Log Diving, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Enjoying The River, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
There were 9 of us all together. Three in a raft, and the rest in tubes. Man… Ican’t say enough about this little adventure. So much fun!
Where’s Kate?, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This is a bit blurry, but what’s a girl to do when she just has a disposable waterproof camera. I ask you. Had to post this though. Loved the whole look of it and Kate was cracking me up with this.
Reflections on Water, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Once again we had a lovely time camping with the family at Davis Lake. You just can’t do any better than good people, nature, and quiet stillness.
In Flight, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
I took so many shots of the bald eagle. There were some as it was taking off, but sadly none turned out clear. This was the only one of it in flight that sort of worked. I like it.
Looking for Dinner, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
This bird kept looking down at the water. So fun to just watch it. We were worried it would consider the dogs as prey. After all, they are small enough to be an option for it. They must have been too camp nasty to look tasty.
Bald Eagle, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
So the amazing thing was Karen, I, and the dogs went for a little walk along the creek, walked around a bend, and there, in the middle of a marshy area was this bald eagle. Really amazing. I can’t do it justice, still cursing under my breath that I need a bigger lens. But I managed to get a few shots that were OK. So cool to see one that close to us. What fantastic creatures they are.
Camp, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
Our home away from home for a few days. Peaceful. Tranquil. Relaxing. I don’t have to say any more than that.
A Room With a View, originally uploaded by Tokenhippygirl.
From this hour I ordain myself loosed of limits and imaginary lines. -Walt Whitman
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