Sunday, November 30, 2008

Today's Flower Post #17




I purchased some flowers to brighten my home. It has been gray and raining here. Really love this rose.
To view more beautiful flowers click http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 29, 2008

Camera-Critters

Okay, okay here is your treat!! Ice cube treats, not sure what was inside this one.
For more Camera Critter posts please click on the title at the top of this post.



Sunday, November 23, 2008

Miss Eleanor

Here is the newest addition to our "pack". Meet Eleanor, she is an American Staffordshire Terrier. This is the only way I can get her to be still long enought to get a photo of her. It has been a busy couple of weeks with her. She likes shoes, first time I have had a dog who likes shoes, so it has been a whole new way to think for me. I actually have to pick them up and put the shoes away. She loves her big brother Blag, the Boston Terrier, and Blag loves her. Bogie, the Shih Tzu, will have very little to do with her. Oh well at least they get along. Forgot what a pain potty training can be. She hates her crate, sounds like we are doing her bodily harm. The neighbors understand and think it is funny. They just went through this whole process.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

It looks like a snow capped mountain, but it is not. It was a big white fluffy cloud just sitting there. I took this on my way up Interstate 5 coming back to Portland after a wonderful visit with my friends. Yes, I got to see Faye and we did not get into any trouble. Imagine!
Hope you all have a great weekend and to see more Skies visit; http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

My World Post

"A Japanese Garden is not only a place for the cultivation of trees and flowering shrubs, but one that provides secluded leisure, rest, repose, meditation, and sentimental pleasure... The Garden speaks to all the senses, not just to the mind alone."
— Professor Takuma Tono,Designer of the Portland Japanese Garden

Please turn your cells phones off as you enter a world of harmony, peace, and beauty.




















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To visit more worlds click on,"My World Post" header or the My World button in the side nav bar.
Enjoy, we truly live on a beautiful planet.
To learn more about the Japanese Gardens visit: www.japanesegarden.com

Ruby Tuesday

Roses are still blooming here in Portland, OR.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Today's Flower Post


"May the bird of paradise fly up your nose, may an elephant caress you with his toes", by Little Jimmy Dickens. I was at the Oregon Zoo today and found this beautiful plant blooming .
It took some looking but I found the song on YouTube.
To see more wonderful flower post click here http://flowersfromtoday.blogspot.com

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Camera Critters







Meet Bogie (mine), the Shih Tzu, and Blag (my son's) the Boston Terrier. These are the guys who rule my life. Bogie has traveled all over the state with me and loves to hike, hates his sweater but hey he is a white dog and the trails are muddy. Blag loves to hike just not the car ride to get there. He wears a hoodie. To see more amazing critters click on the Camera Critters button on the side or just click the title.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

Sunset at Florence, Oregon on the Oregon Coast.
For more Sky Watch Friday http://skyley.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Ruby Tuesday


Dainty red fushia flowers grace the pipe art at McMenamins Edgefield . Bird house in the gardens at McMenamins Edgefield

Monday, October 20, 2008

My World Post

I chose the Portland Classical Chinese Gardens as my first My World Post.

From their brochure:
"The mission of the Portland Classical Garden is to cultivate an oasis of tranquil beauty and harmony: to inspire, engage and educate our global community in the appreciation of a richlyauthentic Chineses culture".

The gardens truly do that. I chose this one because it shows the garden and also some of the skyline of Portland, Oregon. A times you can forget you are in a busy city while walking the gardens.
Below is a couple of photos of the tea house inside the gardens.
To see more "Worlds" click on the nav button in the sidebar.

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Today's Flower Post


Today a friend and I visited the Portland Chinese Gardens and had tea at Tao of Tea Teahouse located in the gardens. I liked the little purple flowers in the vase.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Camera Critters


I was at the zoo the other day and at the Pacific Northwest exhibit the 3 bears where out and about. One was playing with his toy, one was sleeping in the sun, and this guy was in his den sound asleep. He looked so comfy.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

If you look to the right of the rainbow you can see a faint second one. You will have to enlarge the photo. I am working off of a laptop while my old hard drive with all my programs is being copied and restored. Means I can not clean up the pictures, editing out the car for one. At least the car adds some color. Yes, I was driving, but we were stopped.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ruby Tuesday

Oh a haunted house for Halloween, Pittock Manson in Portland Oregon .This place has an interesting history and is reported to be haunted! I have always thought that the front window looks like a mouth .There used to be lace valance at the top of the window that looked like teeth.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Today's Flower Post

At Edgefield you just never know when you are going to run into a barrel of flowers.

American Bald Eagle

I was at the Portland Zoo on Friday and this guy was just waiting for me to come take his picture. He was injuried and can not live in the wilds.


Thursday, October 9, 2008

Sky Watch Friday

This was taken out at McMenamins' Edgefield location. The water tower just looked so good against the clouds. Have a Happy Sky Watch Friday and a great weekend!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Ruby Tuesday



A friend and I visited the McMenamin's Edgefield location. Its about 15 miles east of Portland, Oregon. The gardens there are a mystic, faniful, informative adventure. Most of all they are fun. This door leads from one garden to another.

"The stately main Edgefield building (circa 1911), with over 100 European-style guestrooms and hostel accommodations, is a national historic landmark."
http://www.mcmenamins.com/index.php?loc=3

Remember to smile often, makes people wonder what you are up to!

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Today's Flower Post


This is for my friend Faye from Faye's Photos. We took the side roads one day and found some
dog woods blooming. Dog wood flower hunting with Faye is an adventure in itself!
Have a good week and remember to laugh!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Camera Critters

This spider lives in my rosemary bush.
Stocking up for winter.

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Sky Watch Friday


Sunrise over the Columbia River. The pilings in the foreground are to protect the hotels boat dock and terrace.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Watery Wednesday

This was shot in Florence, Oregon.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Ruby Tuesday



After a day of fishing grandson and boxer
are exhausted. Priceless

p.s. I was not driving!






Sunday, September 28, 2008

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Camera Critters Post





Hey, what cha doing out there? Can we come help you get the boat ready for fishing tomorrow? You know we are good helpers promise we won't chew the poles :)

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Skywatch Friday



This was taken a few years ago on the Coquille River by Bandon, Oregon. We where out fishing at day break. Kind of moody, but I really like the looks of the clouds.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Watery Wednesday


The beautiful Oregon Coast.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Today's Flowers Post

These lovely, dainty flowers were growing along side a path at the Oregon Zoo. Sorry don't know their name.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Camera Critters Post

I was at the Oregon Zoo yesterday and they had a new frog exhibit. You should click to enlarge photos. Very interesting little frogs. There are two more photos below this post of the frogs.

Camera Critters Post


Thursday, September 18, 2008

Skywatch Friday Photo


This is Basendorf Beach just past Coos Bay on the Oregon Coast. Yes, I love the coast. The smell of the salt air. Might be my next place to live.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Watery Wednesday


Clear Water Falls off the North Umpqua River in Oregon

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ruby Tuesday


MMMMMMMMMM Homemade chili time.