Today I took the Tunnel Creek trail and hiked to Hope Lake then on to Mig Lake. It was a perfect day for a hike - a few clouds but not enough to hamper the sun. The temperature was probably in the 60s, and except for six others and the loud-ass family of 5 whose … Continue reading August 8, 2015
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Amazing
The last two days we have been doing bird surveys around the island, looking for feeding and nesting birds. We go out in the boat and watch where they go with food for their chicks and make note of the nests. While doing this today we saw something quite incredible. There were many seals in … Continue reading Amazing
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July 3, 2014
I got a lot done to the bike this past weekend in preparation for our Oregon road trip next week. Oil and rear drive fluid changes, new K&N air filter, new plugs, suspension adjustments, wash and wax...it was a busy one. We have pretty much all we need so all that is left is the … Continue reading July 3, 2014
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So… There I Was…. In My Boat…
Today was a beautiful and sunny day here - at lunch it was 72 degrees - and the water was great. I was out patrolling the island and was looking at all the wildlife. Lots of tufted puffins, rhinoceros auklets, gulls (of course), eagles, seals, and pigeon guillemot. Everyone in the pool! I was slowly … Continue reading So… There I Was…. In My Boat…
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It Has Been Busy
Last week I went back to Kansas to see my middle daughter, Chelsea, graduate from nursing school. It was a good trip. As always I was dreading the weather there. I do not do well in hot weather. In fact, I hate it. I never have liked it, and living in the mountains in Colorado … Continue reading It Has Been Busy
Journey and Destination 