~ Windsor ~ Cee’s B&W Photo Challenge – Seating

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

I love the sensual curves of bent-wood chairs. This old oak Windsor provides a nice study of lines — and it’s comfortable to sit in too!

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Fun! ~

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

My week-long stay at Crescent Creek Cottages began with a family reunion with cousin Duncan Low, and his wonderful companion Carolyn, who joined us for one night and the next morning. It had been forty years since I last met-up with Duncan. We are the same age, and were in grade school together in Wenatchee. Our bond of fun and friendship immediately rekindled!

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Carolyn, Duncan, Diana (my sister), Les (brother-in-law)

Duncan and Les enjoy morning coffee in my cabin.
Diana, Duncan and I at Crescent Lake Resort.
Les, Diana, Lindy, Carolyn, Duncan at Crescent Lake Resort

What could be more fun that catching fish when you are fishing?! The first morning Les, Diana and I were trolling for and catching many Kokanee (silver) trout, when Diana hauled in an eight pound Mackinaw (lake) trout — exciting to say the least!

All three mornings on lovely Odell lake, we were surrounded by old-growth evergreens, fresh cool air, Bald Eagles pip-pipping across the bay, fish jumping on the still surface and fish taking our bait. Day one; 38 Kokanee and 1 Mackinaw (4 1/2 hrs), day 2; 21 Kokanee (3 1/2 hrs), day 3; 24 Kokanee (3 1/2 hrs). It adds up to 84 fish in less than 12 hours fishing!

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More fun to come in another post!

Fun!

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~ Wordless Wednesday at Odell Lake Oregon ~

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ In A Vase On Monday ~ Five Thousand Feet Above Sea-level ~

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

To my friends and blog followers please accept my apology for the absence of posts and views of your fine work this week. I have been fishing with my sister and brother-in-law, and living in a nice cabin at the summit of Willamette Pass, Oregon. WiFi is hard to get, so I gave up on posting and focused on fishing and taking pictures. Lots of good stuff to share in the future!

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Common Red Paintbrush Castilleja miniata, Douglas’ Aster Aster subspicatus, Mountain monkey flower Mimulus tiling 

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In homage to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden, here is my posy from the boggy meadows along the shores of Crescent Creek, featured in a shot glass on a wooden bench in front of the source.

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~ Another Misty Dawn ~

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

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~ Hydrangea Heaven ~ In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

The many hydrangea shrubs in my yard continue to thrive and provide globes in gorgeous hues. These blossoms are all from the same plant, given to me by my neighbor last year and now thriving in a shady garden.

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Hydrangea macrophylla

The vase was given to me decades ago by my mother-in-law — a woman who had a fine eye for antiques. There are no identifying marks on this ceramic jug that features a small spout, metal handle and large cork seal.

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Thanks to Cathy at Rambling in the Garden for providing this inspiration!

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~ Rising Mist ~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Morning ~

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Early morning in the Oregon Cascade Mountains breaks fresh and bracing. Mist rises, as the sun crests the eastern ridge and pours its warmth into the marshy margins of Crescent Creek.

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Sun rays slant through the pines, as Jello sniffs the tracks of critters.

Thanks to Cheri Lucas Rowlands for suggesting this week’s challenge:  Morning

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Even the sky is not the limit!

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Cirrostratus

Washington State – USA

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Blue horses at sunset

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Just had to share this lovely entry from Janice at

https://ontheland.wordpress.com

A sequence of Tilus poems:

 

~ Life goes on, love prevails as sunsets end.

∼ Twilight mare gathering, survival flow.

∼ Majestic steeds steady, unafraid, strong.

∼ Community wisdom in danger: peace. ∼…

Source: Blue horses at sunset

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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Goldendale, Washington – USA

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