Tag Archives: nature

~ 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. The … Continue reading →

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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. Sun rays slant through the pines, as Jello sniffs … Continue reading →

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~ Skywatch Friday ~

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Even the sky is not the limit! Washington State – USA To enjoy sky-shots from around the world please visit:  http://skyley.blogspot.com/  

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Coneflowers – In A Vase On Monday ~

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

 Echinacea and Rudbeckia create a riot of color along the border of my front yard. Though somewhat raggedy up close, they still bring a smile to my face! The vase is a pottery pitcher displayed with four mugs, which my … Continue reading →

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~ Weekly Photo Challenge – Narrow ~

Posted on July 31, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Washington State highway 14 eastbound — two lanes Slender fir trees tower over a tiny Pacific Ocean inlet Two way footpath through dunes to the Pacific Ocean If narrow leads me to expansive, vast wide open places, I can drive … Continue reading →

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~ Wordless Wednesday ~

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq
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~ Wenatchee ~

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

It was difficult to leave Shady Pines Resort on Friday. We liked the cabin, the intimacy of the resort and I was pleased at how unspoiled the entire place remains. On the road to Wenatchee, we drove into a thunderstorm … Continue reading →

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~ Conconully by Canoe + WPC – Cherry On Top ~

Posted on July 23, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

Thursday afternoon, I rented a canoe and paddled Jello over to the 72 foot high (~21 m) earthen dam that created this reservoir. Constructed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in 1910-11, and reconstructed in 1969, the Conconully Dam is … Continue reading →

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~ Shady Pines Resort – Conconully, Washington ~

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Lindy Le Coq

When I was in grade school, my parents would bundle us kids into the pickup with camping gear and fishing boat, and drive from Wenatchee to ‘Harry’s Resort’ (now Shady Pines) on Conconully Reservoir, near Omak. My memories of those … Continue reading →

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