Full up

Somehow blogger will not let me upload any pictures.  It says I am full and need to purchase more space.  I choose not to.  MB

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thank you

Ruffled

It's been windy here.  Can you tell?

Snow Geese a flying

It is amazing to be around these Snow Geese.  they are very noisy even on the ground but when they fly each and every one of them squawk.  exhilarating!

 90 thousand to 100 thousand winter here in the Skagit and Stillaguamish Valleys.  They are worth the trip here.

And believe it or not they don't poop (I have to say this because nobody believes me) when they fly---they just fertilize the farmers fields.  LOL!!!

Wing on over to http://www.pineriverreview.blogspot.com/  to see more birds from all over the world.

Memorial Barn

Hmmmmmm.....I can't seem to get these in order.  It seems blogger changed the way pics are posted.

anyway....

Tricia (of Barn Charm--http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com/) asked about the RIP on the flooded barn---well, this barn in a field south of Stanwood has for years been used as a memorial to town teens taken too early.  Mostly car accidents and other tragedies.  It is a place for the young adults to come together and say goodbye to a friend or classmate.

to view more barns please go to http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com/

Some things around my house

Just a few things around my house and one outside.  We don't have any snow but I always liked my little fairies in the snow.  MB

A bridge of sorts for Sunday Bridges

A bridge of sorts---a walkway over water at the 10th Street Marina.To see more bridges from all over the world or to participate click the bridge in the upper right column.  Enjoy!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...........

This motorcycle Santa is at a friends house----not mine!!!

 Through the window at Mt. Rainier and just stuff.  ENJOY!!!

.........AND TO ALL GOODNIGHT......................

From the deck~~~~Mt. Rainier~~~Sky Watch

Mt. Rainier is one of several live volcanoes in Washington state.  Doesn't it look like she is erupting right now.  MB

To see more skies from around the world go to:  http://www.skyley.blogspot.com/

Ranch Horses

Some of my daughter and Son-in-law's horses on the ranch in Eastern Washington. 

Picture taken by my daughter yesterday.

High School Picture~~~~Sepia Scenes

A bit of nostalgia~~~This is my High School Graduation Picture.  I was 16--graduated early back in them days--and believe it or not was married by July.  It been a fun ride.
So Ciel this is what I look like----I wish I still did. Oh that's right I do!!!   LOL!!

To view more sepia scenes go to:  http://www.sepiascenes.blogspot.com/

Birds and barn for Barn Charm

I cut across the Stilly Valley to go into town and to check on the birds.  I always try to get some shots of the Trumpeter Swans as they fly over.  I never get a good shot.  but I like this one with the barn as a background.  Enlarge it if you like.  MB

Wing your way over to Tricia's http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com/ to see more charming barns

Sunset reflections for Mosaic Monday

To see more masterful mosaics go to:http://www.dearlittleredhouse.blogspot.com/

Sunday Morning Sunrise~~~~Today December 19, 2010

It was very frosty this morning but it didn't feel too cold.  Today will be a nice day.  Because I said so.  LOL  MB

Sunday Bridges--Overpass

Overpass on Marine Drive between Maerysville and Stanwood to Tulalip Tribe Elementary School.

To see more excellent bridges click on the golden bridge in the upper right hand column.  Enjoy!!  MB

Reflections on Camano Island

This is Driftwood Shores looking across Triangle Cove

This is where our friend and cousin lives.  Why they beheaded the trees I'll never know.  This is Triangle Cove in the back yard and Port Susan Bay in the front.  They live on a spit called Driftwood Shores.

And the great view across Port Susan Bay looking at Stanwood and the Cascade Mountains.

Soft, Gentle Morning Light for Sky Watch

When I saw this sky in the morning I knew it would be a good day.
To see more wonderful skies from around the world or to participate go to:
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Enjoy  MB

Rainbows across the Valley

Sometimes a little sun must shine through the rain. 

Wet and wild--birds love it!

We have been have heavy rains the last few days and with the warmer weather and snow melt in the mountains we did have some flooding in the Stilly Valley  of Stanwood.  The waters are receding now and the birds are out in numbers enjoying finding goodies in the mud.

Today is Wild bird Wednesday and to view some beautiful birds please visit:

The Trumpeter Swans rejoice in the mud.

This guy is ready to jump in the mud too.

This Eagle was one of several fishing.

These ducks love the mud.  Naturally.

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Stanwood Floods!!!

We have had record rains and that of course makes the rivers overflow their banks.  the first picture shows the Full Stillaguamish river in Stanwood moving fast.  I took that one yesterday..  the next pictures are of the Stilly Valley which is all river now.  I took all but the first one this morning.  the rivers all around here have crested and should be going down--slowly.    I wish the pics were better but I couldn't get any closer.  All roads were closed.  I posted some other pictures but they seemed to have disappeared--somewhere. 
I am going to add this barn one to Tricia's barn blog. http://bluffareadaily.blogspot.com/

To see and hear the Stillaguamish as it roars through Granite Falls go here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPs-Ggmk6JA&feature=player_embedded

I went to a party

When Princess D. and I worked in a Nursury we learned how to make wreaths.  One of our duties was to teach classes on wreath making and to make wreaths for the company to sell.  We really enjoyed do ing both.  D and her Mother purchased a wreath making machine and for two weeks before Christmas they host a party at their house and anyone can come to make a wreath.  When I went there today some of her neighbors were there making wreaths.  The first picture is a finished wreath and the second the same wreath half made. The red berries are from my Washington Hawthorn.  It takes lots of different kinds of greens and things to make a wreath.
  Princess D bakes all kinds of Cakes, pies, cookies, yummy breads and even soups.  It was fun.

This is the wreath that neighbor Hailey made.

Thers are gingerbread children Princess D made.

This is the little wreath I made.

A Touch of blue.....

I took this picture on Friday while out for a ride trying to climb out of my Grumpy Gulch as Chuck at http://almostoneaday.blogspot.com/ so aptly put it.  All of a sudden the sky broke and blue and the sun appeared and this lovely scene appeared.  I don't think it is real. This is on the road between Bayview and Edison by the Samish River around 2:45PM.  rather nice. You could click on the image to enjoy it more.  MB

Did she???

Optical Illusion?

This ship is lying at anchor waiting it's turn at the oil refinery.

I am taking a few days off. Burn out--overwhelmed--cranky--feeling sorry for myself
Pick any one. LOL MB





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