Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Tag: Pacific Northwest
Scenes from a Snowy Coulon Walk
We were housebound for three days but when the roads became passable, we decided to go for a walk at Gene Coulon Park. We bundled up and trudged around the lake mostly alone. The stony walkers were dressed in their holiday finest and my… Continue Reading “Scenes from a Snowy Coulon Walk”
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Benji and the Snow
It’s the third day and snow is still (unexpectedly) falling. Benji loves to go outside but this is too much even for him. Yesterday, he ventured out in the morning and after 20 minutes or so I found him in the driveway. After a… Continue Reading “Benji and the Snow”
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About those Hummingbirds in the Snow
When I woke this morning it was 18 degrees outside. The snow was deep, dry and sparkly and the moon was still out. I was waiting for the day to fully dawn before putting the hummingbird feeders back outside. I knew they depended on… Continue Reading “About those Hummingbirds in the Snow”
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The Promised Snow Has Arrived! And Hummingbirds, too!
It was only a tease yesterday, the promise of a White Christmas for those who care about such things. But this morning the snow appeared, clothing the evergreens with its beauty and providing joy in the Great Northwest! I bundle up and venture outside… Continue Reading “The Promised Snow Has Arrived! And Hummingbirds, too!”
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The Weather of 2021
There was record breaking weather everywhere this year, but I’ll focus on my own little corner of the world – the Greater Seattle area of the Pacific Northwest. It started out normal enough. In January there was pounding rain and sunshine, with balmy temperatures… Continue Reading “The Weather of 2021”
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Pretty Clouds at Sunset and More Rain in the Forecast
No, it’s not my imagination – we’ve had record amounts of rain here in the Pacific Northwest. Seems like I say that every year. But according to the Seattle Times, “With 18.91 inches of rain recorded at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport between Sept. 1 and… Continue Reading “Pretty Clouds at Sunset and More Rain in the Forecast”
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I Did it! I upgraded to Windows 11!
I admit I wasn’t thrilled when I heard that Windows 11 was coming out and I had no intention of upgrading. After all, my computer’s getting old and I’ll probably replace it in the next year. But I also wasn’t thrilled with the current… Continue Reading “I Did it! I upgraded to Windows 11!”
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Tuesday’s Rewards – Close Up on Hummingbirds
I woke to an overcast day inside and out – it was time for my booster shot. My dear husband offered to drive me there and I appreciated the moral support. All went well though I expect some soreness tomorrow if my last shot… Continue Reading “Tuesday’s Rewards – Close Up on Hummingbirds”
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Ruby Red Fall
Fall is full of glorious red in the leaves in the salmon that return to spawn in last night’s sunset. Sharing with Sunday Stills Photo Challenge. ~ Susanne
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Atmospheric Rivers Above and Below!
You may have heard by now that the Pacific Northwest has been visited by an atmospheric river, also known as the Pineapple Express. Long narrow bands of water transported from the tropics in the atmosphere has meant lots of rain the last couple of… Continue Reading “Atmospheric Rivers Above and Below!”
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