Sequim Daily Photo

I’m not sure why the Sequim School District is short of drivers. There was a story in the local papers, yet this sign is still up at the middle school. It is a part time job; a split shift; and a huge responsibility! I could come up with lots of reasons…not enough money to support a family…age of our population, but I wonder if the money has something to do with it. What do school bus drivers make in your area?

This lovely Angel Wing Begonia should not look this good in what is almost the middle of October. I swear I took the photo this last weekend. It must be in just the right spot, or perhaps Andrew May, of Sequim/Port Angeles gardening fame, is right…take care of your baskets and they should last until November in our climate.

Now normally one would think I would show you a picture of this in August at the very latest…but my summer was different this year. Friday I spent the day taking the dried buds off the stalks so that in two weeks when my garden helpers come back, I will have a place to put my outdoor plants away before the first frost. I’ve had a bit of a hurt shoulder as of late. This task was fairly easy…and when I was done, I smelled really good!

A very dear friend passed a bicycle on to baby girl this week. We spent part of the day at Mike’s Bikes on West Sequim Bay Road, getting training wheels attached. I truly appreciate the time they spent with us, which included checking her helmet to make sure it was a good fit. It’s a great business and Sequim is lucky to have such a quality bike shop. Most of their business is “high dollar” bikes for biking enthusiasts. Yet, they found the time to make a day very special for Grandma and her girl.

Standing at the copier, mindlessly waiting for a few extra pieces of paper to pop out, I suddenly notice this glorious morning light on the chimney at the Sequim Community School. I have to admit, my camera was in my car. Once I went and got the camera and made it back to the classroom, the sun was not quite what it had been. I’d like to say “Lesson Learned”. Perhaps.

They tempt you to buy them for your decorations. I also understand they are excellent eating and very sweet.

Depicting our area, this bench at the bus stop in front of True Value Co-Op, show the salmon which used to be very plentiful in our area. There are those who might suggest it also depicts “Sequim potatoes”. If you look at the geological history of the Olympic Peninsula, you will find we were once covered by a huge ice flow. Rocks of various sizes seem to sprout from the ground. These rocks came from the construction area when the 101 by pass was built.