Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
Our house is blessed with a view of the Olympic Mountains that rarely fails to lift my heart. But starting in April we also have an ever changing array of birds that parade or flit by our windows. Nothing very exotic, mind you, though the occasional bald eagle is always exciting. The other day this quail decided to hang out near our kitchen window. These days they often peck around in small groups in the early evenings, calling to each other and taking turns standing watch.
This 1929 Ford Model A is parked along Old Olympic Road, waiting for an excited pair of new hands on its steering wheel. The sign on the window says it was restored to “driver quality” in 1996 and has been driven 88,500 miles since then.
If this looks like something you’d like to buzz around in the asking price is $15,500.
We had several days of summery weather this week and I saw some fields being hayed. Rain was forecast again starting today so farmers were working against a weather deadline.
The rhododendron at the Blue Mountain Animal Clinic front door is strikingly vibrant. Inside you’ll find nice people and good care for furry friends.
I discovered this very tiny critter on the trail Monday. It was smaller than a walnut. I suspect it may be a baby mole or vole. It disappeared into the weeds as soon as its portrait session was done.
Last year’s grass, beaten up by winter, is being overtaken these days as new spring shoots push up to begin the cycle again.
Dorjun caught my eye during a visit to Port Townsend this year and became even more interesting as I learned her history. She was built in 1905 for the U.S. Lifesaving Service, the precursor to today’s Coast Guard, until she was retired in 1937. After that this 26 foot wooden boat was documented by National Geographic as she sailed through the Straits of Magellan at the tip of South America.
In 1946, like many historic working boats, she sank and was abandoned for several years on a mudbank. She was eventually rescued and has since been restored a couple of times. As you can see, she looks pretty good for a lady of 109 years.