cloud seen from my back deck approx. 10 a.m.
The cloud looked very threatening but it just rolled by and here it is noontime and there have been more dark clouds and also blue sky – no rain yet.
Trip To Westport Washington May 17, 2018
This was a trip to the West as the title implies. My husband Ian and I are more familiar with Westport on the West Coast of Ireland. The 2 Westports are approximately 6000 miles apart and very different. Westport Washington – a Marina waterfront with many many fishing boats, places to eat, gift shops, a kite shop, ice cream shops, etc. But the area in the background is one long strip of motels and guest houses – overnight to longer stay facilities catering mainly to RV’s (Recreational Vehicles). Unfortunately some were in a bad state of neglect and decay. Others looked more cared for. An eclectic mix. And to add to the impression I had were grey skies and a chilly wind. Contrasting with this I visited the local library – a very clean, modern, up to date, facility and apparently well used by a local clientele in midMay. The real season for Westport Washington I understand is August. That’s when all those condos and beach houses are used by their owners. But as for the more permanent year round population, I was just trying to figure it out. I think I would have similar questions in many summer coastal resorts in off-season. Having said all that, I loved the place where I stayed (possibly the only guests). It had a certain off-season charm. Glenacres.
At Glenacres, a path leading down to the more muddy area, note the dark clouds in the distance. It was overcast the whole time I was there – not really very long – less than 48 hours, But the host at Glenacres said he was feeling sun-deprived. A not uncommon feeling in an area near Grayland?
Despite my wet feet and overcast skies, I just wanted to set up my easel and start painting. But maybe from indoors at a picture window after a brisk walk in the wind on the great expanse of beach.
Waiting/Watching For Spring March 1, 2018
Katerina in Seattle – the sun struggling to break through the clouds following a very rainy preceding day
Orange cat in Bray Dublin Ireland – wondering about a snowfall in late February
Snowing Again February 20, 2018
Just a few light flurries so far, but it’s COLD. And the heating system seems to have gone on the blink. Olson Energy Service is on the way. And I’m not away in London or Dublin and it’s not the middle of the night.
Will It Ever Stop Raining? January 30, 2018
Katerina doesn’t think so. And I’m beginning to wonder…….
Where Is The Sun? January 28, 2018
Nothing but rain here in Seattle. January is proving to be a long month. My “garden” is a soggy mess. ……… But I do have a lot of birds. Hundreds, well let’s say many, little brown birds of delicate variations in size and pattern of coloring. Nature is amazing. However there is no problem in identifying the Northern Flicker – 2 of them visited my deck yesterday morning.
Lone picture of a greedy squirrel. The good thing is that he loosens the suet for the little brown birds who come along after he leaves.
The cat is in position for constant bird watching.
Katerina aka Kat
A Day At The Races March 19, 2017
It was extremely windy and cold at the Bike Races yesterday in Sequim Washington. I was a spectator and was able to enjoy the day regardless of the weather. I could retreat to the shelter of our car to watch the drama – or knit or read. I was watching for son James in his bright blue helmet and Team Apex outfit. Quite easy to spot as most of the other cyclists dropped out after 2 or 3 laps as the weather was so awful.
James’s starting group, Cat(egory) 3 was quite large.
Warming up for the race at the Apex tent
Off they go – Cat 3 group at 9:45.
As they disappear in the distance
My instructions were to expect to see James in about half an hour. He estimated a time of 2 1/2 hours to cycle the 60 miles. 1/2 an hour for each of 5 laps. I had a wave from James after lap 1 or was it 2.
3 hours later here was James
James in the lead (well of 2 riders – I didn’t know how many riders had rounded this corner already or which group they were in – Cat 3, 4, or 5. It was confusing to watch and learn anything. There were 3 groups of riders- Cat 3 started at 9:45, Cat 4 at 9:50, and Cat 5 at 9:55. Cat 3 riders were supposed to do 5 laps round the 12 mile course. Cat 4 4 laps, and Cat 5 3 laps They was a fair degree of overtaking and mixing of the competitors out on the course. And many dropped out.
A good day racewise despite the weather. Cold and very windy but at least it didn’t rain n the rain shadow of Sequim’s location. Several tents were blown down that added to the drama. 
A Beautiful Morning January 1, 2017
A beautiful morning to start the new year 2017. We had a dusting of snow last night and welcome sunshine this morning.
my latest scarf on display
And my favorite bird, the Northern Flicker reappeared for the fist time in about a month
Northern Flicker
Steller Jay – ever present
and of course a squirrel, entertainment for the cat
Avalanche In Far North Of Norway December 20, 2015
Flash news item in today’s (Sunday Dec 20) Seattle Times. Saturday at about 11 a.m. North of the Arctic Circle in Svalbard an Avalanche. – during the time of complete darkness!! Need I say more. Norway must be well used to winter snowstorms and avalanches But this was an even more severe storm in an area well geared to extreme storms. El nino? A situation graphically described in the book We Die Alone by David Howarth.
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