July 29, 2006


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Today was dog day! I ended up watching 4 different sets of dogs. The most energetic was Pochi who attacked her toys with a vengeance and wanted to play "Toss" for hours and hours. I caught this image in that one second in which she was holding still.

July 28, 2006


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When I heard Tamara was pregnant, I went a little nuts in the knitting department! I just couldn't help myself!

July 27, 2006



Somehow today slipped right on by with out a photo! Crazy!

July 26, 2006


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I popped on down to Pike Place Market today to pick up a few things. Along the way, I stopped at the French Bakery for some treats. I do so love the French Bakery. It is almost like being in France again.

July 25, 2006


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Summer isn't summer without a good BBQ. I'll have to BBQ something soon.I saw this BBQ after a great swim session at St. Edwards.

July 24, 2006


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It is still hot today as evidenced by the crowds at Madrona Beach. Soon the heat will break though. Soon!

July 23, 2006


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It was another hot day and I made sure to get my bike ride in early enough that the heat wasn't too terrible. Whew! The lake was like glass this morning though.

July 22, 2006


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Today is Saturday, which means Sandy Sky Day! The clouds bring me hope that today won't be nearly as hot as yesterday. It was 102 degrees yesterday which was much, much too hot for me.

July 21, 2006


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I found this old tri-cycle in the backyard at Simon's house. I love the old design and sturdiness of the materials. I wonder if years from now the toys kids have now will still be around as a testiment to their construction.

July 20, 2006


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I've been watching Simon all week. He is a diabetic kitty who needs twice daily shots of insulin and he's a bit old. Quite old, in fact. He reminds me of any old man groaning as he climbs the steps, slurping as he eats, and mewing when he sees me. He is quite the dear.

July 19, 2006


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Flickr was down tonight and they offered up a Free Pro account to people who colored in this photo and then put it up on Flickr. Since I'd love a free Pro account and I like coloring, I did it!

July 18, 2006


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On my very fun trip to Target this week, I picked up some friends for my Mr. Potato Head. Now he has a family!

July 17, 2006


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When it is late and one is lacking in creativity, pictures of toes with chipping nail polish are taken.

July 16, 2006


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I met up with Carrie and Kevin for a bike ride late this afternoon. It was lovely and sweaty. I do love riding my bike especially now that it has had $200 of repairs and new parts!

July 15, 2006


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The tri girls and I met up in the early AM for a mini-tri at Matthews Beach. It was such a lovely day and a lovely workout.

July 14, 2006


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We recently moved the plants from the kitchen into my bathroom and they love it. In fact, I've had to massively trim them back since they've grown so big.

July 13, 2006


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The utility people came about 3 weeks ago to mark the location of the other utility lines. Since then, the neighborhood has been covered with these little flags. Not much else has happened so I often sit and wonder when the flags will be leaving.

July 12, 2006


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This a just one pile of books I want to read. Reading is like knitting, it is always faster to purchase more books or yarn than to actually read them or to knit something. At least they bring me joy when I look upon them -- books and yarn!

July 11, 2006


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I met my Mom and Meg for an open water swim clinic after work today and snapped this photo of the lake looking deceptively inviting. Instead the water was FREEZING cold and I was grateful to have my wetsuit. My poor Mom wasn't so lucky but she still did amazingly well on the swim.

July 10, 2006


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I'm working longer hours this week at work and so was unable to attend my Knitting Group but I still made sure to fit in my swim. I met Carrie at the pool about an hour before lap swim and we both got in our knitting time so we could fully enjoy our swimming time.

July 9, 2006


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Julie was up in the San Juans today and asked me to stop by and let the Zubber out. I took the chance to also steal a photo of her beautiful flowers. They are beautiful enough to make any day better.

July 8, 2006


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The girls and I met up early this morning to do a mini-tri. The lake looked so calm before we threw our bodies toward the cold water and started thrashing our arms through the clear foam. The morning was wonderful and some of us surprised ourselves with what we accomplished.

July 7, 2006


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As I headed off to work quite early this morning, I spotted this car covered in post-it notes. It made me giggle since this is just the kind of prank I would pull on somebody. I hope it made the car owner giggle too when they came out in the morning.

July 6, 2006


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This photo hangs in my bedroom and when my Mother was a child it hung in her room. The kittens have kept many generations of my family company.

July 5, 2006


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I caught these flamingos hunting in the backyard and quickly snapped their picture before they got away. (That's why the photo is a bit fuzzy!)

July 4, 2006


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I met Julie and Eric at Aqua Verde today for some margaritas and tacos. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the Fourth of July.

July 3, 2006



I worked a concert today and completely forgot to take a picture before work! YIKES!

July 2, 2006


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I attended the Indigo Girls concert tonight with Darcy and Meg. Meg begged us to walk through the rose garden on the way home and this is where I snapped today's photo. One day my rose bushes will look this lovely!

July 1, 2006


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I met up with Carrie and Julie (and some others) for a bike ride from Alki to the Coleman Pool and back today. While the pool was closed and I did suffer from a flat tire, the ride was still really great! And the dip in the Lake afterwards wasn't so bad either!

June 30, 2006


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On the way home from work, I found the Georgetown Hat and Boots. I had completely forgotten that these were right in my neighborhood. I'll try to go back and get a better picture next time.

June 29, 2006


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Today was my brother's birthday and I got him a "Grillslinger" belt for his present. This is seconds after he unwrapped his present and was telling my Dad all about the Grillslinger qualities.

June 28, 2006


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While preparing my Magic Yarn Ball, I found this cute little frog for my Mom. Tonight when I picked her up for swimming I cleverly stuck it on my dash so she'd ask if she could have it. About 5 seconds after entering the car, she was prying it off the dash and announcing, MINE!

June 27, 2006


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I watched Finnely last night and took him over to Mot's for a quick visit. I caught him sitting on her bed looking for Pixie the cat. Bad dog!

June 26, 2006


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I've been hard at work on my Sundara yarn sock for ages now! I almost have one sock done and hope to finish it shortly. I hope the second sock doesn't take me as long because I want to wear these socks come Fall!

June 25, 2006


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I went on a quick walk in the dazzling heat today and along the way spotted this water spout. I like the looks of it.

June 24, 2006


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I volunteered at the Food Bank today with some people from work. It was surprisingly more fun than I expected. I'll sign up for this again soon!

June 23, 2006


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I went out to Stanwood to get my hair done today. It is a bit on the bright red side but I'm hoping it tames down quickly. Afterwards, I headed over to Camano Island to visit the yarn shop but I was unable to find it. I did however find this barn.

June 22, 2006


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A quick photo tonight while passing a church on a late evening's walk.

June 21, 2006


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These lights show such beauty and put out just the littlest of light. Still they are hard to pass by without sneaking a glance.

June 20, 2006


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Some actual vandalizing that I found in the alley behind Finn's house. This kind does make bring a smile to my face. It just shows the ugly side of Urban living.

June 19, 2006


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I'm with the Finn tonight. He is always so excited to see me and it is as if I've been gone FOREVER! He's already been a bundle of energy and has inspected the inside of my purse and bag many times.

June 18, 2006


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The girl told me she had done some vandalizing at the kid's house today. She invited me out to "check it out" and so I did. If only the rest of the world did this kind of vandalizing, the kind the brings a smile to your face and doesn't cause any damage.

June 17, 2006


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Out in the backyard of the kid's house is a garden which one of then tends. He also keeps his model cars out and I think is growing one in this pot!

June 16, 2006


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I'm at my ex-boss's house watching her kids. The older one came over with his wife and child today. They made a lovely dinner and now I'm hiding out in the guest bedroom. I love the excitement of this house but sometimes I need the quiet too.

June 15, 2006


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My Mom and I went to REI tonight to hear Sally Edwards speak about triathlons. On our way back to the parking lot, I spotted their lovely waterfall and got my picture of the day!

June 14, 2006


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No matter whose house I'm at or where I'm staying, my computer and my pod always come along for the ride!

June 13, 2006


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As I awoke this morning, I could see the mountains peeking through the clouds. Hopefully the rain will clear up enough so I can actually see the mountains!

June 12, 2006


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Even though I'm not longer taking Spanish, I still carry my dictionary with me everywhere I go since I often find myself thinking of spanish phrases in my head and needing just one perfect word.

June 11, 2006


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I learned while watching Clean Sweep this weekend, that these are not just pretty glass balls, they are Japanese Glass Floats. Finnely's mom has these all over her house and the floats were once used by fishing vessels to mark where their anchors and pots were located.

June 10, 2006


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The car wash on Saturday morning after an early morning bike ride is a refreshing way to start the day. While I didn't get the inside of the car clean, at least the outside looks good!