A few photos at Camp Sherman

Clay, Buster and I went to visit Clay's brother and sister in law at Camp Sherman  (near Sisters ) Oregon for the past three days. We stay is a neighbor friend of theirs cabin and woke to a very pretty site. We walked into the forest area as the snow was just starting to fall.. A really nice 2 mile walk with the dogs. The cabin sits in a meadow and these are pictures of the surrounding cabins. Yeah, snow again but very pretty setting,  don't you think? When we were on our  way home today I captured these old trucks parked in a yard. One is used for "fire fighting" and the other had a big logs on it..Just waiting  for me to take their picture. I really like shooting these interesting subjects. I need to gather a couple other shutterbug friends and make a day taking these kind of shots. I really enjoy this hobby.

Buster update!

Buster fans will be happy to know he is on the mend.. His eyes are not brilliant red anymore and he has been resting ( thank you Bendril and  the antibiotics his Vet prescribed. ) We gave him a bath this  morning and he was such a good boy..Took his medicine without any hassle.. we coat the pill with peanut butter which he loves and he doesn't  hesitate to swallow it down... putting the ointment prescribed  into  his eye is a bit of a bother to him but only for a few seconds..and he gets one treat morsel afterwards.. He will be back to playing with his toys and watching over the chickens for sure in a day  or so.. He needs to lose a couple pounds so running again will  do him good too..
Thank you all for your  posts..

A trip to the Vet.

Here Is Buster on a good day... Happy  

But today He is not so happy.. We had to take him to see the Vet this morning.. He has really red sore eyes. We  think He may have gotten into something he was allergic to yesterday when he was out in the field while we took pictures at the Lake. He started rubbing his eyes last night and more this morning. He was given an antibiotic and a steroid ointment to be put directly in his eyes twice a day and to take Benedril.  He is such a good dog.. no problem taking any medication. He is resting right now and We hope whatever he has will go away in a couple days..and he will be back to his happy active self.

A drive in the country

It was a beautful Wintery day, today no rain, no snow just a bit chilly with the pretties Blue sky...  so Clay, Buster and I took a drive into the country.  We took along the camera of course and captured a few pictures of  birds and barns. There were 6  bald eagles   hanging out in the trees and on fence post but were scared away as we pulled to a stop to take their pictures except this juvenile sitting in a tree along road. He was safe in the wildlife refuge on the lower Lake Klamath. We also saw many mallard ducks including these "Northern Shovelers" swimming in the pools of water.

Leaving the wetlands I saw these two gorgeous  barns..As many of you know I love pictures of Barns.. Aren't they cool?

We love taking drives like this.. and am so thankful we can just go.  It's Great to be retired..Very relaxing and ever so rewarding.

Bead, thread and time....

While in stranded in Wenatchee,  my sister and I were busy beading. I really enjoyed making these tennis bracelets  and challenged myself to make the  "Garden necklace" as well..The beaded tennis bracelets are crystals and  silver or colored beads pearls. I attached magnetic clasps for ease in connecting them. I will be selling these for $25 apiece  and the necklace I will  keep for myself.
 We really enjoyed hours of chatting , laughing and sharing sister stories as well as a few glasses of wine.. Aren't these pretty?

Camera Delivered

Horray.. It  just arrived.. I am so Grateful my daughter PJ  sent it to me.. Now I can post the pictures of the results of the storm that  held me captive in Wenatchee for 12 days! These were taken the afternoon I arrived.. See  no snow except on the top of the Cascades.  And then it started snowing.....

the next morning  this was my car.  My car was actually brushed off and the next day it looked the same. We measured 8 inches the first storm dropped and another 4 the next day...

It sure is pretty to look out and see...but horrible if you plan to travel far... So  Now I am home  Yeah! and we have NO SNOW! Happy girl I am.... Ours melted before I got home ...Its cold in the mornings, and no rain...Winter is still here I am sure...

A bit of a change in 2012

What did you do today? I have been pondering a change.. well not really  a big one  just a bit of one over on my Thishensacookin  blog site.  Change is good... and I  have heard many gals say they "don't cook, don't like to cook or don't have a clue what to cook" so I am going to  lend a hand.. I think it will be fun..I will be starting a virtual cooking class! Come on over ( the Link is on the sidebar on the right) maybe you'd like to start  following along, get some new ideas or just enjoy the read... You are welcome..  drop me a question or comment....But  put on an apron, you never know what you might spill, slop or get too close to in the kitchen.....

I am coming Back

Actually I am BACK...  I have been very very busy and away since January 9th. I was In Washington State visiting my daughter and sister.My travel plan was to also go to see my mother who lives in the Seattle area..  BUT  Old man Winter, Mother Nature and Jack Frost  interrupted my travel route and I ended up at my sisters  unable to continue my journey over the pass to my Mom's.
 Old Man winter decided to dump 12 inches of snow on us and Mother Nature poured on the rain when along came  Jack Frost who  happily joined and slept on the highways.. leaving me stranded for 14 days. Thanks to my sister and her husband  we battened down the hatches and enjoyed a lot of "sister time" beading, cooking , chatting and drinking wine.. All in all it was a great visit.  Upon returning home ( the first day the sun shined to melt snow, frozen streets I was off to my daughters again where again Jack Frost  decided to fill the roads with Ice and I was stranded again for 3 days...I was in such a hurry when  the sun came  out again  I left behind my camera with  the story the pictures will  tell of  my journey...) My daughter is mailing it to me today so I can post by weekend I hope.. In the mean time I have laundry to do and clothes to unpack. re group and enjoy my husband now that I am home safely...  I promise to get back to Blogging as soon as the camera arrives.. Enjoy your days and stay warm...   it is winter ya know in the Pacific Northwest!

Happy New Year

Its here the New  Year... I grabbed this picture from the web.. Love the Celebration Scene.... Fireworks and boats afloat with  people  all Ringing in a New Year..'
 
How will you celebrate this year?   Are you making plans? What are your aspirations, dreams, goals.

I don't make resolutions because I  never  seem to  keep them... But I do have dreams, plans and ideas.. Starting with  travel... January is  the planning month..After spending time at the beach over Christmas  we may head out again to relive that experience,weather permitting. Not getting too far ahead  here.  It is set in February I am going to Australia to visit my daughter Nancy.. ( aka Self Care Girl). Really looking forward to seeing her and her husband for a couple weeks.
On the Domestic side....   planning to do some interior home painting.. well  needed and I already have the paint... I plan to read more and have started some great books on my Kindle fire..  I joined a Book club in October and  will enjoy meeting the members monthly. Charming chicks have plans for a possible Hot Springs trip this month as well.. again weather permitting..
So it is Here the New Year.. I will continue to add  more dreams, ideas and plans  to share with you.. Let me know what you have planned  this month... Go ahead get started... I will catch up...

Christmas at the beach

Christmas at Yachats, Oregon
We rented a  lovely home through Beach Vacation Rentals..and will  go back for sure in the summer
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We had a fabulous time with some of Clay's family  Here  Sister in law Jackie and me  in the Beautifully painted  house.  Bright colors  through out.. No way would you feel gloomy here in any weather.  Clay and  his brothers Steve  and Pete

 

We enjoyed the waves crashing onto the shore and the weather was mild. A bit of morning fog and as expected a bit of rain..Took many seaside pictures and here are a few.

This is Face Rock  at  Bandon , Oregon. ( do you see her face looking up to the sky?)

* WARNING    
The next photo may be disturbing .. 

While at the beach sadly a dead  female Grey Whale washed ashore,  I had never been so close to a whale before...The  Marine Biologists were examining and taking samples to determine what caused her death.

 The Lighthouse in the fog.. and a few beautiful  Elk we saw on the way home. Making our trip more eventful.

Here are my kids..Years ago and today

Here they are at 2, 5 and 6 years old... Oh My! Where has the time gone.. Since it is Christmas I had to post this. It is one of my favorite pictures...

They have grown to be very responsible, respectful , compassionate and productive adults.

Dennis is my oldest, He is one of the best Children and Adult Comedian Entertainers in Colorado. Look for him..you will  find his business  at Dennis Michael's Comedy Magic Show  he married to Michelle Goodman VanderHouwen, she is one of Colorado's best artists see her work @ Paint Decor and he has two children  Alex Vander Houwen age 23 and Charles 3 yrs.





Nancy is a project manager working abroad in Australia for the Boeing Company. Married to Simon Cook * also  with the Boeing company and living and working in Australia, she has a son Jacob Boucher 21 yrs.  You may also know her now as Self Care Girl on Facebook.

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Paula (PJ ) is a certified teacher in Yakima.Currently she is  substitute teaching.   She has 3 sons Alex Ziegler 18years   Peyton  10 years  and Mason 9 . She is very involved in her sons sports  programs as  Player Agent for East Valley Little League and Head Coach for  East Valley Youth Football.

Yes I am very proud of who these people have become....

Special & Spoiled...

I have tried before to tame my hens. It is hard to do unless they are handled a lot when they are baby chicks.
This is Lily.  She comes running to me anytime I happen to open the back door..In fact she often stands at the door waiting... It is funny to see her come a running. The other 4 hens quickly follow but only Lily will wait for us to pick her up.. We stroke her feathers and gently release her to eat the treats.. I do love my chickens.. it is cold here  dipping below 20 at night so I make sure to feed the "girls" warm treats before they retire to their coop.  They really love warm  noodles, rice  and oatmeal.. I make sure they get  the left overs. I have not had to put a heater in their coop..they seem to huddle together  just fine.. Their water however is heated and inside the coop. Yeah,  I think my "girls" are special and spoiled too...

Let the Magic begin...

 Twas only December 2nd a cold windy day but   we had to get started on Christmas Decorating...  We decorated the outside of Blue Sky Farm today. Now when it gets dark we can Turn on the switch to reveal  the Magic! I will post more pictures then...
 We will  be putting  "bird friendly" items on the outside porch tree for them to nibble on throughout the cold winter. Leaving the tree standing after Christmas.
Since we will be away for Christmas We decided to focus on the outside only this year.. and enjoy the beach  house where we will  bring simple decorations to warm the cottage...Tomorrow I will be attending a Christmas Artisan show that has been  enjoyed in Klamath Falls for 44 years! We want to also attend the Snowflake Parade later this week.. ..cant wait.. more pictures to follow...