Tag Archives: Seattle

I think it’s finally here…

I think Spring is finally here.  This is what the thermometer read just before lunchtime yesterday. The birds noticed too and are busy telling everyone who will listen.  The trees and shrubs also got busy playing catch-up.  I think nearly … Continue reading

Posted in Gardening | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on I think it’s finally here…

Summer Staycation Part 2: Space Needle & Aquarium

What would a staycation in Seattle be without a visit to the Space Needle?  It’s gotta be done.  And since this was Son’s first trip to Seattle, it really really had to be done. So here is the obligatory cheesy … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Summer Staycation Part 2: Space Needle & Aquarium

Over the mountains and through the woods

Pardon me for playing catch up with a bunch of behind-posts, but I wanted to share this adventure.  Several weeks ago, when I was recovering from a nasty cold, Fiance asked if I was up for a car ride to … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The One Where I Catch Up

Yikes!  It’s been a seriously long time since I’ve been able to write.  Hopefully things are evening out a bit now so that I’ll be able to insert regular writing back into my routine. Here are the highlights: The new … Continue reading

Posted in Knitting, life, Wedding, Work | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on The One Where I Catch Up

Tiger Mountain State Forest: Chirico Trail

Okay, how often is it that your sweetie plans a day off to hang out with you in anticipation of working like a crazy man for the next week and a half?  Bonus points for my man.  Then how often … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Tiger Mountain State Forest: Chirico Trail

Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint

Yet again, Mother Nature delivered a fabulously sunny day for hiking.  And yet again, I took advantage of it. I decided to head for the Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint at the end of the Preston-Snoqalmie Rail-Trail.  This there-and-back hike was about … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Snoqualmie Falls Viewpoint

Mercer Slough Nature Park

Monday woke to clear, cold weather and I decided to shift my workout plans for the week to accommodate.  Instead of the two mile exercise video in my living room, I opted for the two mile hike through Mercer Slough … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Stevens Pass

Last weekend we decided to play in the snow on a different mountain in the area.  Stevens Pass is about two hours northeast of us in the Cascades.  Most of the drive is a very gradual climb with the mountains … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments Off on Stevens Pass

November Wrap

Whew!  The last half of November was a whirl of activity, hence no posting.  Fear not, dear readers, it was also productive.  On to the bullets, if you please. I finished unpacking the home set-up and hosting essentials and got … Continue reading

Posted in Knitting, life | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on November Wrap

Redmond Watershed Park and Preserve

Yesterday was sunny again, so Fiancé encouraged me to once again play hooky and get outside.  I didn’t need much prodding to abandon an afternoon of cleaning the house.  Who does? After consulting my handy-dandy guidebook again, I elected to … Continue reading

Posted in Adventuring | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Redmond Watershed Park and Preserve