Our family’s new baby is back in the hospital. He will be three weeks old on Thursday. The Doctor suspects viral pneumonia. They have him on oxygen and the doctors and nurses atOlympic Medical Center are taking excellent care. The problem is mom is also sick. Once baby was checked in, fed and hooked up, I took her to the Doctor. He suspects day 5 of the flu. There have been 2 deaths in children in the Seattle area from flu related complications. Naturally we are all worried. I will be posting some photos from my archives with bland comments over the next couple of days. I promise to catch up, but priorities for the moment.
Month: February 2007
Bell Creek
There is a small creek that runs through parts of Sequim. The health of the stream is monitored by a group called Streamkeepers. It is of particular interest as some of the local businesses have applied to modify the path as they plan to enlarge. Tough call, but I like the stream in it’s natural state.
Hitchin A Ride
There was sun today for a little while. This little one decided to hitch a ride. The wind was brisk, but all and all, a nice day.
Another Beauty
This beauty sits next to the South off ramp on Sequim dungeness Way…less than a mile from downtown. You can see those light poles I posted earlier. I confess I don’t know it’s history, but I love the look of it.
The Old Mill Cafe
After a long absence, I had lunch at The Old Mill Cafe in Carlsburg. The food was excellent. Their clam chowder is just the best. Carlsburg is a spot in the road between the town of Sequim proper and my house. Although the 200 census reports only 800 inhabitants, it does have a post office, a restaurant, an industrial park, and some small shops. It also has a rich history. The log mill, which closed in 1967, was important economic endeavor in this area. A Google search failed to produce a website dedicated to the history of Carlsborg. This surprised me. I have broken the rules and posted a second picture today of a stump in front of the restaurant. The stump was brought to the area from up in the mountains by a generous donor…and possibly a happy customer.
Pond in Late Afternoon
As you head East on Happy Valley Road, just as you make the curve, there is a small pond on the South side of the road. It almost looks upside down…..
Guardians at the Gate
Often as I drive to work, I’ve noticed these birds perched on top of the street lights that are on the River Road overpass. There wasn’t anywhere to pull off and take a picture. Then I found they were also perching on the street lights along the bypass. I know they aren’t seagulls, eagles or sparrows…after that…maybe pigeons? Where is my bird book when I need it?
