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No, really?!

I took today’s pictures 10 days ago at Costco, October 3rd.

As I took these shots a couple of people walked by and commented on the decorations I was photographing. But nobody else seemed amazed/annoyed/flummoxed/surprised/peeved or anything else about two aisles of Christmas merchandise — and the accompanying tinny Christmas carols — out and ready to go in early October.

Yesterday I saw the same thing in Walmart.

Therefore, allow me to be among the first to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. ((Sheesh!))

Day trippin’

I took a day trip to Port Gamble yesterday. It’s a sweet little former logging town on the Kitsap Peninsula. This is the Port Gamble Post Office building. Notice the floral display in front of the building. It’s worth a closer look. Tomorrow I’ll move in for a better view.

Reflected sunset

Sunset had dipped below the horizon for us but it still glowed in the windows of the Double Eagle restaurant as we left the other night.

Would you like fries with that?

This is an eye catching burger joint in Port Ludlow about 45 minutes’ drive from Sequim. We pass it on our way to and from camping at Fort Flagler. So far we’ve resisted the temptation but Yelp reviews make it sound pretty tempting.

Doodlebugs

I’ve always managed impulse control pretty well but Doodlebugs on Washington Street severely tests me. I’ve got a habit and they have my fix. You may know me as a photo blogger but I spend a lot of time — and an inordinate amount of money — making greeting cards.

I’m addicted to rubber stamps. And dies. And designer paper. And embellishments. And alcohol ink pens. And a lot more stuff than you’re probably interested in reading about. Doodlebugs, owned by a family of very nice and exceedingly talented people, has it all. And if they don’t have it they’ll get it for you. (Their customer service is truly awesome.)

If you don’t know how to do something they can usually demonstrate it to you. Chances are they may even offer a class. And if all else fails, buy a coloring book, sit down, and color. It’s supposed to be very soothing.

Best produce

Sunny Farms was recently voted #1 in produce in Clallam County by Peninsula Daily News and Sequim Gazette readers. Based strictly on the corn I’ve gotten there lately, it’s a hands down winner in my book. I’ve commuted to Sunny Farms regularly for the last few weeks to get fresh corn and cantaloupe. I can’t seem to get enough. Summer deliciousness!

Honor stand

This is something you don’t see in metropolitan areas: an honor stand. It’s a simple concept. If the farmer’s not there to take your money, you leave it in the box.

A friend recommended this spot to me. In addition to greens there were potatoes, sweet onions, turnips, beets, and strawberries. I picked up some garlic to tide me over until mine is harvested and ready.

Sofie Farms is on Evans Road. It’s a popular spot. There were lots of customers while I was there.