Lake Living

Another perfect morning. It is suppose to be the start of a hot spell. So I am taking advantage of my favorite time of day. The sun has yet to clear the horizon but the temp is just right, I am sitting here on the deck doing my morning computer reading. In this case watching a techie podcast. I know the picture is small but if you look carefully you can see a pre dawn skier just above my toe. and as always I have my trusty Parker Store coffee cup full of hot coffee. So far I have seen blue herons doing their morning fly by, also a flock of Canadian honkers going by, A couple of eagles. One of which is now hanging about 60 feet away in the top of the tree. There is no wind so I don’t have to worry about being whitewashed by mr eagle. I really don’t have much to say other than the only thing that would make this any better would be having someone to share this experience with. Most people just are not willing to haul themselves out of the sack. Which I have always found so hard to fathom as fore me this is my favorite time of the day.
GOOD MORNING !!
PS. Finishing this post up Just in time. The sun has cleared the the hills to the east and my screen is disappearing before my eyes.

Playing with Photos

I was introduced to some new cool tricks in photography the other day by a neighbor. The ones in the above slide show are my first attempt messing with HDR (High Dynamic Range)pIt is a process where you take three shots one underexposed one overexposed and one properly exposed. Then these three shots (layers) are merged together enabling you to see detail in the shadows and the highlights. From there you can start using artistic license. The fun part

Steph turns 28

Went to Steph's for dinner with Liz, Laura, and Mike

Had a BBQ and a few laughs.
Happy Birthday Steph

Spokane July 4th 2009

Day I: Thur It’s morning, I was waken by a couple of noisy eagles outside my window and I am ready to roll as not to be driving across eastern Wa. in the heat of the day. We got on the road around 0830 The drive was nice, A little heaver traffic than usual but all in all a good drive. Made it to GEG around 130pm. Anita and I did a little shopping for the lake tomorrow. I have a few more chores to do for Mary and I think I will pack it in early this evening. This evening we had a special supprise. There were two fawns (baby deer) in Mary’s yard having some problem trying to figure out how to get back on the other side of the fence where their mother was sort of freeked trying to figure out the same thing. My pictures were pretty poor due to the light conditions. Anyway it was very cool

 

Day II: Fri Driving up to the lake. It’s now Fri morning and I am doing my Starbucks rat thing. I headed out of Mary’s around 0500 as not to disturb the sleeping beauties. As of now the plan is to meet up with Fran and Barb Burkhard around 1030 and head north to Diamond Lake.
Made it to the lake for a great afternoon and evening. Now 930pm and the lake is starting to light up with pre 4th fireworks, Full moon no wind and just the chirps of little people around the lake filled with excitement of fireworks and the 4th of july. It does not get much better than this. I just spotted my first killer mosquito so I had better post up and get off the dock. Nite nite tommy

Day III: Sat The 4th. GOOD MORNING!! It’s the 4th and I got started @ 4 this morning. I am on the dock awaiting sunrise. It has been just beautiful and peacefull this morning well at least until now as there is a groupe of crows disturbing the morning silence. Looks  like a killer day for the holiday as there is not a sign of a cloud in the morning sky. I am sure the day will get long with the pending heat (94) and the cahos of lake activity but the rest of the world has to have their time. I think that’s why the early morning seems so precious to me.  “It’s ALL mine and I only have to share it with Mother Nature’s Beauty and Harmony” Oops a kayaker just paddled by the dock. What is this person doing in my space?? Oh well my first cup of coffee is somewear between cold and empty so its back up to the cabin for this happy camper.
  People started arriving around 1030 to enjoy the lakes activities. The annual boat parade followed by a BBQ. (Beckey,Lisa,Mary,Isabel)(,Lindsey,Ashley,Caden), (Larry,Karen,Trejan)
Anita Mary and Tommy headed out just before the fireworks. We had a good dose of the show the night before.

Day IV: Sun After a good nights sleep We boarded the westbound Rav 4 around0710 and had a good drive home. Thanks Mary for the weekend !