Mukilteo: daily Photo, Portal of The Pacific NW

13.8.09

Rialto Beach near Forks Washington

Nimbostratusdweller..

That is always, and only, me!

12.8.09

It's Twilight for Forks WA

These trees at the trailhead are mostly dead near the water line from salt and surf, and being beaten by large old growth trunks that floated out of the Bogasheil River, one of three that flow from the rain forest.

They have a spooky appearance.

The whole area 's dark wet climate was used in the book Twilight. The Author had never been to Forks , however, until the third book was written, she did all her research online.

The school in the film is not Forks High School, but probably one in Canada instead. Most of it was filmed in Canada, none of it was filmed in Forks, however.

Forks is getting it's two shots of limelight anyway..good for their economy, and tourists shouldn't be disappointed with nature around Forks, Sol Duc Hot springs, The Hoh rain forest, Rialto Beach, etc.

Forks has been a small logger community whose new presence in the limelight is being shifted as a result. They are getting visitors from everywhere. It was quite the busy place.

10.8.09

Rialto Beach by Ellen Creek

Rialto Beach, near Forks WA (Of Twilight Movie Fame)

I had to watch the movie after seeing how Forks has come to be a well worn destination due to the movie.

I'm still amazed this has turned Forks into a tourist destination.

Not that this area isn't amazing, it is, it just wasn't filmed at Forks.

I'll post some photos of the woods around Rialto and Forks later..

Come back!!

And search my blog for Rialto Beach

A bouquet from a walk, sweet peas

31.7.09

HOT HOT HOT

Hard to believe Seattle is this HOT!

I mean, I know we're cool, but HOT?

Please get out your rain sticks, and do a rain dance........

this temp is too hot for a city that goes w/out A/C

Seattle recorded the hottest temperature in its history

seattle times photo

29.7.09

Drum Sticks and more..

26.7.09

Vino...

Vino

On hot summer days, a glass of vino, a nice sorbet, or a salty lassi..

umm, what could be better, watermelon?

A splash in the Sound, yes, I did that yesterday. I rolled up my pants to walk in the surf, but ended up waist deep in the water, Oh well, it looks like I was being an adult, trying to do the 'adult' thing.. lol

Instead I became the accidental child I really am.

So click on this menu and you'll have to go to Marcello's..

Marcello's Restaurant, Seattle..

25.7.09

City Daily Photo Theme for July, Empty

Coconut Sorbet was Here

24.7.09

Loaf with me awhile... @ Japanese Gulch

Japanese Gulch

This was taken from a bridge over the gulch.

I don't know how deep this Gulch is, very very deep, scary deep :)

It's filled with green, and so many plants I can't begin to mention them, sure giant ferns abound.

People ride bikes here, hike, etc. but Japanese Gulch has a history, you can read about it by clicking on the photo below. You might be interested in the history as well as saving the Gulch.

It's home to the Pileated Woodpecker, Black Tail Deer, Great Blue Heron.

Of course, there are those who want to develop Japanese Gulch, and therefore we have a group of those who want to save it as well.

May the earth prevail.

Earth:

"If a man walk in the woods for love of them half of each day, he is in danger of being regarded as a loafer; but if he spends his whole day as a speculator, shearing off those woods & making earth bald before her time, he is esteemed an industrious enterprising citizen." (Thoreau)

23.7.09

Marcello's Italiano Restaurante In Seattle, and the Music store on Roosevelt

This is a Glockenspiel, I want this too..

beautiful rooms full of instruments

They said they can restring my pentatonic lyre.

Yes! I've looked everywhere for strings..

I want this instrument for my collection of primitive instruments.

It has a nice tone,, and it's beautiful!

Marcello's Restaurante Italiano

Darkish, and cool clean and excellent food.. AAA+

Located at 7115 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle

www.marcelloseattle.com

But watch out for the paper on the tables, I got a paper cut 1st thing.

I was given a ban-aide, and later was told I was the only person who put a band-aide in the wrong place and wore it to fix my cut.. :)

I just more or less drove to Marcello's the other day, and I have never been there, it was early, before 5, but open for dinner. Had the whole place to ourselves..food was great, but I don't need any more dishes with pasta and creme sauce..