Georgetown TX

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More Bonsai.

That large one on the left was a small bonsai. It was left unattended after the war when the Japanese here were imprisoned. It put down a root and returned to nature. Still incredible specimen. Sad story.

Bonsai, Weyerhauser Collection.

Maples

Bonsai. Bonsai. Bonsai.

Bouganvilla

Rhododendren

Bonsai Collection, Weyerhauser.

Below, new growth is grafted on old windswept dead wood to create that beauty.

Weyerhauser Bonsai Collection

Bouganvilla

Above, rhododendren

Above, really shallow pot

Just to post a post

Been flat lately, and not doing much. 

So I have taken a few crooked and reflective pictures to upload.

Terrarium

beer with slated rim

drum

oil lamp

Blue

suzani stool

kilims, rugs

gabbeh pillows

Bookcases, art

weights

Self portrait in exotic shell collection

Coupeville WA on The Island

Coupeville Wharf

Ferry schedule from Mukilteo
changing soon to fall schedule

Nearby...

Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve Ebey’s Landing is the nation’s first historical reserve, created in 1978 to protect a rural working landscape & community on Central Whidbey Island. The reserve includes 17,500 acres, 17 farms, over 400 historical structures,  native prairies, two state parks, miles of shoreline, a network of trails  and the second oldest town in Washington. The Reserve is managed by a 9-member Trust Board. Ebeys Landing

ferry reservations Port Townsend to Coupeville

Coupeville, Wa
Coupeville was founded in 1852 by Captain Thomas Coupe and is the second oldest town in the State of Washington. The town continues to preserve original pioneer homes with a variety of historic architectures including Queen Anne, Saltbox, and pioneer Block Houses. Coupe's original home, built in 1853, is one of the State's oldest. Coupeville's limits overlay Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve established by Congress in 1980 as the first and one of the largest such reserves in the nation. Its 22 square miles (57 km²) encompass farmlands, Fort Ebey State Park, beaches, parks, trails and 91 nationally registered historic structures. Coupeville was officially incorporated on April 20, 1910.

Espresso!!

 No charge for virtual sipping...

or 

The beautiful Ohanapecosh river at Mt Rainier Nat'l Park

Taken perched on a log jam.

Located in the southeast corner of the park, Ohanapecosh, named for a Taidnapam (Upper Cowlitz) Indian habitation site along the river, is thought to mean “standing at the edge.” Situated among Douglas firs, western red cedars, and western hemlocks, visitors to Ohanapecosh can experience the beauty and complexity of an old-growth forest. The east side of the park is also somewhat drier and sunnier than the west side, making it a good destination when Paradise and Longmire are wet and foggy. Ohanapecosh is not accessible in winter.
http://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/ohanapecosh.htm

Currents of Ohanapecosh

 I could sit and watch these currents for hours....

it was great fun climbing around on the log jam, and also seeing a family doing likewise. Obviously not used to balancing on logs, but the cool thing was, they were trying..

The Ohanapecosh Campground and picnic area is located on the banks of the peaceful Ohanapecosh River, within a majestic old-growth forest. Like the visitor center, the campground is open from late May to early October.The Ohanapecosh Campground and picnic area is located on the banks of the peaceful Ohanapecosh River, within a majestic old-growth forest. Like the visitor center, the campground is open from late May to early October.

Tonight's sunset

The White River at Mt Rainier SunRise

Sunrise at Mt Rainier