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Let's talk life's simple pleasures
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I did that for 10 years when I had a bread route... NO MAS!!
Man a good nap is so great (and rare for me now).
I’m slowly becoming the early riser but always enjoyed that first morning at camp when you get up and have coffee and just get to soak in where you are and what you have going on - whether it’s working at camp or heading fishing or what. The first cup of coffee and the stillness associated with that is a great feeling
I’m slowly becoming the early riser but always enjoyed that first morning at camp when you get up and have coffee and just get to soak in where you are and what you have going on - whether it’s working at camp or heading fishing or what. The first cup of coffee and the stillness associated with that is a great feeling
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Painting outside plein air. Not because I have to because of an outside of myself reason, just because it is one of my favorite ways to pass the time.
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When you have an itchy swollen mosquito bite that's driving you insane. Heat up water in the microwave till it's almost to a boil. Take a rag and dip it in the hot water. Pause for a sec till it's hot enough it's uncomfortable but won't burn you. Hold that hot rag on top of the bite. That feeling.... then the feeling of cool itch relief afterwards.
That works well with poison ivy also
S'mores at the campfire with Grandpa. https://landinginthepnw.com/2018/07/01/camping-with-buddy/
This year he learns to follow contour lines while Grandpa trolls for walleye.
This year he learns to follow contour lines while Grandpa trolls for walleye.
Dustin Chromers
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Not having to pack rain gear. For those rare times I'm grateful.
creekx
not crate trained
Great family, but that 987!
MT_Flyfisher
Life of the Party
Buying lemonade and a homemade brownie from my 7 year old grandson.
Xoxo
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I have quite a few life‘s pleasure‘s these days and it’s nice to think about what they are. One is my great niece and nephew (who i call the Cheetos, for obvious reasons). Their Dad is the one I am most close to in my family. I’m excited that they are coming to do a sleepover at our place tomorrow. Here is a photo from last week with Lolo.
She’s so funny, she is only 5 but uses big words like ‘evidence’, ’random’ , satisfactory’. She calls me often, once to tell me that she was going to The Dad Store because she was mad at her Dad. She makes me laugh all the time. On the phone, of all things, she likes to play “rock, paper scissors“. The first time we played over the phone she starts it “Rock, paper scissors, shoot!” . And i say to her, ”Ok, what do you have?” She would tell me, and of course i would always choose whatever would beat her. After five games of doing this, she says. “You are SO good at this game!” ….
This is a photo from a few months ago with her brother waiting for his schoolbus in the rain:
Brady is holding a Three Stooges golf size umbrella. You can kind of see Moe. Brady is sweet and generous and always wants to do the right thing. He loves Van Morrison. And the Teskey Brothers. And always beats me at Alexa’s Song Quiz.
This is a photo from this morning. I turn on the condo sprinklers every other morning (because they are broken) and then i went over with my cup of coffee and sat at the swimming pool cause i love it best when no one is there. This is where i will be with the kiddos tomorrow and Friday. They are so excited to come swimming.
And this photo is a nod to my good neighbor friends who live directly next to us. What’s great is we share the same taste in music, wine and porters. Early last night Maggie knocked on my door while I was cooking dinner to give me this glass of Willow White Blend from Columbia Valley. It was so good and tastes like what is often referred to as “summer in a glass”. The glass on the side is her homemade ice tea. And look at the temperature! ….FINALLY!
And lastly, my husband who is a marketing and communications director for a college retires as of this Friday.
I came up with the idea to have his band reserve a local tavern on the water and play for free on his retirement. It’s a triple retirement party for two other teachers. (The sax player is one of the retirees) . Without Covid these past two years when he worked at home i don’t think i would look as forward to it as i am now. We realized that we were going to be fine living in our smaller place together. His staff threw him a surprise party and filled his office with loads of balloons and goofy gifts. They tell me how much they are going to miss him as a boss. He truly is a good and tolerant man, raised by wonderful parents.
It’s been a less than desirable winter and spring weather wise and stressful family stuff going on… but things are looking good these days. And I‘m so thankful and appreciative, that though I chose not to have children, i have little kids in my life; very good friends who live right next door; and I’m married to a man i really like being around.
Shoot i don’t know why some of the photos are larger. Must be something to do with using iPhone vs iPad.
She’s so funny, she is only 5 but uses big words like ‘evidence’, ’random’ , satisfactory’. She calls me often, once to tell me that she was going to The Dad Store because she was mad at her Dad. She makes me laugh all the time. On the phone, of all things, she likes to play “rock, paper scissors“. The first time we played over the phone she starts it “Rock, paper scissors, shoot!” . And i say to her, ”Ok, what do you have?” She would tell me, and of course i would always choose whatever would beat her. After five games of doing this, she says. “You are SO good at this game!” ….
This is a photo from a few months ago with her brother waiting for his schoolbus in the rain:
Brady is holding a Three Stooges golf size umbrella. You can kind of see Moe. Brady is sweet and generous and always wants to do the right thing. He loves Van Morrison. And the Teskey Brothers. And always beats me at Alexa’s Song Quiz.
This is a photo from this morning. I turn on the condo sprinklers every other morning (because they are broken) and then i went over with my cup of coffee and sat at the swimming pool cause i love it best when no one is there. This is where i will be with the kiddos tomorrow and Friday. They are so excited to come swimming.
And this photo is a nod to my good neighbor friends who live directly next to us. What’s great is we share the same taste in music, wine and porters. Early last night Maggie knocked on my door while I was cooking dinner to give me this glass of Willow White Blend from Columbia Valley. It was so good and tastes like what is often referred to as “summer in a glass”. The glass on the side is her homemade ice tea. And look at the temperature! ….FINALLY!
And lastly, my husband who is a marketing and communications director for a college retires as of this Friday.
I came up with the idea to have his band reserve a local tavern on the water and play for free on his retirement. It’s a triple retirement party for two other teachers. (The sax player is one of the retirees) . Without Covid these past two years when he worked at home i don’t think i would look as forward to it as i am now. We realized that we were going to be fine living in our smaller place together. His staff threw him a surprise party and filled his office with loads of balloons and goofy gifts. They tell me how much they are going to miss him as a boss. He truly is a good and tolerant man, raised by wonderful parents.
It’s been a less than desirable winter and spring weather wise and stressful family stuff going on… but things are looking good these days. And I‘m so thankful and appreciative, that though I chose not to have children, i have little kids in my life; very good friends who live right next door; and I’m married to a man i really like being around.
Shoot i don’t know why some of the photos are larger. Must be something to do with using iPhone vs iPad.
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Go Colorado!!!!
My son's car. Helped him put a different exhaust on it. I don't really like working on cars - but I do enjoy working with my kids on projects.
creekx
not crate trained
Sometimes its not only about the fishing.
Yesterday’s treat was coming upon an owl family that was being harassed by robins and crows in a neighborhood park
I think mom and dad were teaching the young’uns to hunt and the other birds weren’t having any.
This morning’s treat was a walk to the bay and finding a gaggle of herons working the low tide
Like others have shared….mornings are my favorite time of day.
….and finally getting some sun and warmer temps isn’t bad either
I think mom and dad were teaching the young’uns to hunt and the other birds weren’t having any.
This morning’s treat was a walk to the bay and finding a gaggle of herons working the low tide
Like others have shared….mornings are my favorite time of day.
….and finally getting some sun and warmer temps isn’t bad either
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Another simple pleasure for me is enjoying the work of someone who has followed their heart and enjoys making unique things…pieces of art or Americana….whatever you wanna call it.
During my early June visit to help out my dad in Vermont a local chain saw artist had this on display along side the highway. I thought it was friggin’ awesome
Sharing this with you all still makes me smile and I’m hoping he has something equally impressive for the July trip.
During my early June visit to help out my dad in Vermont a local chain saw artist had this on display along side the highway. I thought it was friggin’ awesome
Sharing this with you all still makes me smile and I’m hoping he has something equally impressive for the July trip.
