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| Lake Padden this morning |
Well, the title of this post is not quite right, since the meaning of "soliloquy" is speaking one's thoughts aloud whether or not anybody is listening, but I liked the alliteration with Saturday. I figure somebody is listening to my thoughts, since I keep getting comments. This morning I went for a nice walk twice around Lake Padden with the Fairhaven walking group, and I snapped this picture with my camera as we hustled around at a very brisk pace. I can walk four miles an hour, but there were four women I tried to keep up with and simply could not manage it without jogging. So I gave up and enjoyed walking with Judith, a friend I have made through this group.
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| Bouquets ready for purchase |
Then I headed over to the Farmers' Market for some kale, taking a few pictures as I wandered around. These flower bouquets, mostly dahlias, caught my eye with their brilliant colors. That's one thing about this time of year: everything is brightly colored, including the incredible variety of winter squash and pumpkins. And peppers.
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| Reds and greens delight the eye |
The sun had just come out for the first time today, and they lighted up these peppers so I was forced to take their picture. I've almost stopped worrying about carrying any other camera than my iPhone, since the pictures it takes are more than adequate for anything I need. Macros are better with my camera, and a few other things, but really I am quite pleased to find that I don't need anything other than my cellphone, which is always within reach.
I've got to finish packing for my trip that starts this Wednesday. I've been looking forward to it for months, and now it's almost here. I'll be heading down to southern California for another fun visit to try and get a record number of JOS (Jumpers Over Seventy) together in the sky. Four days of skydiving, which is why I'm not down at Snohomish for the first Saturday in weeks that it is actually possible for me to make a skydive around here. I've already packed up my gear. More to come on the trip, but I still have a few days before I head out. Have a great weekend, if there's anybody out there listening to my soliloquy.
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nice...i like the colors of the farmers market...the bouquets and the veg...guess season is about to close eh? have fun on your trip...sounds like you will have plenty of air time...smiles..
ReplyDeleteWell, looks like I read your thoughts. I still have not used my smart phone for photo taking. I don't even know how to do it. Lol. Yours takes such brilliant shots.
ReplyDeletelove seeing your farmer's market colors. i know you're looking forward to your sky jumps!
ReplyDeleteAll the photos are gorgeous. Are you shooting with Camera+? I do notice that when the light is good, the iPhone works pretty well; it's low light that causes me problems, maybe because my point-and-shoot camera is exceptionally good in low light. Have a GREAT time on your trip!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous, DJan. My photographer friend also says he relies on his iPhone for casual photos now. He feels it's quite adequate. I use it because I love how it uploads straight to the computer. I'm lazy.
ReplyDeleteAlways listening Djan.
ReplyDeleteSunshine..send it this way! The dahlias are beautiful! I am anxious to hear all about your trip...you be safe..:)
ReplyDeleteOh course we are listening. Intently.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful, wonderful trip. And tell us all about it.
I am looking forward to you being a JOE and a JON too. And the big one.
Well, I'm listening! I may not be thinking but I am here. The stuff in your market is really attractive like the peppers.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time in California.
Can't wait to hear about the 4 days of skydiving! These photos really are colorful. Makes me almost like peppers!
ReplyDeleteThe lake looks beautiful and I love seeing all the fresh produce. I'm looking forward to hearing more about your trip down south.
ReplyDeleteLake Padden - so beautiful - Whenever I am fortunate enough to see mountains instead of very large hills like we have here, my thoughts are of my Mountain Hiking Friend. That is a most lovely photo. Beautiful fall veggies n flowers - brightly coloured and really catches ones eyes. BOL as you jump and gracefully float n soar to earth. Looking forward to that story. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful lake photo DJan!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I always enjoy going to the farmers' market too.
But...I know you're probably busy getting ready for your trip to So. Ca. So...if I don't 'see' you 'til you get back...enjoy your jumps and the beautiful coast of the 'best part of California' in my opinion.
After seeing yours and Linda Reeders results with an iPhone, I am very impressed with the quality of those shots. I have never considered it for the simple fact that there is poor reception here but it would be a great tool for a trip. You are always ready.
ReplyDeleteHope the weather cooperates and you get to spend a lot of time in the air.
I'm listening...on Sunday. That's the great thing about a blog soliloquy.
ReplyDeleteLeah keeps asking me if I am taking pictures with my new phone, but I keep grabbing the camera out of habit. I should try to use the phone once in a while at least.
So excited for your big trip! I know you'll take lots of pictures!! :)
Such a serene and beautiful place, a great place to walk with friends, and enjoy !
ReplyDeleteLove those farmers' markets exceptional produce, and selection.
Hope you have a wonderful trip DJan, you are an amazing lady !
~Jo
ps...sorry about the deleted post
I know you are excited to get to CA and jump with the over 70s group. Enjoy every minute of the trip.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, I'm out here in Missouri "listening to your soliloquy." Your adventures--hiking the mountain trails, skydiving, hanging out with the friends you've made in the Pacific Northwest since moving there--always give me a sense of contentment and well being.
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you can walk four miles in 60 minutes. A mile every 15 minutes. For me right now, a mile takes between 17 and 18 minutes. I'm trying to walk a half hour a day and that comes to about 1.75 miles for me. I just walk around a rather long, curvy block in a built up area, listening to a book on tape. When I'm in Utah, I hope perhaps to do some walking in the beauty of nature.
I'm just so glad for you that you're going to leave on Wednesday and do something you've been planning and preparing for for months. Peace.
Enjoy you trip. Sounds like lots of fun. As to Point A to point B speedo hikers they're not for me. I'm of the go slow and smell the roses type....:)
ReplyDeleteSometimes I can tell that people aren't listening to me through their comments. Gulp. Because if they read the post the comment would have been different. You might know what I mean. But as we all know comments are the heart of blogging. And I'm listening!
ReplyDeleteI'm listening D-Jan. Have a good trip. Love the colours in those flowers and fruits. TAKE CARE...
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