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| Front trees in January (left) and August (right) 2014 |
I was more than a bit upset when the manager of the apartment complex "trimmed" the trees in our front yard last winter. I thought he had killed them. The little one in the middle was completely stripped, and the two on either side of it were finally completely stripped of any remaining branches in February. In June I took a picture of the beginning of the trees' coming back to life (see it
here), but now in August they look like trees again! I guess next time this happens I won't get all bent out of shape. I'm just not accustomed to the way things grow up here in the Pacific Northwest.
The lawn looks pretty brown, just like it did in January, but that's because we've had very little rain during the summer months. That's the usual way of things, and for the past two summers the number of days without clouds has been a bit higher than normal. Some people like it that way, but frankly I don't mind those pretty puffy white clouds in the blue blue sky.
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| Organic garlic and onions at the market |
After my walk with the ladies, I went to the Farmers' Market and picked up some veggies before heading home. I had my cellphone with me and took a couple of arty shots with it, since I had left my regular camera at home. I'm just about ready to get a new one, since my current camera keeps losing the date and time settings at random moments. Very annoying. I saw this wonderful bouquet of dahlias, reminding me that summer is almost over when these beauties come out.
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| Taken at home with my regular camera |
Tomorrow I'll head down to Skydive Snohomish to get a few jumps in with my friends. I would have gone today, but I was still feeling pretty sore from Thursday's hike and needed one more day to recover. I'm already feeling much better, but my thighs and calves are still reminding me they were well used. Both days are supposed to be sunny and warm, so I decided to take it easy and enjoy the fine day. Here's the other arty shot I took with my cellphone.
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| I think these are red onions but I'm not sure |
Ah, yes, summer may be coming to an end, but it's been such a nice one! Nothing in this life lasts, especially the seasons, and I'll be looking forward to the brilliant colors of fall. One of these days, anyway. No hurry.
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those trees really did spring back. the one on the upper right looks almost heart-shaped. :)
ReplyDeletegood luck tomorrow!
I had to chuckle at your comment, "I'm just not accustomed to the way things grow up here in the Pacific Northwest" only because it made me think that things pretty much all grow the same way. But yes, I know it is devastating to see trees or bushes pruned so drastically; but generally, it's for the good of the plant.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous (and safe) time tomorrow playing in the sky.
The mornings and evenings are cooler and it is starting to get darker earlier. It has been a wonderful summer, but too short. I guess it is time to start looking forward to fall!
ReplyDeleteLove that your trees have come back - and Tex is right about the heart shape. I am so impressed at your arty shots too.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day of jumping.
it has been a nice summer...its been cooler but enjoyable...still enough sun to give me a kiss...we should have gone to the farmers market today...hmm...maybe after church in the morning...
ReplyDelete... and there will be another summer! Don't worry. Fall is a very nice season in many ways. One thing is that it's a little cooler. I hope your sore muscles recover quickly.
ReplyDeleteWe have had a lovely summer, with a week left to go of August before Labor day brings an end to summer for most school kids around here. We will have our grand kids next week while teacher Jill goes back to work. Tom and i will continue to enjoy September summer.
ReplyDeleteI'm not ready for summer to end. We're heading out camping on Monday...the first day of school here in Hermiston.
ReplyDeleteI like the seasons, but prefer the sun regardless of temperature. It's been a wonderful, sunny summer.
ReplyDeleteGood to see the growth on those trees. I am sad that the Summer seems to have ended a little prematurely for my liking.
ReplyDeletePretty photos! I am glad those trees have grown back. I guess the tree trimmers knew what they were doing.
ReplyDeleteI also hate it when trees are cut back. After all, a tree has to grow doesn't it! The birds and other animals need shelter in the winter too.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures of the veggies D-jan.
Wow! Those trees really did come back fast! That kind of growth doesn't happen here.
ReplyDeleteYou have the most beautiful produce at your farmer's market. What a lush area!
Hope you enjoy your jumps! Sounds like a really nice weekend. :)
I'm trying to catch up with your posts since I've not been online much the last few days. I'm so happy to read in your previous post that the CT scan came back normal!!! Hooray. Also, in that post, the fireweed is so very pretty. And of course you already know how I love the fog. Those photos [especially the 'lunch' time photo...] had such a mystery behind the cloak of foggy air...it was beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteNow this post...your property's tree trim from this year turned out perfect. They look so well manicured and shapely now instead of letting them grow 'wild'. Love the bouquet.
Hope you had a good time on Sunday with your friends and everything was the way it should've been when jumping. And, I'm sure by now your soreness has subsided and you're anxious to get going again for another hike/jump!!
The tomatoes were so beautiful yesterday at the market. I should have taken photos. Have fun on your dive!
ReplyDeleteI remember those first murder scene shots. Nice recovery for those trees. They are resilient buggers.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day in the air.
Thanks for the update on the trees...they look better than I anticipated! Dahlias are so pretty:)
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, I'm not sure whether that final photograph is of red onions or rutabagas. Whatever it is, it looks so hardy and healthy.
ReplyDeleteI went to the farmers' fruit and produce stands this past Friday and got everything I needed to make ratatouille: eggplant, onions, zucchini, tomatoes, and some herbs. It's one of my favorite dishes! Peace.
I'm wondering about updating our iPhone too. Facetime isn't working well on it.
ReplyDeleteYou should see how they trim trees in Hawaii. It always surprises me how they come back!