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| Looking for a shot |
Melanie and I blew off our hopes of making another trip to the mountains, in light of the fact that it will be very wet for the next few days here in the Pacific Northwest. It was raining heavily when we met to share a walk around Lake Padden, either once or twice, depending on how much rain was coming down. You can see by the way Mel is dressed, we were ready for anything.
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| Grey skies and choppy waters |
Although it wasn't completely dry, there were moments when we were very warm and comfortable enough to take off our rain hats and unzip our coats. It was a nice way to get in our steps for the day, even if it wasn't bright and sunny. I've been much wetter on past Thursday hikes.
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| First signs of fall |
The leaves are beginning to turn a bit. This lake has many deciduous trees that will turn brilliant colors, but they are just now beginning their display. Another week or two and I'll return to see what they will show us this year.
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| Magnificent trees |
There are also many beautiful old firs here, and they stand in mute dignity as they observe the comings and goings of people walking, running, and hiking, either alone or in small groups with their dogs happily sniffing every tree. Even in the rain, there were still a good number of fellow travelers around the 2.6-mile loop. We went twice around and then headed home for lunch.
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Rain or not, that looks simply beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI admire that you go in all weather. You are no shrinking violet, Jan.
ReplyDeleteIt does seem like brooding skies.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you didn't get caught in a squall we encountered about 10:30 on our way north of Seattle to Woodinville. It was treacherous on the freeway with a wall of water coming at us, and hydroplaning under the tires. But then we emerged unscathed to dry weather and almost blue sky when we arrived at Molbaks for our get-out-of-the house day.
ReplyDeleteWow...this hike and scenery are absolutely stunning. I actually like the Moody weather.
ReplyDeleteHurray for rain! I sure hope that Oregon and California get some.
ReplyDeleteI will look forward to splendid colour on a clear day.
ReplyDeleteGood on you to get out in some poor weather.
ReplyDeleteLooks wet alright, but somehow still inviting.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have rain. We need it so badly here but none in the forecast.
ReplyDeleteWe're having beautiful weather here. And our Fall colors are already dazzling. I don't make many tracks on the soggy days. You're like the mailman, nothing stops you!
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ReplyDeleteCloudy skies from rain are not a bad thing. Cleans the air and nourishes all living things. Probably didn't make you grow much though:))
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful hike regardless of the weather. :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting how you have managed to get some exercise every Thursday, which is when you used to go on difficult hikes into the wild.
ReplyDeleteI went for a run and walk and got drenched both times. It started mid-way through my route, so I was stuck. Luckily, I do have good rain gear, but even it couldn't hold up to the torrents. I'm glad that it's not cold at least. Next week is supposed to be beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got rain I sure hope the rest of the west coast got rain also...I have not watched the news or weather in days. Cool here today and a bit of rain Odda is visiting:)
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