Every May, we have a sporting event called the Pole, Pedal, Paddle.  The race consists of six legs that include alpine skiing/snowboarding, cross-country skiing, biking, running, canoe/kayaking and sprinting to the finish!  You can do it individually or as part of a relay team. I have never participated but I did go up to the start …
Winter in Bend . . . Part IV
Several years ago, my husband surprised me on our anniversary with a ride with a team of racing sled dogs. Â It was one of the most exhilarating things I've done. Â It was snowing heavily and the trees were thick with snow. We were fortunate to have Rachael Scdoris as our musher and guide for our …
Weekly Challenge: Illumination
Winter in Bend . . . Part III
I wanted to take this photo before anyone came out to clear the snow off the tables - not that anyone would be sitting outside to eat on that day. Â I think everyone would have been more comfortable sitting indoors. This was also taken with an Olympus point-and-shoot camera. Maralee
Winter in Bend . . . Part II
This is another photo I took with a small Olympus Point-and-Shoot Camera. Â I went out walking in the park while were getting a big dumping of snow. Â There weren't very many people out and about. Â I had passed the person while crossing the bridge and I turned around a liked the solitary shot. Maralee
