I wanted to find more signs of spring today so I went down to the river again. There were a few buds popping up, but I didn't have my tripod and the photos were too blurry to print. I did see a swan swimming in the river and a couple of geese sunning themselves on …
Day 61 – The Sun Appears
After several days of snow, snow and more snow, the sun appeared today and it was a gorgeous day. The sky was a clear, deep blue and the colors just popped. I took another venture to the park at lunchtime today. Even though it was sunny and clear, it was cold and windy. The ducks …
Day 57 – Kayaking
After a day of snow yesterday, the sun came out today. It's still cold, but a very pretty day. While visiting the park, some hardy gentlemen arrived with their kayaks in tow. The Deschutes River is a great place for whitewater rafting and kayaking, if you know what you're doing. These guys obviously did. The …
Day 55 – Spring is Almost Here
Today was one of those late winter days that lets you know spring is right around the corner. It was gorgeous. Blue skies, warm temperatures. A prelude to what is to come. We went to a local park that we didn't know existed until a few days ago. The Deschutes River runs right through it …
Day 49 – Polar Plunge
Today was the annual Polar Plunge here, which is a fundraiser for Special Olympics. I thought it might be kind of fun to go down and watch these people run into the freezing cold Deschutes River, many of them in costumes. The skies were clear but it was just 28 degrees F. with a wind …
Through My Lens 