I wanted to find more signs of spring today so I went down to the river again. Â There were a few buds popping up, but I didn't have my tripod and the photos were too blurry to print. Â 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. Â The sky was a clear, deep blue and the colors just popped. Â I took another venture to the park at lunchtime today. Â Even though it was sunny and clear, it was cold and windy. Â The ducks …
Day 57 – Kayaking
After a day of snow yesterday, the sun came out today. Â It's still cold, but a very pretty day. Â While visiting the park, some hardy gentlemen arrived with their kayaks in tow. Â The Deschutes River is a great place for whitewater rafting and kayaking, if you know what you're doing. Â These guys obviously did. Â 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. Â It was gorgeous. Â Blue skies, warm temperatures. Â A prelude to what is to come. We went to a local park that we didn't know existed until a few days ago. Â 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. Â 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. Â The skies were clear but it was just 28 degrees F. with a wind …
