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green acres

by Kristina Sloggett on April 29, 2012

in photography,Portland,summertime,Sunday Garden Series,yard & garden

I will miss some things about the house we are leaving – the vast outdoor space, the remote quiet, the beautiful gardens.

Basil has already spotted a squirrel in our new yard, so he is quite happy.

The skies are just as blue at the new house, and the natural light more abundant!

We made many great memories here over the years, and we look forward to making new ones in our new home!

Happy Sunday.

 

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ducks in the pool

by Kristina Sloggett on March 2, 2012

in photography,Portland,yard & garden

This always makes me smile.

Even though we are both SO ready to move on and SO ready to find our perfect next home, I’m going to miss this place. We have such an awesome couple acres, great yard and garden, and in the winter when the pool is covered, the ducks come play in it!

This is the duck couple that is always on our property. He is very protective of her – it is so sweet. Notice how he is always facing whatever direction she is going, watching over her?

The mallards are always so brightly colored and pretty.

These two are almost as big as Basil.

Basil flips out when they are in the yard or in the stream just below the yard… he just wants to play too!

I know Basil will miss all the critters and wildlife we have here, especially the squirrels that taunt him from the trees and that he chases through the grass.

I will miss this duck couple – aren’t they cute?

Happy Friday!

 

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frosty Portland

by Kristina Sloggett on November 20, 2011

in Giving Back,photography,Portland,Sunday Garden Series,yard & garden

This morning is beautiful – icy cold and bright sunshine.

Frosty ice and lone webs

Basil was quick to run back in the house

but I had to capture the crisp sunny morning.

Perfect Sunday.

 

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Photography Friday

November 4, 2011

…or should it be Phonetic Photography Friday? Is it still alliteration if it’s phonetic? I don’t know, but I do know this post is for the birds. I recently realized I like birds, both feathered and friends. and friends. Okay, this is where the alliteration ends. I had parakeets in high school – Floyd (who [...]

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wordless wednesday – icy morning edition

November 2, 2011

Just as the holidays appear everywhere the day after Halloween, winter weather has definitely arrived in Portland. It was icy cold this morning. Basil cut our walk short – even in his coat. I can never do a wordless Wednesday without words… Keep warm!   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share [...]

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Portland… from above

September 28, 2011

We went out for dinner last night – such an amazing dinner. The whole evening was great fun, and enhanced by the rooftop views of beautiful Portland. This city has some interesting building tops and architecture. I love vintage buildings. Birds eye view of The Pioneer Courthouse and Portland’s Living Room, Pioneer Courthouse Square. I [...]

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critters

July 26, 2011

Remember The Birds? Today we have visitors of a different kind. A family of little bandits. They are kinda cute. My first thought was Raccoons in daylight? They’re rabid!  A quick google search eased my concern, telling me while that could be a reason, it’s not always the case. Many times a new raccoon mama [...]

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Bird-Day Thursday

July 14, 2011

Things are getting crazy around here. I feel like Tippi. Around 7 this morning, I heard knocking noises coming from the front rooms of the house. It took me a minute to figure out there were HUGE birds hopping across our roof. Also? Peeking in our skylights: Peeking, heh. They were pecking! In addition to [...]

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a walk in the garden

March 30, 2011

While the temps are still low, the flowers in my yard know spring is coming! This morning, Basil and I finished our walk by going through our garden areas and yard. Join us, won’t you? enjoy this day fully – hug loved ones and express gratitude Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook [...]

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