Shoreline Carving Contest

Every July 1st holiday weekend, there is a carving contest on the shore. This is one of the entrants this year. It is a spoof, of course, but elsewhere in this post there is a more serious entrant from a previous year of some hummingbirds. When the contest is over, I will take some pictures of the best carvings. There is also the parade, fireworks, bands, and much more. A fun weekend all over town.

Cruising the Inside Passage to Alaska

This is just one of about 50 cruise ships that pass my door on their way to Alaska each week. I have been there done that, and frankly, I like watching them go by more than I liked sailing. Why? Because we have everything Alaska has, and it's all free. CLICK ON PHOTO TO ENLARGE

Recycling for Life

The little boxes on top of these old logging boom pilons are homes to the once threatened Purple Martin. Thanks to dedicated volunteers these little whirling dirvishes can be heard flying after sunset, preying on mosquitos. Click on picture for larger image.