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Sunflower, Bee, and this Saturday Morning 

New neighbors are in process of fresh landscaping, new flooring, new paint inside and trim outside, new deck. They're doing a beautiful job on this major project, while using air mattresses and sleeping bags until the work is complete. Truly in camping out mode, they have only a radio. No computer. No TV. No furniture. Just dust and alot of hard work. Every time I see one of them taking the dog/dogs for a walk, they look so happy. Much of this work they're doing themselves, too. 

Three happy friends, caught by camera set up on tripod so we could all be in some shots together 

I'm getting a kick out of explaining my passion for digital photography. John has taken one of the cameras out of my lap (his own, lol,) and decided to shoot this 

We DID let Malcolm sit down for just a minute or two 

Heading for home, we're thirsty and hungry 

We went for a walk, stopping in the park on the way home 

Malcolm drove from Boise to Beaverton this morning, so one of the first things I suggest is that John, Malcolm and I should take a walk around our neighborhood and into the park. 

We could've gone on nonstop all week! 

Malcolm in conversation w/ John, and I'm having a blast snapping photos. Malcolm has not yet caught on that I do this while we're just sitting around talking! Gee, but what a blast from the past to see one another again! A job took him to California while we were stilll in Georgia. Then when we moved West, he had already moved to D.C. Now he's living in Missouri but will relocate to either CA or GA. 

John is having as much fun as I am. We all have alot of catching up to do 

We had a houseguest all three of us felt like kids again in reliving the good times of our youth. 

Malcolm arrives in GR8 NW today. He's an old friend/boyfriend from days back in Atlanta, when I was in my teens. We have not seen one another for over 3 decades, probably closer to 4 decades but have been in touch off and on by email. 

Malcolm's Honda Accord made record time, from Missouri to Boise where he spent the night, then over 84 right into Beaverton in only 5 hours! No tickets, no problems, no traffic. Perfect weather for viewing Columbia Gorge, too. 

Velveteen Rabbit 

Blue Skies over Portland's Freemont Bridge, Tuesday, Sept 20 

Atrium Garden, Flowers and Plaques

i wonder if someone planted the tomatoes or if this was the result of seeds from a left over sandwich? Even a bird could've dropped the seed. If they don't turn soon, it will be too late in the year! Green tomatoes, anyone?

Of plants and people 

Atrium Garden...should I go left or right? 

Celebration

John and I are celebrating our 46th Anniversary!

Late afternoon/early evening skybridges 

My Monday afternoon, in ER for hours, but hey, I survived and was able to grab some shots as we pulled away! Flowers were pretty. ER staff was nice, and best of all my own surgeon was the one who met me there to take care of the problem. Have grown tired of hospitals. There are better places for photo ops! 

OK, I'm done in the ER. Headed for home but had to take a few pictures. 

Lobby of new Vancouver Hilton 

I had a prime position, where I could watch Jose's fingers on the strings. 

Jose Feliciano Concert, with Federico Poll on left, Jose on the right. Jose has the whole crowd in the palm of his hand, time stands still...nothing exists for anyone but this moment