Weekend Reflections On the Past

These old pilings jut out of the water near the boat launch at Bloedel Donovan park.  In Bellingham's formative years, this was the site of the Blodel Donovan Lumber Mill, the remains of which we are looking at here. Around the same time, Lizzi's family operated the Ed Gooding Shingle Company near Glen Echo.

Skywatch Friday: Something's Brewing

When she's done with the swings we head for our car. The trail is long and her hands are cold so we stop several times while I convince her to keep moving before the rain comes.  During one of these stops a ray of light falls across the field before the clouds settle in.

Old Barn

Weathered to perfection, this old barn sits in a field at Bennett Woodland Farms.

Swinging

Wheeeeee!!!

Labyrinth

To celebrate the Winter Solstice this year, my family and lizziviggi's walked the labyrinth at Fairhaven Park in the dark with flashlights and hot chocolate.  This wonderful design was our reward at the center. 

Snohomish Sunset

My family spent our Christmas evening in Snohomish, Washington were cousins played, gifts were exchanged, and a yummy dinner was shared.  I did happen to catch the beautiful sky changing colors while I played with my Christmas present, a fantastic new camera!!

Merry Christmas...

...from our families here at Bellingham Daily Photo to all of yours.



Weekend Reflections: Afloat

What better place for a peaceful morning float?

Skywatch Friday: Roosevelt Field

When yesterday's spinning exercises were over, we hung around the park long enough to get a few sunset pictures before it was time to go home.

Fast, Faster, Fastest

Leaving

This beautiful old retaining wall guides you out of Whatcom Falls Park.



Boat Lights

Christmas lights adorn this boat on Lake Whatcom.  Every year this boat gets all dressed up for the holidays.  It seems to be its only time to shine as I've never seen this boat leave it's dock.



The View From the Top

This is the view from the top of a logging road on Sumas Mountain.  We are looking out into the farmland valleys of Lynden and Sumas.  Beyond that, quite near is Abbotsford Canada.  My husband grew up on this little mountain, just farther down a bit.  He still remembered all the old trails and roads that were his playground as a child.

Holiday Hair

Take a close look at these festive hairstyles in a downtown Bellingham salon.  I spy a Christmas tree, an abominable snowman, and some reindeer antlers as part of Eklektik's fun take on the holidays. 

Weekend Reflections: Silhouettes

The morning fog rolled back just in time to catch a little hint of the sunrise before it, too, disappears.

Skywatch Friday: Clayton Beach

After digging through pictures of December's murky skies and perpetual twilight, I decided it was time to brighten the mood and post something from a half year ago when the summer evenings would last until almost ten o'clock at night.

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Low tide at Clayton beach exposes a strip of old pilings, remnants of the booming fishing industry that Whatcom County was built on.

The Eagles have Landed...

...at Bennett Woodland Farms. The locals say these trees are sometimes full of eagles, but only a few hearty birds were out today. Here's a closer look:

Elf

Last weekend Lizzi and a friend particitpated in the Jingle Bell Run, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. While the girls and I waited for her to finish, this poor little guy was being encouraged to pose with this slightly alien looking, unnaturally happy, giant elf.  I'd probably need some encouragement too.

Guerilla Art

"Grace" appeared on Halloween night on a pile of industrial waste off of the Taylor Street Dock near Boulevard Park.  The artist has chosen to remain anonymous, though he shared his story with Cascadia Weekly.  This sculpture of a dancer in a standing bow position was displayed with no permits or city approval.  "Grace" has remained on display for over a month and doesn't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon.  I surely hope the city or whomever owns the land lets it stay.

Click here to see a past post capturing the island before "Grace" arrived.

Reconstructing a Castle

This glorious old home on South Hill is getting a major face lift.  It sits above Bellingham Bay and has an unbelievable view.  I love the sandstone archway and have been told it most likely came locally from Chuckanut Quarry close to one hundred years ago.

Patchwork

This tree outside of NW Handspun Yarns is warmed by a blanket obviously made with love.  The shop offers classes, all things fiber, and a weekly knit night where knitters are encouraged to bring their projects to share.  Being a a very novice knitter myself, I'm sure I could learn a lot if I joined the group.

Weekend Reflections: Buy Local

Tree lined Commercial Street is reflected in the window of this independent business.  Digs is just one of many local businesses in Bellingham that help keep this city unique in its holiday gift giving options.

Skywatch Friday: Alabama Hill

Alabama Street runs from Bellingham Bay to Lake Whatcom (behind me in this picture). Several years ago the city built a pedestrian overpass near the top of the hill that provides an excellent vantage point for sunset pictures.

Misty Morn II

Before the sun arrived to illuminate yesterday's trees, my path was darker, but no less beautiful.

Misty Morning

I took a morning walk in Bloedel Donovan Park. The fog was just beginning to break as the sun reached this stand of bare trees.

Reflecting a Sunset

The setting sun illuminates the windows of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Fairhaven's South Hill neighborhood.

Still Keeping Time

This ornate clock stands against the Bellingham National Bank Building along Holly street.  The bank was established in 1905 and this glorious building was constructed in 1912-1913.  Today the Stamp & Coin Place, a local bullion and coin trading shop, occupies the bank's old first floor.

Winter Berries

Water clings to this magical bush covered with winter berries on the home grounds of Back Lane Gardens.

Relic

Inside a shed at the Hovander Homestead, an old wagon and several large pulleys wait to be put to use. I wonder how long it's been since they've seen a days work? Perhaps the wagon comes out in the summer for old fashioned hay rides.

Skywatch Friday: By the Time Lizzi Got to Woodstock...

...the sun was going down.

On the Fence...

...but only looking.