A Very Colorful Fall Season

Usually, in the Fall around here, the Maple leaves turn a yucky brown and seem to just "rot" off the trees. But this year has been an exceptional one for colorful Fall leaves.

This big old Maple tree stands by the road at the north end of our lake. In fact, the road seems to bend around it so that it looms into view from either direction, towering overhead. We have enjoyed watching this giant Maple, year after year, bear leaves in the Spring and drop them in the Fall. This photo becomes a remembrance for us.

There are more photos of the Fall leaves on my Picasaweb albums.

I Couldn't Help It

The last two days the surface of Erickson Lake was rippled by the wind but last Tuesday morning it was just like a mirror. I couldn't help myself. In my robe I went out into the early morning cold down nearer to the lake to take a photograph.

I split the picture between the far shore and its reflection. In the upper right you see, peeking out, our neighbors Dana and Donna's new home, still under construction. Their swimming raft is in front of their beach.

I know that Marv and Cheryl, the new owners of our home, and their family will enjoy these views as much as we have the last nine years. This is the stuff we will really miss!

Fish Plant!

Last Wednesday, October 15th, we got our semi-annual batch of trout planted in Erickson Lake. It's really quite a simple process. A specially constructed truck drives up, rolls out a long tubular plastic chute, releases the water in one of several tanks and several hundred pounds of trout slide out into the lake. Simple, but somehow fascinating to watch.

See also Erickson Lake Blog

Sold!

We accepted an offer to buy our home! It is sad to leave but we have had a wonder nine years here. I hope the new owners take good care of "our baby". We wish them the very best.

This photo was taken a week ago at the top of our street. We have been able to see these views of the Olympic Mountain range most days of the year. This shot is of "The Brothers" and was particularly nice because of the low lying clouds.

You can click on the picture for a much larger view. Then, use the F11 key view with your entire screen. Use F11 again to return to a normal screen. Enjoy!