Don't Have a Camera Tripod?

...but you're willing to spend $1 or less on an alternative? Click here Dave made one for me and found that a license-plate-holder bolt works great.

February Blooms

Faithfully every February our rhody lets us know spring is coming. It's on the windowless side of our house so we can't enjoy it from inside, but, it's nice for Margaret next door to enjoy while she's at her kitchen sink.

Annette Island, Alaska

Bryan rode from Ketchikan to Annette Island (about 20 minutes) in a plane like this float plane. Click here to learn more about the interesting area where he spent three days.

Rod's Birthday

It's caucus day for Washington state today - but even more important - it's Rod's birthday. We celebrated with Rod and the Johnson's by eating at the Black Diamond Pizza and Deli. Then we had cake and gifts at our house. As you can see in the above photo, we also covered Valentine's day with the Ghiradelli chocolates and St. Pat's Day with the green hat. A fun family time!

The Stage that Patrick (and his crew) Built

On January 30, these four Republican presidential candidates and three moderators are on the stage that includes Patrick's fingerprints and probably sweat - at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. Patrick and his crew built it all - the stage, platforms, desks and railing. Impressive, huh? (photo from the Los Angeles Times)

Bryan's in Alaska!

A couple of days ago, Bryan flew to Ketchikan Alaska and then to a nearby small and remote island, where he's headquartered in a very small town - and it's cold, he reported to Laura. Brrr. I wonder if he's sitting by a general store's pot-belly stove getting to know the locals while he's waiting for the missing pump parts to be flown in so he can finish the job. His two-day trip has been extended!