Monthly Archives: May 2011
Say Hello To My Little Friend
Posted by Sandi Yesterday we had the thrill of spotting our first hummingbird nest of the season. It was about 15’ off the ground in the lower limb of a fir tree in our yard. We could see two beaks … Continue reading
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Shaw Island – So Close, And Yet So Far (For Some)
Posted by Sandi Yesterday, Teri and I had a site visit with a client on Shaw Island and decided to add some sightseeing between ferries. After our morning meeting, we picnicked on the beach at Shaw County Park. Like many parks in the islands, this is not only a pretty … Continue reading
Quiche – Simple, Elegant For Any Occasion
Posted by Teri I am not a cook who likes to follow recipes, but must admit I do read cookbooks for ideas. Easy and able to use what I have in the cupboard is a must! One of my favorite things … Continue reading
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Wild About Yellow Island
Posted by Sandi Yesterday I finally did one of the San Juan Islands’ must-dos: a tour of Yellow Island during the peak wildflower season. We hooked up with Jeff Zbornik, owner of Shearwater Kayaks, for an easy paddle from Deer Harbor. Wow! Now I … Continue reading
Gearing Up For Strandings In the San Juan Islands
Posted by Sandi Yesterday my husband Bob attended his annual Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN) refresher course on Orcas Island. Bob is part of a group of volunteers in San Juan County that respond to reports of live and dead marine mammals. I … Continue reading
Searching For Island Fairies – The Elusive Calypso Orchid
Posted by Sandi The cooler wetter spring we’re having is rewarding us with extended bloom times. As our aquifer is recharging, both natives and ornamentals are flourishing (as well as the pesky weeds!). And for those who know where to look: … Continue reading
Spud Time: All Eyes Are In The Garden
Posted by Teri One of my must-dos in May include planting spuds. This year I purchased organic seed potatoes from a new local group called Food Masters who are working towards creating a sustainable food supply on Orcas by helping islanders grow their own food. They purchased 700 lbs … Continue reading
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Fawns In Our Blueberry Patch
Posted by Sandi The other day I went up the hill to weed our neglected blueberry garden and was delighted to find a dozen or more fawns…White Fawn Lilies! I’ve seen the striking mottled leaves of our native (Erythronium oregonum) hugging the ground all … Continue reading
Fav Orcas Eatery Is Back – And Better!
Posted by Sandi This weekend my husband Bob and I celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Westsound Cafe at The Kingfish Inn. After being for sale all last year and closed for the winter, the Inn reopened this month under new … Continue reading
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