Friday, July 31, 2009

Visiting With The Allgires

We drove about 35 miles today to Steve and Sandy Allgire's home on Lake Tyee.  This is a beautiful area with mountains all around and lakes near by. 

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We got all set up and just visit for a while.

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This is the Allgire's place....surrounded by beautiful trees.

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They later take us for a ride to view Mt. Baker....there is still a lot of snow on it.

 

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The Allgire's neighbors, Janet and Andrea, are out swimming.   The water is super cold to me but they say it is just fine......We had a sunny day out but there are some rain clouds in the area.  

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The tip of Mt. Baker can not be fully seen because of the low clouds....

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Baker Lake is so beautiful and so close to their house.

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We visit with their neighbors at Baker Lake.  Steve, Manuel, Todd, Andrea and Sandy.

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More of Mount Baker.....

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and Lake Baker....

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This is Baker River...

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A peak of Baker River thru a fence on the narrow bridge. 

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This was taken at Mt. Baker Resort...

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It started to rain as we drove so this picture is not very clear.   This is glacier water from Mt. Baker.

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Back at the property where Steve and Sandy live.   Nice wagon.

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Steve and Manuel visit....

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We prepare for dinner on their patio.

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Janet, Andrea, Sandy, Steve, Manuel and I enjoy dinner together.

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Andrea cuts the watermelon.....it was soooooo gooooood!

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We had a great day with very good friends today!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Ferry Trip Back to Anacortes,WA

This will be the fourth and last post of the One Day Trip to Sidney, British Columbia, Canada via the Washington State Ferry, The Chelan.  A very nice and enjoyable trip.

I waved to the Captain to indicate that I want to take a picture and he waves back with a big smile.

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This is a duty free shop on the ferry.       Manuel and I play cards as we travel back.

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This is a two hour trip so I suspect that I will get some nice sunset pictures.

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Some wild game on the mountain....

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This tug boat is pulling the junk filled barge....someone's junk is another's treasure!

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It is full of crushed cars....

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One side of the Friday Harbor Marina.....some people will get off at this island.

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We were docked for about 1 hour while they unloaded cars and loaded others.

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This is a beautiful island...maybe we will visit it next time.

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The bikers get off on this island.

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We are back on the way to Anacortes....

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The sun is beginning to set.....

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How beautiful is that?!!!  I love it!

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These are the Bram-Brata group.....they are dancing!  Oh, to be young again!

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We arrive at the Anacortes Port.   What a day!  So many memories.

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