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First Weekend with a Westy

First Weekend with a Westy

The rainy and windy weekend was a perfect test environment for having a camper van for a year-round camping season.
Late Spring Color in the Skagit

Late Spring Color in the Skagit

While the Skagit Valley is best known for it's tuplip fields, late May had plenty of colorful patches of bulbs and plenty to see.
Oyster Rama Weekend

Oyster Rama Weekend

Hood Canal is famous for its oysters. We love oysters.
Another Spin in the Skagit

Another Spin in the Skagit

Another spin through the tulips, though this week, joined by the man in the dark jacket.
Foraging Food that Hurts You

Foraging Food that Hurts You

After a few years of gleaning, I've taken the next step: true foraging.
A Spring Feast

A Spring Feast

An unexpected stop at the Ballard Farmer's Market yields a bounty of seasonal delicacies and that's not even counting the oysters we ate the next day.
Easy Skagit Valley Roll

Easy Skagit Valley Roll

With the day bright and a car to get there, Skagit Valley was a swell place to play hookie for the day and get in some miles on the bike.
Spring at the Pt. Defiance Zoo

Spring at the Pt. Defiance Zoo

For our first truly glorious spring weekend, we skipped the house chores and went to the Pt. Defiance Zoo.
Lake Washington in Bloom

Lake Washington in Bloom

Better late then never, I'm finally out on my bicycle!