Saturday, December 15, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Mark's Day
The hunting season for elk has ended here in Idaho, but deer hunting was open until Dec. 1st. Retired Mountain Man's game camera took some interesting photos towards the end of the season. This blurry photo is of our friend Mark (Coronet Man) headed for a spot to just sit and wait for a deer to walk up the trail.
He's headed for a spot to the left in the photo. It's about thirty yards up the trail. Ten minutes later......
Remember, elk season is over. The camera did not catch a photo of the cow elk. Mark is sitting just below the trail, patiently waiting for a deer.
Ho-hum, more elk.
Oh no! This herd spotted Mark. Back they come, running across the road.
Could there be more? Where the heck are the deer? It's deer season.
It turns out there was a deer who walked up from another direction. Mark was successful. Here he is walking down to the creek, which is at the bottom of the photo, to wash his hands after he had dressed out the deer.
Mark says, "Yeah, I got one".
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| This bull elk and two cows walk up the trail. |
Remember, elk season is over. The camera did not catch a photo of the cow elk. Mark is sitting just below the trail, patiently waiting for a deer.
Ho-hum, more elk.
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| Note the time. |
Oh no! This herd spotted Mark. Back they come, running across the road.
Could there be more? Where the heck are the deer? It's deer season.
It turns out there was a deer who walked up from another direction. Mark was successful. Here he is walking down to the creek, which is at the bottom of the photo, to wash his hands after he had dressed out the deer.
Mark says, "Yeah, I got one".
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Canada anyone?
This is my Santa hat. I am supposed to wear it at the upcoming band gig. I'm not really positive that is going to happen as I look dorky in hats. Something similar to Mr. Contrary. I think I have passed on the dorkiness trait to my grandchildren, at least that one for sure.
There are many days when I dress myself and I look just like Mr. Contrary. Pretty scary, huh?
The good news is that we finally have some snow on the ground! How can you get in the Christmas spirit without snow?
Yes, in addition to being quite contrary, I am one of those people who has to have snow at Christmas time. If this global warming thing keeps getting worse, I may have to move farther north. I say this now so that Retired Mountain Man has plenty of time to get that thought in his head.
There are many days when I dress myself and I look just like Mr. Contrary. Pretty scary, huh?
The good news is that we finally have some snow on the ground! How can you get in the Christmas spirit without snow?
Yes, in addition to being quite contrary, I am one of those people who has to have snow at Christmas time. If this global warming thing keeps getting worse, I may have to move farther north. I say this now so that Retired Mountain Man has plenty of time to get that thought in his head.
Sunday, December 2, 2012
This is going to cost Retired Mountain Man a LOT of money!
He loves it when I find a new hobby! I already have several projects going right now that are keeping me busy. The wine carboys have been moved to the bay window and are snuggled up in their blankies. I started some white narcissus in hopes that they will be in bloom by Christmas. I have also decided that it was time to start some lettuce and the Red Robin Tomatoes.
Throw in practicing the guitar and piano and going to lessons and weight training class and I seem to be busy. Plus, the band has a gig! It's also time to get out the Christmas decorations, or maybe you have already done that.
Have you put up your tree? Lights outside? I have barely started and it is December. I hate that Christmas "hurry up and get it done" rush! I am already feeling the stress which makes me want to not do anything!
OK, so back to just what is it that is going to cost Retired Mountain Man a lot of money. Yesterday, Ann, Linda and I were invited by Ellie, to attend a watercolor painting class. The instructor was a neighbor, Kathy, who is a very talented artist who has created many beautiful paintings and sketches. We spent the day at her dining room table looking out at the view above the lake as she demonstrated each step to create a watercolor painting.
The only time that I have ever tried to paint with watercolors was back when I was in the 5th grade and yes, that was a long time ago. I still have the painting. It was sent to the fair but darn it, did not win any awards.
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and loved trying to paint although it was very intense to me. It did not come easy. I breathed a sigh of relief at the end of each step in the process. Kathy was very patient and calm throughout the session. We had lunch, drank tea and coffee, ate pastries and ended the afternoon with a glass of wine and a finished product. I wish I had taken my camera, but of course, I did not.
I was very surprised that my painting actually looked like a piece of art. We all painted the same photograph. Each painting had a different interpretation and all of them were very nice! It was so much fun!
Kathy has invited us back for another session and I promise I will take some photos of the process.
Now, let's see.....I will need: brushes, watercolor canvass, watercolors, masking liquid, masking tape, a watercolor board, suitable erasers, pencils, black ink pens, an apron or smock...........
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| Wine carboys, Narcissus, tomatoes and lettuce |
Throw in practicing the guitar and piano and going to lessons and weight training class and I seem to be busy. Plus, the band has a gig! It's also time to get out the Christmas decorations, or maybe you have already done that.
Have you put up your tree? Lights outside? I have barely started and it is December. I hate that Christmas "hurry up and get it done" rush! I am already feeling the stress which makes me want to not do anything!
OK, so back to just what is it that is going to cost Retired Mountain Man a lot of money. Yesterday, Ann, Linda and I were invited by Ellie, to attend a watercolor painting class. The instructor was a neighbor, Kathy, who is a very talented artist who has created many beautiful paintings and sketches. We spent the day at her dining room table looking out at the view above the lake as she demonstrated each step to create a watercolor painting.
The only time that I have ever tried to paint with watercolors was back when I was in the 5th grade and yes, that was a long time ago. I still have the painting. It was sent to the fair but darn it, did not win any awards.
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| Grade 5 work of art |
I thoroughly enjoyed the entire day and loved trying to paint although it was very intense to me. It did not come easy. I breathed a sigh of relief at the end of each step in the process. Kathy was very patient and calm throughout the session. We had lunch, drank tea and coffee, ate pastries and ended the afternoon with a glass of wine and a finished product. I wish I had taken my camera, but of course, I did not.
I was very surprised that my painting actually looked like a piece of art. We all painted the same photograph. Each painting had a different interpretation and all of them were very nice! It was so much fun!
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| My 2nd watercolor |
Kathy has invited us back for another session and I promise I will take some photos of the process.
Now, let's see.....I will need: brushes, watercolor canvass, watercolors, masking liquid, masking tape, a watercolor board, suitable erasers, pencils, black ink pens, an apron or smock...........
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