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Friday, July 3, 2020

5 MILE SHABBAT HIKE

I am too blessed to be stressed …

I had thought about driving to Eden Valley this morning, but decided to walk the dikes instead. I was still shook up from Wednesday’s ordeal and didn’t want to chance a long drive.

I asked Trudy if she’d like to do the hike with me, and she said she did.

So, we did :-D

 
No surprise: we all KNOW covid-19 hysteria and UNLAWFUL mandates is a politician’s game …

Dumbasses are not born – they are created by a continual dribble of political twaddle designed to brainwash the weak minded.

The rest of us have matured … and aren’t afraid to LIVE our lives.

We do not need anyone’s permission to live our lives the way we choose.

Pacific Way Trail from 30th to Pennsylvania.

I met 4 more people from the Hike Club too:

Today’s walking companions: Linda, Leslie, Chere, & Amy: 2 live in the Park, here; 1 lives in Kelso, and 1 lives in Vader.
There is a new house going up on Old Pacific Highway …

The cottonwood trees were raining ‘cotton snow’ down on us, but I am thankful and give all glory to Elohim that I did not have to use my inhaler. My lungs acclimated to the fluffy stuff – though I did struggle a little at times. But they didn’t get inflamed, or go into panic mode. And the walk was enjoyable.

Cottonwood ‘snow’.
Me & Trudy. Trudy is a Godsend.
Trudy playing in the ‘snow’ ;-)
Property being cleared.
Linda spotted a baby turtle sunning itself on this fallen tree limb.

We saw mallard hens sunning themselves on a sand bar; we also saw raccoon handprints in the mud along the slough bank – I didn’t get a picture of those: they were very clear in the mud and looked like tiny baby hand prints.


I saw this ‘No Trespassing’ sign, and wasn’t sure what the poster was protesting. I saw, when I got home and zoomed the picture … that it is a nest of some critter. It’s too high, and too dense to be a duck nest.

So, I am still left wondering ;-)


We came to the end of the first part of the 3-part-Trail, where 38th Street intersects it; and decided to walk up the hill for extra mileage, and to work the hamstring, quadriceps, and gluteus maximus muscles.

Teasel: the root of this wild herb is medicinal.
Sea Holly thistle plant.

When we came back down the hill (which worked the knee joints), we carefully walked the dike along the golf course – not because we were hurting … but because this is the dangerous part of the hike.

The last 2 times I walked this section of the Trail, was with Bob and our grandson 20 months ago; and Bob’s oldest sister, Merry, a couple weeks ago. It really can be dangerous when golf balls are in play.

A Great Blue Heron sitting in a tree.

Bob always liked seeing these big birds; everytime I see one, Bob always comes to mind.

And I can still hear him telling me what it is, in the Finnish language.

I never want to forget the sound of Bob's voice.

Mr. handsome, posing for the ladies ;-)
Mr. handsome flying away …

Crossing 42nd Street, and continuing the last section of the Trail behind Pennsylvania Street, we saw an interesting looking duck – a quick moving deer … and another Great Blue Heron.

 I had to look this duck up when I got back home.

It is a Black Swedish Duck; Warner Brother’s designed their cartoon Daffy Duck character after this duck.
This duck is black with a white bib; a gray bill, and reddish-brown legs. Not as drab as it sounds.

Bob always got a bang out of Daffy Duck :-D

You gotta look quick … for the fast leaping deer.
Another Great Blue Heron. The sloughs along all 3 dike trails were active with these big birds.

It was an enjoyable day: I shook some stress off, walked some antsy energy off, and enjoyed some chit-chat.

I’m glad I stayed in town and did the hike today :-D

L’Chiam! HAPPY SHABBAT!


SOCIETY IS CRUMBLING

This is the crazy world we live in.

obama's "dream world".

It's a nightmare ...


A vote for obama-biden means THIS WILL NEVER END!


It is obvious that the screaming black people were intent on creating a scene.

Because they can – without being called out on it.

That they were charged by the police after being mercilessly harassed by a group of screamers … who then, jumped behind their van … is shameful".

WHY was the couple “charged” by police?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6ZYWHhnYi0

The explanation is clear: the police department was inundated with phone calls demanding they be charged. Not because they were guilty of anything … but because the climate in America right now is not healthy; and the police did not want tier department torched. Or to be screamed at by an angry mob".

The atmosphere in America right now is insanity rules".

This mindset is not okay".

It is clear from the “viral video” that the black screamers were intent on raising hell and causing trouble – any normal people would have recognized that people bump into each other: any normal people would move on and forget the unintentional bump".

But in this crazy world, where obamanites can get away with anything and everything – unfounded accusations can fly, “people of color” can (and will) create scenes to vent (just like the 1960’s: obama’s favorite era), and make accusations; daring society to disagree with them.

The politicians have been won over to the dark side.

The police are basically worthless.

Society is crumbling.

Civilization is ending.