Bob's July 2001 Photographs
Bob's July 2001 Photographs
We started off July with a visit to the wine country in Washington state. Nice weather, a nice car, and no crowds made it a wonderful trip. We started off July with a visit to the wine country in Washington state. Nice weather, a nice car, and no crowds made it a wonderful trip. At Bonair winery, Valorie takes advantage of the lawn sprinkler. Or, did the sprinkler take advantage of her? At Bonair winery, Valorie takes advantage of the lawn sprinkler. Or, did the sprinkler take advantage of her?
At Eaton Hill winery, Valorie, Debra and Anne were fascinated by this enormous tree. Was this the long sought-after tree of life? At Eaton Hill winery, Valorie, Debra and Anne were fascinated by this enormous tree. Was this the long sought-after tree of life? Even Bob had to investigate this interesting tree, which had branches loaded with red and black berries. Even Bob had to investigate this interesting tree, which had branches loaded with red and black berries.
A close-up photo of this berry tree reveals that it is only a mulberry tree. Maybe it was a tree of life in disguise. A close-up photo of this berry tree reveals that it is only a mulberry tree. Maybe it was a tree of life in disguise. Although Anne insisted that the wine tasting did not affect her, this photo tells a different story. Although Anne insisted that the wine tasting did not affect her, this photo tells a different story.
Just before lunch, Anne helps roll a wine barrel into the winery. Just before lunch, Anne helps roll a wine barrel into the winery. From the wine cellar prison, we were able to witness the activity above ground. From the wine cellar prison, we were able to witness the activity above ground.
Exhausted from the tour, Bob, Thomas and Valorie dream of their experiences. Exhausted from the tour, Bob, Thomas and Valorie dream of their experiences. On Paul's birthday, we watched as he takes his turn at bat as they played on a field near Green Lake. His team won. On Paul's birthday, we watched as he takes his turn at bat as they played on a field near Green Lake. His team won.
The sun sets over Green Lake in Seattle. The sun sets over Green Lake in Seattle. Rhys and Mollie had an exciting evening when Thomas brought a "monster dog" (Kali) to visit. Rhys and Mollie had an exciting evening when Thomas brought a "monster dog" (Kali) to visit.
On Saturday, July 21, Paul and Joan Herrick hosted a barbecue at their home in Seattle. Here Joan takes Thomas, Paul Genung, Valorie and Bob on a tour of her wonderful flower garden. Paul Genung had to be restrained from picking one of the flowering lillies. On Saturday, July 21, Paul and Joan Herrick hosted a barbecue at their home in Seattle. Here Joan takes Thomas, Paul Genung, Valorie and Bob on a tour of her wonderful flower garden. Paul Genung had to be restrained from picking one of the flowering lillies. Either Randy Russell was caught in a thoughtful moment, was leading a silent prayer, or was wondering where all the wine went. It appears Bill Shaffer was checking to see whether Janet was peeking. Either Randy Russell was caught in a thoughtful moment, was leading a silent prayer, or was wondering where all the wine went. It appears Bill Shaffer was checking to see whether Janet was peeking.
As Paul Herrick explains a complex theory of logic, Paul Genung interprets for Craig Rhyne. Joan, seeing that the discussion is leading nowhere, simply enjoys her cheesecake and raspberries. As Paul Herrick explains a complex theory of logic, Paul Genung interprets for Craig Rhyne. Joan, seeing that the discussion is leading nowhere, simply enjoys her cheesecake and raspberries. After a wonderful barbecue, Dick Patten provided cigars to go with the Yakima Valley Port. Both Craig and Steve use a common flame to ignite their smokes. After a wonderful barbecue, Dick Patten provided cigars to go with the Yakima Valley Port. Both Craig and Steve use a common flame to ignite their smokes.
Dick, Craig and Steve enjoy the first puffs of their cigars. Dick, Craig and Steve enjoy the first puffs of their cigars. Our gracious hosts, Paul and Joan. It was a wonderful evening of stories and song. Our gracious hosts, Paul and Joan. It was a wonderful evening of stories and song.
Although the weather was not ideal, we visited the Scottish games at the King County fairgrounds in Enumclaw. Although the weather was not ideal, we visited the Scottish games at the King County fairgrounds in Enumclaw. One of our first stops was to visit the Scottish horses. Here Ted and Valorie admire a horse big enough to give a ride to an entire family! One of our first stops was to visit the Scottish horses. Here Ted and Valorie admire a horse big enough to give a ride to an entire family!
One of the main attractions is the competition between Pipe and Drum bands. Here one band leaves the judging area. By the way, can you spot Ted and Valorie? One of the main attractions is the competition between Pipe and Drum bands. Here one band leaves the judging area. By the way, can you spot Ted and Valorie? One of the Piping bands marches towards the judging area. One of the Piping bands marches towards the judging area.
One of the major attractions is the massing of the pipes and drum bands. Here they march towards the crowd as the drums pound and the pipes sing. One of the major attractions is the massing of the pipes and drum bands. Here they march towards the crowd as the drums pound and the pipes sing. As the bands play the leaders perform. Here it appears that they are playing the game, "Simon Says"!--"Simon says, lift your right leg and hold the baton above your head..." As the bands play the leaders perform. Here it appears that they are playing the game, "Simon Says"!--"Simon says, lift your right leg and hold the baton above your head..."
Each performer is dressed in elegant clothing. Here one of the favorites of the crowd stands at attention. Each performer is dressed in elegant clothing. Here one of the favorites of the crowd stands at attention. As the ceremony ends, the band plays as they snake their way to the exit. As the ceremony ends, the band plays as they snake their way to the exit.
As we wandered through the crowd, we came upon this wonderful reminder of a Scottish proverb. As we wandered through the crowd, we came upon this wonderful reminder of a Scottish proverb.
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