so many hands, so little success

I am still struggling to get the many wonderful photos of hands doing knitterly things off the desktop and onto the laptop so I can blog with them. You did such a splendid job for me, and my artist friend is delighted. Thank you, thank you!

And meantime, life is filled with adorable kitties who knocked a basket off the table and spent an hour playing with it. Cat as turtle is one of my favorite poses.

Saturday we took a little road trip with MJ and Rick to celebrate MJ's birthday. We went to Crown point in the Columbia River Gorge. Splendid old structure which has been recently renovated and reopened to the public. The views up and down the gorge from here are breathtaking! In this shot, we are looking across the river to Washington.

Looking East into the gorge. DH is prettydarn scenic, too!

I'm very proud of this shot since I had to hunker down on my knees with my butt in the air to get it all lined up. The arch is about two feet high, one of many in the wall put up by the Society to Prevent Idiot Tourists From Falling Over the Edge of the Parking Area.

Here is a shot of DH (Who is by no means an Idiot Tourist!)next to the wall to show you just how little those arches really are. People looked at me strangely, but when I showed them the photo, some of THEM hunkered down with cameras as well. I should have taken pictures of that, but I'm too kind.

I did, however, get a picture of this charming elfin grandmother peeping over the upper balcony at me. I love her playful grin!!

Inside the building, one can appreciate the light and the artistry of construction.

Something I especially appreciate about old buildings is the profligate joy with which the most mundane items are treated. This is the bottom of a drinking fountain.

From Crown Point, we took a short drive up to the View Point Inn which we may well visit often. Lovely setting, tasty menu, and romantic ambience. Anyone want to come for a visit in July when the days are long and sunny and the view will knock your socks off?

(That's Rick on crutches. He is an intrepid adventurer! MJ behind him, and DH admiring the inn.)

I'm a pisces. They had a goldfish pond. I had to get a picture of myself with my little finny friends. K,bai. Thnks!