This has become a July of little vicissitudes for me: ‘lost’ camera, broken FitBit.
Our day outing from home this past Saturday involved a bike ride down to Mukilteo Beach and a picnic lunch at the bay side. I thought maybe I could get a photo of that eagle that flew so close overhead and landed atop a post, so I grabbed my camera from my bike handlebar bag. I did not know it until we had reached the top of the hill on the ride home and stopped for a different photo, but I had left my camera on the bench where we had had our picnic. Returning for it was to no avail, but one gentleman told me a guy had found it and said he was going to turn it in to Lost & Found. Long story short — I phoned PD and Ranger station (there is no other ‘lost & found’) and they said they would call me if it got turned in. Now four days later and my pesimissm kicks in that no one is turning in that camera. I try to change my attitude about it and think that maybe that person could not afford to purchase a camera (I can afford to replace it), and needed it more than I. Still it makes me sad to lose it. Fortunately the only photos on there were my attempt for the eagle, and one or two other non-consequential snaps along our way. We are currently researching cameras online.
And then, just yesterday, my FitBit wrist band simply broke in half. So there is no way to wear it for any information (like number of steps). We have ordered a new band that will arrive sometime after we get home from this outing at Wanapum State Park — where it is hot. I will be stepless until then.
Since my last post I have biked solo many days and once a week with Cindy. We maintain distance at all time, and when we stop we pull up our masks for caution. I remain hyper-cautious and do not join any group rides or rides with more than Cindy, and those only once a week.
One of our recent rides took us into Everett. Saw this “rainbow” car.
And some art work on the outside wall of Schack Art Center.
On a neighborhood road that Cindy and/or I have ridden many times, we saw something neither of us had ever seen. Landlocked! Word is that it may be from a closed Ivar’s seafood restaurant.
Lately I have seen more bunnies than ever before, but have not seen a white one until now. I don’t know if it is a pet or just one that roams around with the others. Cute though.
On another ride — fish swim in the sea.
Barns sag and threaten to tumble down.
And there are fresh flower stands. This one brought us into the outdoor flower “shop” which trusts that people will be honest and pay into the slot for what they choose. Cindy chose a beautiful bouquet to take home.
Flower day it seemed, as we stopped at the gazebo in Everett for our lunch and were greeted with more flowers. Fake this time, but added a nice touch for lunching. The bear was already there as well.
And now Susan and I are just departing home for our next 100 mile radius RV trip. We will have actually gone a tick or two over our line, but not by much. I will be posting about it later — taking photos with my — gasp — phone.
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