That pic of Mt Rainer inspired me to post one from last summer when we hiked up Mt Hood. Was a pretty clear day and could see Mt St Helens (far left with flat top and no snow), Mt Ranier (middle), and Mt Adams (far right). Definitely not a pic from my window, but I guess qualifies as a random pic? It was a great day hike regardless!

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We decided to start a bunch of pepper plants from seed this year. We really wanted to grow some Incan tear drop peppers and could only do this by starting from seed (entire left tray), so we also decided to also plant some seeds I harvested from ripe peppers we grew in previous years (which means we could get some interesting pepper hybrids!).

Quite surprised that almost all the seeds germinated, so now we will have several beds full of peppers this year. Which is nice since the plant nursery we usually use is closed and the farmers market likely won’t happen either, at least for a while. I also just started some cucamelon seeds, which was mainly because the fruits look cool, we’ll see how they do. Watching things grow is a nice way to spend the forced time at home.

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Just some dragonfly hanky-panky on the pontoon boat....

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First bloom of the fall on my toad lilies. Such an awkward name for a great flower! Only about an inch and a half in diameter though—wish they were bigger.

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And a lovely morning to you as well!

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Sunrise this morning out the back door

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A few views from a four day canoe trip on the Buffalo River last week. Awesome river for multi day floats if that is your thing!

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It’s so relaxing even the rapids...no cell reception and no distractions!