The word for day 19 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “space”. Here’s a space between stones at a Stonehenge replica from our Hood River trip; more photos of it later. #mbfeb
· Hood River · mbfeb · vacation
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February 2020
On Saturday during our Hood River mini vacation, Jenn and I did some tastings at a couple of wineries. We were planning to visit more, but felt we had enough after two. We went to Syncline Winery and COR Cellars.
· beverages · Hood River · jenn · vacation · winery
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On the Dejal blog: Chicken GIFs is heading for the chopping block. Apple is cleaning out apps and other content that haven’t been updated in three years, and Chicken GIFs is one. I have made it completely free until it vanishes; if you want it, get it now! See the blog post for more info.
· chickens · dejal
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The word for day 18 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “oppose”. I decided not to oppose Apple’s notice that they’ll remove my Chicken GIFs iMessage sticker pack, since it hasn’t been updated in three years. #mbfeb
· dejal · mbfeb
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The main reason for our trip to Hood River was to attend the winemaker dinner at our favorite winery, Marchesi Vineyards, along with friends. Some very tasty food and wine, accompanied by words from the winemaker, and Italian arias. An excellent evening.
· beverages · david · food · friends · Hood River · jenn · vacation
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The word for day 17 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “cool”. A frosty window on a cool morning. #mbfeb
· ice · mbfeb · weather
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We just had a little weekend getaway, staying in Hood River, Oregon at the historic Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa. Here are some pictures of the hotel and our room.
· Hood River · travel · vacation
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The word for day 16 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “rest”. Letting my roast potato and Canadian bacon pizza rest for a moment before cutting it and adding dollops of sour cream. Mmm, tasty. #mbfeb
· food · mbfeb · pizza
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On the homestead blog: for this week’s cat update, lots of cuteness, and a bit of drama. But only one GIF. #Caturday 🐈
· cats · Caturday
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The word for day 15 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “balance”. Like most cats, Paladin has no trouble balancing on the narrow railing. #mbfeb
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On the homestead blog: this week’s flock update includes pictures of some ducks and some chickens. I know, huge surprise. #FlockFriday 🦆🐓
· chickens · ducks · FlockFriday · pond
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The word for day 14 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “warmth”. With the cold days of winter, Pippin has been enjoying the warmth of his heated bed. #mbfeb
· cats · mbfeb
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When we moved from NZ to the US in 2001, we stayed in a friend’s basement for a few weeks, then found an apartment, and the container ship with some large crates of our possessions arrived. #ThrowbackThursday
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The word for day 13 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “rise”. Since Rory is a tripawd Great Dane, we have her food and water dishes on a riser to make them easier to reach (with another couple below for the cats). #mbfeb
· dogs · mbfeb
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The word for day 12 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “attachment”. A very useful attachment on my drill is a quick change bit holder, to easily swap between drill and screw bits. #mbfeb
· mbfeb · tools · workshop
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Happy birthday to my wonderful wife, Jenn! (This is a photo from a delightful trip to Jacksonville, Oregon last year.) 🎂
· birthday · jenn
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The word for day 11 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “plain”. Vanilla ice cream is often considered very plain, but it’s one of my favorites (especially Oregon’s own Tillamook ice cream). #mbfeb
· food · mbfeb
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The word for day 10 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “sign”. We have a “Slow; Watch for Ferals” sign by our driveway, since our feral cats are often crossing it as they patrol the property. #mbfeb
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On the homestead blog: the finishing touches on the greenhouse shelving: installing the sink and a second coat of stain. 🔨
· building · greenhouse
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The word for day 9 of the Micro.blog photo challenge is “lull”. Our flag is at rest when there’s a lull in the wind. #mbfeb
· flag · mbfeb · weather
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