#74 Disorder

Otherwise known as cable clutter. I'm in no contest for worst cable clutter collection. I have seen other photos online. Some people have their cables nicely under control. Others have chaos. I have a number of excuses as to why I haven't tidied it up. Want to hear them? No? Someday I'll have the perfect desk set up. Not today.Thanks to everyone who comments. I appreciate the attention and encouragement! Can you believe it? We are two months into this challenge! I'm having so much fun. Hope you are, too!

#121 Fruit

In front of the Saddle Mountains on the Columbia River, this cold storage building (in white) keeps the apples until they can be distributed to markets. The stack of empty apple bins (in brown) wait until fall harvest when they are distributed to the area orchards. I am always amazed at this sight - so much abundance! I think the young trees in the foreground are exotic fruit - kiwi, gingko, or maybe just more apples - or cherries. The owner likes to experiment and expand his options and I forgot to ask.

#308 The Letter G

Grape Vineyards are quite the financial investment. This vine isn't quite ten years old. Before planting, the vineyard owner had to install the trellis in order to train the vine. Then he had to install the drip irrigation system (seen at the bottom of the photo). Both systems have to be maintained. I won't even start on how much labor is involved in planting and maintaining the vines! These vines have been pruned and are ready for the spring growth. (From one of the many vineyards in the Columbia Valley, Washington state.)

#87 Entrance

Desert Aire is a golf community on the Priest Rapids Reservoir (Columbia River - Washington), smack dab in the middle of nowhere/everywhere, depending on your point of view. We lived there for eight years even though we don't play golf. We miss our friends but keep in touch. Residents of the area are retired, work in agriculture, work for the Public Utilities District, or support the local community (teachers, health care, etc). Irrigation makes tree fruit, grapes, potatoes, onions, asparagus, and hay abundant in the otherwise sagebrush/deserty environment.

#336 Traditional

This traditional setting at the Hawker Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho, makes people feel at ease during a difficult time.

#362 Wine

Award-winning wines from the Ginko Forest Winery in Mattawa, Washington, owned by our friends, Mike and Lois Thiede. We did a bit of tasting, not too much.

#9 Arranged

One of our primary social events is the pot luck, where food is arranged for all to partake!