The Okanagan city of Penticton was recently threatened by a forest fire. There were evacuations and many people were on alert.
Through the unceasing efforts of firefighters and pilots, the fire was doused with nearby lake water and is now under control. The alert has ended and everyone is safe.
I wish a quick end to the fires in California and safety to everyone in its vicinity.
On a day that has been wet, very windy and rather cool for August in the UK, I thought I’d cheer you up with a picture of a location that’s warm, dry…
Today’s Picture: 25 Aug 20
Warm and dry! 🙂
Rain threatened today, so we took an early walk in relative gloom. This picture is from a brighter day, as these posts are intended to pass on some …
Today’s Picture: 24 Aug 20
Doesn’t this path look like it would be a refreshing place to walk?
Thanks, Stuart. 🙂
I found this late blooming rose, along with a couple of others, snugged against a new house build on a lot where there had been an older home.
It’s nice that the plants were kept.
Happy Monday, happy week. 🙂
If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they…
Today’s Picture: 23 Aug 20
Aren’t those blues gorgeous? Thanks, Stuart.
If you’re visiting here, please be generous to those who can’t escape their own four walls at present, and share this widely on social media, so they…
Today’s Picture: 22 Aug 20
This photo oozes tranquility. Thanks, Stuart. 🙂
If you’re a visitor here, perhaps you’ll be generous to those who are trapped indoors at present, and share this widely, so others can enjoy it? …
Today’s Picture: 21 Aug 20
The stunningly beautiful coast of Crete. Thanks, Stuart. 🙂
These interesting-looking bushes can be found everywhere throughout the Okanagan Valley.
Known as Oregon Grape-Holly, or just Oregon Grape (mahonia aquafolium), they are not related to either grapes or holly.
Native to North America, they extend along the western coast from Mexico all the way to Alaska. They are a great fit for the Okanagan valley as they are very drought resistant and the leaves will remain green very late into the year.
Oregon Grape-Holly explodes in pretty yellow flowers very early in spring, and is a welcome harbinger.
The purple grape-like berries are edible and can be turned into jelly or wine and the holly-like leaves are often used in wreathes. Birds love the berries.
Greetings from the versatile Grape-Holly of the Okanagan Valley, and happy weekend. 🙂
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In this photo, Stuart has shared a very classically lovely scene. I might almost expect to see Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy around the next bend. 🙂
Today’s Picture: 20 Aug 20
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Today’s Picture: 19 Aug 20
A lone ocean lookout.
Thanks for this spectacular shot, Stuart. 🙂
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