Knitting – Frost Slippers
I crocheted the steeks,
and cut,
and cut again.
I have basted the edges, and blocked.
Frost Slippers – uppers and soles, blocked.
Next I will sew soles to uppers, then add cuffs. There is a lot of finishing work in these slippers, but so far I am intrigued enough by the process to keep going!
Lyle Cherry Orchard, WA 3/29/2019
A beautiful day to hike up the cliffs above the Columbia River with friends, and try the new trail switchbacks. There are a few old cherry trees along the uppermost cliff loop that were not in bloom today, but we saw many wildflowers, including some balsamroot. (Hike #14, 5.6 miles, 1500 feet)
We are headed to the top of the cliffs…
The second bench
River cruise below…
One of the vernal ponds along the upper trail
View to the east from the Cherry Orchard
And to the west
One of the new switchback legs – nowhere near as steep or cliffy as the former trail.
Plenty of new flowers along the way:
Yellow parsley and gold stars
Neighborhood flowers…
Lots in bloom these days,
including poetry:
Portland Cherry Blossoms – Sunday, March 31
The waterfront on a sunny day with cherry trees in bloom. Today is a day for embracing the crowds.
We decided to walk up onto the Steel Bridge to look down on the waterfront.
Views from the Bridge:
I love the railing shadows.
Wandering around amongst the trees and crowds:
A maple tree budding out, with bugs!
White Stag and Old Town Water Tower behind the trees.
View of the eastside of the Willamette River.
And a little Portland weirdness, because it is always here.
Group-peddled brew cycle.
Margaret Quilts 