Swan Lake Fireweed
Picked up a visitor (Scott) from Chicago last week and the drive back was, as usual, not disappointing. I talked nonstop tourist guide and we made a minimum number of stops for photo opps. Last years Swan Lake fire provided starkly beautiful examples of how fireweed got it’s name.
We also did the Moose Pass viewing platform for watching the Sockeye once in a lifetime orgy. Once again, I neglected to document photographically. Scott provided these which he took with his iPhone through dark glasses.
He and Melody are busy doing the tourist thing while they plan the total rebuild of the Wild Honey.
Stay tuned.
So far I've reached acceptable proficiency at the following, in chronological order: Silversmith, infantryman/door gunner, helicopter pilot, fireman, carpenter, residential contractor, FAA Air Traffic Control Specialist and crotchety old retired guy. Currently, I'm learning to fly again and that is what this is all about. 7/7/2020 edit: As I have had the opportunity to reflect (old people do that a lot) on my actual proficiency level at the above occupations, I feel adjustments are in order. The term "acceptable" depends on the observer, their own proficiency and experience level. Acceptable to me might be woefully deficient to the master. I think it would be more accurate to claim that I have earned a living wage at all of these occupations but never got rich. Actually, I feel that I have gotten rich at the last one. I have what I need and am profoundly grateful for all of it. The future looks bright indeed, as I have learned to fly again. For that I have all of you to thank. Thank You!
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