http://jancoad.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jan C. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:01:45 GMT 2009-12-28T10:01:45Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963228 A County park near our house has a drive through Christmas light experience - this was their 15th year. I took a few pictures on our way through. Hope you enjoy        . . . Sat, 26 Dec 2009 06:56:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977963228 Jan C. 2009-12-26T06:56:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960809 As the year comes to a close... I am truly amazed by all of my family accomplishments in 2009 I received two publishing contracts and will have my first book out August 2010 and the second contract . . . Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:43:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977960809 Jan C. 2009-12-23T20:43:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912030 We only spent three days in Las Vegas (one of which was our 12-hour trip over to AZ and Hoover Dam/Grand Canyon) but it felt like a full week - my husband and I tried to pack as much in our . . . Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:41:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977912030 Jan C. 2009-11-26T06:41:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911178 Our final stop at the Western Rim of the Grand Canyon was at the Hualapai Ranch We were served lunch in an old saloon and held-up by cowboys as we entered town...   There was horseback . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:37:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977911178 Jan C. 2009-11-21T23:37:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910977 Our second stop on the Western Rim views of the Grand Canyon was Guano Point Yep, you guessed it, good 'ole bat guano is how this beautiful place got its name. Years back they harvested the bat poo . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:25:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977910977 Jan C. 2009-11-21T04:25:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909732 Now for some of the Grand Canyon Pictures: First I have to say I've waited 40 years to be able to see this beauty and I was almost moved to tears when I saw my first sight of the Great Wonder of the . . . Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:13:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909732 Jan C. 2009-11-21T00:13:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909653 We went to Vegas ... I got to check off two more items on my want to do list: See/drive over the Hoover Dam and See the Grand Canyon. I'll start post with the Hoover Dam:   As we entered the . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909653 Jan C. 2009-11-20T05:57:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909553 For over a month now my 11 y/o son has been out of school - he faced an emergency expulsion that was turned into a three day suspension.  He was pulled out of class, questioned by the principal, . . . Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:23:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977909553 Jan C. 2009-11-20T04:23:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838227 Fremont has a year-round market that is really fun.  Unique says it all, you can find just about anything in this fun and crazy part of Seattle, from antiques to unusual art, nude cyclists, crazy . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 03:11:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977838227 Jan C. 2009-10-05T03:11:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977831415 I've been shopping farmers markets in Western Washington this season and found some amazing new products and fresh produce for preserving for winter. I thought I would share some of my favorite market . . . Thu, 01 Oct 2009 04:27:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977831415 Jan C. 2009-10-01T04:27:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820115 I am sometimes a messy cook ... BUT I clean up as I am going along so you will see my messes on the counter in the pictures :) I picked up a flat of raspberries and blueberries and hit another market . . . Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:02:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977820115 Jan C. 2009-09-22T05:02:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817813 So my husband and I set off to visit three thursday farmers markets that are way north of Seattle and we live way South of Seattle - so we got roughly an hour from the house when I said, "Did you bring . . . Fri, 18 Sep 2009 19:46:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977817813 Jan C. 2009-09-18T19:46:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806414 Last night my husband baked two salmon filets, made homemade fettucini and homemade alfredo sauce.  Homemade noodles and sauce never make it past dinner at our house, but we had some salmon leftover. . . . Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:20:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977806414 Jan C. 2009-09-10T00:20:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803245 I am thankful for so many things ... and consider my many wealths: my husband (Mr. Incredible), children (they are so amazing), Princess (of course), having a roof over our heads, a garden we can eat . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:50:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803245 Jan C. 2009-09-07T18:50:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802436 A very sad thing happened when this silly girl left the gate open in her garden?  A very hungry (I can only assume from the carnage) raccoon entered and ate ALL my organic green onions (dug them . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:56:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977802436 Jan C. 2009-09-07T02:56:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798145 Well I've tried to load this four times ... hope this works! After our hike through the Hoh Rainforest we drove back into Port Angeles and decided to stay over so we could visit Hurricane Ridge.  . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:08:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977798145 Jan C. 2009-09-07T01:08:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795296 Washington is one of the most beautiful states in our country you can spent a few days on the Olympic Peninsula and feel as though you are transported to the South American Rainforest and the Swiss Alps . . . Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:09:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977795296 Jan C. 2009-09-03T03:09:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785236 A few years back we found the Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire held in Key Peninsula.  Three years ago we attended and they planned to buy land and move.  Last year some permitting issues . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:51:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785236 Jan C. 2009-08-24T03:51:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785145 Camels, alpacas and llamas are all members of the camelid family and quite frankly too cute for words!  They are soft and fuzzy, friendly and those who are large enough are fun to ride. When my . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:14:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977785145 Jan C. 2009-08-24T02:14:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768175 A review of BAD MOVIES written by Peter Joseph Swanson   If you loved To Wong Foo and The Bird Cage as my daughter and I do then this is a must read for you!  . . . Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:04:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977768175 Jan C. 2009-08-09T18:04:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765818 Here are today's veggies of our labor:   Here's tomorrows dinner - I just picked it while watering the garden:  a head of red lettuce, cherry tomatoes, a large early girl tomato, some green . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:09:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977765818 Jan C. 2009-08-07T03:09:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758484 The heat wave was a good one for the vegies...  I have melted, but they are thriving The crazy corn is only three to four feet tall [(guess we won't get a corn maze :)]  But each little stalk . . . Mon, 03 Aug 2009 04:15:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758484 Jan C. 2009-08-03T04:15:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757062 I have been compiling a list of things I am very grateful for and also my DREAMS list of things I still want to accomplish during my life so I thought I would share them publicly ... I believe if you . . . Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:13:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977757062 Jan C. 2009-07-30T22:13:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746666 We are very lucky to have a wonderful zoo and aquarium in Tacoma, WA When I was yong I really loved camels.  While on a trip up in northern Indiana I was able to ride a camel at the local zoo - . . . Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:51:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977746666 Jan C. 2009-07-22T20:51:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742564 I'm a collector, always have been.  When I was young I collected rocks, small plastic animals (actually slept with the camel in my fist at night.)  When I was in elementary school my mother . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 22:20:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742564 Jan C. 2009-07-19T22:20:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742618 This past week we were able to accomplish both things!  I found out about WrightsLaw Conference recently which covered the special educational accomidations schools and states must provide for students . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:04:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742618 Jan C. 2009-07-19T21:04:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742193 First of all I have to admit I ate most of the peas before I took pics :o) so there is only one pod left with a few peas okay, you caught me = I ate the beans raw too none of them have even made . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:37:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977742193 Jan C. 2009-07-19T05:37:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735104 Living in the Pacific Northwest has allowed me to make many quick trips to British Columbia, Canada.  I found a neat auction house and many thrift or consignment shops in British Columbia. . . . Sun, 19 Jul 2009 04:40:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977735104 Jan C. 2009-07-19T04:40:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731294   Christina       Walter knew he had married the woman of his dreams - they would be together for the rest of their lives.  Silent for a moment, he looked . . . Wed, 08 Jul 2009 20:54:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977731294 Jan C. 2009-07-08T20:54:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725819 After a great conversation with a like-minded goal-setter and keeper (Ms. Resolutionista herself, Kim Simpson www.iresolveto.com ), I resolved to share more of myself.  Well, just a peek :P . . . Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:19:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977725819 Jan C. 2009-07-03T01:19:35Z