http://jenni-0.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Jennifer J. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:06:17 GMT 2009-12-30T19:06:17Z 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=281474977774594 Today I recieved a much anticipated letter from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.  It was the judging results for the Oregon Salon Of Photography at the Oregon State Fair.  Two of . . . Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:56:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977774594 Jennifer J. 2009-08-15T03:56:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747178 I know I haven't posted in a long time.  Recently, things have been kind of rough.  Especially, last week.  My precious St. Bernard, Athena, had to be put to sleep after 7 years in the . . . Thu, 23 Jul 2009 04:16:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977747178 Jennifer J. 2009-07-23T04:16:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475707 No more hoarding seeds. No more spinning in his wheel Mr. Wiggles died.   I sure am going to miss that little biting rodent friend of mine. Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:25:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475707 Jennifer J. 2008-10-12T23:25:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475690 Today Riley and I went on our first hike.  Thanks to Markski for taking these pictures for me.  The hike was about 4 miles round trip and the mission was to check on a geocache before winter. . . . Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:19:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977475690 Jennifer J. 2008-10-12T23:19:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434375 I thought I would share a few pictures of my summertime trip to Maui. Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:12:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977434375 Jennifer J. 2008-09-01T03:12:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430340 Sharing some pictures f rom a summer time trip to Jo shua Tree National Park. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:02:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977430340 Jennifer J. 2008-08-26T00:02:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392299 Every year on the 4th of July weekend you can find me at the Waterfront Blues Fest.  This festival has been held for 21 years in Portland's Waterfront Park.  I have been attending for the . . . Tue, 08 Jul 2008 19:41:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977392299 Jennifer J. 2008-07-08T19:41:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977349125 I normally don't post short little articles but today is an exception.  Today is the day that I passed that elusive 3000 point mark for the month of May.  So I just wanted to say thanks to . . . Tue, 20 May 2008 02:21:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977349125 Jennifer J. 2008-05-20T02:21:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337444   We woke up early Friday so we could get to the airport and rent a car for our adventure.   We took a taxi and got there by 8 but had to wait until 9 when the car rental folks arrived. . . . Sat, 03 May 2008 01:58:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977337444 Jennifer J. 2008-05-03T01:58:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327983 In Mexico this spring we took a road trip through many small towns.  By far one of my favorites was Santa Clara del Cobre.  A colonial town famous for its hand hammered copper.  With just . . . Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:54:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977327983 Jennifer J. 2008-04-20T17:54:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977301820 Last month when I was in Mexico, I went kayaking for the first time.  It was also my first birdwatching adventure.  We kayaked for about an hour in the lagoon in La Barra de Potosi, Mexico.  . . . Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:43:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977301820 Jennifer J. 2008-04-04T21:43:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283831 So just for fun I thought I would take my bunny to Mexico.  She had a blast! We had cinnamon rolls before we left for the airport. We did logic problems on the plane. . . . Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:29:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977283831 Jennifer J. 2008-03-14T00:29:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280246 Last week I was traveling in Mexico, exploring some small villages around Lake Patzcuaro in the state of Michoacan.  Each of the towns around the lake specializes in a different craft.  One . . . Mon, 10 Mar 2008 02:17:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977280246 Jennifer J. 2008-03-10T02:17:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278632 Crispy fried White Fish Complete with bones, eyes and guts. Tasty little things.   White fish are the primary source of protien for the people in Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico.  . . . Sat, 08 Mar 2008 02:11:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977278632 Jennifer J. 2008-03-08T02:11:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260123 Last weekend, on a trip to the Oregon Coast, I got to try out my new camera.  Now I will try my first photo essay.  These pictures were taken at a State Park/rest area in the Van Duzer Corridor, . . . Sun, 17 Feb 2008 02:49:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260123 Jennifer J. 2008-02-17T02:49:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977259924 Bluebird skies above, Mountains on the horizon, Spring skiing is here.     It seems that every year in February we get a week or so of spring conditions on Mt. Hood, just a teaser . . . Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:26:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977259924 Jennifer J. 2008-02-16T21:26:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252170 It is a very blustery day here.  Lots of branches broke through the night.  Once the snow melts I will have a lot of clean up to do.    The dancing trees sway Branches snapping . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2008 18:06:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252170 Jennifer J. 2008-02-07T18:06:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242902 Bright yellow color, High in potassium too, Bananas are good. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:08:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977242902 Jennifer J. 2008-01-29T00:08:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240453 My mother cooked them. Tasty little trees with cheese. Now called broccoli. Sat, 26 Jan 2008 02:34:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240453 Jennifer J. 2008-01-26T02:34:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239111 No more Fishy Cup. He was not dishwasher safe. A plastic Blob now. Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:06:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239111 Jennifer J. 2008-01-24T19:06:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977223434 School started today. Thank goodness for scholarships. Tuition's not cheap! Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:58:26 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977223434 Jennifer J. 2008-01-08T01:58:26Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222238 Moo is still hungry Crying for me to feed him But the cat is FAT! Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:41:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977222238 Jennifer J. 2008-01-06T21:41:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221419 Skiing in the trees, Floating high with every turn, Epic day again!       Can you guess what I do this time of year? Sat, 05 Jan 2008 22:39:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977221419 Jennifer J. 2008-01-05T22:39:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220616 Skiing in powder, My feet floating beneath me. The feeling is, "wow!" Fri, 04 Jan 2008 23:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977220616 Jennifer J. 2008-01-04T23:32:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193583 Dear Santa,   This year for Christmas I have decided that I don’t really need a pony or a puppy.   They probably have accidents in your sleigh and create more work for your . . . Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:09:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193583 Jennifer J. 2007-12-04T01:09:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165906      There is little doubt that the companionship of an animal provides many benefits to humans.   Research has been done by everyone from the Center for Disease Control to . . . Sat, 03 Nov 2007 01:17:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165906 Jennifer J. 2007-11-03T01:17:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165626      Every three or four years my mom picks a holiday that she is going to celebrate with everyone attending a meal.  Well, that has been happening more frequently and with fewer . . . Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:32:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977165626 Jennifer J. 2007-11-02T19:32:29Z