Another beautiful day in the Neighborhood!

Temperatures went into the upper 70's today!

The sun reflected off the Sound shining on the magical Olympic Mountains Rain Forest in the distance.

The chill and the brisk rush of salt water against your fur.

The Dew creates this magical show more precious and transient than any Diamond.

The steep slope down to the waters edge at high tide Casting long shadows down the road less travelled.

Keeping the beach clear of debris.

The woods is silent with anticpation.

A peek a boo view of Mount Rainer off in the distance tops off this beautiful autumn day!

Giving you some of what was given to me today and sharing a moment caught in time.

Thank you for giving me some of yours.

My Magical Power Staffs- Always keeps me safe.

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Shaunee C. Oct 23, 2007, 8:24pm EDT

Very nice good article and pictures.

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Midnite Writer -- Kim Oct 23, 2007, 8:31pm EDT

Oh wow, washington is as warm as it is here!

Your photos are absolutely gorgeous!!!

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 23, 2007, 8:32pm EDT

Beautiful Joel. I love that photo of Nigel in the water and that last Mt Rainer photo is gorgeous.

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Deborah O. Oct 23, 2007, 8:34pm EDT

thank you for sharing, almost like spring

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donald k. Oct 23, 2007, 8:37pm EDT

I see your close to the Olympic rain forest. We went there on our honeymoon some years ago. How are the Olympic mountains surviving golbal warming? Still raining or is it drying up like Florida?

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Jacqueline R. Oct 23, 2007, 8:45pm EDT

Wow! Thanks for the walk! :)

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Kathy W. Oct 23, 2007, 9:09pm EDT

Thank you for sharing.
Wilka

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joel samuel Oct 23, 2007, 9:19pm EDT

Funny you should ask? My next article concerns global warming.
I will add a tease now to these photos that will give you clues to my next article.
Everyone will enjoy it i am sure.
Nigel for President in 2008
The real Underdog!

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Human, Katherine, seeker of intergalactic life, inhabitant of Earth Oct 23, 2007, 9:21pm EDT

Really enjoyed taking that walk with you. Beautiful.

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J W. Oct 23, 2007, 9:53pm EDT

nice pics

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joel samuel Oct 23, 2007, 11:23pm EDT

I keep adding to it till I feel it is complete-
You have been invited to a creative look at my art and how it finally becomes what it is-
Or what I fondly called FC
Nigel for President in 2008
The Real underdog!

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Kay M. Oct 23, 2007, 11:26pm EDT

You live in an incredibly beautiful neighborhood

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jessie voigts Oct 23, 2007, 11:36pm EDT

love this, joel! i'll feature it, in 'our neighborhoods' - thanks!

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joel samuel Oct 23, 2007, 11:57pm EDT

I am always surprised how few people will go any deeper into our Rabbit Hole- most of my writings and videos and photographs- I have woven into a tapestry a web that connects one to another.
It is now becoming fashionable to talk about living - life in moments!
Yet in reality that is all we have!
Thank you for spending your time with me..
Nigel for President in 2008
The Real underdog!
joelsamuelpresents

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Jennifer N. Oct 24, 2007, 4:54am EDT

Such a gorgeous essay, Joel!

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Helen C.D.~2009 ~. Oct 24, 2007, 10:48am EDT

I think I like that magical power staff the best...it is really neat looking. Your pictures are soothing to the soul.

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Sam C. Oct 24, 2007, 12:45pm EDT

Hi Joel thought I'd stop by and have a looksy. Hows everything going with you? OK I hope. How's Nigel doing? Enjoyed the pictures above. :- D

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Mary Beth Magee Oct 24, 2007, 1:24pm EDT

Dear Joel and Nigel:
Shady and I loved your photo essay! What a beautiful place to call home. Thanks for sharing it with My Home Town - tell us about the place you call home!

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donald k. Oct 24, 2007, 2:30pm EDT

My Seattle relatives are telling me about drought in the northwest. Something unheard of until recently.

I am eager to read and/or see effects of the weather changes there.

I recall visits to some uncut original Douglas Fir forests there. 250/300 foot (?) trees without a limb for the first 100+ feet. The wind was whistling through the needles high above, though the air was still where I was standing in the tall native ferns. A strange moment.

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joel samuel Oct 24, 2007, 4:43pm EDT

I have edited more into this article just in case people want to come and check it out again?
We are getting plenty of water here so your relatives are wrong we have done very well with moisture in October- no problem here. I do not know what your Seattle relatives are talking about maybe Eastern Washington. Thanks for stopping by!

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