Finally Feeling Better

       These seven posts which follow dated September 21, 2011, are to catch up on my "blogging" activities from July and August. There are a few more pics from photography shoots that I will try to get ready and include, but for now this will suffice.

     Was not able to fish this year because of the injury on July 13th; and, I have always enjoyed fishing for "reds" during peak season -- this year was the absolute best ever, too - we had more than one million fish come up the Kenai. I had Jason proxy for me (filling out all the paperwork with F&G and Doctor) to at least have eight fish in the freezer - I will try to can half as soon as I feel up to doing it. 

     Meanwhile, remember with the entries below that you can click on the photo for a larger view - BLOGSPOT ADDED SOMETHING NEW - you can then click on the "X" in the upper right hand corner to return to the blog - LOL - fabulous upgrade.

     Hope you enjoy seeing what has been happening in my world - did not do as much as I had wanted, but hoping to do more as I can.

     Love to all. Karen

    

Everyday Jewelry

     August, 2011 - Items that bring me joy!

Black and White

     August 31, 2011 - Black and White Collaborative. Photos say it all.

Birthday Flowers

     August 7, 2011 - Lovely birthday gatherings and greetings were a beautiful boost to my spirits.

Jean and Sage

     July 19, 2011 - After flying into ANC on the 18th, picked up Jean and Sage to travel home to Kenai/Soldotna. We were able to stop and take the tram up the Alyeska ski-hill. Fortunately, they had a cable car or I wouldn't have been able to go with them. LOL - no way could I "jump" from a ski lift with my leg, rib, and elbow bummed up!  

     They had a great stay, visiting Seward (via, ANC to return, because of two fatal accidents in Cooper Landing), Homer, Seldovia area, salmon and halibut fishing, on and on...

Jacksonville w/DJ

     July 15-17, 2011 - Judy drove me up to Jacksonville early to make the planned class in Jacksonville. Weather wasn't too hot - I remember, bearable at about 80-85ish... The group was the best and DJ, as always, a fabulous instructor. The course was a bit of a refresher from the January class because my goal was/is to do more with photography and covers. Couldn't participate all of the time because of my injuries, but had a good time getting to know everyone and enjoyed being artistic with like-minded souls.

Reynolds' Oasis

     July 13-14, 2011 - Judy and Steve's beautiful "oasis" that I dearly love to visit, in Montague, CA, just 60 miles south of Medford, OR. This trip Judy spent five hours in the ER with me from my fall in Medford and we were not able to hike the "falls" as we had planned - wonderful photo ops, but still I had to pull out my camera for a few hits. We pretty much tended my wounds and "goofed around" as you can tell -- well, the second day, at least. Not much fun the first day, I must admit. Judy - you were such a fabulous friend to help me during this difficult time - and, then to drive me back so early Friday morning to Jacksonville. You are special. 

Medford Injury

     July 13, 2011 - Headed to Medford, OR, as a "treat" from my dear friend and boss, Darla, for just five days for a "book-technique" workshop; and, sure enough I had to go and fall on the identified walk shown below. The doctor says she is hoping that I am healed in another month or so (October/November-ish). Still have a few tweaks from the dislocated rib and the elbow -- when she presses those areas I know! But, finally the infection is gone and just this last week have felt good enough to tackle some boxes in my home that need sorting. Whoa.