sshhhhhhh..... silent sundays: anacortes antiquing

moving mayhem...

I moved out of the duplex over the hangar to a new home.  I hate moving, but there is also something wonderful about the opportunities of someplace new.  I like the fact that this move took me from Cessna Ave to Forrest Dr, it even sounds homier. The lack of airplanes taking off and landing is first on my list of why I love my new home.  Second, beach access to Mitchell Bay and this beach is sandy which is not the norm here on San Juan.  

Packing up.

Not so helpful helper #1.

Not so helpful helper #2.

Doris is packed.

It is always a new challenge in space planning when moving into someplace new, guess my degree in interior design has been a good investment... Especially when you move into a smaller space and have to make room for a housemate to boot!

Loads o' shtuff... Oh, thank goodness there's the alchohol!

Where to Start?! 

I don't know, mom?!

Best place to start...

With one exhausting trip to IKEA and several nights of furniture manufacturing there is now a place for everything. 

My not so helpful assistant...

It's coming together. 

But still alot to do to feel homie...

Too be continued...

sshhhhhhh..... silent sundays: Seattle instagramed

oh, yes we did fest!

Saturday was Oktoberfest at the San Juan County Fair Grounds.  We decided to go and check it out for Suzanne's last night on island (sniffle, tear).  As my mum and I like to say... "It was a HOOT!".  Lederhosen, beer, brats, schnitzel (which makes me wanna watch Hoodwinked to see the Schnitzel man), strudel, polka dance-off, and oomph-pah band was all inclusive at this fest.  Which of course made for a giggle filled evening.

Singing along at The 18th Almost-Annual San Juan Island Oktoberfest!

Who wouldn't sing along to the "Happy Wanderer" with this duo?!

Officious Oktoberfest script... your greenbacks are no good here.

Hallo Mein Bratwurst und Kraut! Wunderbar! (although that potato salad was NOT German, you can't fool this kid)

Sydney & Christopher are getting into the festivities.

Lady of the evening (not that kind, geez..), Suzanne! Why no smiles?!

Ah Ha! She just needed a beer (or two?) in the alps with Amber!

Ohhh, and a bit of waltzing with the man who forgot his pants.

Infectious smiles now!

Look who's laughing now... He IS wearing pants!

A few hours & beers later...

Who doesn't LOVE head cut-out photo fun?!

Suzanne & I hand in hand trying to keep in "polka step".

Christopher & Sydney were rockin' their dance moves!

My camera couldn't even keep up w/ the polka dance-off!  It was so intense that we were all exhausted after and went home early, true story! 

I hope your October is full of exhausting festivities too!

fallin' island style

I still can't believe it's October.  The quiet, the colors, Oktoberfest, noodle bowl Monday's are back, Halloween, kids back in school, and pumpkins!  I think this is my favorite time of year.  I think everyone on the island loves it as well.  On Saturday there was a Farm Parade in Friday Harbor, an apple picking party at the distillery, and Oktoberfest!  What an event filled day.  I look forward to more events to come.

Hello.... Roche Harbor!

These Maples are on FIRE!

Fiery embers all over the ground.

Even Hydrangea colors are even looking more fall-ish.

Farmer's Market is getting fall crops! Yum.

This barn on Orcas Island is ready for Halloween, wish I could see it at night!

I found this green pumpkin and yummy chocolate hedgies on Orcas. 

Fall colors and decor at Robin's Nest in FH. 

Fun Halloween decor at Robin's Nest.

More Spooky finds at R.N.!

I can't hardly wait to move into my new place and get settled in for the fall/winter season.  To hunker down next to the wood stove this time of year is awesome.  I know Jasper & Doris will be happy to warm up next to the fire as well. 

Happy harvesting, haunting, & hunkering down to you all!!  

disappearing act...

Well.... I'm sorry for disappearing.  Life has been busy.  I've had a visit from mum last week which was fun & filled with too much good food.  I've been on a mad search to find a new home.  The one I'm in currently is too cold for winter, in fact Jasper is in a tight ball in the corner trying to keep warm as I type this.  I finally found a cozy (as we all know means small) dwelling to share with my new housemate Michael.  Most of our seasonal employees have left the island, business are closed or on winter hours.  It's getting very quiet up here, I think I like it.

Now that it is quiet I will be able to keep up with my bloggin' duties.