The Nine

December 12th, 2009

On the eve of the year anniversary of the start of our major snow storms last year, I thought about all that gets lost in the coverage. One of those things which gets lost is the animals. What happens when it floods? Cows get stranded on an island.

Countdown of the 2009
#9

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Aren't You Glad You Aren't A Those Rocks

January 9th, 2009


The pummeling you or I might take during a basketball game or polo match is nothing compared to the daily beating the rocks at the bottom of Snoqualmie Falls today, a day after the rains have ceased in Western Washington. As the rains have stopped the flooding has subsided, however, that does not mean there is no large amount of water, as the thunderous falls prove.

Raging Waters

January 8th, 2008

In keeping with the flood theme I thought it would be prudent to continue uploading some photos from throughout the day. After a brief break in the rain, it has begun anew. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those stranded and in need. Please share your thoughts of these.

An Island to Behold

January 8th, 2009

With the devastation continuing in our Western Washington Region I set out to capture some of the moments which follow. I was able to travel to an area which was be struck by water and rivers are still on the rise. At least 30,000 people have been evacuated in the region according to several of the latest news reports and many people are heading those very warnings;thankfully. However, some were not as lucky as you can see with the two cows, a mother and her calf, stranded on a grassy knoll, similar to their owners who are holed up in a house just north of them. Even with all the devastation and tragedy, beauty can be found in the smallest of places. The third picture is taken of one of the small tributaries which have magically appeared. According to the owner this majestic stream is normally," Just a Ditch". A ditch it may have been, breathtaking is how it was found.

A Softness

January 8th, 2009

Tragedy has cascaded the Northwest for what seems like the umpteenth time in the last month. Record setting rainfall mudslides, avalanches has literally left the Puget Sound Region on an island, there the only place possible to reach is Canada. Driving to out of the region is actually physically impossible as of this moment. Here at A Watchful Wanderer we send our thoughts and prayers to those who are in danger. This picture was taken with emphasis to show the vast difference 24 hours as the rainfall piles up at an astounding 1/2 inches an hour.

If you would like to make a donation to those in crisis I encourage you to visit the Red Cross

Water 'A Risin

January 7th, 2009

In the Pacific Northwest, we are blessed with hundreds if not thousands of nature preserves and parks(top state parks in Washington State) to peruse and meander. This one (North Creek Park)is a favorite of mine not only because of its proximity, but due to its abundance of wildlife for its relative size. Ducks, geese, water fowl, beavers, and many others call this small parcel of land home, and offer an up close and stunning experience in the middle of the week.