Im not complaining. Youve probably seen all those babies every time youve passed Lum Farm lately, and they will be opening their gates for families to come tomorrow and next Saturday (Easter weekend) from 2-5 PM. The average rainfall drops an inch from the first of the month to the thirtieth and so there is more sun towards the end of the month. Frank and his wife Jannie , Im going to put a few spreads from my book, Life on Orcas Island, on this blog periodically so you get a feel for who and what is inside. Im actually having thoughts of living in a city. Another giant cobbler in the works. They were sick in bed this whole past week of school before their break, which was such a bummer for them. I cant believe how quickly this phase came. Her idea: our first annual family amaryllis race from afar something living to hold us together in spirit and keep us in contact with each other over the life span of our plants during , During an isolating pandemic that provides month after month of familial togetherness, what do you buy on impulse? Anyone still need your senior portraits taken? "Top Gun" actor Tom Skerritt has a home on Lopez Island, while Bill Gates has one on Shaw Island and musician Steve Miller is selling his mansion on namesake San Juan Island for $16.8 million. Any child can enter by paying $5 for a table, and the wares they make , We are smack dab in the middle of one of the most eventful weekends in almost two years, yall. Thank you, Debbie Post, for this photo of Bill Perry, OIHS Class of 1962, here at Homecoming , Recently I heard a few radio ads that said something like, We know, its hard to eat right. I remember hearing someone say years ago that she had no idea how to eat right. Wanting to make his own way, Bobby Bare, Jr. blazed a path of unique songwriting . But that wont stop us from the fun! With the mask mandate newly lifted from San Juan County one of the most highly vaccinated counties in the nation today was a celebration not only of our countrys freedom but also our personal, physical , Ive been wanting to highlight the Lums for a long time. Heres the beauty we experience on trails that are just a short drive from our front doorsteps here on Orcas Island. Action without vision is a nightmare. If you live here, , Weve never watched so much TV in our family life until now. Made up of four main islands accessible by Washington State Ferries San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and Shaw Island the San Juans are a beloved destination during summer for many nearby city folks and even more so by the passionate residents who call the islands home. It beamed all day yesterday Hava Nagila! Winfrey reportedly closed on a 43-acre estate on Orcas Island, . I drove back to the same hospital to get an , As weird as it sounds, sometimes we dont notice the newness happening all around us here until the sun finally comes out. The rain held off for the students to shine, and the five seniors who graduated on Friday evening put on a Senior Spotlight pre-show (There was also a wonderful speech given by another , This past month has been wonderful for the soul. (A momentary departure from Orcas Island life, continued from Walking Italys Scenic Towns V: Minori to Maiori) Sixteen years ago, our newborn baby nursed every two hours on the dot his internal clock, not mine. Life was bursting at the seams. Salvadorian street food in the Rays Pharmacy parking lot. (7-11 AM Today). This has helped to keep the island's celebrity residents safe and private. I cant stand waste, especially one-time-use waste if I can avoid it. The gray blanket threatened to persist, but the sun broke through! The town of Friday Harbor sits right where the ferry sets your feet on land. Weve had temperatures as low as -2 degrees due to windchill during the past week but last night we shot , Here is a little montage of the scenes weve seen over the past few days, I sit here writing on Christmas night in Lake Oswego, Oregon. If youre visiting the island, be sure to ask if its okay to pick someones berries before going for it. Its unrelentingly uphill, which is great for wintertime conditioning, but the other draw is its beauty the thick moss, the dense fog that settles , COVID times have meant watching a lot more shows and movies than we ever did in the past. Weve been attending Matthews shows since he was 13 years , Here on Orcas Island, we choose an honorary mayor each year by casting our monetary votes to see who gets the most. Thats why I always leave ample room for spontaneous conversations and wonderful happenings. Meet my new friend, Anne Thomas someone Ive known about for years and her lifelong friend, Joy. From Promised Land to a Maui farmhouse, explore Oprah Winfrey's multimillion-dollar houses, kicking off with her magnificent Montecito estate. US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Condoleeza Rice, Josh Groban, Kat Dennings, the list goes on. I didnt want to go anywhere or buy anything , The last night of 2022, lit by moonlight, Do you need land to farm, have land and can host a farmer, or have experience and can mentor a beginner farmer? You might be lucky for a time or have all , Bob and Lark have been together for 23 years, since she was born. Come on down to 296 Main Street in Eastsound. Im always big on habits developing good ones and steering clear of bad ones. Sean "Diddy" Combs. In addition to the main house, there is also a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom guest house on the property. Wonderfully cozily and maskless, too! I decided it was time. Youll get a taste of some beautiful hammered dulcimer music by Carolyn Cruso, welcoming a fresh, happy season at the Farmers Market. Its been almost a year, and its been scarily quiet every time Ive walked through the campus. (A momentary departure from Orcas Island life, continued from Walking Italys Scenic Towns IV: Amalfi to Ravello) I awakened early each morning while everyone else was still sleeping in order to plan the days or weeks transportation, book trains ahead of time, put QR codes into my Notes app, and , The blackberrys time has passed. Today was a morning of fall cleaning. Speaking of The Bears as the locals call it its amazing! Fawn Island, a 2.3-acre dot in the San Juan Islands chain, once belonged to actor Gene Hackman and his wife. Here is an excerpt from the beginning of the article Traveling to Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest , What another lovely week its been in this Christmas season. I just had to capture this moment from a few weeks ago a fleeting moment rubbing literary shoulders with John Muir and Thoreaus Walden during a book signing. Blackberries still hang heavily on bushes but they no longer fill our hands, our bowls, our mouths. I am amazed at what Dr. D. and her team were able to do for , Carol Wright is someone Ive met once in passing Ive known nothing about her until we began corresponding a few times across the digital aether over the past several days. Almost like an island setting overlooking the ocean, but I cant , Within moments of moving here almost nine years ago, we heard about Body Boat Blade the kayaking pros renowned for the professionality of their ocean classes. Popped endless corn. What a lovely experience! I just happened upon her at Orcas Center, as the Choral Society was rehearsing for their weekend concerts. We havent confirmed it ourselves just yet but our local sources, one of which is a well-placed real estate agent, has confirmed those rumors and says other big purchases by Oprah are on the way. Talking about personal stuff didnt happen much in my mother-daughter relationship. It was a National Geographic kind of experience. I postdated it to come out today, and havent thought about it since. Sometimes that happens the sickness persists when kids want to be at school, then , Ive always thought life here is like being in a little magical shake-up globe world. The clean air, moderate weather, no traffic lights and you get to see wild life (foxes, deer, bald eagles and other rare birds if you are into birding, rabbits, seals) on a daily basis. If theyve lived here long enough, theyve done the hikes and the beach walks. Perhaps the best feature of the home is a series of decks overlooking the water and property. ), Thoughts on 4th of July by Former Marine John Erly, 4th of July Parade, Pet Mayor, and Martin Lunds Concert, Firefighters Breakfast Hooray! Warmth and hope are on the horizon in a , If you havent already met her, Beverly Franklet is a stunning go-getter. . I also want access to good food that doesnt come in a tiny plastic package and cost , Eating out on Orcas Island can be a pretty pricey pastime. This is my favorite one, and . Marina Piccola or small marina is the main swimming beach on Capri, with its crystalline waters and view of the , Speaking of presentations, performances, events, and activity bubbling up again in that direction (referencing the previous post), the Orcas Island Film Festival is coming! You see people from all over the world here, but Ive never run across an Amish visitor. Its one of the few semi-social things out there, and its so nice to see humans again when I go and watch , Next weekend, Halloween is going to happen here! As students, educators, administrators, and teachers from Orcas High School and Orcas Christian School along with Orcas pilots and the Orcas Island Community Foundation watched, , Ive recently become acquainted with artist Frank Loudin through BJ Arnolds friendship with him, and as always, its fascinating to learn about a new friends life experiences. If youve never been to one of , Remember when there was no such thing as an answering machine? Oh, how fun to see people out en masse again laughing, singing, and dancing!!! (They , Katie Gaible didnt let the pandemic stop her from living out her dream. Youve probably passed Lark a hundred times when youve been heading to the ferry and shes been out grazing. People will be gathering to share their island projects, especially those in which women are leading Orcas Island workshops, classes, organizations, and events. Until COVID. Many of you know this guy He swims, runs, and bikes every day on the island. Inside, there are exposed logs galorewhich is to be expectedin . I love that walking into Eastsound means being on the stunning seashore or in a beautiful forest. Live your best life Lady O! Its the most relaxing and beautiful place weve ever been. Remembering, I quickly asked the kids if theyd seen her. Its awesome! Meet Jacque Breyer and Elise Meade, a traveling nurse and a physical therapist from Tennessee. Well still see , The Lummi Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey began Sunday, as the canoeists paddled from Anacortes to Lopez Island. We hadnt exercised much at all together over the past 14 years, and I was elated to finally be doing it again, especially since thats how we met and courted. Thank you, Stephanie, for this beautiful, consumable palette! http://www.islandssounder.com/news/the-truth-about-oprah-winfreys-reported-land-purchase-on-orcas-interview-with-the-realtor/. Happy 92nd Birthday to my friend Frank Loudin, a wonderful painter and writer our own Norman Rockwell. Come on down and visit me at Darvills this morning from 10-12! I didnt plan to, but our neighbors called the morning after the first night and said they had been talking about the concert for TWO hours! Last October, she opened Salish Sea Yarn Co. right in the heart of Eastsound. People are binding books, writing plays, inventing gadgets, arranging stained glass, painting masterpieces, felting creatures, , There are so many aspects of life that we get to repeat seasonally jumping in the lake in the heat of summer; baking pies in the cool of fall; cozying around warm fireplaces in the cold of winter; marveling at new seedlings in the cool, green spring. There are no performances this year, of course, but Im thankful for the boon of video recording so that I can pass these , This one is really weird for me. It deserves its own post. Nicolas Cage - owns estate residence on Paradise Island and a private island in the Exuma chains. You dont have to be a church-goer to attend all are welcome. Cross Countrys Only Home Meet Today 3:30 Come Cheer Them On! I never saw this rendition of Happy from 2014 until someone passed it on to me this is awesome! It felt like the right age for him to , As my son was leaving school this afternoon, he heard the sound of a plane going down the runway, then some strange sounds that followed. A perfect family movie day, if there ever was one. Forested hills reflect off of the calm ocean, and not even the buzz of a mosquito disturbs the lovely peace and quiet. Why not open a store, right? Im here to , Weve come to the time of year when I start thinking, What are we doing here? The place is a ghost town except for the market, and the lack of sun has become this palpable frustration that Vitamin D capsules just dont fix, at least for me. Ive observed them over the years and I find their silent resolve to be quite remarkable. Wild turkeys are in certain places on the island but havent come to hang out near our house, at least in the last decade, , The festivities and fundraisers continue. A custom-built staircaseleads to the upper level, where youll find a huge bonus room/additional living room, as well as a decked out game room. This extended weekend is so invigorating because everything is back as it was before COVID, and well get a taste of it all 4th of July Parade, Farmers Market, Matthew the Magician show, Martin Lunds One World 20th Anniversary Concert at the , Life on Orcas Island will be available across from the Village Green on North Beach Road today from 11-5 PM (thanks to the kindness of our former neighbor who now lives there). If youve not yet had a chance to come down and get the Life on Orcas Island book with the locals coupon, this , They are already on an island, where town is tiny and going somewhere else requires a full day, half a tank of $5-per-gallon gas, and a drivers license. Enjoy CAMP ORKILAS HAUNTED HAYRIDE Do you know what happens when one or two hundred kids gather in a giant field, in the cold, buzzing with expectation, waiting sometimes an hour or two for their turn to do a , If you havent met Nikki Ames or been in her clothing shop, Trs Fabu, nows your chance. Id carry light chairs, and , For many years I thought about the idea of publishing a book about Orcas Island. So I might as well keep some at all times in the freezer. Make sure to go in Nikki exudes , This blog and the book that came from it exist because years ago, a friend gave me encouragement at a poignant time. And if youve never been up on Mount Constitution for the Easter Sunrise Service, its stunning to watch the sun rise over Mt , Back in November, our son, Evan, had a notice in The Sounder offering tech help to anyone who needed it in order to raise money for a two-week mission trip to Belize with other high schoolers from Orcas Christian School: Thanks to many of you, Evan was able to raise , Stop in Clever Cow for ice cream tomorrow from 12-6 PM and meet the new owners, Cindy, Frank, and Landry. (And this is what she oversees), Our younger son has two mice. Read more about Darvills here. Its a fundraiser for the 5th & 6th grade class at OCS to go to the Pacific Science Center. No amount of hard work will make a garden grow if you dont know what youre doing. Better late than never I caught the last moments of a DJ on the radio saying something like, and remember that a lot of , If youre not a Hebrew scholar, this says Shabbat shalom, or Sabbath peace. But what? I love . Here are a few clips from the show (not full performances). He is unbelievably impressive. Then the rain. My name is Levi and I am 11 years old. I should be posting the , This is how Orcas Island would look all winter if the sun stayed out. Popular homes for sale in Orcas Island See all homes for sale $5,850,000 5 Beds 7.5 Baths 6740 Sq. Of course, a house wasnt enough. In addition to new books for readers of all ages, we feature creative efforts by local artists. Hollywood power couple Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively may have the best of both worlds in their 1.8-acre Pound Ridge, N.Y. property and pad about an hour outside of Manhattan. , I thought you might like a look at this significant land transformation. Our store is lovingly housed in the historic Seaport Landing Building on the beautiful Swinomish Channel. We are two friends and business partners who grew up on Orcas and opened a 25 seat cafe and bistro last year in the middle of Eastsound. It was so exciting! 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