Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Invincible Youth

These signs are posted at all public park ponds...not that they're heeded :)

Monday, November 29, 2010

Festival of Trees 2010

Our family attended the Festival of Trees over the weekend. Sock monkeys, penguins, and a bra stuffed with pink marshmallows describe some of the sights. I've posted pictures of the entries, which range from trees, to wreaths, to Christmas artworks at the Boise Daily Photos Extras site. Get there by clicking here.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Snowy Backdrop for the Capitol

I was just checking the forecast, and this snowy backdrop may be less dramatic by the end of the week. Rain is in the forecast.

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Empty Bowls

An annual fundraiser for the Idaho Foodbank, "Empty Bowls" took place yesterday at the Grove. Folks are invited to hand paint and donate the bowls. Then, people choose the ones they want to buy, and they also receive a bowl of hot soup. That soup had to be really appreciated in yesterday's freezing temperatures.

Friday, November 26, 2010

Speed Limits Obliterated

I guess you could use this as an excuse for speeding, if it were even possible to go beyond the limit on the icy roads.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Icy Fingers

Cold. Brr. I wish I had fur. Low temperatures right around zero degrees, with wind chills blasting into the negative number zone.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Roadside Rules

This is a promo for a ______ company. Can you guess? I plan to post pictures later this morning of lots of white, IF the big snowstorm forecast last night really happened.

Monday, November 22, 2010

New White Coat

Just a little bit for Boise yesterday, although other areas of the state saw a lot more. I think there was just enough to dress up all the yards. More snow expected tonight :)

Grass is Still Green

How fun this time of year...the grass is still green, but there's snow in view every day.

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Almost Full Moon

The official full moon is tonight. This is a view of our mountains last night.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Football Frenzy Birds

Orange and blue - the colors of Boise State University Bronco football. Friday was gameday with Fresno State coming to play on the blue turf. (BSU won, 51-0)

Friday, November 19, 2010

Birds of a Feather

Blackbirds like the tallest electrical wires for afternoon perching.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Rolling Up The Fence

I wonder if this means construction is coming to this still-kinda-rural corner soon...

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Is This Early Enough For Ya?

Black Friday shopping seems to open earlier and earlier each year. I received a promo in the mail yesterday about a sale that begins at 3 am!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Corn Stalks

I always wonder why a field of corn would be planted and then never harvested. Or, is there some other purpose?

Monday, November 15, 2010

Freeze-Dried by Nature

A couple of hard frosts this past week drained the color out of this zinnia.

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Blue Mushrooms

Fungi attached to the bottom of a tomato cage getting a makeover. I think this is almost "Bronco blue."

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Purple and Lost...Again

A few days ago, I posted Purple and Lost featuring a mitten. Today, a lost purple thing is a bicycle. (there is a number to call to claim this item, let me know if you need it)

Friday, November 12, 2010

A View Without Mountains

This is a view from Boise looking southeast from the top of Bronco Stadium. No mountains in view in this direction. Once you get beyond the trees, it's a high-desert environment.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

This Bird Winters in Boise

Oregon juncos, and other dark-eyed juncos, spend their summers in the woodlands of Canada, and migrate to the states for the winter. They're a type of sparrow, and when we see them in abundance, it's a confirmation that winter is on the way.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Mmm...Chocolate

Another fun food sign seen recently.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Anyone Have Extra Elk Meat?

Have you ever tasted an elk steak? I have, and it was pretty good. But I'm also not a hunter, so my taste happened because of a generous friend.

Monday, November 8, 2010

BSU Bronco Practice

A spy shot on BSU football practice from high above the blue turf at Bronco Stadium. Boise is Bronco crazy this year!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Car Chandelier

At least I think that's a chandelier :)

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Sunny Foggy Cemetery

Sunny fog too bright for my eyes...and my camera :)

Friday, November 5, 2010

Purple and Lost

It's that time of year when the kiddos start to "misplace" mittens and gloves :) Happy weekend to you!

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Tree Island

A clump of trees rising above a fog bank. Our cooler mornings bring foggy zones around the valley.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Old Railroad Bridge

This is the old railroad bridge over the Boise River. Now, it's a biking and hiking bridge.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

November Sunset

Textured clouds in our sunset last night.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Cuddling Jack-O-Lanterns

We had fun handing out candy and trick-or-treating the neighborhood last night. 52 kiddos came to the door.