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September 30, 2026
Stormy Weather from ... Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. Fortunately, we didn't have far to go to reach our latest stop because it was a horrible day of weather. We find ourselves in La Conner, Washington, this afternoon. We couldn't check in here until 1:00. We had just a little more than an hour's drive from Flowing Lake SP, and checkout time there was noon, so it all worked out. I had plenty of time to play my word games, and to make a little more progress on the flock. I love those sheep faces.


It was unfortunate the weather was ...

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Stormy Weather from Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. Fortunately, we didn't have far to go to reach our latest stop because it was a horrible day of weather. We find ourselves in La Conner, Washington, this afternoon. We couldn't check in here until 1:00. We had just a little more than an hour's drive from Flowing Lake SP, and checkout time there was noon, so it all worked out. I had plenty of time to play my word games, and to make a little more progress on the flock. I love those sheep faces.


It was unfortunate the weather was ...

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September 29, 2026
A Life Day from ... Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. We had in mind to do another hike this morning. When we looked at it, we realized it was farther away than we thought. After driving those winding roads to yesterday's trailhead, we decided to just do some walking around the park here. The original trail, as described, wasn't a whole lot different from what we could see right here. Flowing Lake is a county park, and there are paths all through the area. You can see them where the dotted lines are in the image below.


We're in site 33, which is ...

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A Life Day from Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. We had in mind to do another hike this morning. When we looked at it, we realized it was farther away than we thought. After driving those winding roads to yesterday's trailhead, we decided to just do some walking around the park here. The original trail, as described, wasn't a whole lot different from what we could see right here. Flowing Lake is a county park, and there are paths all through the area. You can see them where the dotted lines are in the image below.


We're in site 33, which is ...

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September 28, 2026
Big Four Ice Caves Trail from ... Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. We had a beautiful day of weather for our hike. It was some distance away...not mileage wise, but time wise. It was about 36 miles from where we are, but it took nearly an hour to drive there because of all the twists and turns. Along the way we passed by this barn. (Sorry about the buggy windshield.)


And we crossed this red bridge. How do you like that color? We figure it must have been a good buy on that color of paint. Also, just beyond the bridge, we passed a sign directing visitors ...

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Big Four Ice Caves Trail from Cat Patches

Good afternoon, my friends. We had a beautiful day of weather for our hike. It was some distance away...not mileage wise, but time wise. It was about 36 miles from where we are, but it took nearly an hour to drive there because of all the twists and turns. Along the way we passed by this barn. (Sorry about the buggy windshield.)


And we crossed this red bridge. How do you like that color? We figure it must have been a good buy on that color of paint. Also, just beyond the bridge, we passed a sign directing visitors ...

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September 26, 2026
Snohomish, Washington from ... Cat Patches

 Good afternoon, my friends. I wrote a one-sentence post a couple of hours ago in which I indicated I wouldn't be in touch for a couple of days. If you're old enough to remember Gilda Radner in her Emily Litella character, please remember her voice when she said, "Never Mind." (And if you're not old enough to remember Gilda, just know she was very, very funny, and she died way too young.)


We find ourselves in Flowing Lake County Park in Snohomish, Washington, this afternoon. We're in an area with dense forest canopy, and so Starlink ...

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Snohomish, Washington from Cat Patches

 Good afternoon, my friends. I wrote a one-sentence post a couple of hours ago in which I indicated I wouldn't be in touch for a couple of days. If you're old enough to remember Gilda Radner in her Emily Litella character, please remember her voice when she said, "Never Mind." (And if you're not old enough to remember Gilda, just know she was very, very funny, and she died way too young.)


We find ourselves in Flowing Lake County Park in Snohomish, Washington, this afternoon. We're in an area with dense forest canopy, and so Starlink ...

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September 25, 2026
Auburn, Washington from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Sheesh. We didn't travel very far yesterday, but it seemed as if everything took longer than expected. It was still a good day with some interesting things to see along the way. As we left Port Angeles, we noticed the spooks have arrived at this house.


Just down the road, we passed through Sequim (pronounced "Skwim").


We visited Sequim a few years back for their annual lavender festival. You can read my post about our visit right here.

There's more fall color appearing along the way.


The image below shows a couple of totem ...

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Auburn, Washington from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Sheesh. We didn't travel very far yesterday, but it seemed as if everything took longer than expected. It was still a good day with some interesting things to see along the way. As we left Port Angeles, we noticed the spooks have arrived at this house.


Just down the road, we passed through Sequim (pronounced "Skwim").


We visited Sequim a few years back for their annual lavender festival. You can read my post about our visit right here.

There's more fall color appearing along the way.


The image below shows a couple of totem ...

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September 24, 2026
Marymere and Madison Falls from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We'll be moving on again today, and we've made the most of our stay here in Port Angeles. Yesterday's activity was to head down the road (backtracking the way we came in) to the Storm King Ranger Station for a hike on the Marymere Falls Trail. When we left the RV, Sadie was ensconced in her favorite quilt cocoon.

There was no parking at the ranger station, but not to worry. We found the parking lot nearly empty at the Lake Crescent Lodge just a short distance away. The hike could begin at ...

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Marymere and Madison Falls from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We'll be moving on again today, and we've made the most of our stay here in Port Angeles. Yesterday's activity was to head down the road (backtracking the way we came in) to the Storm King Ranger Station for a hike on the Marymere Falls Trail. When we left the RV, Sadie was ensconced in her favorite quilt cocoon.

There was no parking at the ranger station, but not to worry. We found the parking lot nearly empty at the Lake Crescent Lodge just a short distance away. The hike could begin at ...

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September 22, 2026
Nothing Doing...or Doing Nothing from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Since we took advantage of yesterday's nice weather for our hike on the Cape Flattery Trail, we had nothing on the day's agenda. That meant a day of relaxation. We're not sure if Sadie was happy for us to hang around or not. She was doing her Greta Garbo routine: "I vant to be alone." She took her morning nap inside the cubby over our bed, dedicated to the use of the kitties when we're in the camper.


In the morning, I took the first stitches on the last block for the ...

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Nothing Doing...or Doing Nothing from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. Since we took advantage of yesterday's nice weather for our hike on the Cape Flattery Trail, we had nothing on the day's agenda. That meant a day of relaxation. We're not sure if Sadie was happy for us to hang around or not. She was doing her Greta Garbo routine: "I vant to be alone." She took her morning nap inside the cubby over our bed, dedicated to the use of the kitties when we're in the camper.


In the morning, I took the first stitches on the last block for the ...

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September 20, 2026
A Chill Day from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We promised ourselves a chill day yesterday, and that's exactly what we did. Except for a walk with Smitty lasting approximately two minutes...


I didn't even go outside. Instead, I spent a good part of the day finishing off the Plaid Cat. There were a few more leaves to stitch here...


And then I could stitch the railing, and my piece was finished.


Sorry about the wrinkles. I don't have an iron with me on this trip. Also, as I'm looking at this picture, I'm thinking I might have missed a ...

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A Chill Day from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. We promised ourselves a chill day yesterday, and that's exactly what we did. Except for a walk with Smitty lasting approximately two minutes...


I didn't even go outside. Instead, I spent a good part of the day finishing off the Plaid Cat. There were a few more leaves to stitch here...


And then I could stitch the railing, and my piece was finished.


Sorry about the wrinkles. I don't have an iron with me on this trip. Also, as I'm looking at this picture, I'm thinking I might have missed a ...

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September 19, 2026
Hall of Mosses Trail, Hoh Rain Forest from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. It was a cloudy and cool day for our hike of the Hall of Mosses Trail. It was nice having it a little cooler for the humid environment, and the sun broke through a little in the afternoon. All-in-all, a good day of weather. The road to the trailhead was winding, and although it was only about 30 miles, it was about an hour-long drive.

After turning off onto Upper Hoh Road, we paralleled the Hoh River. We couldn’t see it most of the time, but we could occasionally catch a glimpse through a break ...

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Hall of Mosses Trail, Hoh Rain Forest from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. It was a cloudy and cool day for our hike of the Hall of Mosses Trail. It was nice having it a little cooler for the humid environment, and the sun broke through a little in the afternoon. All-in-all, a good day of weather. The road to the trailhead was winding, and although it was only about 30 miles, it was about an hour-long drive.

After turning off onto Upper Hoh Road, we paralleled the Hoh River. We couldn’t see it most of the time, but we could occasionally catch a glimpse through a break ...

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September 11, 2026
Going With the Grain from ... Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. It’s been a mildly hectic week, and so I’ve given myself permission to skip a day or two of blogging. It occurs to me that whether I blog or not has to do with whether I get to do any sewing. If I’m not sewing, the rest of the day is pretty ho-hum…a lot of busy work standing between me and my sewing. 

Yesterday’s busy work happened to include a pedicure. It was good to take a spa break, even if it was for just an hour. As I’ve mentioned ...

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Going With the Grain from Cat Patches

Good morning, my friends. It’s been a mildly hectic week, and so I’ve given myself permission to skip a day or two of blogging. It occurs to me that whether I blog or not has to do with whether I get to do any sewing. If I’m not sewing, the rest of the day is pretty ho-hum…a lot of busy work standing between me and my sewing. 

Yesterday’s busy work happened to include a pedicure. It was good to take a spa break, even if it was for just an hour. As I’ve mentioned ...

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