Archive for December, 2008
New Arctic Storm Movie – Christmas at the Bejarana’s
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008Christmas 2008 – Bari in the snow
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Worse snow storm in the past 5 years. Our fish pond was covered and partially frozen. We built a snowman on the ice and used a carrot for a nose Forgot Bari loves carrots! He snatched that off the snowman right away!
We have two labs. Chocolate lab (Java) and yellow lab (Bari). They are our children and we love them!
Snow is still falling
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008Today is the sixth day of snow. Not much compared to Buffalo, but a record for Portland. Here are a few progression pictures showing our pond.
Pre-Snow (Easter Time Actually)
Day one had a slight dusting and a hard freeze.
Day 1
It rained on day two and the pond thawed.
Day 2
On day three we got more snow and a harder freeze
Day 3
Since I was getting cabin fever, I decided to build a snowman. Having a nice sheet of ice on the pond gave me an idea. Problem was the snow is VERY dry. I have to add water to get the snow to stick.
Day 4
I worked on the front yard on day 5, so no picture of the back yard. But here is a picture of a blur hering sitting on the fence, looking for a snack.
Blue Hering looking for food
Day 6
The morning of day six found my pond surface almost thawed and Mr. snowman leaning over. Two hours later! MORE SNOW!
Tonight is Christmas Eve service. Our pastor (T.J.) really wants the service to go foorward. Actually, so do I, I haven’t played a Christmas Eve service in 25 years! Lets all pray for clear streets.
Stay warm.
Ed & Kay Bejarana
Merry Christmas
Portland Snow Storm 2008
Sunday, December 21st, 2008
Stormy Weather, sounds and silence (music)
Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Blue Heron on Rock
A week ago I made the trek out into the snow to enjoy my morning soak in the hot tub, but the Columbia Gore winds and sub zero (celsius) made the steam freeze in my beard. Not comfortable or relaxing. Ever since that day it has been activly snowing or raining: so my muscles are in desperate need of a soak.
This evening the ice thawed long enough for a Blue Heron to swoop down and take a peek at the bright orange fishies. Kay saw him from the window, I only saw the shadow of the wings as the huge bird took flight. Twice before we have seen the Blue Heron peeking in on our fishes, I know they been around because we’ve lost many fish over the last couple of years. Oh well, birds got to eat, right?
While driving by Fairview Lake today I noticed the entire surface was white. the lake has apparently formed ice and the snow has temporarily protected the fish: so the next best thing to eating fish out of Fairview lake must be eating fish at Ed’s.
For a few days this past week our water falls had ice build-up, but then the warm 35 degree rain melted it almost immediately. The back yard seems quite when it snows, or maybe it is just too cold to open the door and listen. No matter which is the case, the Portland Metro is experiencing stormy weather.
It sounds like the storm will only get wrose from here for the next few days. Tomorrow night I play at church. Kay asked if I was going to go to church even if the storm hit?
I said “Yes.” “I figure I’m pretty save driving in inclement weather going to serve god.”
This weekend we are playing Christmas music and was suppose to have the full choir, but Dave feared too many choir members would be unable to make it to church: so it is just the band this weekend.
I was able to sign up for drums for the Christmas eve service. This will be the first time playing Christmas Eve since my sophomore year in high school. That year I played marimba in the church group with Dan, sue, Kay and Pat. That was twenty five years ago. We didn’t even play Christmas services in the army, I also had the evening off.
A snow day from a dogs perspective
Wednesday, December 17th, 2008Master is moving, must pee.
“blah blah Boy, want to go outside?”
wag tail, pant…oops, stretch. Pant.
“Ok boy, blah blah blah outside blah blah eat”
Pee, then eat. ground is cold (snif snif) this is not my spot (snif snif) who is this? Post. Ahhhhhh. ground cold, paws cold. Oops, got some on my feet.
“come on boy”
eat food! Pant, wag tail, bark. “Bark” Run, oo, ball…
“Come on boy, want to eat?”
Eat!
Chew, chew, chew, wag tail. Look up at master. Eat.
“Good boy, blah blah blah blah”
Water. Scratch, clean me.
Sleep in front of fire.
Christmas Letter 2008
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Christmas 2007 found us in Santa Cruz, CA. We drove our motorhome down, parked in Dan’s driveway and spent two weeks with Dan and his family. This year we will be home in Portland. Kay’s brother & sister-in-law (Tim & Trina) will be joining us for Christmas Day.
Kay’s health has been good this past year. Her legs are getting stronger and she is able to walk and get out much more. Ed has elected to not have surgery for his heart. He lost some weight and is maintaining at this time.