Autumn is here and the leaves are turning.  Actually many of them have fallen by now, but just before that happened I was able to get some photos of some of the colorful scenes around Hoodsport.



Driving through Potlatch past powerhouse #2 of the Tacoma Power Cushman Hyrdo Project, I spotted this beautiful maple tree in full color and had to stop and take a picture.



This tree is much larger than it looks in the picture because the powerhouse is very tall.  If you consider that the lamp posts you see are about nine feet tall it gives you some perspective.  I love the way the water from the creek was diverted to run right down through the lovely old cement railings along here.  It makes a pretty waterfall I think.  It is amazing to look at this beautiful building and the graceful curves and majestic arches that were incorporated into the architecture.  This was built at a time when beauty was something that was revered.  Sure, none of these arches are really functional, but they are a delight to the eyes.  Now, it seems, the only value in architecture is to be either purely functional or completely meaningless and bizarre.



Sailboats are another thing that are lovely and graceful, while still being very functional.  I caught this picture up in Port Townsend while taking a ferry across to Whidbey Island.  The people on the boat appeared to be having a very relaxing sail around the harbor, not really going anywhere.



Here you see some of the old Victorian architecture of Port Townsend in the buildings behind the sailboat.  In the upper right is the original fire station bell tower from the 1800s.  The homes on the bluff are also from the late 1800s.  I recently was on a tour of homes, which included the one on the left.



It was amazing to see the architecture of this home, with 12 foot ceilings, huge rooms, and many artistic touches throughout.  As you can imagine, the view from the enclosed porch or the upstairs windows was quite a treat too.

I haven't had time to blog here much since becoming involved in at least 3 Bible studies during the week.  Most nights I go straight from work to Bible study and then straight home and to bed, only to arise the next morning and go back to work.  Sometimes I take time to eat at least once or twice during this time, but I haven't really had a chance to even sit down for several months.  So you'll excuse the fact that there are not many blogs and not many pictures left to show.  If there are any things you would like to see or hear, feel free to leave a comment.  Thanks to those who have left comments in the past.  It is nice to know that someone is actually reading this.  I do think of you when I see your comments.

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