Kimberly A. Cook

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House Cleaning In August?

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There should be a law against cleaning house in the summer. There are too many other fun things to do. But the dirt is relentless. Thought this video was too fun watching Cole and Marmalade adjust to their new house vacuum.

Pretty sure Spec Ops Cat would still be in the next County if I had one of these. It would also need to climb stairs; little tiny crampons and roping skills required. Spec Ops Cat doesn’t mind fireworks, but the vacuum is the devil’s spawn! 

Have a great, safe, summer weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

Seagulls, Smoke And The Coast Guard?

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Time to go back to the beach! Back to my July weekend photos that is. Given the high temperatures and smoke in the air you can chew, what better summer break than to revisit the cool, fresh breezes of sea air.

I always have fun taking pictures, but the beach is a wonderful place to grab sneaky pics of wildlife and people. So sit back and enjoy the gallery! Weather is going to change into the mid-70s by this weekend. I’m going to need my parka!

The Hot Pursuit fishing out of Depoe Bay in the morning fog on July 30th. Fog, what a nice thought.
Seagull posing for his close up. Love my zoom lens!
Seagull sentry on duty at his post. Literally. You can see the harbor seals lounging on the rocks in the background.
Don’t think this harbor seal really wanted a close-up, but when you’re cute, you’re cute!
Always good to see the Depoe Bay Coast Guard out enjoying a nice day. This crew was on patrol after high noon on Saturday, July 28th. Thank you Coast Guard!

Got Watermelon?

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In case you missed National Watermelon Day on August 3rd, the animals at the Oregon Zoo can give us some tips on how to best eat this summer snack. Since I can’t figure out if this is our third or fourth heat wave, why count anyway, thought it might be a nice treat to enjoy.

The mongoose, bats, lions and elephants have excellent snacking techniques, but the bear has this watermelon scarfing treat time down.

Have a great, safe, cool, weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

Doggie Days Of August?

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With the end of another heat wave today, it’s time to celebrate! Before the next one arrives. August may be dog days, but I’m sure cats, parakeets and us people are having hot days right now too.

So lather on the sunscreen, relax, hydrate and pace yourselves. Live like a dog!

Have a great, safe, weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

 

Black Bear Bath Time?

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Lucky for me, our annual beach trip coincided with the spike in the heat wave last weekend. Fog and drizzle never felt so good! But we did have glorious sun in the morning, then when the valley heated up, the fog came in. Best of both worlds.

Today is a nice cloudy day so I can get some work done outside. But the heat is coming back, so take some tips from our black bear, Takoda, at the Oregon Zoo. He figured out how to beat the heat; bear bathing!

Have a great, safe weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

Sea Otters On Ice?

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No, it’s not a new Disney ice rink show. It’s how our furry sea otters at the Oregon Zoo kept cool during our heat wave last weekend. Too cute for words! They even chew on the ice. Eddie, Juno and Lincoln are no dummies; ice in their kiddie pools.

Here’s hoping those ice making machines are ready for the next heat wave coming Sunday. Crank up those machines to keep our fine furry friends comfortable.

Everybody else do the same!

Have a great, safe, weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!