Gifted Idler

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Customary Memorial Day post: Lake Wenatchee (nope, I did not sneeze!) is a picturesque recreation favorite in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest region, with a wide variety of activities ranging from horseback riding to parasailing in summer to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter. Around 100 miles north east of Seattle conurbation, it's the main attraction in Lake Wenatchee State Park. The park has 2 entrances: North and South, both with abundant camping grounds, flat trails and is bordered by rising hills. Beautiful place to visit. #pnw #mtbakersnoqualmienationalforest #lakewenatchee #us2 #memorialdayweekend (at Lake Wenatchee State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAo8asEHw3L3DY0Lrio6tqgjyTMElJD_L512Qo0/?igshid=87b32wr95j4r

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Blessed as we were by three consecutive days of mild sunshine as winter drew to a close last Saturday, a walk along Sammamish River Trail yielded pleasant sights such as this one. There's a long way to go before normalcy can return, but I've learnt to be grateful for what I have, than yearn for that I do not. #takingonedayatatime #pnw #sammamishrivertrail #redmond (at Sammamish River Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-DNt4NH0Wl/?igshid=1ap4nh6fb1zu0

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" (at Mukilteo Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8aeHmCHg8D/?igshid=15frblolicb7m

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Bye-bye, @huawei. Hello, @oneplus! #neversettle #butnevergoingiphone #applesaremeantforeating (at Redmond, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6EvaFwHNM028qBgt5W-O3HqDjr_s8MrLTssYQ0/?igshid=13l9bvn8g7t7h

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Ladies and gentlemen, the ultimate legend among military jets: the SR-71 Blackbird. Developed as a secret project by Lockheed Skunkworks for aviation reconnaissance, it is one of elite few aircraft to fly at 3 times speed of sound (north of 3000 mph!). The famous speed check story is worth checking out. 2. Fairchild Republic A-10C Thunderbolt 3. Saturn V section 4. Scale models of Saturn V and other craft used by NASA 5. Section of Berlin Wall from East German side 6. Retired Evergreen International B747-100 7. US Navy Blue Angel MiG-29 F14D Tomcat and other fighter aircraft 8. Northrop F-5E Tiger 9. Boeing 747 mounted on top of Evergreen Water and Waves Amusement Park #pnw #aviation #oregon #museum (at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_dbIlnUVckw_g1T-B3U7rRGGoQPG7Cx8zDrg0/?igshid=wqkz93hxe7ck

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The Hughes H-4 Hercules (aka "Spruce Goose") is the largest flying boat ever built. Constructed for war-time transport in mid-1940s, it only flew once and never saw active duty. Even to this day, its numbers are staggering: wingspan of over 300 feet, height close to 80 ft, 8 P&W engines each belting out 3000 hp, and fully loaded weight of close to half-a-million lbs! 1. Starboard wing and engines 2. Port wing and engines 3. Flight deck canopy with entrance door below 4. Tail section 5. Wide angle view 6. Cavernous interiors 7. Model aircraft as interior decoration 8. Close-up of propeller engine from model aircraft #pnw #oregon #aviation #museum (at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_awH8nxx4Ga3TzXRWB3INcvgjSFSoy59qLnU0/?igshid=121ox97o03i7b

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Made a quick dash to #evergreenaviationandspacemuseum in McMinnville, OR. Started late so only got to visit a couple of hours, but it was still worth it. Pictured here are some exhibits: 1. Entrance to Air museum 2. North American FJ-3 Fury 3. Nose cone of FJ-3 Fury 4. Republic F-84 Thunderstreak 5. Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 6. Bell AH-1 Cobra 7. Bell UH-1 Iroquois 8. Scale model of Pan American Airways Lockheed Constellation 9. McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom 10. Pilot seat and flight controls of F-4C Phantom #pnw #oregon #aviation #museum (at Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4_ZeQpnQTexOR07rH8sWWznMYNG-Rux0Oxjbk0/?igshid=xwu54uoq3svw

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"A three-chord symphony crashes into space // The moon is hanging upside down // I don't know why it is I'm still on the case // It's a ravenous town // And you still refuse to be traced // Seems to me such a waste // And every victory has a taste that's bittersweet // And it's your face I'm looking for on every street" - Dire Straits (On Every Street) #Pullman #TravelDiaries #pnw #palouse (at Pullman, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4cnFMoHrdZkZKOKXhqlyJLydH4F5JTK09DImo0/?igshid=1vm5jhdrn5xbr

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Volunteer day with @bankofamerica & @habitatforhumanity. #bofavolunteers #globalbuild #habitatforhumanity (at Pacific, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3a1CVIHvMN/?igshid=rb7y4lomybun

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Service with a smile..NOT. Weekend ping pong 🏓 games can be slightly competitive. #GameFace #WhatWeDoOnFallWeekends #pingpong (at Klahanie, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3RJqPgHMHL/?igshid=tvh5e178ccf6

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Not often you come across a trail that has singular history behind it. The Great Fire of 1910 destroyed many pristine areas of parkland across Northwest and Wallace, ID was not spared. So widespread was the devastation that fire prevention and protection became the #1 priority of National Forest Service. For more info, see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Pulaski_Tunnel_and_Placer_Creek_Escape_Route?wprov=sfla1. The actual hike distance isn't much (4mi round-trip) but with sharp inclines, good footwear is essential. The stream gently running along the trail is refreshingly cool. #wallace #pnw #coeurdalene #coeurdalenenationalforest (at Pulaski Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3AuLODnAIoYRV6-IhImZtI4o9ETbbqpXhmTp00/?igshid=1nd3a0amdf8ln

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Very "cool" place. Has plenty of "chill". #TravelDiaries #Pullman #palouse #pnw #pun (at Pullman, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BztZhx_H77lkfQ_u_tr1TUoA8hkg7EyjkB2tjY0/?igshid=umfhjh41jiv0

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Sunny Saturday afternoon hike in the #columbiaplateautrail between Sprague & Spokane in Eastern Washington. The asphalt section of the 23 miles long trail is virtually flat and ~4 miles one way. It runs alongside the historic Seattle-Portland-Spokane railroad, now defunct. There's also the rather adorably petite #FishLake for those interested in kayaking/paddleboarding. #pnw #hiking (at Columbia Plateau Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzr2vwyH30PK7kQ8xYmIJ9RwIp4T8j09QBulg40/?igshid=rctwv7u1ndwe

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Hidden in the sweeping canyon of Southeast Washington is the majestic Palouse Falls. The official state falls, it is on the Palouse River, a tributary of Columbia. With a drop of ~189 ft, it is quite stunning to witness in person. The park surrounding it offers camping and picnic areas. Daring visitors often ignore stark warning signs and get up close. A trail also leads to the floor. #palousefalls #pnw #palouse (at Palouse Falls State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzr10s-nJV-YlHOmAefEIpqdtqerZSzXofCLGU0/?igshid=12a9kj5lweg7a

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"In the fell clutch of circumstance // I have not winced nor cried aloud // Under the bludgeonings of chance // My head is bloody, but unbowed" - William Ernest Henley #pnw #mtbakersnoqualmienationalforest #us2 #cascades (at Bridal Veil Falls (Washington)) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzV0ASfHJcBqZQrDEZ3tb-VTK0b_KETtEwwb4c0/?igshid=1jnc8r0kkb9cd

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Tuesday mornings #pier66 #productcon #productmanagement #seattlesummer #pnw #alaskanwayviaduct (at Bell Harbor International Conference Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzJ-56An8QeTtFxCmlEZ97ENlsD1qC9CziqraY0/?igshid=58h619qusq82

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Panorama of #lake22 #pnw #mtbakersnoqualmienationalforest #memorialdayweekend (at Lake 22) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-fPh7Hr7P55aroWOi6EQzbphsmn7DjCdBTXE0/?igshid=82r97ebg8gss