Scratch Here
"Oh, yeah. That's the spot! Now, what were you saying about this hamburger stuff you heard about?"
Hart Flat, California 2003
#Scratch_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #cattle #Hart_Flat #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S6gN4
Don't Want To Be Here
Every cow I've talked to has always mentioned this is the one place they don't want to be caught at. Too much slice and dice after the truck ride.
Hwy 223, Kern County, California 2003
#Dont_Want_To_Be_Here #Hogwash_Book_One #loading_chute #Hwy_223 #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography https://flic.kr/p/JhDW82
Broken Bond (p)
When things are left unattended, they tend to break down. Then again, there are things that are tended too much and break down; like government.
Bakersfield, California 2011
#Broken_Down #Hogwash_Book_One #fence #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bJn9S
Complaint (t)
Cormorant: "You've got to be kidding! I can't even spell Phalacrocoracidae let alone pronounce the word! Who in their right mind came up with that term as a family name? I can hear it now. Hi, I'm William Phalacrocoracidae! What's your name? the ospreys will be falling out of the trees at that one!"
Hart Park, Kern County, California 2010
#Complaint #Hogwash_Book_One #cormorant #Hart_Park #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bH9KW
Zeroing In (t)
All you have to do is keep moving. Don't even think about resting. Flutter your eyelids. Wiggle your toes.
Bakersfield, California 2010
#Zeroing_In #Hogwash_Book_One #vulture #Bakersfield #California #Kern_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23bGUZE
Dark Meat
There was a little celebration the night before this shot was taken. Campfire, beverages, s'mores. This guy was the fire tender. He got a little close. He almost became part of the snacks.
Hart Park, Kern County, California 2008
#Dark_Meat #Hogwash_Book_One #duck #Hart_Park #Kern_County #California #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ejzcD
Dream On (t) (p)
Stan built his home right on the edge of the Puget Sound. He would never have to worry about someone building something that would obstruct his view. Unfortunately, ships existed and, sometimes, they anchored in one spot for weeks at a time.
Port of Manchester, Port Orchard, Washington 2017
#Dream_On #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #ship #Port_of_Manchester #Port_Orchard #Washington #Kitsap_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/2jC31ou
Give Me Another Jug Of Suds (B/W)
The old-timers couldn't remember why it was called Hop Valley. They talked about it almost every day while sipping on their favorite beer. Finally, Clem mentioned the time Bongo Whitehair hopped down to the bar for two weeks after losing a bet. That had to be it!
Zog's, Fox Island, Washington 2017
#Give_Me_Another_Jug_Of_Suds #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Hop_Valley #Zogs #Fox_Island #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23f8f9z
Take A Dip (t)
As anticipated, the Polar Bear Club gathered for their annual Winter plunge in the frigid Puget Sound waters. How do they do it?
Fox Island, Washington 2017
#Take_A_Dip #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #duck #Fox_Island #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/22atoFf
Free At Last (t)
After years of stealing the spirit of clouds with his various optical devices, Samuel Lightgatherer, was sentence to life under a canopy of rapidly growing trees. Eventually, Samuel would never see another cloud at which point his custodians figured all cloud spirits would at last be free to roam undisturbed!
Stansberry Lake, Washington 2017
#Free_At_Last #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #tree #Stansberry_Lake #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F7pWKf
Refill (t)
Once a week, Eetu Kalevala, refills his coffee stash. His family drinks a lot of coffee!
Tacoma, Washington 2016
#Refill #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #ship #Tacoma #Washington #Pierce_County #Commencement_Bay #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F7pRG9
The Hike (t) (B/W)
Bill, Chester, Sam and Cleo the tanks dream of hiking to Mount Rainier. They have all the provisions they will need including food, blankets and a GPS. They are just waiting for one of them to make the first move.
Tacoma, Washington 2016
#The_Hike #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Mount_Rainier #Tacoma #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/23ehLGB
Blowin' In The Wind (p)
The Grass Clan love to hang out at the lake. They spend their days frolicking in the water playing "Catch A Bug" and "Spot Toxic Algae". Great family fun.
Stansberry Lake, Washington 2016
#Blowin_In_The_Wind #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #grass #Stansberry_Lake #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/229CaSs
A Little Ice Don't Bother Me (B/W)
As expected, Otto The Otter made his Christmas Eve appearance. And, as legend predicted, he ate all those who had been bad!
Stansberry Lake, Washington 2016
#A_Little_Ice_Dont_Bother_Me #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #otter #Stansberry_Lake #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DAhZca
Leftovers
Minter Creek, Key Peninsula, Pierce County, Washington 2016
#Leftovers #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Minter_Creek #Key_Peninsula #Pierce_County #Washington #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/DAhYo6
Keep It Up
After a recent doctor visit, Raney had a better understanding of his erectile dysfunction during warm weather. Raney decided to move further North.
Key Peninsula North, Stansberry Lake, Washington 2016
#Keep_It_Up #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #rain_gauge #Key_Peninsula_North #Stansberry_Lake #Washington #Pierce_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/JitBhF
Larger Mallet Required (t)
When Barry was invited to play croquet with the neighbors, he had no idea he would need a canon to shoot the balls through the hoops!
Gas Works Park, Seattle, Washington 2016
#Larger_Mallet_Required #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Gas_Works_Park #Seattle #Washington #King_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6yJSW
Eat Natural (t)
So, at today's potluck, the various food items included mulberries, mad honey, nutmeg, sea bream heads, stilton cheese, poppy seeds, chili peppers, rye bread, areca nuts and Mary Jane's special brownies. Everyone pigged out. What a trip!
Discovery Park view, Seattle, Washington 2016
#Eat_Natural #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #tripping #Discovery__Park #Seattle #Washington #King_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/22asCzQ
Yawn (t)
Ben T. Bridge had no idea how stressful his new job would be. He had to be alert 24/7. No sick leave. No vacation. Obviously, no paternity leave; he didn't have time to date!
Ballard Locks, Seattle, Washington 2016
#Yawn #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Ballard_Locks #Seattle #Washington #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/F6yH7w
Light Beer (t)
Moore Hops loved his job at the lighthouse. Fresh air, great view of the Olympics and free beer. Well, he got beer when he turned the light out and beer ships ran ashore.
Discovery Park, Seattle, Washington 2016
#Light_Beer #Hogwash_Book_Twenty_Four #Discovery_Park #Seattle #Washington #King_County #Hogwash #Hog_Wash #photography
https://flic.kr/p/21S5QGH
