tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post4372692545661877519..comments2024-03-27T14:12:11.809-07:00Comments on Margy Meanders: Planes and Trains at Bellingham's Marine Drive ParkPowell River Bookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-76391331346162730512019-04-14T21:01:46.004-07:002019-04-14T21:01:46.004-07:00It's a great town, especially known for retire...It's a great town, especially known for retirees and outdoor enthusiasts. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-32587905246365181302019-04-14T19:37:30.202-07:002019-04-14T19:37:30.202-07:00We stayed overnight there before boarding the ferr...We stayed overnight there before boarding the ferry when we traveled to Alaska and wondered why we’d never spent any time there before. Bellingham seemed like such an interesting city. We still haven’t made it back though. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14270588850092355358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-49559511471743981482019-04-06T19:29:48.200-07:002019-04-06T19:29:48.200-07:00Isn't it like that with memories? A sight, sme...Isn't it like that with memories? A sight, smell or sound can bring it all back. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-48822727861275439392019-03-26T18:50:23.546-07:002019-03-26T18:50:23.546-07:00Margy, I think I was there or near there about 30 ...Margy, I think I was there or near there about 30 years ago. Your photo of the train sparked something in my old memory box. :-) Your last photo is stunning. I like how the flash picked up the plants.Su-sieee! Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12515318972570669414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-45736105834303387542019-03-25T12:48:41.394-07:002019-03-25T12:48:41.394-07:00If you come back again get in touch, maybe we can ...If you come back again get in touch, maybe we can meet up. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-12986191612153598182019-03-25T12:48:08.953-07:002019-03-25T12:48:08.953-07:00Yes it is, especially in winter and early spring. ...Yes it is, especially in winter and early spring. The weather in Bellingham is almost the same as our Powell Lake float cabin. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-12515287810151303202019-03-25T12:47:23.047-07:002019-03-25T12:47:23.047-07:00Trains and planes are favourites of mine, and to f...Trains and planes are favourites of mine, and to find them both in the same place is great. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-87228511318270135092019-03-25T12:46:50.964-07:002019-03-25T12:46:50.964-07:00Bellingham has lots of parks, many of them pocket ...Bellingham has lots of parks, many of them pocket size like this one. They are usually on land donated from family estates. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-36274543416527602742019-03-25T12:46:10.326-07:002019-03-25T12:46:10.326-07:00Thanks Ritta. It was a beautiful end of winter sun...Thanks Ritta. It was a beautiful end of winter sunny day. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-3983190930354164112019-03-25T12:45:27.011-07:002019-03-25T12:45:27.011-07:00Lots of people come here to eat their lunch, even ...Lots of people come here to eat their lunch, even in bad weather. You can see the ocean from your car parked in the lot. Tightrope walkers are pretty common in Bellingham parks. Probably because of all the mature trees. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-23331635724134906002019-03-25T12:42:52.938-07:002019-03-25T12:42:52.938-07:00Yes it is, for a good sized city. - MargyYes it is, for a good sized city. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-78778769007051857082019-03-25T12:42:25.761-07:002019-03-25T12:42:25.761-07:00When I lived in Torrance, California, there was a ...When I lived in Torrance, California, there was a restaurant at the nearby mall that had a restaurant made out of several railroad cars attached to each other. I can't remember what kind of food they served, but do remember how interesting it looked from the roadway passing by. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-63864710956257095562019-03-25T08:58:29.866-07:002019-03-25T08:58:29.866-07:00Bellingham is a busy place you've captured wel...Bellingham is a busy place you've captured well in this post. <br /><br />We enjoyed our time in Powell River very much - it's a friendly place and while we were there the weather was gorgeous! We walked along the sea wall, along the Willingdon Trail, and also the Inland Lake trail. So lovely. <br /><br />Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-63163157223837993612019-03-25T07:37:17.870-07:002019-03-25T07:37:17.870-07:00Wonderful images. It's heartwarming to see ope...Wonderful images. It's heartwarming to see open water and greenery!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-56488004701760959922019-03-25T05:42:07.108-07:002019-03-25T05:42:07.108-07:00I love seeing the train and these pics make a nice...I love seeing the train and these pics make a nice mosaic! Enjoy your day!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-80586752792994645092019-03-25T04:03:15.738-07:002019-03-25T04:03:15.738-07:00Hello, it is a lovely park with beautiful views. E...Hello, it is a lovely park with beautiful views. Enjoy your day! Have a happy new week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-27222912335086505372019-03-24T22:24:05.965-07:002019-03-24T22:24:05.965-07:00Such beautiful views! Happy MM.Such beautiful views! Happy MM.riitta khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846480905422316167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-87316728641716054912019-03-24T20:08:54.814-07:002019-03-24T20:08:54.814-07:00Margy - so much to see at this park - you could sp...Margy - so much to see at this park - you could spend hours! I am especially intrigued by the tightrope walker - not something you see every day! Thanks for sharing a little slice of your world with Mosaic Monday!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490533253436208034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-72128975414915433842019-03-24T18:10:42.114-07:002019-03-24T18:10:42.114-07:00...nice neck of the woods out there! Enjoy your we......nice neck of the woods out there! Enjoy your week.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40985591113240940.post-70894532965511733442019-03-24T15:54:42.197-07:002019-03-24T15:54:42.197-07:00Your mention of caboose brings to mind that here i...Your mention of caboose brings to mind that here in one of Adelaide's (South Australia) suburbs the ticket office area of a railway station has been turned into a fascinating Coffee House backing on to the platform. It has great atmosphere, with old enamel water jugs and mugs plus a station attendant's hat!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298828743045284127noreply@blogger.com