Sunny Tokeland Day Jun. 29, 2013 It's pretty hard to top Tokeland on a sunny summer day. Upon our arrival today that's just what we got. And the Indian fry bread shortcake-style helped too!...
Tokeland Rainbow, Christmas Eve with Family in Vancouver Dec. 24, 2012 I never get tired of mornings in Tokeland even in the dead of winter. This Chrismas Eve was no different with a stunning morning Sun peeking through soggy clouds...
Westport with Family, Beachcombing in Grayland Dec. 23, 2012 Since Toni and David were here from Scotland in Ocean Park with my folks we invited them up to see my place in Tokeland then tour around Westport a...
Painting the Tokeland House Sep. 9, 2012 Wow. So that took a bit of work -- nearly all week of our week off, actually. We started in last Tuesday with a little bit of prep then...
Tokeland to Westport By Bike Jul. 6, 2012 Our goal: visit the new Westport Brewing. Our challenge: ride from Tokeland to Westport and back. Which we did. From Tokeland we headed out along Hwy 105 but spent...
Tokeland / Shoalwater Casino 4th Fireworks Jul. 4, 2012 Let me just say, Tokeland knows how to put on a fireworks show... right over your head! :)...
Tokeland Grass Killing: Day 1 Jul. 2, 2012 It has begun. The arrival of a huge pile of communal wood chips has ushered in a common tune I often sing: down with grass! Since the wood chips...
Trek Across Tokeland Jul. 1, 2012 Connie and I joined other folks from the area and elsewhere on today's Trek Across Tokeland. We did two treks. The first was a lovely walk along the inner...
Long Walk, Indian Fry Bread, and Sunset in Tokeland Jun. 23, 2012 Connie and I enjoyed a wonderful day in Tokeland today. We headed out early between rain squalls towards the marina to move around and get some fresh air. Though...
Morning Razor Clam Dig, Ocean Park w/Parents Mar. 24, 2012 The beautiful, calm morning in Tokeland made for great razor clam digging. Connie and I headed out at about sunrise to our secret spot where we got off to...
Sunset in Tokeland Mar. 23, 2012 Connie and I headed west toward Tokeland with her kitty Alley in tow and were fortunate enough to make it out in time for a lovely, and unusually calm,...
Turkey Day Winter Storm from Tokeland - Day 4 Nov. 24, 2011 So here I am in Tokeland and another storm decided to batter the area on Thanksgiving day. So far it's about as strong as 2 days ago with winds...
Winter Storm from Tokeland - Day 3 Nov. 23, 2011 Though I knew it was supposed to rain yesterday and last night I didn't know there was another whopper of a wind storm pushing on shore. Sure enough though...
Winter Storm from Tokeland - Day 2 Nov. 22, 2011 Update (5:55:am) That was one windy, loud night. I was able to sleep until the power went out about 3:30am. Looking at the graph of winds over at Tokeland.me it...
Prepping for the Storm Nov. 21, 2011 Reports are showing that plenty of wind and rain are poised to buffet the coast tonight. Though I'm excited to experience my first winter storm here I'm also making...
Warmth and Cats Nov. 20, 2011 After sleeping in a bit I spent some time building Colby a perch to keep out here for his visits. Though I won't bring him out except when I...
Back in Tokeland -- And Ocean Park (briefly) Nov. 19, 2011 Last weekend while I was in Tokeland and also spending time with family across Willapa Bay in Ocean Park I decided to come back today. So I took the...
Stowe Family in Tokeland, Moon Over Willapa Bay Sep. 5, 2011 The Stowe family came to visit for the day today and, worried as I was about the chilly, gray weather of the morning, it mattered not because the skies...
New Tokeland Kitchen Lights Sep. 4, 2011 It's the simple things. See: swapping out flat, fluorescent lights for some warm, effective track lights from Ikea....
Skimboarding with Tokeland Neighbors, Beach with Nephews and Family Sep. 3, 2011 I taught one neighbor boy here in Tokeland how to skimboard last time I was out. This morning it was his brothers turn. With their mom and another neighbor...
Tokeland Sabbatical: Day... Whatever Aug. 30, 2011 Yeah, I stopped counting the days out here and am just plain enjoying them. Though I'm getting plenty of good stuff done on FeedTacoma it's on a schedule that...
Tokeland Sabbatical: Day 6 Aug. 27, 2011 Today was a lazy day I spend with a friend, Renee, who drove out to visit. We took a long walk down to the short Tokes Point pier where...
Tokeland Sabbatical: Day 3 Aug. 24, 2011 Today was a warm, muggy day which made me think I totally want a storm/screen door on the front of this place to get a better cross breeze. Aside...
Tokeland Sabbatical: Day 2 Aug. 23, 2011 Yesterday's storm gave way to a clouded in but calm and warm morning today. I went for a walk then spent the rest of the morning inside working. But...
Starting My Tokeland Sabbatical Aug. 22, 2011 After packing what needed to be packed I headed out this morning for Tokeland to start my sabbatical. The drive went quick while the weather went south. Upon arrival...
Tokeland 4th of July Parade & Festivities Jul. 2, 2011 Today was a stunning day for my first experience of the Tokeland on the 4th of July. Aside from a breeze the processional of local fire trucks, political candidates/causes,...
Tokeland House Blooms, Meaties BBQ May. 30, 2011 I took off "early" (after sleeping in, having breakfast, then packing up) from Tokeland and made it back in time for this month's Meaties BBQ graciously organized and hosted...
Dusk Over the Water in Tokeland May. 29, 2011 I spent time today cleaning the utility room in the back of my Tokeland house and helping my neighbors with a few miscellaneous computer issues. I wrapped things up...
Birds and Sights on the Water in Tokeland, First Evening Fire May. 28, 2011 I headed out early for Tokeland today and made it to the incredible part of Hwy 105 that grazes the edge of Willapa Bay for miles. There I saw...
Cleaning in Tokeland, sand pipers, North Cove tree and rock pile, nuclear cooling towers May. 8, 2011
Sunny day, trenching, and sunset in Tokeland Apr. 22, 2011 I took the day off today to head coast-ward and I couldn't have picked a better day. Slight breeze, some puffy clouds in the sky, and temperatures hovering in...
Why Colby's So Upset and Restoring the Tokeland Whale Apr. 10, 2011 I invited my friend Michaela and her boy Buck over to help me finish off the pancakes I made for breakfast this morning. I was totally OK with Buck...
Cleaning at the Tokeland House Apr. 9, 2011 My Tokeland house. After a couple months getting everything organized I signed all the paperwork to make this little house out in Tokeland mine. That being said, I couldn't...
Inside 3004 Kindred Jan. 30, 2011 Here's a peek inside (and out, really) of the housing I'm hoping to buy out in Tokeland, WA....
Photos ~ Drive to Tokeland & South Bend Dec. 5, 2010 Took a sunny day drive out to Pacific County yesterday. I walked around South Bend a bit to see their stunning courthouse building and grab a hot chocolate at...
