Behind Anjia's 'tree' house is the 'boat house' (now a barn) and to the right is the wood
shed Dad helped me build. The pictures of Anjia were taken at the coast in January when we
stayed for a mini vacation (just overnight). The deer is one of two, which frequent our 
yard and wait for occasional handouts of apples.

The salmon was one of 10-15 we watched go up the creek or spawn on our property. Although we have several hawks living close by, this one had its picture taken on the coast highway. Cars, trucks and busses passed within feet of his position at 40 to 50 miles per hours with no response other than a mild curiosity while he munched his lunch. Stephanie's pony is only interested in eating grass, as usual.

Riparian zone planting took place throughout the winter. Cuurently there are about 1100 trees planted with about 200 left to go. In addition we'll be planting a minimum of 400 native shrubbery plants. Between 500 and 600 trees have their 36" tall plastic covers installed (to protect against mice munching, deer and elk browsing and possibly even deter the beavers). The rest will follow, along with 3' x 3' mats around each tree and shrub to keep the weeds and grass at bay (this increases the growth rate by 100%). The second tube picture shows tubes ripped lengthwise by the elk. The last in this set is the 'field house', a second shell which was on the property when we purchased it. The shingle roof was wasted and has been removed in this photo. It pretty much needs totally rebuilt, but I'm hoping to have it sealed up for use as a rustic cabin for guests this summer.

The bald eagle was observed just a short way up the creek from our house, which is a current picture (01/2001). After the riparian planting is finished (and taxes completed) the house addition is next on the list. The 'field house' and pole barn construction will be there for those times when I need a break from the house construction.