Stan & Joyce Orchard

Trying to figure it out since 1975.

River Walk

River Walk

Today we chose the flat Cedar River Trail at Landsberg. Went 2.6 miles and we’re both bushed, but happy to be able to do it. Encountered maybe a dozen other souls, mostly runners, and we all kept our distance. It’s a new world.

Taylor Mountain Morning

Taylor Mountain Morning

Joyce Carol and I hiked a bit at Taylor Mountain Forest here in Hobart. A beautiful morning for some social distancing on a pretty much deserted trail system.

Skunk Cabbage Return

Skunk Cabbage Return

Like the swallows to Capistrano, skunk cabbage are blooming in Hobart. The world may be upside down right now, but this is a sign that life goes on.

Freaky Friday

Freaky Friday

It’s Friday the 13th, the coronavirus is running rampant, schools are closing, everything is cancelling, we’re all feeling down, and it’s snowing. Perfect.

Fungus Among Us

Fungus Among Us

These things always fascinate me, especially on a beautiful, sunny day.

Freaky Weather

Freaky Weather

A Leap Year Day hailstorm like we've never seen in 35 years here in Hobart. An inch of hail on the ground, lots of lightning and thunder. Wild.

So Clever

So Clever

I love clever stuff, especially marketing. This is great. For sale on Amazon.

On The Beach

On The Beach

Great day for a walk along Ruston Way and lunch at Katie Downs. Pizza and other eats still very good.

New Neighbors

New Neighbors

Or maybe new ‘naaaay-bors’ is more appropriate. These two were shy when we stopped to say hi, but they’re still cute. Capricious, you might say.