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Thank you to the hosts of SKYWATCH FRIDAY where this post is linked.
It was grayish most days this week, but I'm not down in the dumps. Just still down at the recycling center with pictures from last Sunday. So here are some glimpses of blue sky as well as of some creative uses for recycled materials.
The barrel in the foreground is for composting. These composters are big sellers here.
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Very, very nicely done!
Posted by: Mulberry Alexa | November 01, 2011 at 02:14 AM
That blue is very beautiful!
Posted by: SandyCarlson (USA) | October 02, 2011 at 12:16 PM
An interesting way to build a fence, are they pipes or cans? It could double as a habitat for certain kinds of wildlife too. The gates are great.
I forgot to tell you last week, we have an internet alternative for recycling now, it's called 'Freegle' - one way to beat the Euro twits, people advertise their 'Wants,' others advertise their surplus to requirements as 'Offered' - everything is free and good stuff doesn't go to waste. I got a perfectly good freezer that way, hubby got a brand new strimmer, just to mention a couple of things.
Posted by: Jackie from Yorkshire, UK | October 02, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Super cool fence (at least I think that's what it is)!
Posted by: Mike B. | October 01, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Sallie, Love that first shot (maybe it's the sunflowers)!!! I truly am amazed at how creative people can be and what they can make out of "trash". Have a great weekend. Mickie ;)
Posted by: Mickie Brown | September 30, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Nice shots, I'm glad you found some blue skies.
Posted by: Al | September 30, 2011 at 07:47 PM
I always enjoy all the wonderful scenes and unique places you take us to. I love the recycled fence. You were right it would be perfect for Jan's new Friday's Fences meme. You should link to it.
Thanks for the info, Sallie. You were not the only one having a problem commenting.
be happy and Well,
Pam
Posted by: Pam | September 30, 2011 at 07:18 PM
Beautiful to see.. take care.
Posted by: Andrew | September 30, 2011 at 02:08 PM
What a great decorative fence. I'm not able to compost because of the wildlife. Even if it was bear-proof, it would draw them onto my property.
Posted by: Barb | September 30, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Nice shots.
Regards and best wishes
Posted by: Tatjana Parkacheva | September 30, 2011 at 09:41 AM
I am sitting here admiring that gate, the sky, and that wall - it almost looks like a beehive.
Posted by: Penny | September 30, 2011 at 07:04 AM
I think we could learn a bunch from your recycling center.
Posted by: Yogi | September 30, 2011 at 04:12 AM
Hi there - good to see you are "keeping on message" about the RRR (do you have the forth "R" for "refuse" - as in not using the plastic bags they offer at shops?)
Cheers - SM
Posted by: Stewart M - Australia | September 30, 2011 at 03:36 AM
You know how I'm feeling about blue skies these days! Another storm (typhoon Nalgae) is headed this way, so I'm enjoying the sun while it's here. Some of my American friends did hear about our mess with typhoon Nesat this week on the news, so I guess it depends on your news sources.
Posted by: Francisca | September 29, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Love that sunflower wall!
Posted by: Arija | September 29, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Love the gate in that last shot!
Posted by: Lady Fi | September 29, 2011 at 09:10 PM
Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing! :) Love the gate!
Posted by: Joanne Cipressi | September 29, 2011 at 08:50 PM
I like these creative uses of recycles items - especially that fence.
Jay and I are roaming around (without the Fiifth) and came up to Oregon to see Crater Lake. We've been watching the weather and wanted to get here when the sky is blue. It was and the lake was magnificent. I too love blue skies.
Posted by: Margot | September 29, 2011 at 07:59 PM
What caught my eye is the alternating colors of the barrels. At a distance, they look like a painting on the wall!
Posted by: Ebie | September 29, 2011 at 07:49 PM
Great recycling ... love the sunflowers and gate!
Posted by: missing moments | September 29, 2011 at 07:05 PM
Very beautiful place, and no doubt about it!
Posted by: SandyCarlson (USA) | September 29, 2011 at 06:17 PM
That gate is really neat looking. Thanks for visiting and commenting on my blog. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Nita | September 29, 2011 at 06:06 PM
That recycling center is so rich in photographic material. I love the sunflowers and gate. We've had a lot of gray too so anytime there's a glimpse of blue I jump out with my camera.
Posted by: Carver | September 29, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Love the creative use of recycled materials!
Posted by: Clair Z. | September 29, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Beautiful! The gate is incredible. I could spend hours and hours looking at unique gates!
Posted by: Krystal | September 29, 2011 at 04:43 PM
What a beautiful fence!!! And the gate is simply incredible!!! Have you heard of a meme called Friday Fences?
Posted by: Judy | September 29, 2011 at 04:05 PM
Very artistic for a recycling center. Looks like you grey is soon to change to rain. Just in time for our visit to the Elizabethan Theater in Ashland!
Posted by: Martha Z | September 29, 2011 at 03:59 PM
hmm. not so impressed with the fence...
Posted by: TexWisGirl | September 29, 2011 at 03:37 PM
What a pretty sky! We don't see very many blue ones in central Indiana (cloudy most all the time). Who knew recycling could be so artistic and pleasing to the eyes? =)
Thanks for your nice comment about my Columbia River photo. If you're interested, I have a few more at the link I posted (below with the information requested on your comment form.)
Posted by: Lindy MacDuff | September 29, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Lovely captures, Sallie! I see my favorite sunflowers there and a pretty blue sky. Happy skywatching and have a great weekend!
Posted by: Eileen | September 29, 2011 at 02:42 PM
I love the gate in the second shot, and the blue sky of course:)
Hugs
Joo
Posted by: joo | September 29, 2011 at 02:03 PM
Great shots for SWF!I love sunflowers!Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Steffi | September 29, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Beautiful skies and terrific captures! Amazing what creative things they can make out of recycled things, isn't it? I think it's wonderful! Hope you enjoy your weekend! We're having a gorgeous day in Seattle today and it looks as though it will be the last one for a while!!
Sylvia
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | September 29, 2011 at 01:01 PM
Great post Sallie!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
Posted by: Boom & Gary | September 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM
Lovely shots! Happy sky watching.
Storm Surge
Full Moon
Posted by: Liz | September 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM