Kevin McCabe

A swarm of bees on a smudge pot aka orchard heater.

Bees from the swarm moving into a nuc box the queen had been brushed into.

Smudge pots in an orchard with a swarm of bees moving into a nuc box. Mt Adams in the background.

Neighbor has an orchard, came across a swarm of bees on one of their smudge pots, and contacted me to collect it to add to my apiary @doublestrandwine.bsky.social A smooth capture; I got the queen into the box with the first brush as evidenced by the remaining bees moving into, not out of, the box.

A lounging brown/grey torby near a window looking out to a hummingbird feeder and a partly cloudy sky.

Mama wishes you all a chill and happy #whiskerswednesday

Columbia Gorge Wine Festival - Hood River Fairgrounds Columbia Gorge Wine Festival Presented by Best Western Plus Hood River Inn Saturday, May 10, 2025 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Website:  Hood River County Education Foundation ,

The second annual Hood River Wine Festival benefitting the Hood River Education Foundation is this Saturday May 10 at the Hood River County Fairgrounds. We had a blast pouring last year. Don't miss this year's event! $30 advance, $35 at the door. Get tickets here www.tickettomato.com/event/9184/c...

I absolutely love their Albariño!

A one-eyed tuxedo grey tabby in loaf pose on a sunbeam.

Jack's #kittyloafmonday submission

The rear end of a white and grey cow cat sticking out of a kitty cave on a cat tower in which she is hiding her head from Monday.

Midgie has a case of the #Mondays

#cat #cats #catsofbluesky #monday

A tuxedo grey tabby in a bright sumbeam.

#caturday #sunbeams

Prairie stars (small pink flowers) and camas (blue stalks of flowers) blooming in front of the Double Strand Wine Tasting House.

Arrowleaf balsam root in full bloom on Rocky Prairie with the Coyote Syncline in the background.

Camas in full bloom with a young Oregon White Oak in the distance. The camas almost matches the color of the sky.

With the spring wildflowers in full bloom and Gorge Open Studios this weekend, we'll be open for Spring Club Pickup and to support our local artists Fri-Sun 12-5pm. Check out this page for more info. www.gorgeartists.org

White and grey cow cat curled up in a tight ball covering her face with a paw.

Midgie #Monday

"If I don't open my eyes, it's still the weekend, right?"

#fangoverhang

One-eyed tuxedo grey tabby's head sticking out of a cave on a cat tower.

Happy #caturday from Cap'n Jack to those who celebrate!

#cat #cats #catsofbluesky

Sleeping one eyed tuxedo grey tabby on a tan wool blanket.

Snuck a #whiskerswednesday pic of Cap'n Jack while he napped.

#cat #cats #catsofbluesky

She LONG cat.

White and grey cow cat lounging on a cat tower with one leg hanging down.

Midgie #Monday
Hesitantly dipping one toe into a new week.
#cats #cat #catsofbluesky

Cat bathes in spring sunshine.

#caturday #sunbeam

White and grey cow cat lounging on cat tree with head hanging upsidedown off one side and tail off the other.

Midgie #monday

"If I turn like this does it make the world right side up again? Nope..."

#kittysnootsundays #cat #cats

Pairing possibilities:

White blooms on a service berry bush and green blooms on a maple with the Coyote Syncline in the background.

The service berry is blooming all over the Prairie and the weather is looking spectacular this weekend. Drop us a line to schedule a tasting at the winery and enjoy the beauty and delicious #wines of the #ColumbiaRiverGorge.

A white and grey cow cat with a paw on a hooman hand.

Midgie #Monday swatting down an awkward fist-bump. She's just not having it on this Monday.

#cat #catsofbluesky

One-eyed tuxedo grey tabby rolling around in a sunbeam.

#caturday sunbeams.

Close up of a tuxedo grey tabby's whiskers in profile.

Happy #whiskerswednesday from Cap'n Jack.

A tuxedo brown torbie chilling in a lap at a bar resting her chin on an arm.

The bar cat says it's #TaquitoTuesdays not #tacotuesdays !

A narrow trail through an Oregon white oak grove with grass widows, buttercups, and glacier lilies on both sides

The succession of wildflowers at the winery continues. Come join us for wine and wildflowers! The Tasting House will be open this weekend, Saturday and Sunday noon - 5pm.

A white and grey cow cat awkwardly perched on a cat tree with front paws hanging out in front of her.

Midgie #Mondays. "Jumping into Monday with both feet."

A field of clusters of small purple flowers.

We're nearing the peak of grass widow season. Make an appointment to come by for a wine tasting and enjoy our beautiful wildflowers.

Getting ready for Monday...

My wife's idea. So good, right?

Close-up of a kitty nose and whiskers.

What about #catsnootsundays ?

Traction control (slightly) engaged...