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Signs of Autumn 2024

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     In the crisp breezes of October, the signs are clear, autumn has arrived in Creekside.  Click or right-click the photos to view them full size. As the days shorten and the sun rises ever lower, the winds set the rhythms for dances of light and shadows.  Because of our evergreens, the Pacific Northwest pallet tends to be darker.  Fall is the time when deciduous leaf colors puncture the darkness. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!  Are we going to sing pumpkin carols?" A medieval danse macabre summons Creeksiders to Halloween tricks and treats.     When the sun comes out, autumn is the best time to get outside and enjoy nature.  Not too hot, not too cold, not too crowded, it's the quiet, gentle season. Our pooches should not be allowed Halloween candies containing xylitol or chocolate, but an occasional severed hand is fine. "Nevermore!"     Autumn reminds us of the inherent cycle of life and renewal in the way nature prepares for
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Anacortes Fiberoptic Cable Installation

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  Photo:  Vermeer.com The Anacortes fiberoptic internet service is finally taking shape in Creekside.  For the last few weeks, we have had a ringside seat to watch how an underground cable is installed.  It's been remarkably less disruptive to our lives than I think many of us expected.   The star of the show has been the Vermeer D23x30 S3 Navigator® horizontal directional drill (above).  It has a cockpit from which the operator controls the drilling distance and direction.  He told me he can actually steer the the boring head around curves.  As he worked, I watched additional extensions being added to the drill shaft.  See images below.   One reference indicated these drills can extend 300 to 450 feet or more.  If you're interested, you can visit the Vermeer website for more information about this piece of equipment. The cable itself is not being installed at this time.  This phase is installing the junction boxes for each building and the orange flexible conduit that will c
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