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Deep Kirk Nine
@deepkirknine.bsky.social
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Hiker, woodworker, retired arborist & climber, animal lover, tree hugger, and brought up to believe in democracy and liberty. And also Death to fascism.

Location: Central WA, USA
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Deep Kirk Nine @deepkirknine.bsky.social · Dec 10
Here's a random pic of a truck full of dogs I saw waiting to unload at the park...
#dogsofbluesky #dogs
Five excited dogs in the back of a pickup truck
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A few more wintery images from the Pacific coast
Olympic NP 3/3
#scapes 🪶
A view up the beach, with rough surf under an overcast sky. In the foreground is a small stream flowing through a rocky gully toward the ocean. A line of footprints crosses the stream and leads to a few beach walkers that can be seen in the distance. Six sea gulls perch on foamy barnacle-crusted rocks, with rough ocean surf in the background. Another view up the beach, with a forested hill on the left. A man stands silhouetted on a fallen tree trunk under a dark and mostly cloudy sky. A final view down the beach, with foamy waves lapping up onto a dark grey shore under an overcast sky.
February 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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More scenes from the wild and rugged Pacific coast
Olympic NP WA 2/3
#scapes
A view up the rocky beach, framed by straggly weather-beaten pine trees. The surf is rough, cold, and foamy. Some blue sky is showing through the clouds. Boulders in the surf being pounded by rough waves under a brooding grey sky. Weather-beaten pine trees and grasses along the ocean shore, with rough surf and overcast sky in the background. Another view up the rugged beach, with forested cliffs in the background under a mostly cloudy sky.
February 7, 2026 at 8:22 PM
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A few images from the Pacific coast, Olympic NP WA 1/3
#scapes
Rugged beach scene with dark grey sand, forested hill, and cloudy sky. A huge old growth tree stump lies in a shallow bay where it has been tossed and polished smooth by years of storms and tides. Grey and rough ocean waves crash onto a grey beach under an overcast sky. A wind-beaten leaning pine tree pictured in silhouette against a dark grey sky.
February 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
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More small shards of driftwood on Kalaloch beach, Olympic NP WA 2/3
#scapes
February 7, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Walking on the beach near Kalaloch one misty morning, I was charmed by these random small shards of wet driftwood on the sand. Olympic NP WA 1/3
#scapes
February 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
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He's totally destroying the furniture, but at least he's being cute while he's at it.
#dogsofbluesky
Bratty black and white dog Louie hanging over the end of the dark blue sofa. He has his front legs crossed and he's looking up at the camera with a mischievous expression.
February 6, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Louie being silly with his big ball
#dogsofbluesky
February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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Mossy bark on an old-growth Cedar, Hoh rain forest
Olympic NP WA
#forestfriday
close-up texture shot of reddish cedar bark partly covered with moss.
February 6, 2026 at 6:10 PM
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Hoh rain forest, Olympic NP WA
#forestfriday
a random view into the rain forest, with trees covered in moss and ferns on the ground.
February 6, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Alder grove, Olympic NP WA
#forestfriday
A small grove of trees growing next to a blue-colored river, with forested hills in the background.
February 6, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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Storm-wrecked on the beach, Olympic NP WA
#forestfriday
A scene from the rocky and wild Pacific coast- a large tree that has been uprooted and deposited on shore.
February 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Louie loves the big ball he got for his birfday
#dogsofbluesky
Louie the black and white dog laying across the top of an armchair, holding a volley-ball-sized orange ball in his arms and mouth. In the background is his wire cage/crate.
February 6, 2026 at 12:43 AM
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Our elusive little Anna's hummingbird zooming in for some breakfast. She's wintering over here again, but luckily for her it hasn't been very cold this year.
🪶
Tiny green hummingbird in flight, approaching a hanging feeder. Another view of our tiny green hummingbird in flight, approaching a hanging feeder.
February 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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Here's our first crocus of the new year, bravely poking up through the frost. I don't care what any groundhog says; this flower says Spring is coming.
#spring
A three-inch tall yellow crocus flower sprouting up, about a month ahead of schedule.
February 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Our boy Louie's a year old today, at least according to the estimated birth date he was given at the shelter. He's at 64 lbs now, turning into a big barrel-chested bruiser. He's grown up so much since his gotcha day 10 months ago.
#dogsofbluesky
Louie our black and white pup almost full grown, standing upright on the lawn. Louie as a cute 2 month-old puppy, shortly after we brought him home from the shelter. He's standing upright on the lawn, looking back over his shoulder.
February 4, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Louie has zero knowledge of what's happening in the world, and he's perfectly fine with that. I'm kind of jealous actually...
Good night Blue Sky,,,

#dogsofbluesky #tot
Louie the black and white mutt dog lounging on the sofa. He's looking toward the camera with his mouth wide open in a big yawn.
February 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
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Helpful quote from Google's AI:
'Watching yourself on TV often produces a mix of surreal, cringe-worthy, and insightful emotions, acting as a powerful tool for self-analysis to identify, observe, and correct habits like filler words, posture, and body language.'

#dogsofbluesky
January 31, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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This was yesterday afternoon's vibe, with Lou napping in my lap while I read. I just love this little guy, he can be such a sweet pup sometimes.
#dogsofbluesky
Louie the black and white dog laying asleep across the ottoman, with his head in my lap.
January 30, 2026 at 5:40 PM
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Comfort Food Post #2: When it's cold and dank outside, there's nothing quite like soup. Last night's dinner was Gumbo, with side salad, French bread and an old-vine Zinfandel, mm mm so good.
#food #foodsky
A dinner serving laid out on our live-edge sycamore table
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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I turned my back on him for one minute. That's all the time Louie needs to roll up this 6' circular rug, drag it over to the ottoman, and chew on the edge. Such a brat- he's done this a bunch of times, and always chews on the same spot... 🤬
#dogsofbluesky #ChewyLouie
Louie the bratty black and white dog laying across an ottoman next to an armchair. He has the rug partly rolled up and with the end of the rug up on the ottoman where he's doing the chewing. Bratty Louie laying across the ottoman with his mouth wide open.
January 25, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Squeaky yawn (sound on)
#dogsofbluesky
January 15, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Maybe we'll just spend today flopping around like a wet noodle on the floor...
#dogsofbluesky
Louie the black and white dog happily rolling on the floor on his back.
January 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Happy Sunday folks, here's Louie with his feet crossed, oh-so-casually destroying what used to be a nice sofa.
#dogsofbluesky
Louie the black and white dog standing over the back of the sofa, he's looking ahead intently at a ball that's on the floor, and he's ready to spring into action.
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Here's my first food post... This cold blustery day demanded that I make some comfort food: French onion soup, toasted French bread with melted Gruyere cheese, a nice mixed salad, a charcuterie appetizer selection, and a lovely Zinfandel wine. Mm mm, so good.
#food
Dinner spread laid out on our live-edge sycamore dining table. Louie the black and white dog laying on the kitchen floor, with his mouth wide open in a big yawn.
January 9, 2026 at 3:15 AM