The France Hopper Network - Part 36

Photo of an iPhone 13 laying on a desk showing a blue and tan leather case after one month of use from Wilken.

Taken on Apr 27, 2025 @ 13:31.

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Picture Post: For those that have been wondering what happened …

Photo comparing a 42in LG LCD TV, left, in use as the display for a Mac Studio with a 14in Apple Liquid Retina XDR, right, on an M4 MacBook Pro.

Taken on Apr 26, 2025 @ 11:14.

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Picture Post: Not that I think there was ever any …

Photo of MAX 617 arriving at Washington Park heading toward City Center and Gresham.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 17:41.

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Picture Post: Hello, 617. #gobytransit

Photo of trees around the outer path around the tea house at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 17:03.

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Picture Post: That time of year again when the lighting …

Photo of several Yew Plum Pines planted around the tea house at the Portland Japanese Garden, replacing several hinoki trees planted last year that did not survive.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:45.

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Picture Post: Unfortunately, the hinoki that had been planted along …

Photo of the Wisteria Arbor at the Portland Japanese Garden showing wisteria beginning to bloom.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:40.

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Picture Post: The wisteria blooms have started! Should likely be …

Photo of a faint Mt. Hood seen in the distance from the Scenic Overlook of the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:33.

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Picture Post: There’s a mountain in this photo. It’s just …

Photo of a Koinobori display at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:32.

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Picture Post: Return of the Koinobori can only mean one …

Photo of Koinobori in the wind at the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:24.

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Picture Post: Took a while for the wind to cooperate …

Photo of a Portland Japanese Garden photo cutout designed by Mike Bennett.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:28.

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Picture Post: I approve of the newest addition to the …

Photo of a Japanese Black Pine bonsai at the Bonsai Terrace of the Portland Japanese Garden.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 16:13.

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Picture Post: The bonsai have finally returned for the warmer …

Photo of Dozer, a tortoise at the Oregon Zoo, resting in his enclosure.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:51.

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Picture Post: Dozer has dozed off today.

Photo of two of the female lions are the Oregon Zoo lounging in the sun.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:40.

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Picture Post: Lions are recharging their solar today.

Photo of Tula-Tu outside under Rose-Tu as several visitors to the Oregon Zoo look on.

Taken on Apr 25, 2025 @ 13:19.

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Picture Post: Tula-Tu got to go outside today.

Photo of a box of ROYCE' bar chocolates sitting on a kitchen countertop.

Taken on Apr 23, 2025 @ 07:48.

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Picture Post: It just isn’t a proper trip to Seattle …

Photo of an exhibitor badge for Sakura-Con 2025.

No one ever wants a literal fire at con.

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Photo of three small birds sitting on a balcony.

Taken on Apr 22, 2025 @ 10:12.

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Picture Post: Birds on the balcony seem happy it’s Earth …

Photo of a Tacoma T Link streetcar sitting in the yard as seen from an Amtrak Cascades train heading towards Portland.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 15:02.

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Picture Post: Oh hi, Tacoma.

Photo of a Sound Transit Sounder train sitting at King Street Station seen from an Amtrak Cascades train parked two tracks over.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 14:19.

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Picture Post: Farewell, Seattle. Until next time.

Photo of the view from a room on the 33rd floor of the South Tower at The Westin Seattle. Harbor Island is featured in the far background.

Taken on Apr 21, 2025 @ 08:01.

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Picture Post: Well, it’s time to pack up and get …