Mystery Lights

In the late afternoon, a phenomenon happens that causes the scene below.

The picture was taken toward the creek that is across our fence on our neighbors' property.  There are a lot of large trees on the creek bank and then there is an open field beyond.  If you notice there are a bunch of green objects hovering just above the ground that look somewhat like Christmas tree lights.

The first time I noticed this I wondered what the heck was going on and why our neighbors were stringing Christmas lights up in their field!  I decided to drive around over there and check it out.
Turns out they had used some green plastic flagging tape to tie up their grape vines and when the sunlight hits it just right (like in the late afternoon) then it causes the tape to "shine" like Christmas tree lights! 

You see our neighbor, Janette Hane, owns Woodland Park Vineyards and Winery. 

 http://woodlandparkvineyards.com/

We sometimes walk over there for a "wine tasting" and to enjoy her herb and rose garden.  People can rent the winery for outside weddings and receptions.  I remember one night last summer Tom and I sat on our deck and enjoyed music being played for one of these.  Johnny Cash was singing Ring of Fire and we were having great fun singing along.  Just hope they couldn't hear us!