We hope today is a better day as yesterday was a struggle. Off to Ocean Shores this morning to ..... guess what..... go shopping! Think I'll stay home.
More later.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
In memoriam
We're in Grayland, Washington at the moment. Kris joined us yesterday for the weekend and we had a great meal of BBQ ed oysters, salad and some homemade zucchini bread that kris bought with her. We sat by the fire and caught up on events since we last saw her.
Patches (AKA Bubba) our faithful traveling companion of 15 years became very sick a couple of days ago and after a day at the vet we were told that there was nothing that could be done. So..... we had to have him put to sleep. A tough decision but the right one for him. We'll miss the little(?) guy a lot as he was one of the family and what he said was law. So,Patches, RIP!
We hope today is a better day as yesterday was a struggle. Off to Ocean Shores this morning to ..... guess what..... go shopping! Think I'll stay home.
More later.
We hope today is a better day as yesterday was a struggle. Off to Ocean Shores this morning to ..... guess what..... go shopping! Think I'll stay home.
More later.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Anacortes Washington
We've been in the San Juan Islands for the past 5 days so it's time to catch you up.
The islands are beautiful with lots of hiking trails to explore. We hiked to the top of the mountain at Deception pass state park and were rewarded with this great view. Sharleen is using her poles and did the climb in great shape. What a great spot!
This is the view from cousin Jen's deck. We had dinner every night looking at the islands. She and Chris.... and Julia (7months) are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful home.
We spent some cousin time.... Ginny and Arnie joined us for a couple of days from central Washington. Left to right from the back row it's Jen, Dad Fred, Arnie, Me. Jane (cousin), Ginny (cousin) and the lovely and talented Sharleen.
Can't forget the star of the show 7 month old Julia.
She is just as cute as they come. We missed seeing Chris (Julia's dad) but he is in Guam serving in the Navy. God bless our service men and women!
Another hike took us to the top of the hill overlooking Anacortes. It's a small but vibrant town that serves as the gateway to the islands.
This one is for Ella, James and Claranna. This is how we got the truck from Anacortes to Orcas island today. We put it on a ferry and rode for about 45 minutes then drove it off on the island.
We explored Orcas Island for the day, then drove it back on the ferry and after another 45 minutes we drove it off at Anacortes. What a great way to travel!
Over the course of the day we were treated to spectacular views like this one. The scenery is wonderful in all directions.Tonight we are back at the trailer and looking forward to going to Greyland beach state park South of Westport Washington tomorrow. Kris will join us there for three days. There is no Internet service there so I'll catch you all up in a week or so. In the meantime I hope all is well with everyone. See ya in a week.
The islands are beautiful with lots of hiking trails to explore. We hiked to the top of the mountain at Deception pass state park and were rewarded with this great view. Sharleen is using her poles and did the climb in great shape. What a great spot!
This is the view from cousin Jen's deck. We had dinner every night looking at the islands. She and Chris.... and Julia (7months) are indeed fortunate to have such a wonderful home.
Can't forget the star of the show 7 month old Julia.
She is just as cute as they come. We missed seeing Chris (Julia's dad) but he is in Guam serving in the Navy. God bless our service men and women!
Another hike took us to the top of the hill overlooking Anacortes. It's a small but vibrant town that serves as the gateway to the islands.
We explored Orcas Island for the day, then drove it back on the ferry and after another 45 minutes we drove it off at Anacortes. What a great way to travel!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Woodburn Oregon
Time to catch up on a little blogging. We're in Gig Harbor, Wa at the moment heading to Anacortes this morning. But before I get to that here's a little Oregon catch up.
Saturday was the day for "Saturday market" in downtown Portland. It's a fun street fair with lots of "stuff" to look at from the vendors, food and street performers.The guy in the foreground is actually playing the pails... plastic pails that is.... and he was good. A fun way to spend half a day!
This is what we looked like after four days in Oregon. The picture is courtesy of my sister-in-law Glenda. Thanks for the great job! Great fun with family and Tuesday it was off to Gig Harbor near Tacoma, Washington.
Yesterday we toured the area North of Gig Harbor with stops at Port Orchard and Port Gamble shown here. We took in the little town of Kingston and Bainbridge Island before heading home.
Saturday was the day for "Saturday market" in downtown Portland. It's a fun street fair with lots of "stuff" to look at from the vendors, food and street performers.The guy in the foreground is actually playing the pails... plastic pails that is.... and he was good. A fun way to spend half a day!
Saturday evening was time for a family BBQ at Tony and Korrin's house. From left to right is Sharleen's sister, Ruby, her husband Jerry, Sharleen's niece Korrin, great niece Paige, Sharleen, Sharleen's great niece Madelyn and Korrin's husband, Tony.
Sunday I got in touch with my feminine side..... shopping at the outlet mall and a flower show. I will admit that the flowers were spectacular and the beautiful weather was a huge bonus.
Monday (labor day) I and Jerry cut wood to guy up a little after Sunday. Nothing like a chainsaw to get you straight.
This is what we looked like after four days in Oregon. The picture is courtesy of my sister-in-law Glenda. Thanks for the great job! Great fun with family and Tuesday it was off to Gig Harbor near Tacoma, Washington.
Yesterday we toured the area North of Gig Harbor with stops at Port Orchard and Port Gamble shown here. We took in the little town of Kingston and Bainbridge Island before heading home.
Today we're in Anacortes for 5 days of family (my side) fun. We hope to visit the San Juan Islands one day.
More from here later.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
It's September again
Well gang, another summer is in the books and it's September again... well almost. One day of August left.
As is our custom we are headed North to Oregon and Washington to spend September visiting loved ones and doing a little beach time. Looking forward to the fresh Oysters and Ahi.
Tonight we're near Grants Pass Oregon at the Valley of the Rogue State Park. Tomorrow we head to Woodburn, Oregon and Sharleen's sisters and family but for tonight it's kick back time.
Just to catch you all up, it's been a really busy summer. First lots of work at the cabin.
The work started with a deck repair job and progressed to replacing 15 panels of siding. After that was done it was scraping, brushing, priming and then painting. 16 gallons of paint later we have a green cabin. Friends Wally and Heber were a great help. To finish the summer off I replaced the stairs leading to the car port. Still some work to do but that can wait till next year.
The highlight of the summer was a visit from Kevin and his lovely lady Beth. We visited with them and got to know Beth a little in a short visit. We look forward to more visits and getting to know her better. For now, they are living in San Diego and are still speaking to each other(we think). Maybe Christmas will bring another visit.
So..... we start another trip after a busy summer. We'll do a little blogging along the way and let you know where we are and what we're doing. So long from the Rogue River.
As is our custom we are headed North to Oregon and Washington to spend September visiting loved ones and doing a little beach time. Looking forward to the fresh Oysters and Ahi.
Tonight we're near Grants Pass Oregon at the Valley of the Rogue State Park. Tomorrow we head to Woodburn, Oregon and Sharleen's sisters and family but for tonight it's kick back time.
Just to catch you all up, it's been a really busy summer. First lots of work at the cabin.
The work started with a deck repair job and progressed to replacing 15 panels of siding. After that was done it was scraping, brushing, priming and then painting. 16 gallons of paint later we have a green cabin. Friends Wally and Heber were a great help. To finish the summer off I replaced the stairs leading to the car port. Still some work to do but that can wait till next year.
The highlight of the summer was a visit from Kevin and his lovely lady Beth. We visited with them and got to know Beth a little in a short visit. We look forward to more visits and getting to know her better. For now, they are living in San Diego and are still speaking to each other(we think). Maybe Christmas will bring another visit.
So..... we start another trip after a busy summer. We'll do a little blogging along the way and let you know where we are and what we're doing. So long from the Rogue River.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Lunch Snowbird style
Another not to be missed adventure is a trip to the Gila Indian reservation for that epicurean delight, Indian Fry Bread.
After a short 8 mile ride to the little town of Scacaton on the reservation we found this palace of fine food. As you can see the ambiance was 5 star as was the kitchen staff.
Once you have ordered and are served your Fry bread, seating options are limited. Here, Mark enjoys the view of the truck bed while partaking of his lunch
Janet, Dell, Bob and Sharleen are more fortunate finding a place at the table we brought along. As you can see the food was plentiful and good tasting as well. It is a base of a round, thin tortilla like bread, fried in hot oil and topped with a variety of goodies including beans, onion, steak or chicken, sour cream, cheese and tomatoes.
After lunch we sat around and did what we do best....... talk. Another great adventure and no one got food poisoning!
After a short 8 mile ride to the little town of Scacaton on the reservation we found this palace of fine food. As you can see the ambiance was 5 star as was the kitchen staff.
Once you have ordered and are served your Fry bread, seating options are limited. Here, Mark enjoys the view of the truck bed while partaking of his lunch
Janet, Dell, Bob and Sharleen are more fortunate finding a place at the table we brought along. As you can see the food was plentiful and good tasting as well. It is a base of a round, thin tortilla like bread, fried in hot oil and topped with a variety of goodies including beans, onion, steak or chicken, sour cream, cheese and tomatoes.
After lunch we sat around and did what we do best....... talk. Another great adventure and no one got food poisoning!
Sunday, March 11, 2012
The Ostrich and the jumper
I have a couple of minutes so time for more Casa Grande news.
At the base of Pichacho Peak sits Rooster Cogburns' Ostrich farm. It's about 30 miles South of Casa Grande and we have driven past it many times on the way to Sierra Vista but never stopped. So yesterday we just drove down there to see what it was all about.
After getting up close and personal with them, I have determined that the Ostrich is a aggressive, fowl ( pardon the pun) tempered critter that looked at me like I would make a fine lunch. I might try a Ostrich burger sometime just to see if they taste better than they look.
In addition to the birds there were deer that just loved to eat out of your hand. We didn't even loose any fingers!
There were Boer Goats that just needed to be kissed. I tried to get Sharleen to do it so I could take a picture but she indicated that she kisses a old goat every morning so this would be nothing new. I don't understand her comment so can someone help me with it? It wasn't bad so I did it several times.
Our last stop at the farm was the Lorakeet enclosure. As soon as we stepped inside they landed on us..... guess they have done this before.
At one time I had 5 birds sitting on me and they too get a little aggressive looking for the food you have.
Lots of fun in a little spot along side interstate 10.
From there we headed to Eloy about 10 miles away to a world renowned sky diving site. We were entertained by a huge number of sky divers with as many as 16 jumpers linked in formation as they free fell before opening the chutes. There was lots of activity with four planes ferrying the jumpers in a continual operation.
Lots of fun sit and watch.
At the base of Pichacho Peak sits Rooster Cogburns' Ostrich farm. It's about 30 miles South of Casa Grande and we have driven past it many times on the way to Sierra Vista but never stopped. So yesterday we just drove down there to see what it was all about.
After getting up close and personal with them, I have determined that the Ostrich is a aggressive, fowl ( pardon the pun) tempered critter that looked at me like I would make a fine lunch. I might try a Ostrich burger sometime just to see if they taste better than they look.
In addition to the birds there were deer that just loved to eat out of your hand. We didn't even loose any fingers!
There were Boer Goats that just needed to be kissed. I tried to get Sharleen to do it so I could take a picture but she indicated that she kisses a old goat every morning so this would be nothing new. I don't understand her comment so can someone help me with it? It wasn't bad so I did it several times.
Our last stop at the farm was the Lorakeet enclosure. As soon as we stepped inside they landed on us..... guess they have done this before.
At one time I had 5 birds sitting on me and they too get a little aggressive looking for the food you have.
Lots of fun in a little spot along side interstate 10.
From there we headed to Eloy about 10 miles away to a world renowned sky diving site. We were entertained by a huge number of sky divers with as many as 16 jumpers linked in formation as they free fell before opening the chutes. There was lots of activity with four planes ferrying the jumpers in a continual operation.
Lots of fun sit and watch.
Desert fun
I am finding it hard to get time to do the blog thing. Seems we are busy everyday doing something fun and sometimes it's just laundry!
Eating is a favorite pastime down here. One evening there was a fish fry so we all joined in and did our part to consume the fish. Talking and eating are the favorite pastimes and sometimes we do them both at the same time.
Last Thursday we took a road trip into the mountains (about 225 miles round trip) and ended up on a dirt and gravel road called the Apache trail. It can be seen in the distance as it weaves it's way through the Superstition mountains. We drove for about 25 miles through spectacular scenery taking nearly a hour and a half to go 25 miles. We ended up in the little town (really a wide spot in the road) called Tortilla Flats where we had a late lunch before heading home.
Does Jack look happy or what? He always seems to have his arms around a girl or two. Not much different than high school.
This was the view in all directions from Apache Trail. It looks like a miniature Grand Canyon with deep cuts and box canyons. From here we headed back to Casa Grande and some rest after a hard day of having fun.
Eating is a favorite pastime down here. One evening there was a fish fry so we all joined in and did our part to consume the fish. Talking and eating are the favorite pastimes and sometimes we do them both at the same time.
Does Jack look happy or what? He always seems to have his arms around a girl or two. Not much different than high school.
This was the view in all directions from Apache Trail. It looks like a miniature Grand Canyon with deep cuts and box canyons. From here we headed back to Casa Grande and some rest after a hard day of having fun.
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