Last night Judy and I with Renee and Neil watched the July 4th celebration at the Hillsboro Elks Lodge from the comfort of our home, while sipping on lattés. The Elks put on a really spectacular show, and we were close enough to feel the concussion of the mortars. I mean come-on folks, it just doesn’t get any better than this. This is the good life! Continue reading Independence Day:
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Horse Feathers and River Rats:
Yes, I have a whale of a tale whumped up for you this time. Photos are at the bottom of the page.
First of all, we are camping at Wenatchee Lake State Park with my sister Holly and two branches of the Morgan clan this week. Carl and Melissa Morgan with their two children Devin and Skyler, ages 7 and 13 months. Wade and Denise Morgan and their two children Alysa and Jared ages 11 and 7. Continue reading Horse Feathers and River Rats:
Time Out
One of the nifty advantages of being a volunteer is the ability to say, “Oops, we need to go off for a couple weeks, see ya.” That is what we are doing to Renee and Neil this week. Judy and I have been working weekends and evenings with them on their “Project House. Continue reading Time Out
The Columbia Gorge:
We spent the day exploring the scenic Columbia Gorge with my two sisters today. Sister Holly drove over from Newman Lake in Eastern Wasington. Sister Cher joined us from Scappoose. Gary, Judy, Cher and Holly visited several of the spectacular water falls in the gorge and we hiked to the vista points on most of them. Continue reading The Columbia Gorge:
Power to the Humans:
My Humans, Gary and Judy, took me to the Human Power Challenge, 2006 this week. Imagine my surprise when they opened the doors of my trailer and there were recumbent bicycles just everywhere. There were Tour Easys, Gold Rushes and Bacchettas. There were home built bicycles and streamliners. Everyone was just romping around, splashing in the rain puddles and having a glorious time. Other humans came by and snapped my picture and I held very still and made sure my paint gleamed its finest. Continue reading Power to the Humans: