Not getting a lot done with squaring away my stuff. I'm way too easily distracted by the scenery around here, and enjoying family & friends.
Granddaughter J, Willie, and I took the 'new to me' ride for a day trip to Haystack/Cannon Beach last week.
J is a great co-pilot and dog handler.
We stopped along the way at Camp 18.
We made a small 300 mile loop, the 'new to me' ride drove great, it was a good day.
Sean is back from the great Alaska fishing trip. He has stories to tell, and has kept us in awe and rolling with laughter...
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| just a little envious of his super otter time... |
He is seriously thinking about trading the ski boat for a fishing boat.
"What do you think, Ma?"
"I think that is a great idea!"
We had a big friends & family sea bass, fresh from Alaska, taco feed last night, it was beyond yummy!
Sunday we spent the day on the water... all good except for a couple of places on the Columbia that had some nasty rollers.
I got to test out what the trailer towing was like with the 'new to me' ride. Smooth as can be.
Need to find a name for the 'new to me' ride. Any suggestions?
Sunday we spent the day on the water... all good except for a couple of places on the Columbia that had some nasty rollers.
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| lots of houseboats, some are huge. |
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| the bridge to Sauvie Island |
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| a few of the many small vessels |
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| these guys were amazing to watch |
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| lol, my toes requesting a little more speed... |
I got to test out what the trailer towing was like with the 'new to me' ride. Smooth as can be.
Need to find a name for the 'new to me' ride. Any suggestions?
Great pictures of places I've been but not often enough lately
ReplyDeleteRain, It refreshes the mind!
DeleteThe Beast, The Enterprise. Bob.
ReplyDeletecw, For some strange reason, the 'new to me ride' reminds me of a cowboy I had a huge crush on as teenager...
DeleteAll sounds great at the new homestead. Car names are mostly new to me, although, I did have a truck named Blue once. BUT ... How about "Lead" and your future trailer can be "Follow"?
ReplyDeleteWoodsterman, LOL now that is funny...
DeleteGreat pics, and sounds like you're settling in well! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOld NFO, Thanks, though I think I've forgotten how to settle. Or as Sean puts it... "mom, you're like a fart on a hot skillet."
DeleteBeautiful granddaughter and glad you could spend time with her. Wow that fish is huge!! Such a pretty place, thanks for sharing all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteChanges, Thanks. She is as beautiful inside as she is on the outside.
DeleteLooks like you, grand and Willie had a marvelous time. Keep enjoying.
ReplyDeleteA Patti, We did, and are planning more trips.
DeletePS, That was one monster fish.
ReplyDeleteA Patti, Sean is 6'4" and a big guy, so you know that isn't a minnow he is holding...lol
DeleteYou really are getting around out there, and living the good life. I enjoy looking at your photos. They always remind me of how beautiful that part of the country can be. I used to think my retirement would include living on a houseboat, but my wife doesn't want to because she is afraid it might sink at night while we are asleep!
ReplyDeleteHarry, I'm glad you are enjoying the photos. Amazingly beautiful here, don't think I will be getting tired of the views anytime soon.
DeleteI could live on a houseboat, on a lake.
Looks like fun times exploring!
ReplyDeleteJoared, I've had a busy and fun summer! Hope your's is wonderful.
DeleteHello Brig!
ReplyDeleteLate to your travel and seafaring party.
Adorable granddaughter, fine fisherman son, and cute toes!
The Columbia is a beast of a river. Have you read Undaunted Courage? Think of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery headed its way, so very long ago.
Cheri,
DeleteThanks, I have read Undaunted Courage.
I've always wondered what this amazing country must have looked like to those intrepid explorers! The kids & grandkids are kind enough to not remind me that I have asked them to imagine what an adventure it must have been, time and again.
Hmmm. MuMu, in honor of the lost continent?
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