Monday, November 3, 2008
Our month in Europe
We had a great adventure with our friends, Dean & Madeline. Travelled from Rome, to Tuscany (a week in a villa) then to Florence, Cinque Terra where we hiked the five towns, then to Austria, Innsbruck; then on to Germany to visit the Dehans and Grandkids. Slipped in a side trip to the French wine country, too! Following are just a few photos of the highlites!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Vashon Island Visit
During our trip to Vashon, Bob decided to try out
the Kayak.
He paddled out to Pt. Robinson. I know Nate and Sue would be proud of him.
the Kayak.
He paddled out to Pt. Robinson. I know Nate and Sue would be proud of him.
TEMERATURE RISING! This is the thermometer on our deck!
We have been having a week of very warm weather! Thanks to air conditioners, swimming pools, and the river, we are staying comfortable.
Today we have a golf social, luckily only 9 holes, so we should be able to finish. 110 degrees on the patio calls for fans, and "misters"".
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
6 things that I like
Anne has asked me to list 6 things that I like:
1) I like to watch Anne, Sue and Ryan hanging out together; it is interesting watching them interact, be silly, poke fun at each other and grow and change together as sliblings and friends.
2) I guess along the same theme, I love planting gardens, watching the flowers grow and mingle together, seeing them attract birds and bugs. The first thing I do in the morning, if I can, is take my cup of coffee with me and walk around my garden (those of you who have been here, know that it is a short walk) but I look to see how each flower bed has changed, pull an ocassional weed, pick off a dead bloom. Pretty exciting stuff. I love pruning but can do without the clean up and often leave it lying around for a week hoping it will disappear.
3) I like Mexico, the culture, the art, the people. Actually, I should say I like Latin cultures.
Spain, and Mexico. There is something about the acceptance of life as it is, the patience of the
people I have met in these places that I admire. I love the food; all cilantro laced and spicy. My next goal is to have a long visit to San Miguel de Allende, in the mountains of Mexico and experience the art, the architecture and the flowers there. Maybe be a one month ex patriot.
4) I like to create things. I enjoy the planning, the process and the surprise at the end of the project whether it be sewing, quilting, planting, painting or cooking.
5) I like that I like quite time when I can be alone without tv, noise, just me thinking about things, or reading about things, or hanging out with Wileycat.
6) I like dancing and singing. Not watching it so much as doing it! (for instance I don't watch shows like American Idol.) I love Karaoke and think that in my next life I will be a great entertainer.
1) I like to watch Anne, Sue and Ryan hanging out together; it is interesting watching them interact, be silly, poke fun at each other and grow and change together as sliblings and friends.
2) I guess along the same theme, I love planting gardens, watching the flowers grow and mingle together, seeing them attract birds and bugs. The first thing I do in the morning, if I can, is take my cup of coffee with me and walk around my garden (those of you who have been here, know that it is a short walk) but I look to see how each flower bed has changed, pull an ocassional weed, pick off a dead bloom. Pretty exciting stuff. I love pruning but can do without the clean up and often leave it lying around for a week hoping it will disappear.
3) I like Mexico, the culture, the art, the people. Actually, I should say I like Latin cultures.
Spain, and Mexico. There is something about the acceptance of life as it is, the patience of the
people I have met in these places that I admire. I love the food; all cilantro laced and spicy. My next goal is to have a long visit to San Miguel de Allende, in the mountains of Mexico and experience the art, the architecture and the flowers there. Maybe be a one month ex patriot.
4) I like to create things. I enjoy the planning, the process and the surprise at the end of the project whether it be sewing, quilting, planting, painting or cooking.
5) I like that I like quite time when I can be alone without tv, noise, just me thinking about things, or reading about things, or hanging out with Wileycat.
6) I like dancing and singing. Not watching it so much as doing it! (for instance I don't watch shows like American Idol.) I love Karaoke and think that in my next life I will be a great entertainer.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
So, the night ended with dancing, eating a delicious prime rib and salmon dinner, and Bob on Stage with Becky!
Bob's comments: "It was better than prom night"
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Kiehl's Annual Seafood Fest @ Crescent
Neighbors gather by the river; 22 friends, andneighbors get together for the 5th (?) annual
seafood extravaganza. Bob, Dean, Jeff, and John
do the seafood, all the others bring salads, desserts,
and whatever. We ate until we fell asleep! There are leftovers enough for another dinner tomorrow night.
We all talked about how this could end in four years!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
Crescent Bar with Gwyn & Aidan
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