To the Coast - Oregon that is!

Well we got off without a hitch and had a nice leisurely drive to Seaside. Stopped for lunch at Montesano.... My car got 43 miles to the gallon so we were both pretty tickled. Lots of new building here at Seaside.... and I mean some BIG buildings where little homes use to be. Progress I guess! Went and saw Joe and Rita for a while, then walked for a bite to eat at Vista Cafe. While we were there, we saw Brian and Bobbin and Bobbin's parents. Nice chat. Kinda windy this evening, so we're snuggled in at the hotel and just getting ready to turn the tube on. Nite, nite to you all!

City of Roses!

Fun train trip.... better than a plane for comfort.... got to Portland Station, wish we still had the old Union Station in Tacoma up and running, they're so majestic. Hotel is nice and we arrived to a bottle of wine and some yummy cookies in our room, can't complain about that. Check out the fun robes they supplied.

Most of Saturday was in meetings.... eventually started going over grant requests... we'll continue that today. Had a dinner at Dawn and Russell's. They house and the view of the topography is gorgeous, dinner wasn't too bad either. Kabobs!

So today we finish up, Jerry and I hope to find a bridge in the city over water (and without a car since we don't have one!). Portland is what I wish Tacoma could be.... sigh....

Tall Ships Festival in Tacoma

Okay, this isn't really a "travel", but I've been working like heck for the festival.... July 3 - 7th.... well, as a volunteer. The whole family is. I'm working in the VIP Tents and since we were shorthanded, both Jerry and Jillian also helped in my area (Jer was originally just scheduled 2 days and Jilli 1 day to work). I really didn't get to see all the ships... just too tired after working, lots of walking back and forth. Boy, though, I sure was official. I even had a radio on... you know, like the police wear. The place is so big we had supervisors in areas (that would be me) and Jahnna was our "boss". Was really fun listening to all the background stuff... Anyway, I've attached some pics of the boats... The really big ones were moored right outside where I was working. A couple of the boats were in "Pirates of the Carribean", one in "Mutiny of the Bounty" and there was other trivia. Tomorrow is the last day I volunteer.... YAHOO....