We stayed a couple of days at my brothers home in Merlin, Oregon. He as 7 acres of land that is just amazing. A small herd of deer live on the property year round, wild turkeys and a fox. The top photo is the view from his porch. So peaceful. The temperature while we were there was a little on the hot side; 97 and 105. Thankfully his house has air conditioning throughout.
Spotted near Crater Lake, Oregon
Crater Lake,Oregon
Ready for a short road trip.
Columbia River Gorge
Spruce Goose
Busy day yesterday. Drove from Seaside to McMinnville to see the Spruce Goose. Then drove back to Tillamook on the Oregon Coast the finally back to Seaside.
Walking great grandma’s dogs 🐕 🐕.
Seaside, OR.
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S’mores and a bunny.
The Mothership 2019
Lots of improvements to the Mothership for 2019. Late last summer I had new Michelin tires put on. This Spring I’ve put some hours into: 1. an appropriate license frame for the Pacific NW; 2. A Weathertech rock guard for the front hood ( after I repaired 6 rock chips); 3. new faucet and plumbing for the galley sink Faucet; 4. New interior LED light fixtures and entry light ( labor intensive); 5. A screen door. Next week the mechanic who helps me is coming by to replace the black water discharge valve ( it has been sticking since we bought the Mothership). Hopefully we’re set for a few adventures over the next few months. We are taking the annual trek to Seaside, OR. on July 1st through 6th with our grandkids.
Since we are going to Scotland for much of August, the next outings will be weekends to the ocean or Eastern Washington. My wife retires on June 28th ( officially Oct. 1st, I think), so hopefully we’ll have some time this Fall to wander about on the weekends.
Safe TravelsFrom the Mothership
docked in Seattle!
Sign in the Woods
Heading South on Highway 101
We left Port Townsend and headed south on Highway 101, making our way to a family cabin just south of Brinnon, Washington, along Hood Canal. Above are two images of Hood Canal and one of our son, Ian, cleaning off the roof of he cabin. I usually have the roof duty, but this Spring I didn’t make it up for cleaning, etc. The cabin is surrounded by tall evergreens.
Safe travels from the Mothership
docked in rainy Seattle!!