With the Cheese Factory and Portland Traffic behind us, it was a race with the setting Sun to up to Bob and Ann's place for our night's landing in LaConnor. Around 5 we called to say we would be arriving later than we expected. Bob asked where are you? Sue said, well, we are in Washington. Bob asked how far in to Washington. Sue said, well we've made it about 3 miles in so far, so go ahead and feed the kids we'll be there in about 4 hours.
We arrived just as the Sun sank below the watery horizon. Bob had a couple of nice steaks waiting to be cooked to our specifications. But, looking around at the nieces and nephew - it was good thing Bob fed his kids before we arrives, as the way they had grown, it sure looks like they've been eating a lot of food!
Our host and hostess filled us in on many of life's adventures from there part of the world as they watched us consume a wonderful meal. Bob's got a new addition on the place for his office, but for our visit, it was turned into a dog pound. Ann is still kicking, by that I mean kicking ass and taking names, as she wrestles with laws, policies, management and attitudes involved with nursing in a nursing home. It wears me out just listening to all that stuff, I don't know how she holds up - but she does.
We got filled in on Roberts summer violin camp and music interests while he sat in the corner electronically dispatching evil-doers on the computer screen. In fact, Hannah attended the same summer music camp as brother Robert as is working on her music reading skills with an eye toward joining the youth orchestra. Katy Ann continues developing her skill with the piano, and her teacher says she has real talent, but at least to this point, not the "fire in the belly". That passion Katy Ann reserves for her animals and has a list of exotic beast to acquire. Dad says "no way" - but he has said that before.
We talked into the night until it was time to take over the girl's room and bar the door from that curious cat. The curious cat wanted to come in and see what we were doing lying on our backs in the dark. I am afraid if the curious cat did get into the room and jumped on my face, it may have suffered the fate of many a curious cat. Come morning, we found Bob at his post, serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and juice to all comers. We took terrible advantage of his hospitality once again.
Our plan was to visit our rental on Pilchuck Creek and see how things were going, especially since we had to have the in-coming power line and breaker box repaired and rewired to meet code. Unfortunately it was surprise visit, on account of our unplanned and somewhat erratic vacation travel schedule. We were met in the driveway by our tenant, who once we assured her of our identity, was pleased to tell us everything was working well and how pleased she was to have such a place for her and her family. Good reports all around.
Next stop: Beach Picnic!
We arrived just as the Sun sank below the watery horizon. Bob had a couple of nice steaks waiting to be cooked to our specifications. But, looking around at the nieces and nephew - it was good thing Bob fed his kids before we arrives, as the way they had grown, it sure looks like they've been eating a lot of food!
Our host and hostess filled us in on many of life's adventures from there part of the world as they watched us consume a wonderful meal. Bob's got a new addition on the place for his office, but for our visit, it was turned into a dog pound. Ann is still kicking, by that I mean kicking ass and taking names, as she wrestles with laws, policies, management and attitudes involved with nursing in a nursing home. It wears me out just listening to all that stuff, I don't know how she holds up - but she does.
We got filled in on Roberts summer violin camp and music interests while he sat in the corner electronically dispatching evil-doers on the computer screen. In fact, Hannah attended the same summer music camp as brother Robert as is working on her music reading skills with an eye toward joining the youth orchestra. Katy Ann continues developing her skill with the piano, and her teacher says she has real talent, but at least to this point, not the "fire in the belly". That passion Katy Ann reserves for her animals and has a list of exotic beast to acquire. Dad says "no way" - but he has said that before.
We talked into the night until it was time to take over the girl's room and bar the door from that curious cat. The curious cat wanted to come in and see what we were doing lying on our backs in the dark. I am afraid if the curious cat did get into the room and jumped on my face, it may have suffered the fate of many a curious cat. Come morning, we found Bob at his post, serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and juice to all comers. We took terrible advantage of his hospitality once again.
Our plan was to visit our rental on Pilchuck Creek and see how things were going, especially since we had to have the in-coming power line and breaker box repaired and rewired to meet code. Unfortunately it was surprise visit, on account of our unplanned and somewhat erratic vacation travel schedule. We were met in the driveway by our tenant, who once we assured her of our identity, was pleased to tell us everything was working well and how pleased she was to have such a place for her and her family. Good reports all around.
Next stop: Beach Picnic!
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