Currently 80 degrees, very windy, and smoke from the fires in Eastern Washington has reached us. There is a haze over Pickering Passage, and it is not pleasant to sit outside. The flags are showing us we're getting the wind directly from the East.
Jack and I took the Ferry from Kingston to Edmonds for a long overdue visit with family. My brother Randy, sister-in-law Judy, and cousin Gaye. Always a fun visit and nice to catch up with them.
Jack and I don't like crowds. We also don't like driving too far, especially if crowds are anticipated. We do like boats and marinas however and if there is some good food served all the better.
Our timing was perfect to Percival Landing in Olympia today for the Harbor Days festivities. A slight drizzle and free parking at the meters. Not too crowded, a beautiful walk along the pier checking out the old tugs and beautiful yachts moored in the marina. We walked on board the Sandman tug, built in 1910. A fascinating history worth checking out if you like old boats and local history.
On Sunday the tugs will race. Years ago, I attended the races. Maybe next year we'll go back for them.
I like the vibe in this area of Olympia and could easily live in one of the waterfront condos when I win that lottery.
Olympia Harbor Days | 3-Day Festival Featuring the World's Largest Vintage Tugboat Races!
Quick visit by Gary, Suzy and baby lamb/dog Aisha(hope I spelled that correctly) on Tuesday August 30. It's nice to see friends when everyone is so busy these days.
Today, Sept 2, I hope we've seen the last of the 90-degree temperatures. Yeah, yeah its' 117 in the desert but that's a dry heat!
Jacks' tomatoes are getting ripe so B.L. T's tonight after gorging ourselves on fresh caught Salmon and Sea Bass.
We have a couple more social visits on the schedule then we'll be shutting things down here and heading South in mid-October. I'm skipping my 50-year +2 high school reunion because. Well because! This info is classified with my therapist.
Jack and I are going to the Olympia Harbor Days tomorrow. Vintage tugboats, a marina, food, etc etc.
Seahawks pregame coming up so this may be short.
One thing Jack and I have enjoyed this Summer, aside from the Orcas which was a highlight, is sharing with our neighbors. Salmon, crab cakes, clams, oysters, pickles, flowers. We have some great neighbors here.
We're already looking ahead to our departure. A fair amount of planning goes into it. (Thanks to Jack) We are the best renters ever. This place is immaculate when we leave. We've been invited back for 2023, and like Jack said, "If were upright we'll be here"
Go Hawks!
Jack and Gary C. had a great fishing trip on Monday in Westport. Good weather, good water conditions and despite the 3AM wake up Jack said it was his best birthday ever. They brought home a bunch of Silvers and Sea Bass.
While they went fishing, I cut some Sunflowers at a U Pick Farm in Tumwater. Probably one of my favorite flowers. Unfortunately, there was a fatality on Southbound I-5 around the exit I wanted to take. A semi smashed into an overpass and the WSP had to shut down the freeway. I was stuck on the freeway an hour a half before I could detour.
Looking forward to Labor Day Weekend and Olympia Harbor Days, then lunch with brother, sister-in-law and cousin the following week.
Happy 70th birthday to mi Bombero and happy 16th anniversary to us!
Today is the last day for keeping King Salmon caught off Westport. Good luck to Jack and his brother. Fish on!
UPDATE: The boat limited!
