Memorial weekend and we chose to stay home do yardwork, watch golf, car races and then garden during the sun bursts.
Neighbor, and landlord Brian has been trapping grey squirrels and Ubering them out of the neighborhood. The grey ones are non-native. The Douglas squirrels look similar to Chipmunks and I'm okay with them as long as they are respectful.
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I store my car here over the Winter. Disconnect the battery, cover with a tarp and cram it full of items we don't want to haul back to California. This year upon our return my car started right up when the battery was re connected but several warning lights were also lit up. I was able to determine it wasn't anything major that was about to explode by checking the owner's manual. The manual is written in 5 languages; however, the English section is all symbols. It is kind of like car Pictionary. In the interest of safety, I took it to the Hyundai dealer in Olympia for a checkup. Fortunately, Jack had purchased an extended warranty that covered all electrical issues that were discovered. Well worth it.
Jack was not so fortunate with the Lil Smoker we keep up here. It crapped out before the salmon was finished. A new Smoker was delivered today (thanks Amazon) and we'll be back in business tomorrow. Ribs on the menu this time.
Yesterday, May 18th was the 42nd anniversary of the Mt. St. Helens eruption. Like the Moon landing and assassination of JFK we all remember where we were. I was asleep until I heard the first boom. Katies Dad (Alan) and I bought a van later that day to tow our race car. Everything was covered in ash.
Katie, Derek and Rowan celebrated a rainy Mother's Day with us. Madison was working at her bike rental job on Ruston Way (Tacoma). I think she is now the assistant manager. I wonder how many bike rentals they log on a rainy Sunday.
This has to be one of the wettest Springs I can recall in the Pacific NW. Not complaining, I like the rain and prefer it over the windy desert weather this time of year. The flowers are starting to bloom, and Jack's Early Girls are withstanding the cold temperatures at night.
This month is flying by as they all seem to these days. We're looking forward to some warmer weather for boating and fishing.
Always something interesting to watch around here. There are numerous oyster "farms" along the Bay most likely owned by Taylor Shellfish. Every few days the oyster boat shows up to the barges and we can see divers going into the water presumably to check on the oysters.
We have our own beach full of oysters and clams and permission from the landlord to harvest some for our personal use. I don't eat oysters...more for Jack.
Jack and I both have trips into the big cities today. Jack to Gig Harbor to pick up glasses, and me to Olympia for an appointment. From our location it takes about 45 minutes to reach Olympia and Gig Harbor. Shelton doesn't have many choices for shopping, and we are still about 25 minutes from Downtown Shelton. Quite a change from the desert where every store imaginable is within 3 miles.
