Today Barry, Abby, Richard and I all went to the Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibit in Seattle. It was a first for all of us. Barry rode the light rail up to Seattle from the Angle Lake Station, Abby and I rode it from Northgate, and Richard walked from his Seattle apartment to meet us… Continue reading Chihuly + with Abby and Richard
Month: July 2023
Arlie’s 2023 Annual BBQ
July 22 was the big day. The annual BBQ means a lot to Arlie, so Barry and I told her we’d help her pull it off this year, BUT it would be simplified. The main change would be that everyone would be asked to bring a dish to share, and their preferred beverage(s) to drink.… Continue reading Arlie’s 2023 Annual BBQ
The LeMay America’s Car Museum
We’ve been to Tacoma before, but have never gone to the LeMay America’s Car Museum right off I-5 by the Tacoma Dome. We decided our visit this time would be the perfect time to fit it in. $20 for seniors (and free parking). This is quite an amazing collection of cars. I’m not really into… Continue reading The LeMay America’s Car Museum
Yard Work Project at Mom’s – Start to Finish!
Since we weren’t able to get a reservation at Lake Tahoe for the 4th of July, we decided to head to Tacoma, WA earlier than planned. We surprised Barry’s mom when we called on July 3rd and said we were at the Lakewood Elks! Arlie was “tickled pink”. We were going to help Arlie out… Continue reading Yard Work Project at Mom’s – Start to Finish!
A Short Visit with Lynne and Eric
From the time Lynne Ogren and I met in Oak Harbor many years ago, we have been best of friends. Even though our lives moved us both out of Washington, Barry and I have caught up with Lynne and Eric in Alaska, Montana, and two years ago back in Washington. Coming up to Washington again… Continue reading A Short Visit with Lynne and Eric