Wheeling and Dealing

We have been flooded with rain.  October in the Pacific NW can be gorgeous during the first couple of weeks or it can be very wet.  Thus, in the past we have usually been on our way south by now.  However, we’ve had a lot of “irons in the fire” and not been able to get on the road.  We’re even still trying to debate whether we’ll head east or due south when we’re finally able to move along.  Right now we feel we’ve waited a little too long.

One thing we do know is that rain makes things  GROW.  Remember our little A-frame?  Well, it’s received so much nourishment from the recent rain that it  grew.  The sides filled in and it’s now a full fledged Roadhouse even though it's only a foot longer than the A-frame.


Okay .... so we didn't tell everyone what we were up to but we did tell a few folks.  Now that this part is behind us we can post a picture.  

Our little A-Frame now looks like this!

Rain, rain go away.  At least we were smart enough to clear off the furniture from our deck and barbecue area before the heavy rains arrived.  We’re ready – well, almost  as we still have a few more irons in the fire. 

We did get a chance to take a break and met fellow RV’ers,  John and Sharon,  at McMenamins.  It’s a great place right on the Columbia River.  However, it was overcast and rain was threatening.  We had a chance to chat and do a little catching up.  They are now on their way out of the rain ---- smart people.

I also got in a last little bit of embroidery.  This time it was for my niece’s 40th birthday party!     Of course, she also got the “tissue” as a decorator item along with the towel.     However, I do think that my machine either needs to go into the shop or I need a new one.  It took forever to finish this project with all the problems.

Look at all those candles on the cake!  Oh … to be 40 again!     

The big bucks are really starting to come out.  We’ve had a few big boys around here lately.  I thought this fella was gorgeous.    I never get tired of taking pictures of them.  I know that’s obvious.

  He’s watching me put food in the feeder.

     Isn’t he a beauty?    

Our “projected” departure date is now October 18th.  We’re really not sure if we’ll be heading due east or due south.  That might depend on weather.  What we do know is that we want to leave the rain behind and end up in Arizona sometime in November.   Between now and then we still have a mini-trip to Florida next weekend.  We also have a few fixes on the new Roadhouse.


‘Tis life on the road.