More shots of Chambers Bay Golf Course

Back to Washington

Tracy and I made it back to Washington and despite the clouds and cool weather we had a wonderful time. Got to reconnect with family, friends, Tacoma, Seattle, Steilacoom and Mount Rainier.
We ran everyday at the new Chambers Bay Golf Course and County Park. When I was a juvenile delinquent, we used to sneak in to what was then a gravel pit. I don't know who's idea it was to turn it into a park but they should be given a medal. It is a wonderful public space made even better by the remnants of concrete industrial ruins.
We spent a day in Seattle doing our favorite things... hanging out at Pike Street Market, going down to Pioneer Square and browsing the Elliott Bay Book store, eating good food and drinking coffee. Got to hang out with good friends, Court & Mary, John & Pam and John & Julie Frazier at the Tacoma waterfront. Had a big picnic with the brothers and sisters, and Uncle Dave and Aunt Sandy. Spent the night on Joyce and Herb's wonderful boat: "Gratitude." Had Sonny and Becky's famous enchiladas. Ran the 5 mile loop in Point Defiance Park early one morning. Had Sunday brunch with Mom and her Sunday brunch gang. And hiked the Sunrise Loop Trail on Mt. Rainier. Can't wait to return!

Lucas is home

Lucas came home this weekend after many, many days at sea. The typical parade of friends started to show up at the house to greet him. He brought along a friend from the academy, Jordan. Jordan is in Lucas's class and is from North Carolina. We've done our best to show him Lancaster County hospitality and Lucas has introduced him to his posse of friends. Iris and Peachy have enjoyed the excitement of extra humans in the house. The boys took the kayaks out on the Conestoga Creek on Saturday. Here are some pics.

Cabin discoveries

Went to the cabin over the 4th of July weekend and we made a nice discovery. We went to the High Nob Overlook for the first time and it was beautiful. That morning a couple had just finished getting married on the top and they looked wonderful. Have to go back soon. It would be fun to have a picnic dinner at sunset or look at the stars at night.