Project Adam

We went down to Bill and Robin's for yet another fantastic chuk(chicken) BBQ.
  Adam has been expanding his pond which is a good thing as I am sure it gives him a lot of time to ponder about his future while giving him lots of exercise and creating a great water feature on the Key Center estate. I was very impressed with what he has acomplished. I also was impressed with what he has learned by doing. He has engineered ramps to move that heavy mud and water diversions to make his project possible.
  I actually think in a few years when the next generation of DeLeo's / Holman's come to visit grandma and grandpa they will be able go down to Adam's Fish Pond and snag a trout or two as their uncle Adam did when he was young.  I only hope that Anita and I will be able to witness this event in person.  Click HERE for more Pictures
   Good Job Adam!

Looks Like it will be off to Sowder Farms next weekend to help Jane turning 60 on the 3rd. It's so hard to imagine my little sister reaching this point in time. Damn that must mean I am getting older also. "Na NO WAY!" 
Well the fall weather has been and is predicted to stay spectacular thru out the week.So I had better sign off for now. See you from Selah next week.

Long Beach day III

One Last picture of the gang preparing to say our good by's. We started the day by just hanging around, taking a last morning walk on the beach, having a great Billy pancake breakfast, And yes cleaning up the digs and packing up our goodies for the trek home. Jane and larry were the first to head out. So now we all had time to talk about them behind their backs. Shortly there after Anita and I and Bill and Robin hit the road. We left Barbara and Everett there to wait for the last load of wash to be unloaded. I wonder what those alone at last honeymooners  did while the close were drying?  Bill and Rob beat us home by 10 min and Jane and Larry arrived home over an hr later, but they stopped for munchies. And who knows the Chun,s may still be there.
  Now a full day later and a few phone conversations between the parties. It's official EVERYONE HAD A GREAT TIME!! Well my bag is 10min from being packed and I am ready to roll on yet another adventure. 
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Long Beach Birthday Gathering day II

After a good nights sleep I scurried out to catch sunrise. After a few shots and some quiet moments on the beach another great day began. Returned to the rental for breakfast prepared by Anita. After getting all our ducks in a row it was off to the south end of the peninsula to checkout the Lewis and Clark interpretive center and look out over where the Columbia river meets the Pacific ocean
After getting back it was time to prepare dinner. A salmon brought from Alaska by John. Billy and Larry did the BBQ and the party began.
Another perfect day.

Long Beach Birthday Gathering day I

Headed out to Long Beach Washington early Friday morning for a gartering of the DeLeo /Chun calan for a get together to celebrate Jane and Robin's 60th birthday. Had a great drive. No traffic and after our turn off just beyond Olympia new roads to explore Also prior to our turnoff we checked out Cabalas sporting goods store which was an adventure in itself. After doddering along the way we arrived first at the rental house. I think it was beyond all our expectations. Shortly there after Billy and Robin arrived followed by Everett and Barbara then Larry and Jane. All the provisions were brought in we bundled up and it was off across the dunes to great walk on the beach. I believe Long Beach is the longest continuous beach on the west coast some 22 miles of flat sand very cool. After not near enough time on the beach it was back to the digs for munchies,tear jerking laughs and dinner

HNL Day IV

Good morning and I do mean morning here in HNL. We had a 0315 pickup at the hotel this morning in order to  make a 0659 departure to the mainland. I am writing this from the aircraft seat 6a and b I guess life is good here in the friendly skies. These days in air travel friendly is about all that is left. Had a good trip across the pond. Things got a little scary in SFO as the load on the trip to SEA filled up. Our luck not only held out but we got FC and had the pleasure of Kathryn Flanagan as our Purser. So now we zooming home,
  All in all this was a great trip and to top it off. I am watching My name is Earl on flt video.

HNL Day III

Hello again Life is GOOD again this morning a lobby full of hot coffee and a gentle island breeze flowing thru the lobby. Its 6am here and the day is just breaking. Just had to put this silly picture in just to show I can be at home here also . Today we are planning to have breakfast with an old flying friend Phil Yee who is still flying out of Chicago and is here on a layover. Then it's off to the other side of the island for the doings at Pam's. This should be a real experience. We are riding over with Lynn and Gordon. I am sure I will have good pictures, Which reminds me I had better charge the battery in my camera for safety sake. Till later Living LARGE in HNL. Met Phil and had a great breakfast and visit at the beach next to Chucks steak house. We then off for a swim at Wikiki beach. Thanks to Anita we did the swim at the beach each day.
  After freshening up it was off to the other side of the island for the big bbq at the farm/ranch. My vote is for ranch Things were unbelievable even the horses looked like they were freshly polished. Had a great catered bbq by a local restaurant. Headed back to Wikiki for some serious packing due to our getup for our pickup

Hnl day II

Hey honey do you think we both can fit on this baby? After taking a walk to "Eggs & Things" only to find out they are out of business. We came back to the hotel and checked out a couple scooter rentals. That was a brief idea now it looks like the beach is next on our agenda.
  Did the beach. The water was unusually warm and the activity was amazing as always. Jim Schuler's birthday bash was pretty amazing also "No stops there" The food and beverages flowed  like the market went up 2000 points.  Thanks to our wonderfull friends Jim and Bet the evening was a total success.

Tomarrow is the big Hawaiian casual party at Jim's daughter Pam's what is sometimes called farm or ranch depending on who you are talking to.  We are really looking forward to that part of this adventure in paradise. Good night all. (actually I am sitting in the lobby of the Seaside hotel having fresh coffee and finishing up today/yesterdays post.

Jim Schuler's 70th Birthday Bash

 

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Off to Honolulu to help celebrate Jim Schulers 70th Birthday Bash. Got out of the house at 0400 (like the old days) Shot right on the 0600 flt from SEA/SFO f/c. After a short layover in SFO we boarded the flt to HNL Anita in F/C and me in good old coach which is great for me as I have my little laptop and I am happy as a clam and a Happy wife is a happy Tommy. Got my $$$ for a fabulous snack. Things just don't get much better. Wow I just got my full meal deal. Brooke & Jason would really get a big laugh out of this I just got a turkey wrap (pinwheel) but damn am hungry. Wonder what Anita is dining on up front?
    Hey turkey wraps are not that bad (when you are starved)
  Made it to the hotel, Let the games begin.