Day 2 Montana Adventure

It was early to rise at Mary's In fact we were out of there by shortly after 7am. Stopped for a great breakfast at a little restaurant in Spokane. The weather was perfect. We made it to Kellog before we needed to stop for coffee. Found a drive thru convenience store. Yes drive thru. Then it was back on 90 heading east. Arrived at Fairmont Hot Springs just in time for a dip in the 100 degree pool the off to dinner. After dinner we drove back into Anaconda to check out the Washow theater and see if we could find any other of Anita's haunts from 60 years past. We did quite well. Including the Paradise bar that Anita's dad once owned. Still there still doing business. Then it was back to Fairmont for hopefully a good nights sleep. Heading out early in the morning for a little more Montana discovery.

Also for more pics click on the link at the bottom of my last post Day 1

Montana Adventrue day 1

Off to Montana to visit Anaconda (Anita's birthplace) and to check out the area.  We started this morning for the first leg of our journey. Tonight we will be bunking at Anita's sister Mary's and having steak on the BBQ.

Had a great drive over. Sort of meandering and stopping along the way. Actually got to clear an item from my bucket list. Rode the wild horses across the Columbia from Vantage. I always wanted to get up close and personal with these magnificent beasts. I had better get out of the house and start getting the barbie fired up and ready for some flatiorn  steaks. Oh by the way the evening is just perfect here in Spokane. Still,warm,and not a cloud in sight. Tomorrow morning Wed. the 17th we hope to head east around 0730. We will be staying at the Fairmont Hot Springs just out of Anaconda. Thanks to a great Christmas gift from grandma. Good bye for now and if you want to see more pictures of our adventure click HERE

Portland for Carolyn's 93rd

Drove to Portland for an over nighter at Steves. To celebrate grandma's 93rd birthday a few days early. Steve and liz were in San Diego of for some business.

We took our friend Ginny along so she could visit an old roomate. A good time was had by all.

Play Date With Hesse

Spent the morning with Bob Hesse doing a little wiring. Other than standing atop a 24ft ladder in my bare feet working with 120 volts it was great getting a little time in with my old pal Bob Hesse. Hey what are friends for

 

Off to WSU & Spokane

Look at the time! I am late more pictures to follow. John and Adam make the BIG leap. Click HERE for more jump shots.
Adam and John spent the night at our house and we were off to WSU bright and early around 8:30 Had a great drive all of us taking turns driving and stopping for coffee, munchies,ect along the way. We arrived at WSU around 2:30. Unloaded the car and checked out John's digs. Then it was of to a driving and walking tour of the campus. The place was alive with everyone trying to get settled in to their new digs and getting reacquainted. After checking the place out we drove into Pullman and had dinner, Dropped John off and then it was off to Spokane for the weekend at Mary's to help celebrate her Birthday. Click Here for more pictures.

John and Adam Back from Alaska

The boys made it back from the summer in Alaska picking up fish in SouthEastern. Both boys looked great. John looking like a young Amish boy sporting his new (beard). Adam brought down some fresh king crab and some halibut. And John brought a couple of red salmon. We picked Bill up at the airport and proceeded to Key Center for a seafood feast. And a feast it was. Great seeing everybody and WELCOME Home boys.

Make my day

Summer is drawing to an end. But what more could I ask for? Here it is 5:45 am,68 degrees, A hot cup of fresh coffee and a new day breaking before my eyes. Yes life does not get much better than this. Sitting here on the deck watching the early skiers trying to catch the first run of the day on flat water and the ducks getting into position for the day. The usual heron checking the shoreline for breakfast or maybe like myself just enjoying  life.
It is suppose to be a hot one today. Probably the low 90's "Too damn HOT!" I often thin on mornings like this I only wish this time of day could go on all day. My time of day.
No life does not get much better than this.

Behymer's Stop By

Jerry and Jerilee Behymer arrived the evening of the 11th on their way back home to Ca. from their Cordova visit. Sounded like the trip was a great success. Great weather and everyone their Cordova family are all in good health and spirits. 
Yesterday we had a good morning starting with lots of coffee on the deck. Then took a drive up to Snoqualmi Falls  and Cascade golf course for a little look see. Came home and had some Dim Sum and salad in the yard and after a quick game of cards it was off to the airport for our goodbyes

Virginia Lacy Visit 2008

A fine morning a fine friend and a fine breakfast. Virginia came to spend a couple nights as always her company is great. Other than the house looking like a war zone due to the painting project.The visit is going great.
After a day of checking out the local fare with Anita. Like Whole Foods, Bellevue botanical gardens and a number of other stops we sat down to a wonderful evening on the deck and enjoyed Anita's shrimp boil and lots of visiting

Taking Mary to Portland

Mary Anita and Pat. Pat and Mary spent the night then this morning after breakfast Pat headed home to Walla Walla and Mary,Anita and I drove to Portland where Isabel had spent the week. Stopped by my favorite Mexican restaurant in Centralia for some lunch munchies. Then on to Portland. Good drive.

Arrived at Chez Zim after stopping off to visit with grandma. Mike was there home from school.   

Anita and Grandma	Demo time

Monday July 28 Back home relaxing on the deck and living LARGE!

Headed Home

July 4th Karen Larry and Trejean showed up around 5pm or so. We had a ham and beans dinner and I decided not to make an overnight and watch the fireworks. The kidlett Chaos was just a little too much for me. We all had  GREAT night's sleep back at Chez Frey and hung out until 1:30 before we started the trek home. Again it was a great drive. Sunny and bright all the way to pass where we hit rain until North Bend.

The Fourth of July 2008

  The day has begun totally peacefully and quiet. A random fisherman or two trolling on a lake without a ripple. Sitting here with a hot cup of coffee and the tick of the clock the only sound other than a few birds tweeting life does not get much better. Oops the clock just hit seven and the first skier went by. I guess I will just take it all in and wait for the break in the peacefulness. Mary and Isabel should be arriving sometime before noon and Karen, Larry and Trejan not until dinner time.

Party time! Mary and Isabel showed around 11am The boat parade started on time around 2pm

	A few random shots of parade participants and viewers. A good time was had by all

Diamond Lake Day 2

Day 2 Headed to the lake this morning around 9am ,Fixed the water heater.( turned the circuit breaker on) Boy was I a happy camper. No electric shocks or puddles of  water. We went into Newport  for some brunch munchies and a little grocerie shopping for the forth. The day has been beautiful and relatively quiet around here. I am sure things will start livening up this evening with people coming from work for the fourth. We picked up some great steaks at Masons meat shop down the road. And had a quiet BBQ 4 2 :) Now its time for a little walk about Click Here for more Pics  The sage will continue .

Off to Spokane and Diamond Lake for the 4th of July

Once again we are off to Spokane. This time for the long awaited Fourth of July celebration on Diamond lake. Got a late start today 1:25pm. But that turned out as an unexpected bonus. The dirve and the lighting were all together different than we are use to. On of the first  noticeable things was the water level on lake Cachees. I have not seen it so full in years if ever. The fields in eastern Washington were still very green with all sorts of crops growing. We arrived in the Spokane area around 5:30 only to find out the Maple street bridge was closed so after snaking our way through downtown and the neighborhoods we arrived at Marys at 6pm. Then had a nice dinner outside with Isabel and a covey of quail.

Adam DeLeo's Virtual Birthday Party 2008

We went to Bill and Robin's to celebrate a Birthday Party for Adam (Virtual) Adam was in Alaska fishing. We held the celebration at Adams Pound. Followed by a BBQ. Adam would be happy to know that his fish are thriving . It is hard to imagine but Bill got in from Sydney the day before and Everett arrived from Sydney that day. How they did is totally unknown to me. The party did not breakup until after 11pm (very late for old people) We had another great BBQ by Bill (chicken wings and Korean ribs. The deserts were provided by Vicki Hall and Barbara. As usual they proved just too good to pass up!  I don't want Adam to worry. Due to it was Adam's Party I practiced catch and release.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Adam

One week early and 1000 miles away

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Recap (Homeward Bound)

Everything went without a hitch. Hard to relive but true. At the moment Anita and I are winging our way home on Alaska airlines. No problem getting on and again we have seats togeather.
  Last evening we did the obligatory game of pinochle  followed by a great BBQ tir tip. Jeff and Michelle stopped by on their way home to wish Jim a happy father's day. This morning started out with some last min computer assistance. Then Jim drove us to the airport where we said our last goodbyes. Now we are enjoying a smooth flt home without a cloud in the sky. Melissa and Bryan are happily married, Ardie can once again don his shorts and tennis shoes and the rest of the family can go back to their daily routines til the next mass Zimmer migration. Hopefully the PDX Zims are enjoying their vacation in cabo  
To Be Continued on landing back home in SEA We made it! Back home to sunshine.

tommy

Wedding Day

After a good nights sleep we loaded into our cars and the whole Zimmer clan met up at Kevin's some one hour and 3o min away. Had a few laughs and freshened up for the Nuptials. Then it was off to the Church in hopes everything would go off without a hitch. "It DID!!)

One Beautiful Bride and Two happy People

After the ceremony. We all headed off to the reception dinner and celebrated the couple. When the reception ended is was back to Kevin and Di's place for a recap and nightcap. About 10:30 or so Jim, Karen, Jackie, Anita and I squeezed into the Zimmer car and started our trek back to Woodland.

All in all one GREAT day was had by all.

Melissa's Big Day 6am

Good morning. It's Saturday the 14th of June 2008! That means it's Melissa Zimmers big day! At the moment I am the only one up as usual. This is a good thing as it is MY time. I am sitting in a confey recliner with a hot cup of fresh coffee and my buddy (the laptop) enjoying the peace looking out over the pool at CasaZim. Yesterday was filled with the action of getting ready for the ZimBQ. There were Zimmers  coming from all directions. Steve Michael, & Liz from Portland. Steph and Tony from Seattle. Jackie from Phoenix, And Jeff and Michelle from somewhere here in the flat lands. 
  

	Good Morning Cessna and Patty. Followed by a little morning excersize for Cessna and Tommy. Finally Jackie and Karen putting the last loving touch on the salad for the ZimBQ.
Morning light @ the pool

 

Well things are starting to stir. Anita just poured her first cup of coffee and is heading out to the pool area to start her day. I had better join her .

The journey begins

It has gone very smoothly so far. Got to the airport early as so to relax. While checking out the facilities we ran in to two differnt nabighors Carolyn McHue off to Kentuckey and Brian Foot off to San Jose (Small world) Once again we scored on an exit row on Alaska flt 366 bound for SMF. Actually we have an empty seat between us. Life does not get much better than this.Now its 12:14 and I just heard the power cutting back which normally means we have about 20 min until we touch down in SMF. Its about time I put this computer back to sleep for landing.

After a smooth landing in Sacramento (SMF) We stopped by a great little eatery Swabbies) I can only describe it as a On the river biker/river people bar with great munchies. We had some fish tacos that were the best and ate in  picnic area on the Sacramento river.

After a couple of stops. Costco and a grocerie store we headed to Casa Zim in Woodland . The rest of the day was just spent hanging out with Jim,Karen,Patty & Cessna. Did a BBQ a little more visiting and then off to the sack.

Off to California for Melissa's Wedding

Its Thursday  morning and we are getting suited up for our trip to California for Melissa's wedding. The above picture is from John Deleo showing his Summer home. You can check out his Blog on the left column of this blog (Rambling On).

Well our bags are packed and I got to run Back soon with more of the wedding adventure.