Saturday at the Lake

This morning Steve and I ran out to Diamond lake to spend the morning with Jim Ardie and Rosa. As predicted Ardie was in hot pursuit of the ever elusive trout. The morning was excellent, Warm sunny and still. the neighbors were all there

Gone Fishin

Friday the 30th. Today was the memorial for brother Bob. Even more than expected well over 200 people came to say good bye to an old friend. There were many stories and the one thing that stood out. EVERYBODY than knew him LOVED him! I can never rember a time when we went anywhere Bob did not excuse himself for a moment to go say hi to someone he knew. People were what Bob was all about. If you ever entered a room of strangers with Bob. That only lasted a short while he immediately out and about introducing himself. And wanting to know just what these people had to say. At first I thought he was trying to sell them a car, But I was wrong. He just wanted to know them.

We will miss you !!!

	The Line went around the church. And check this out  Ardie showed up ontime!!

The day before Bob's Memorial

Today was spent hopefully getting all the ducks in a row. This evening the family started showing up around 5pm. Jim and Karen, Followed by Steve,Liz,Ardie and Rosa. And finally Steph. After a dinner and family chatter, around 9pm Karen headed of to her mom's, Ardie Rosa and Jim up to Diamond lake and Steve Liz and Steph off to a local hotel.It's now way past my bed time and everyone is tucked away. So Good Night All.

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Getting the lake cabin ready

Got up this morning and headed to Diamond lake to get the cabin ready for guests. The first order of business was getting the water turned on. I was the plumber while Anita attended the cabin housekeeping. After getting quite dirty crawling around under the cabin I took the opportunity to take my first dip in the lake to retreive the missing dock anchor chain. Burrrrr! but it really felt good. The neighbors  Sue and Judy stopped by for a visit and to offer help. What great ladies.  They are one of the reasons I love to go to the lake so much they sure make Anita and I feel like part of the Diamond lake family
      This evening Tim and Becky arrived and were picked up by Lisa. They  then came over for some burgers and BS.

Spokane Fall's Photo shoot

The water was raging from this years snow melt. Took off around 8 this morning and drove down to check out and get a few Spokane Falls photos. The drive was so worth it! Also drove down to Riverside State Park and checked out the Bowl and Picture. It was a great morning to be out and about. The weather was perfect and the traffic was minimal. Mary and Anita are spending the morning tending loose ends for Fridays gathering of the family for Bob's Memorial. At the moment Clemmie and myself are just hanging in the house.

Of to Spokane for Bob's Memorial

We got underway around 8am heading to Spokane to help Anita's sister Mary out preparing for Bob's memorial on Fri May 30th. Had a good drive over. We arrived around 12:30pm. Mary's good friend Pat was still here after spending the last week helping Mary with Bob and giving her a loving shoulder to lean on.

In Loving Memory Bob Frey

Bob Frey 10/08/1936                           05/24/2008	Click Here for Obituary

Baby Geese 2008

Well it's that time of year again. Baby this's and that's appearing all the time. Here almost one month after the first baby ducks I just spotted two families  of geese. The mergansers should be showing any day now so stay tuned to life on lake Sammamish

 

Taking Virginia Lacy back to SEATAC

We Met Vicki and Virginia at Steamers in Tacoma. After a great lunch (fresh halibut fish and chips) We headed for Virginia's hotel near SEATAC On the drive we stopped of at the Weyerhaeuser  Park. The picture above was taken at the bonsai exhibit. It was a great day spent with a great lady.

Mothers Day Trip Day 2

Da Boy's Getting ready to head out for Breakfast before Anita and I continued on to Portland. We had a GREAT breakfast in Gig Harbor Then continued on from there to Portland (a 2-1/2 hr drive) Stopped bye grandma's and took her out shopping. Then it was off to Steve's where we rustled up some steaks on the barbie an some good conversation. It's now Sunday morning and our plans are lunch at the home with grandma and then who knows what.

	Relaxing at the home after a big Mothers Day lunch at the home. (preparing for the future)

Now we wait for dinner!!

Mothers Day Trip to Shelton KeyCenter and Portland

Off this morning around 0930 on trip to Portland via Shelton and Key Center for Mothers day. Stopped off and picked up brother Bill and then off to Shelton for lunch dominios and a good visit with our good friends Vicki and Nanook. Mikes mom Virginia was down on a visit from Cordova Alaska. A great time was had by all. With full bellies and all the coinage from the domino game we headed back to Bills for a nights sleep before heading off to Portland Saturday morning. At the moment I a unfortunately wide awake (too much coffee during our heated game of dominions) but it does give me a chance to get this recap of this adventure started.

Key Center for a BBQ

Went to Key Center for a little Chicken Billy. As ALWAYS it's the best chicken in the North West. When we arrived Adam was getting his first haircut since Sep.

Everett and Barbara were also there for the festivities.

Adam was kind enough to bring out his craft kit and knit a little more on the great hat he knitted for my birthday.

Baby Ducks 2008

Just like clockwork. The 3 week in April normally brings us our First baby duck sighting. Last year they did not show till May. Every year I take and time stamp a picture of this spring event.
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April Spokane Visit

Click HERE for more Pictures Our Stakes turned into spaghetti or as Isabel say basagitti.  Then it was off for an evening walk around the neighborhood with Clemmie, Isabel, Anita and Mary.

Headed off to Spokane this morning around 10:15 We stopped by Jane and Larry's for a great chili soup lunch and a short visit. We were back on the road around 2pm and headed off to Spokane some 205 mi away per the trusty GPS. Arrived at Chez Frey at 5:05. Everyone is in good spirts and we are going to BBQ some steaks.

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Day Two: Bob's niece Debbi visited from Olympia. The other picture is of  Anita and her Birthday gift

Time to Prepare

It's Wednesday and tomorrow is Anita's Birthday. "No Big Plans Yet" We are planning on going to Spokane on Sunday via Selah. Should be hanging in Spokane (GEG) for a couple of days.

More to come

Sowder Visit

Jane and Larry camped out here on Sunday night. Larry had a follow up visit to the doctor.

I did not get a chance to Blog this but we had a overnight visit with Jerry Behymer who came up for a seminar.

Late Late Snow!!

Hard to believe. I have never seen any snow on the ground here this late in the year. In fact I think  this the only snow I have seen here on the ground this year. For the last couple of days I have seen snow on the hills around the lake, But not here. I got up to go to bed last night and as usal looked out the windows on my way to bed and noticed the dock was white and the grass was covered. So I grabbed my camera and took a shot or two.

Spokane for Easter 2008

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We are now off to Spokane for Easter with Bob, Mary, Steve and Liz. At the moment we zooming down I90. Got out of the hous around 10:15 and drove to Ellensberg for a couple tacos and a fill up on gas. $3.35/gal across from Taco Del Mar/Starbucks. Encountered a small bit of snow thru the pass but the roads were bare and wet. Anita just took over driving in Sprig and I took over the puter and thought I would get a little blogging started. It's now 2:20 and we are just starting to get into the trees on the outskirts of Spokane infact just past the Spokane County sign and according to the GPS we have 32 mi before Chez Frey. All in all its been a good ride. Made it Bob and Mary's at 2:30. All is well.

Palm Springs Day 3 & 4

Day 3. After some morning munchies we headed out to Indian Canyons. The Canyons are located about a 10min drive from Virginia's. Driving into the park it was evident that this was a good idea and place to visit. A short walk from the parking lot was one totally cool waterfall and because of the time of the year it was a waterfall. After the waterfall we headed out on a hike thru one of the canyons along a small creek. Again totally picturesque and a very easy hike. Then it was off to yet another canyon. The San Andreas canyon was equally beautiful. After this hike we were ready to head back to Virginias and take in the pool and great Jacuzzi. This worked wonders on some tired limbs after climbing over rocks and little off the trail jaunts.   We headed back out to downtown Palm Springs for dinner and the Palm Springs Follies. The Follies are a stage show presented by an older and amazing cast. It really sounded like a total bust to me. But to my surprise it was fantastic! The cast's age ran from a young 55 to a young 85. Yes 85 and a show girl. Infarct the oldest showgirl in the world! These people could sing and dance with the energy of 20 year olds. It was really something you have to see to believe. We were thoroughly  entertained for a full 3 hours. The headliner of the show was Melba Moore.

This morning the 4th day I woke up early as normal and went for a walkabout as not to disturb the sleeping beauties. Now Anita and I are sitting at the airport in hopes of getting on the  Alaska 10:30 flt home to Seattle. Things are sort of iffy due to a change of equipment and a reduction of 14 chairs.  OOPs could not get on so we are now hanging til 6:16p.

Joshua Tree State park Day 2

 

Big Rocks	She Rocks!!

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Day two Virginia, Lyn Hackelman, Anita and I drove up and thru Joshua Tree Park. Wow! those were some major rocks. We say lot's of rock climbers. It got pretty darn cold mainly due to altitude and wind. But it was definitely something to see