Trip East to the Old West
Life has changed with the commissioning of USS Portland. Our first extended driving trip, Aug, 22 to Sept. 1, since he was tapped as Chair of the Commissioning Committee was … Continue reading
Back to Beacon Rock
We talked last winter of spending the entire month of July in a leisurely meander up the Columbia River to Lewiston, ID. In the event–as they say–what with family visits … Continue reading
Summer of Steam and Smoke
“Decide what the theme of your story is.” This excellent writing advice sometimes applies to life, too. Summer began with an impromptu trip to the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, to talk … Continue reading
There is a tide in the affairs of men…
which reminds one to wake up and smell the coffee. As Gary wrote to his kids that afternoon: “This is sooo embarrassing! The adventure was a little too intense. “We … Continue reading
shake-down warm-up
Yes, I know I’m mixing my metaphors: last Saturday we took Annikin out for the first little cruise of the season. Our excursion wasn’t anything ambitious: just up the Willamette as far … Continue reading
On the Beaches-2
We enjoyed the luxury of taking our time on the way home. Heading north after a leisurely breakfast, we turned off almost immediately at Trinidad. We drove through the town, … Continue reading
River Summer
We entered our first boat show–the St. Helen’s Maritime Festival–July 25 & 26. Since Annikin is a “plastic” boat–the term wooden boat owners use when refering to fiberglass boats–we entered in the … Continue reading
Beacon Rock Beckons
For the first time in over a year–the first time since the accident–we’re out on the boat. Taking it easy, we decided to come to Beacon Rock, only 25 miles … Continue reading
illuminate history 