Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 What a wonderful day, Tess! Thanks for sharing your story since it gave me a chance to have a beautiful little trip as well. I laughed about the Mr. Shrock (were there Mr. Spock jokes in school?) aspect of your tale. I, too, have a hard time addressing elders or people I don't know or those who were once a teacher of mine by their first names. [ ] roadtrip + > Hi...the roadtrip with my sister was wonderful. We drove toward the NW > Oregon coast, detouring at a tiny town that has a small open ferry that > takes you on a beautiful trip across the Columbia River to Washington > state. There were only 5 vehicles on board. We got out of the truck > and watched a salmon leap up and splash down again, saw miles & miles of > forests and hills. They had to stop the ferry for about 5 minutes to > let a huge freighter pass...we had to hang onto the railing as we rode > the wake of the ship. WeeeHoooooooooooo.....so much fun! We also saw 2 > yearling deer. We went as far to see the bar where the Columbia River > meets the Pacific Ocean. We had lunch...patting myself on the back for > healthy eating. Then we drove over 2 mountain passes with unstoppable > views of the Columbia River way below, Mt. Saint Helens, Mt, & Mt. > Hood. And we drove through miles and miles of trees in every shade of > green imaginable plus russets & golds. And we talked, talked, talked. > My stoic sis talked to me which means more than anything. > > Afterwards, I stopped to see my folks (4 houses down from my sis' home.) > Daddy had had his second cataract surgery that morning, and it was so > tender watching Mom baby him and see the love they've shared for 53 > years. They wanted me to stay for supper...we had a downhome meal of > Mom's Navy Beans & ham, garden tomatoes & sweet onion, and half a cob of > garden corn. Wonderful sweet green grapes for desert. > > One of Mom & Dad's neighbors stopped in...he was my chorus & choir > teacher Junior High through High School. He is 11 years older than me, > and I was in the first class he ever taught...which was the year > President Kennedy was killed. I was in my 7th grade Chorus class when > all the teachers were called to the office to be told what had happened. > When he returned his face was ashen, and he had to tell us about the > President. He was a brand new teacher, only 23 years old...yikes. On > a happier note he thinks I'm silly cause I CANNOT call him by his first > name...He is always " Mr. Shrock " to me! > > I also got my puppy lovin' in with Mom Daddy's little Daschound Heidi. > I sure miss not having a doggy. > > Today I got to love on my grandkids and 3 daughters. > > I am a blessed and grateful lady. > > All My Love.... > > Tess ((((((((((((RA~Family)))))))))))) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 Tess, your day sounded so nice, you should do that more often. Don't we live in some beautiful country. So glad you got to see your grandchildren, it is so good for your health. in WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 Hi Tess, Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I am very happy for you. I love the way you described everything on the trip. I felt like I was right there with you. Thank you. I know that it was very rewarding for you. That is why I do these kinds of trips every fall. I find a kind of peace being up in the mountains, looking out over the landscape. It relaxes me like nothing else does. It is just so beautiful and I want Wyatt to appreciate it as much as I do. Seeing your old teacher must have brought back a lot of memories. I hope there are more good ones than bad ones. I am glad that you went to the doctor right away. I'm sorry that it's an infection that needs so much attention. I hope that it isn't too painful for you. You said that it is numb. Maybe that is a good thing right now. It is a good thing that you were paying attention to it since you didn't have the pain to remind you that something was wrong. You have my prayers for quick healing. Love and Hugs Stacey in PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2002 Report Share Posted September 25, 2002 Tess, What a great day you had! Thanks so much for sharing. I can almost visualize your trip. I wish every day could be an adventure like that, followed by great times with your family. Life doesn¹t get much better. a > Hi...the roadtrip with my sister was wonderful. We drove toward the NW > Oregon coast, detouring at a tiny town that has a small open ferry that > takes you on a beautiful trip across the Columbia River to Washington > state. There were only 5 vehicles on board. We got out of the truck > and watched a salmon leap up and splash down again, saw miles & miles of > forests and hills. They had to stop the ferry for about 5 minutes to > let a huge freighter pass...we had to hang onto the railing as we rode > the wake of the ship. WeeeHoooooooooooo.....so much fun! We also saw 2 > yearling deer. We went as far to see the bar where the Columbia River > meets the Pacific Ocean. We had lunch...patting myself on the back for > healthy eating. Then we drove over 2 mountain passes with unstoppable > views of the Columbia River way below, Mt. Saint Helens, Mt, & Mt. > Hood. And we drove through miles and miles of trees in every shade of > green imaginable plus russets & golds. And we talked, talked, talked. > My stoic sis talked to me which means more than anything. > > Afterwards, I stopped to see my folks (4 houses down from my sis' home.) > Daddy had had his second cataract surgery that morning, and it was so > tender watching Mom baby him and see the love they've shared for 53 > years. They wanted me to stay for supper...we had a downhome meal of > Mom's Navy Beans & ham, garden tomatoes & sweet onion, and half a cob of > garden corn. Wonderful sweet green grapes for desert. > > One of Mom & Dad's neighbors stopped in...he was my chorus & choir > teacher Junior High through High School. He is 11 years older than me, > and I was in the first class he ever taught...which was the year > President Kennedy was killed. I was in my 7th grade Chorus class when > all the teachers were called to the office to be told what had happened. > When he returned his face was ashen, and he had to tell us about the > President. He was a brand new teacher, only 23 years old...yikes. On > a happier note he thinks I'm silly cause I CANNOT call him by his first > name...He is always " Mr. Shrock " to me! > > I also got my puppy lovin' in with Mom Daddy's little Daschound Heidi. > I sure miss not having a doggy. > > Today I got to love on my grandkids and 3 daughters. > > I am a blessed and grateful lady. > > All My Love.... > > Tess ((((((((((((RA~Family)))))))))))) > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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