Carol and I had been talking about replacing the 2008 Toyota Yaris with something a little bigger that we could drive further than "just to work". So, we traded the Yaris in for a 2017 Corolla...Best move ever!!!

It's so easy to drive and has plenty of room for the two of us. It gets great gas mileage. We opted for the front end protection package - so, the painted surfaces (on the front end) are covered with a plastic coating (like a wrap). Super investment for miles and years to come!!

August started out with a visit from Nancy and Morgan Dyer from Denver. It was a scheduled visit prior to Mom Peters' passing. It was a time of reflection and a little travel to the coast.

We stopped at Willamette National Cemetery so Nancy and Morgan could see where Mom & Dad Peters are at rest. We took them to Lincoln City to visit the Christmas Cottage. Then, back to the airport on Wednesday, Aug.09th. Great to have them with us!

A new year...WOW...all the things that have happened since July!!! Some good some sad.

Let me start by saying "we really miss Mom Peters!" Shortly after we had moved her to Farmington Square, Mom passed away - July 18th.



 Carol has been a real trooper during this difficult time! Since she is the only living immediate relative; she's delt with insurance, rail road, social security, etc. etc. And, Carol made sure that Mom Peters wishes to be with Dad were carried out...Thanks to Willamette National Cemetery and Springer Funeral Home. Kaiser Hospice group was a true blessing...very professional and caring! 

  

Here we are , working toward the middle of July already....man, the time flies by in the summer!!! The long weekend was productive, lots of home projects got done. And we managed to work in a BBQ on the 4th with The Lash's. I worked on Wednesday, but hit the road on Thursday for the coast.

Jim & Vonnie came to our house on Thursday a.m. and we went to Grand Ronde for lunch - best buffet in Oregon! Then we kept going west to Lincoln City and checked into Chinook Winds motel.

That evening we had tickets for Air Supply...they were great (like always)!!!

I really like their new song "I Adore You" that Graham Russell wrote. Our room had a great view of the beach and I kept the windows open all night. Love the sound of the waves, the wind, and the birds! Next morning I got up and went for a walk on the beach and took some pictures:

 

After breakfast we spent some time at the Christmas Cottage in Lincoln City (tradition). Then, made our way back home. Fast trip, but well worth it!



More news and pictures from Oregon soon!

A few more pictures from the Rod & Custom Car Show last weekend:

Great fun, good weather, cool cars!



Will post more soon...working on a new home project :)

I'm back at work for Patterson Dental...part time shop work and training...2 days a week...5 hours a day! Tuesday and Thursday I go in at 8:00a.m. and I'm off by 1:00p.m. No truck, no computer, no cell phone :)  My stress level is non-existent.

These pics are from the car show yesterday at Grand Ronde, Oregon.

Will post more soon.

Carol and I got home from Denver on Saturday, 27 May around midnight. We used Sunday to unpack, wash clothes and clean the car. Monday was Memorial Day and I was invited to a local car show.

Perfect day...lots of cars (and trucks)! Just gotta love it!