Friday Morning

The eye of God awakening us each day provides  the weather report. Today sunshine!

Coffee, scones and blackberry parfaits. Then a walk to the waterfront.

Here are a few of my favorite things!

Then packing it all up to drive 

home.

Thursday Evening

After pizza at the Resto Bar we returned home with the coffee and black berries. Dan layed down and I called Dad. 

Then it was time to feed Pilgrim and pack up for our visit to Winchester Bay a hslf hour to the South. 

Barbara and Steve, our neighbors arrived in their RV yesterday. We found them at sight 66 enjoying life as retirees. We shared happy hours and then went to dinner. Steve bought a roind of Oysters Rockafeller and we each had one! Then a beef and dhrimp louis.

Steve wanted us to see the Umpqua Lighthouse also sitting above Winchester Bay in view of Triangle Oyster Co.

Steve broke out the Oban Scotch snd Barbara and I shared decaf coffees. Lots of talk and laughs.

We drove home in Silence, letting the joyand peace sink into our bones.

Pilgrim was totally tuckered out! Their RV has a big toy box and he and Lily enjoyed thd evening very much.

Sweet Dreams and the setting sun.

Cinco de Mayo Thursday

Waking up in Florence. Tgree am is too early so i read and popped anotjher melatonin.

Up at 9:00 for resl. Republicsn leaders are bailing on the RNC. Ryan, Romney and three Bushes. Interesting  early morning news.

Breakfast is good again, the fruit and yogurt parfaits. 

We stop by Safeway for blackberries and coffee, 'Pay it Forward'!

We hit the beaches and admire small homes facing the Siuslaw and Pacific.

 A move to the coast eould only be after Dan gets s clean bill of health we agree.

Lunch at Resto Bar is pizza and an Italian  Memento .

Evening.

Dan bapped this afternoon;) 

We met Dena and Jim at the Zebra Room. We talked for two hours nonstop! 

Had a great time then crossed the street to Waterfront Depot.i didn't want to preplan the menu selections, but it kind of happened. The Pinot to drink. Crab stuffed mushrooms and lamb ribletsfor the appetizer. Then the crab ceasar forour entree. No dessert. Chocolate and almonds for dessert at home.

Pilgrim was amazing as always.

Beautiful sunset after dinner, we chased it!

Wednesday Afternoon

We had lunch at the RestoBar. Upon entering the bartender asked, "Do you want to sit outdoors?" I duppose he thought that was s nice to say No Dogs Allowed.

We ate a spinach salad for me and a pastrami ruben for Dan.

They a drive to Darlingtonia Gardens.

And to Haceta Head to walk the beach and snap a few photos.

Wednesday in Florence

Pilgrims toenails on the dark wood floors coupled with the skylight announce Morning! We rollover into the bowl of our bed and try to sleep in.

Inevitably we must arise, feed the dog and step outdoors. It's a snug yurt and the cool green humidity are welcoming. The yard was flat but now landscaped. Piles of sand, topspil and hemlock bark create berms whete natural glora abound. I particularly like the mock orange, flowering quince and baby pine trees.i set the table with the maryini hlasses prepared as breakfast parfaits; layers of nlueberries, plain fage yogurt and anytime crunch granola. Sunday after visiting Edith I made scones with quinoa flour and dried cranberries, so we have those with steamy cups of coffee.

After making the bed snd doing dishes in the black sink ( that was FUN) we went for a walk into town, admiring historic places architecture, flowers and eateries.

We visited Ron Olson's sister Dena at the Port of Siuslaw. We may have a cocktail date later today;)

Trip two:) Florence Oregon

Business first! We meet Dr. Pat Campbell the hospialist for two hours! He is a childhood friend of Dan's from Garden Home. After telling us about the life changing scandal he exposed in Redding California we got down to business!

Pat thinks Dan will, " sail through surgery".

At noon we headed west down Highway 99 towards Mapleton. It was a beautiful drive through wine country. We stopped in Sherwood for lunch at McMenamins. We are sharing a meal more often now.

Maybe we are preparing for the snmaller meals post surgery  (more and more, surgery is in our thoughts!).

We share a IRA beer, and have a sandwich half turkey, a tuna for Dan.

With side salad and tots.

It started raining as we approached Mapleton. Tonights restaurant was originally located in Mapleton, its train depot! We found our vacation home easily.

It has quite a history! It was on the historic register. A sadalry. Which our 'vacasa owners' tried to restore. The walls collapsed after they discovered only the roof was in tact, over a rotted floor and walls to support the structure. 

https://www.vacasa.com/unit.php?UnitID=1239

We fed and pottied Pilgrim. There are so many beautiful features which i will photograph.

Dan went for ice. I showered for dinner. 

We had a reservation at The Waterfront Depot for seven.

Dan had a scotch and water, i chose the gingertini.

Two appetizers were the french fried green beans and thai grilled prawns. Both were excellent! The entree we shared. It was a crab encrusted cod filet over yukon mashed potatoes and a ceasar salad.

We shared a large piece of Mexican chocolate cake ; cinnamon spicy with almonds. Oh it was good. Our entire bill was inder $50. Astounding by Portland prices.

We are returning tomorrow to choose again.

Pilgrim has had a little trouble settling down. 

After watching the Blazers loose to the Clippers we go to bed.