Crescent Lake

We left a foggy Sequim and headed west 17 miles past Port Angeles to Crescent Lake. Crescent Lake is about 625 feet deep and one of the deepest lakes in Washington. It is usually a deep teal blue on cloudless days. We checked out the Log Cabin Resort, which also has camping. There were a few motor homes and trailers there today. On the other side of the lake is Lake Crescent Lodge and cabins. There are two enormous elk heads mounted inside the lodge. Numerous trails lead away from the Lodges but we didn't hike today.

Back to Sequim where it is still foggy over the water but clearing. About 60 degrees.

Crab Cakes

Mike and Patty are back in town and the crab pots went into the Bay last night. Crab count today = 11

Jack made his fabulous crab cakes and we shared them with our neighbors. We always meet such great people while we're on the road along with the weirdos who are equally as interesting. This guy was a Special Forces guy in the 1960's...very covert stuff. We'd like to talk to him some more about his adventures. Then a young couple from Seattle who are tenting came by and we cooked their crab for them. They apparently forgot their cooker. A fun evening with nice people.

Dingo Boy and StarFish Lady are gone from the park. Dingo Boy had two Dingos and a Dobie in a pen...a Toy Hauler with kennels in back, and he rode a Harley. There is a dog show in Sequim this weekend. The Dingos were nasty little snappers.

Starfish Lady had her RV site all decorated with flags "Wine A Little" "It's 5 O'clock Somewhere", a dog pen filled with pillows and a kiddie wading pool with live starfish and clam shells inside. I saw no sign of any kids or dogs at her site.

Another beautiful,sunny day in Sequim...upper 60's

Another Day, Another Volcano

 

Derek on the summit of Mt. Hood

Congratulations to son-in law Derek who just summitted his 5th volcano....Mt. Hood.

Sunny and warm here in Sequim. Jack and I are enjoying Happy Hour and watching the activity on Sequim Bay.

Eleven Days Left

We have eleven days left in Sequim before we head to Olympia.

This morning we took a drive up to Ediz Hook in Port Angeles to collect some rocks for my "beach" in the desert. I prefer the rocks at Kalaloch, but this is much closer and the rocks are pretty good. It was very foggy in the Straits this morning and windy. Stopped at the fish market for some fresh Rock Fish and Jack's famous Fish N Chips are in the fryer at the moment.

New neighbors from Fresno moved in with their brand new Motor Home and we had a little discussion about which Ferry/Road to take to Seattle. Our suggestion (in our heads only).....skip Seattle and stay here.

The Port Angeles Arts in Action Fair begins Friday. We have always enjoyed this event for the food and sand sculpture exhibits.

Here is a shot of the full moon over Mt Rainier that I borrowed from a news website:

Deposit Made!

We went over and made a deposit on the cabin on Sequim Bay for next Summer (May-Sept) We can't wait. The property is right on the water with a deep water dock and beach we'll have access to.

We have also decided to come back to the John Wayne RV Park ,where we are currently, for the month of September. We'll be at Lost Lake in Olympia next month, August, waiting for baby boy Henry to arrive.

Busy Weekend

Maddy and Katie headed to the baby shower

Lots of baby gifts

Jack held down the fort in Sequim while I drove over to Tacoma to spend Saturday and Sunday with Katie, Madison and Derek.  Madison and I went to the movie "Monster University" on Saturday....shopping and out to lunch.

Sunday was Katie's baby shower at her sister in law's house. She really went all out on fantastic food and decorations for a "nautical" theme. Baby Henry has so many clothes,toys and diapers I'm not sure there is room in his bedroom for everything.

Katie, Maddy and I went to breakfast this morning before dropping Maddy off at Splish Splash camp in Tacoma. Hopefully it was warm enough for all their planned water activities. Back to Sequim Monday afternoon and the sun is out finally!

Sequim Lavender Street Fair

This is a busy weekend in Sequim with the Lavender Festival beginning today. Jack and I know from experience to take the side streets and get to the street fair early. He ate a Gyro and I ate a Chicken/Avocado Crepe after we browsed the vendors.  I had to take a picture of this ridiculous dog dressed up in a foo foo skirt with a bow. Once again I can't understand why people drag their dogs along to street fairs like this where they are hot,tangled in people legs and miserable.

Tomorrow I head to Tacoma to spend the day with Madison and then Sunday is Katie's baby shower. Jack will be batchin' it here in Sequim.

Million Dollar Cabin

we think we've found the perfect rental for next Summer. It's on Sequim Bay, spotless,with two decks, dock, huge yard and wonderful landlords. We talked to them at length today and I think we may have our spot for next year picked out!  We're excited! We'll probably sell the 5th wheel and truck. We've had a wonderful 7 years wandering, but have a special attachment to this Sequim area and are ready for the next phase of our journey.

The Folks Come Out of the Closet

We had a nice get together here in Sequim with Katie, Madison, my brother Randy, sister-in-law Judy and nephew Eli.

Randy has been keeper of my parents ashes (dad died in July 2000, mom in October 2012) and he brought them out of the closet, divided them up and gave some to me and Katie. We decided that instead of doing some somber memorial here (which neither of my parents would have wanted) we'll each do our own thing. Jack and I may scatter some at Pebble Beach Golf Course and along the Oregon Coast. My folks were avid golfers and enjoyed playing Pebble Beach years ago.

Still enjoying the beautiful weather here. Today is sunny and upper 80's with a slight breeze.

Battle in Sequim Bay

Today in Sequim Bay The Hawaiian Chieftain and The Lady Washington entertained us with a mock battle complete with booming black powder cannons. We had a front row seat from Mike and Patty's boat.

Pulled some crab pots and scored 9 more big Dungies.

Prawn guys gave Patty some Spotted Prawns! We'll have Prawn Fettuccine tonight.

Tall Ships

Hawaiian Chieftain Tall Ship

Hawaiian Chieftain left and Lady Washington right,
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Launched on March 7, 1989, the Lady Washington was built in Aberdeen, Wash., by Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public development authority. The new Lady Washington is a full-scale reproduction of the original Lady Washington. In 1787, after the war, she was given a major refit to prepare her for a unprecedented trading voyage around Cape Horn. In 1788, she became the first American vessel to make landfall on the west coast of North America.

This afternoon two Tall Ships, The Hawaiian Chieftain, and The Lady Washington, arrived at John Wayne Marina in Sequim Bay. We had an excellent view of them arriving and docking. They sailed from Aberdeen today. Tomorrow, they offer tours on board for $3.00. In the afternoon there is a "battle" featuring real cannons and black powder. They also promise to show off some old timey military maneuvers. For $60 you can ride along during the battle. We plan on going out with Mike and Patty on their boat to watch the battle.

Steak and crab for dinner. Delicious. Sunny and mid 70's today after some morning fog on the water.

Drive to Port Angeles

There were a lot of boats fishing in the Straits off Port Angeles today.

I guess this guy felt he had to elevate his back wheels onto the gravel

Another beautiful morning in Sequim. Jack and I took a trip out to the Sunny Farms Market.
http://sunnyfarms.com/  for some fresh produce. It is one of our favorite spots between Sequim and Port Angeles. Then on to Ediz Hook in Port Angeles to see if the jetty cats were in residence (they weren't). There were a lot of boats fishing in the Straits however.

No trip to Port Angeles is complete without a stop at the Elwha River Casino to visit our friend Mange (real name Beauty). Not spotting him at his usual station outside the casino I asked inside about him and was told he passed away a few months ago.We will miss him!

Currently waiting for Mike and Patty to come over for Happy Hour with some fresh Oysters.

Crabbing 2013

Jack, Maddy, Derek, Gary and Suzy launching out of the John Wayne Marina to drop some crab pots

Mad dog on CrabMan's Hog

We are back in Sequim at the renamed John Wayne Resort RV Park....formerly Sequim Bay RV Park. New managers...awesome, new landscape,small store now and the spots have been re-gravelled and leveled. We love it here. We've had beautiful weather,sunny and warm in the upper 70's.

We brought Madison with us from Lake Sawyer, and Katie and Derek drove up Wednesday night to go crabbing,shopping and visit with us. Today was 50% off at the Goodwill!  Mike and Patti C are up here with their boat, as well as Gary and Suzy L. (and Phoebe) in their new boat. They are all moored in the Marina. Today at the boat launch was chaos. There was a line of boats waiting to launch across the entire parking lot. Total crab today on the "L" boat: 14   The pots are back in the water for the evening.

Katie, Derek and Madison had to head home tonight loaded with crab. Jack and I are winding down and getting used to the silence. It was great fun to have our friends and family  here.

All Fun and Games Until.....

......the swimmers itch sets in.   Kiersten (Madison's cousin) spent the night with us at Lake Sawyer. They wanted to swim today, and did. The lake apparently has horrible swimmers itch. Even after soapy showers,lotion and Benydryl they were complaining about the itch. No more swimming today.

Someone ran over a water faucet this morning and park staff had to turn the water off to repair it. I'm just happy it wasn't while we were mid shower.  I will be happy to leave here for Sequim on Wednesday.

Current temps are mid 80's, sunny and itchy.