On the 1st, mostly took it easy at home.

Prime rib burgers for dinner this evening

On the 2nd, took doggies for a walk at the marina.

Sidewalk art

Depressed marina area due to decline in Westport fisheries

By the maritime museum

Kathy & friends

On the 3rd, mostly took it easy at home.

On the 4th, drove Kathy to beach where she got to ride a "David's Chair" along the beach - we took doggies and went all the way to the jetty and back.

David's Chair ridden by Kathy

Heading north up the beach

Messing with the birds

Crossing some water

Avoiding the big waves

Messing with the birds on the return trip

This is the biggest jellyfish any of us has ever seen!

After off-roading on the beach, we walked along the boardwalk

On the 5th, mostly took it easy at home.

Jef walked the doggies in the neighborhood - this is dandelions growing on side of N Broadway

On the 6th, took it easy at home.

Had brats for dinner this evening

Good sized raindrops!

On the 7th, mostly took it easy at home.

On the 8th, had Holly and Albert over for dinner this evening to celebrate house completion. We had steak, potatoes and brocolli with cheese.

Holly, Albert, Kathy & Jef

On the 9th, drove to beach and hiked the length of the boardwalk.

We had 4 in backyard prior nite when bar-b-queing

On the boardwalk

View of Westport from north end of boardwalk

This field of vegetation at south end of boardwalk is ALL FERNS!

Last bit of sunlight south of our house this evening

On the 10th, mostly took it easy at home.

On the 11th, drove to Aberdeen and did some shopping. Also stopped at Carrot Thai and got some Thai food to go. Later we drove to marina area and walked the boardwalk.

After most of our hibiscus leaves were eaten, someone recommended we put out bowls of beer to counter the banana slugs

On the 12th, mostly took it easy at home.

On the 13th, went to marina and looked for boat belonging to Kym's friends, the Erin Nicole. We FOUND IT, but couldn't get down closer because puppies were being a pain and Kathy couldn't navigate this float.

Erin Nicole

Tied up on Float 3

On the 14th, packed up and left. We made it to TraveLodge south of Corvalis (same place we stayed on the way up) and Kathy got more yummy Punjabi food.

3 of the 6 deer eating foliage by our house - avoiding our lavender and rosemary

A young buck is top left

On the 15th, drove into CA and stayed at Bieber Motel.

Bieber Motel parking lot

On the 16th, drove all the way to Walker CA (gassing up in NV). Walker Burger, we found out was closed this day and every Tuesday, so we got burgers at store and grilled them for dinner this evening.

On the 17th, drove to Lone Pine and stayed at the "Cozy Cottage", an Air B&B. We grilled burgers for dinner.

Cool clouds this evening

Kathy watching boob tube

On the 18th, drove home to Borrego. Unfortuneately followed Google directions, instead of our normal route, and had to take a detour to avoid a 7 car crash on the 10, so wound up going from Redlands to Aguanga on surface streets. Came down Montezuma after a big rain earlier in the day.

On the 19th, started catching up on paperwork.

Checked out Sewanee house and found flooding was nothing my deversion couldn't handle

Verdant ocotillos due to a couple big rain storms this past summer

Rickard's old house

Nice sunset this evening

On the 20th, took Kathy to Escondido for MD visit, doing shopping on the way home.

On the 21st, continued catchup after summer vacation.

Cool sunrise this morning

On the 22nd, Jef continued catch up of paperwork.

On the 23rd, Jef drove Kathy to dentist and then continued to catch up on paperwork. Went over and had dinner at the Morgan's this evening.

At the Morgan's

On the 24th, Jef continued catching up on paperwork.

Cool sunset this evening

On the 25th, Jef continued with catching up on bills and such after getting blood draw for physical.

Chinchweed starting to bloom in front yard

Our natural yard on left vs. yard on right that is scraped clean every year

Our "lawn" from summer rains

Ram statue "slept" all summer

On the 26th, we took doggies for walk for the first time outside our circle this afternoon.

Kathy tested out her new walker outside our circle with pneumatic tires this afternoon

Heading up Country Club with rainbow over Santa Rosas

Pepper saying hi to her friends at the Jorgenson's

Nearing home

Arriving home to see there is still a little rainbow over Santa Rosas

On the 27th, took it easy at home, but did 2 laps around circle this evening.

Cool clouds near sunset

Rain caused this hedgehog cactus to bloom

Sunset this evening

Even got a little rain this day

On the 28th, took it easy at home, started draining pool for the last time.

Chinchweed bloom increasing, still

Noticed this contrail from SpaceX launch this evening

On the 29th, took Kathy to neurologist appt this afternoon & stopped by Santee house and shopped on the way home.

State of Santee house

Yellow band in valley is chinchweed - was much brighter on the way in, but was in a hurry to get to MD appointment

Jef & Kathy

On the 30th, took it easy at home. Jef started pulling out puncture vines around our circle.

Chinchweed bloom getting more colourful

Pool has drained about 1/3 of the way to the bottom.

On the 1st, took it easy at home. Kathy's function is continuing to decline.

Finished master shower

On the 2nd, took it easy at home. Kathy's function continues to decline.

Kathy with her new walker

We had fish & chips and chowder this day

On the 3rd, took it easy at home, Kathy function is getting worse.

On the 4th, Kathy decides it's time to go to the ER, so we head to Port Orchard and drop off doggies at Eric & Stacey's before heading to St. Anthony's in Gig Harbor. After x-rays and such, Kathy is admitted.

Kathy's room at St. Anthony's

On the 5th, Jef sleeps at Port Orchard and spends the day at the hospital.

Stacey, Eric & kids visit "nana"

On the 6th, another day where Jef spends nite in Port Orchard and day at St. Anthony's.

On the 7th, another day where Jef spends nite in Port Orchard and day at St. Anthony's.

On the 8th, another day where Jef spends nite in Port Orchard and day at St. Anthony's.

On the 9th, Kathy is released from hospital, but will return after weekend for neck surgery.

Kathy back at Stacey & Eric's

On the 10th, took it easy in Port Orchard.

Planetary conjunction as seen before dawn this morning

Scary blue ghosts "haunt" us this morning

Oh, wait! Those are Elias and Ronan

Another "bouncy house" day for the grandkids

A local bee on backyard lavender

Kathy's last day before surgery

Jef helped Eric place bricks for new walkway

On the 11th, Kathy goes to hospital and is re-admitted for surgery (C3-4 fusion and removal of bone spur in spinal cord).

Walking to hospital

Kathy's room awaiting surgery

View from window

Kathy has had enuff of the stupid photographer!

On the 12th, Jef resumes routine of spending nite in Port Orchard and day at St. Anthony's.

Sunset this evening

Forest fire burning in the Olympics

On the 13th, Kathy is released from hospital. We pick up doggies from Stacey & Eric's house and head to Best Western motel in Gig Harbor, as we exceeded our welcome in Port Orchard with 3 previous stays in past month(the old story of fish and guests stinking after 3 days).

Walking doggies in our new Gig Harbor confines

On the 14th, another day in Gig Harbor.

Walking doggies

We dined at Thai place in Gig Harbor this evening

On the 15th, another day in Gig Harbor.

Walked dogs on this rainy day

On the 16th, another day in Gig Harbor. Enjoying exploring the "Top of the Hill" neighborhood of Gig Harbor.

Doggies on forest trail when Jef took them for their morning walk

Discovered this little piece of art in the forest walk

Kathy & Jef walked thru this neighborhood on our afternoon dog-walk

On the 17th, another day in Gig Harbor. This time we explored trail all the way to Civic Center (about a mile from motel).

At the civic center

The Gig Harbor "Feauxtom Pole" that was installed about 50 years ago

The gull atop the pole is named "Gig"

On the 18th, another day in Gig Harbor.

On the 19th, another day in Gig Harbor

Arriving back at motel after a walk

Panorama showing cool sky this evening

On the 20th, another day in Gig Harbor - stopped by and watched daredevils at the skate park at the Civic Center this afternoon.

Kathy sat on this bench while Jef snapped a few pix

A few pix showing even little kids are getting airborn

Checked out another little area. This place has natural strawberry ground cover!

On the 21st, our last morning in Gig Harbor. We checked out and drove straight to WestPort.

Jef walking doggies on another pre-dawn walk

Lawn got much thicker in our absence

On the 22nd, we walked in the marina area this afternoon where Kathy got her 2nd halibut purchase.

Just after sunrise

Lawn area gets a couple hours of sun in the afternoon

Jelly fish at the marina

Kathy got more halibut at Float 8

We found her boat!

Jef took walker up/down while Kathy used the rail to ascend/descend to the float

We met and talked to Keith, who ran the bubble making event. He told Kathy about "David's Chair", a non-profit that loaned powered wheelchairs to those who wanted to go along the beach

We got some late afternoon sun, as well

Toasting our "completed" house (we had gotten a certificate of occupancy)

Typical summer temperature is below 70°F in Westport

Halibut was on menu this evening

On the 23rd, we drove down to the beach and Kathy walked the length of the boardwalk to other parking area over a mile away.

On the boardwalk

Near the northern parking area, spotted this kite that looked like a ship

On the 24th, mostly took it easy at home.

Our new "outdoor" furniture is now put together

Jef looked up a recipe for cod - this one had it back in mixture of mayo, dried tomatoes and other spices

On the 25th, Jef walked doggies to/from beach. Kathy took it easy.

At the boardwalk

Runner on the beach

Nearing home with a couple of deer in our way

Our completed living room set (all of this new furniture only cost about $500)

On the 26th, made trip to Gig Harbor for surgical follow-up. Bought more plants at Lowes in Port Orchard, and on way back to Westport, went shopping in Aberdeen.

On the 27th, Jef planted new plants purchased in Aberdeen.

Kathy heard to plant lavender and rosemary surrounding her berry vines, which had been molested by deer, to prevent deer from eating berry leaves

All plantings are to left of house along boundary with native vegetation

On the 28th, Jef walked doggies past water stack and behind only house with address "South Baker St." - nothing is left of this street and this house must be accessed from another street.

Water stack

On the 29th, got our 2nd takeout fish & chips and clam chowder from Merinos.

At Merinos

Doggies finishing up dinner this evening

Eating dinner

Relaxing after dinner

Last glimmer of sun filtering thru forest in back yard

Panorama of forest in back yard

On the 30th, mostly took it easy at home.

On the 31st, walked along boardwalk near marina again.

Puppies on sofa

Taking a break while walking on boardwalk

Lots of birds hanging out on these rocks at low tide

On the 1st, waking up at motel in Susanville, Kathy believed she had a UTI. Motel guy suggested going to ER at local hospital, so we drove there and got Kathy checked out. We returned to town to get medication at the Susanville Walmart before heading north. Between Bieber and Tulelake encountered very heavy showers for about half an hour. We spent the nite in a motel in Dorris on CA side just south of Klamath Falls, OR.

At the ER

Thunder clouds building in mountains near where we were headed

Main entrance to Banner Hospital

Stopped by Eagle Lake to walk puppies

Kathy with puppies

Golden Eagle Motel in Dorris

On the 2nd, drove to TraveLodge near Corvalis. Kathy got some great Punjabi food at food truck stationed at the motel.

We stayed at this motel room

Jef with a case of "double crotch dog" at the motel

On the 3rd, left the motel and drove north before going to the coast. OR coast had nasty traffic, but after we crossed over bridge by Astoria, had nothing be smooth sailing to Westport. We immediately picked up a batch of DVDs to watch from the library.

Kathy at rest area in WA looking towards bridge on OR in background

Jef & Kathy

Setting up still unfinished Baker St. house in Westport to live for the next couple months

On the 4th, did shopping in Aberdeen, including getting a new phone for Kathy.

Living room was completed by the time we arrived

Kitchen still lacked counters and cabinet knobs, but was fitted with a temporary sink

Guest bath shower was 1 day from completion

Master bedroom

Kathy awaiting firework display this evening

Viewing from out driveway, trees partly obscured the show

Moving 10 yards into the street allowed better viewing

On the 5th, we did our first walk to the beach.

Some scotch broom was still in bloom

At the lookout overlooking the beach

Puppies on their first visit to Westport beaches

Some scotchbroom were going full blast

Saw this deer on return walk from the beach

On the 6th, made another shopping trip to Aberdeen.

Kathy eating a Walmart prime-rib burger with doggies looking on

On the 7th, mostly took it easy at home. Countertops were installed this day.

On the 8th, mostly took it easy at home.

Kitchen after countertops installed

Completed guest bathroom

On the 9th, took it easy at home.

On the 10th, drove down and spent time at the beach.

Found this weather transponder washed up on the beach

Kathy & puppies

Saw this deer at edge of beach

Our beach camp

A crow

We were here around high tide

Kathy relaxing in bed with some fog outside

Counters, but still no cabinet knobs

On the 11th, drove to Stacey & Eric's house where Kathy could bond with her grandsons.

Cool bubble gun

Watch out when this guy has one!

Taking doggies for a little walk

Heading home after walking a mile or so

Nice sunset this evening

On the 12th, we attended the "Mustang Madness" air show at the Bremerton Airport, but as it was hot and long, didn't wait to see the 9 Mustangs fly.

Ronan & Elias waking us up

At the air show

Elias walking by Clutch Cargo's plane

Elias & Ronan ready for take-off on this Navy plane

Passengers are remarkable calm owing to the pilot & co-pilot's confidence

Passengers departing after a WILD ride

That's a real gentleman, helping his mommy down from the plane

Not too confident with Elias flying this B17

Jef got a baseball hat, Kathy a T-shirt, and the boys got toy planes

Kathy showing off her piloting skills

Elias captured Ronan and Papa Jef doing a high 5 after Ronan succeeding in a gymnastic move

Ronan & Elias practicing going down the escape slide of this rocket ship

Heading back to airshow with refreshments

Ronan got pic of Papa Jef

Ronan self-portrait #1

Ronan self-portrait #2

Ronan took this pic of mom

Coast Guard demonstrating how a rescue might go

C17 is a very versatile aircraft!

Some aircraft demonstrated maneuverability

B17 about to take off

These planes flew in formation

Even the B17 had company

This helicopter actually was flying water to put out a nearby fire

After the air show, Stacey showed us where she hoped to set up an art booth at this farmer's market in Port Orchard

We set up a little picnic here and ate some of the local food

A band was playing on a nearby roof

Looking towards the marina

On the 13th, we went on a little 2 mile walk from the house, hitting a nearby nature trail. That afternoon, Jef & Kathy drove to and visited the Rickards, the couple who married us over 19 years ago. Jim was not doing well, altho he said he was "fine". Grace was in good spirits, but her memory is not good. We then drove straight to Westport.

An actual beaver dam!

Jef & Jim - this room had things like this painting that hung in their home in Borrego

Kathy & Grace

Daisy, Kathy, Grace & Jim

Picture of Grace in her belly dancing days

On the 14th, besides just hanging out at home, we did a 2+ mile walk to the beach lookout from our house.

Kathy on the forest trail

Arriving at the beach lookout

On the 15th, we drove to the beach and had another beach day, albeit short as it was too cool and windy for Kathy.

Puppies were rambunctious at the beach, barking at any nearby dog

We later walked around the neighborhood

On the 16th, yet another beach day, as weather was pretty nice, so we stayed longer.

A bit hazy

On the 17th, we drove to town and hiked along half moon bay. Kathy got her first halibut today.

Pepper, of course has to check out any seafood

This guy had a powered hydrofoil board and tooled around for at lease 10 minutes

Either battery ran out, or he just finished

Kathy back home with case of double crotch dog

Progress being made on our master shower

On the 18th, hung out at home, except to walk doggies in neighborhood.

Walking dogs with deer nearby

Another fish dinner

On the 19th, went to Aberdeen and did some shopping.

Most everthing but ceiling and floor done in master shower

At the beach overlook

On the 20th, another easy day at home.

Taking doggies on walk

Nice sunset

On the 21st, another easy day at home.

On the 22nd, another beach day where we spent over 3 hours there. We walked over 2 miles with doggies on the beach.

Teaching dog to surf

Dead bird seen on walk along beach this day

On the 23rd, another easy day, but did did go down to the beach again.

On the 24th, mostly took it easy at home, but did go shopping in Aberdeen.

View from NW bedroom

Blackberry vines right outside the window

Took pic of dandelion lawn when dog walking in our neighborhood

On the 25th, early this morning, Kathy had fallen after falling asleep on the toilet and hit her head and hurt her neck & arm. Later we finished assembling enchiladas and drove to Port Orchard.

Lawn starting to come out in back yard

Hanging flower basket we just bought at Home Depot temporarily on our "dining room table" and enchiladas ready to go to Port Orchard on counter

On the 26th, went to Poulsbo where kids got to encounter tide-pool creatures in the SEA Discovery Center and we had lunch. Later Jef made salsa and we went to block party in Stacey & Eric's neighborhood. Salsa fell on ground and was lost at the event.

Feelin' up tidepool critters

Lunch in Poulsbo

Arriving at block party

Dunking booth

Sitting around watching kids have fun

Elias failed several times before dunkin' someone

On the 27th, drove back to Westport.

On the 28th, another beach day.

View from bedroom

Still have label on skylight

High tide this time

Lawn getting greener. Also had raspberry plants from Port Orchard and a couple more flowers to plant

On the 29th, mostly took it easy at home. Kathy's function is declining post-fall a few days prior,, so ordered a 4W walker for her.

Blue flutter-by in back yard

On the 30th, mostly took it easy at home. Kathy's function continues to decline.

On the 31st, mostly took it easy at home. Kathy's function continues to decline.

Albert teaching Cole how to golf by driving golf balls into the forest behind our house