We went to the market in Vernonia to get a few things (we decided last minute that we needed to make chocolate mousse for dessert so we went for supplies). The man in front of us was buying two things: a box of Rice-a-Roni, and a Valentine's Day card for…
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We went on a hike this morning (we're out at Stub Stewart State Park, near Vernonia, OR) and the hillside was just covered with these dead pods that were mostly black, against the golden hillside. Great texture! I photographed one against the asphalt, and brought it back and stuck it…
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We tried a new local vodka recently that's quite good: DL Franklin from Dogwood Distilling in Forest Grove, Oregon. DL Franklin is represented as a “snake oil salesman” that would ride into town sell his “good” and be gone by morning. Dogwood Distilling is scheduled to launch a series of fine…
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Remember when we went salmon fishing and caught the Fish With the Chip in its Head? We've been waiting for our postcard ever since and, well, it took quite a long time but it finally arrived today! The postard from about our fish: (Posted by Laura)
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A friend of ours came out and had lunch with us at the Airstream yesterday. I made my favorite sandwiches: chicken and fennel salad on crusty bread (recipe below). We all went for a nice long brisk walk in the drizzle after lunch, and saw quite a few of…
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Getting in a good amount of exercise while traveling around the Pacific Northwest in a trailer in the winter can sometimes be a challenge. We hike and walk in the rain (Gore-Tex) and that's fine, but sometimes you just don't feel like being out in the cold wet weather. I…
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We went on a little walk around the park and short hike down by the river during half time. I know, that means we missed Madonna. But, this: (Posted by Laura)
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With guacamole and everything. (Posted by Laura)
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Well, it's Super Bowl Sunday, and we're in the Airstream… and we only get one network channel and it's not the channel that is showing the game. Oh my! However, we do have iPads and iPhones – with unlimited data plans. We also have good 3G service here. Best…
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We made some homemade pizza and cooked it on pizza stones in the Traeger for a late lunch/early dinner tonight. A glass of champagne, homemade pizza, and a beautiful sunset with my hunny. Perfect end to a lovely day. (Posted by Laura)
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