Labor Day is Behind Us

Those who live by the sword... get shot by those who don't.

WOW!  You can really lose track of blogs when you write a whole bunch and then you set them to automatically post instead of writing them as you go along.  That’s just what I’ve done.  Well, it’s not all my fault really.  Most of it is, however.  The deal is we have been busy doing the things that most people do.  To top it off we’ve really had intermittent internet.  I’ve tried to stay off of it when we’re in the motorhome because it’s been horrible.  It seemed to have been okay early in the morning and very late at night. Taking my computer with me when we head into town worked for responding to emails and a few blogs I read but that’s been just about it.  Without good internet it’s been hard.

Our neighborhood beggars have been active.  We’ve had many deer stop by to visit.  At one time we had over a dozen looking for a handout.  I have tons of pictures.  We also have a few resident cats that visit.  We buy deer food, cat food and dog food now.  Duchess isn’t too thrilled when they actually come knocking at the door but they try to do that.

It’s still a little slow and the satellite is even acting up.  The worst culprit was that summer vacation wasn’t over and everyone and their neighbors thought they would head to the lake.  With only one cell tower around, they used up the bandwidth that had been specifically reserved for us.  At least that’s how we viewed it.  We may actually get ready to move into town to improve reception and signal.  Labor Day did roll around and the people went back to what they should be doing … work and school.  Obviously, we’re certainly glad they’ve left but our techie items still haven't improved as we would have liked them to.

The best way to figure what we’ve done is to look back at the pictures.  That little camera is always around.  The more I use the new one, the more I’m really glad I bought it.  Eventually, the other one should be returned from the factory and it’s refurbishment. 

Selection at Mongolian Grill When the kids were little we lived close to a Mongolian grill.  We loved the selection and watching the cooks toss the food around on the grill.  Well, Terry and I tried one in Vancouver.  Terry loved it and I didn’t so much.  I guess I got turned off by the shrimp that hadn’t been cleaned, the sticky floor and orange chicken that was a poor second to Panda Express.  Maybe I’m watching too much of Gordon Ramsey.

Fabulous food and wonderful company.

As I mentioned Labor Day did roll around and this place was packed. The weather around here has been absolutely crazy.  It’s been cool through most of the summer.  Then, August is over and September arrives.  Temperatures have been registering in the upper 80’s and 90’s.  There is no relief in sight!  What’s up with this?  After the cool summer, even some of our deer friends have already shed their summer coats and are fully protected for winter in their new ones.

Sandi and Sabrina taking turns feeding Mr. Buck.

Our little community even had a Labor Day craft fair that Tammi, Sabrina and I visited.  We didn’t buy a lot but did walk away with a few crafty ideas.  I guess that’s what we need … something else to do.  We did find a few treasures though.

Craft Fair -- Tammi and Sandi are checking out items.

We barbecued, ate and did a lot of talking.  The kids (teenagers and friends really) went swimming in the pool and then visited the lake.  Every place was packed.

Cool lake waters

We’re glad Labor Day arrived.  For RVers that means campgrounds will be less packed and, of course, internet usage should be better.

Flowers, flowers and more flowers

There is a really, really huge outlet mall just south of Portland in Woodburn.  It’s a gorgeous mall decorated with flowers all around.  Michael, Sandi, Jordan and I decided to visit the mall on Labor Day.  We figured there would be huge back-to-school sales.  The sales were there and so were the people.  Finding a parking spot was a challenge in itself and the temperature was soaring.  We were out of there before many folks probably even found an empty place to put their car.

They were ready to go!

(August 27 - September 5)