Housewife, 54

 WHY do we visit only once every 5 years or so? Money. If money were no object, we would visit every year and choose a different season each time. This is the view from my SiL's home on the Oregon coast.  She and her husband have lived here almost 20 years and we have visited them only 3? times.  Every time I swear we need to stay longer or come more often.  They are wonderful, congenial hosts and always give us a great time.  However, I agree that after 3 days, fish and guest become less welcome, so we keep our visits short.  In any case, it is a squeeze to fit even 3 days into everyone's schedule!  We were away from home for 5 days, but even with air travel (and one overnight flight) we took two days to get there and back! First, some travel photos, because they are interesting to me. This was takein at our Departure airport, which is a 3.5 hour drive from home.  We made it, together, early and are still smiling!  THAT is something! Mt. Hood from the airplane.  How could I no

 June is off to a good start!  Fewer storms and wind (Thank God!) but still bits of rain now and again.  Today is the 10th and last night we had a goodly amount, then some sun today.  I've been out in the garden this early afternoon and got in a few more seeds and planted a couple more seedlings.  Things are really settling in and starting to grow. If it weren't for the da#* rabbits, everything would be grand!  On that note, we are down at least 2:  1 adult to roadkill and 1 baby to Archie.  There's got to be another one though, because the green beans are still being nibbled. Let's see... what has happened since last post?  OMG! Quite a bit! Hubby is rather relieved to be done with his Tennis coaching for a bit.  We are even making time for some mini dates: Ourdoor dining at Look's Market for a lunch. A Saturday outing and a treat at Queen City Bakery. And me, too! Hubby also had his surgery on his elbow and is recovering: Three little holes... so much pain! I'