Europa has not sold so we've
had some adventures to help us be patient.
In late September, we took a trip over Snoqualmie Pass to
Roslyn to spend a night at Suncadia. We biked, we hiked, we walked, we drank
some wine (our kickoff to Sober October), and had a little run-in with a small
herd of elk (no elk or [stupid] humans were harmed). Not seen in this photo is
the gargantuan bull elk just to my right in the trees.
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Elk in the distance
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In October we joined our good friends (RT 23 Stay Awhile)
for a winetasting weekend in Prosser…Red Mountain wineries being our main destination.
(A two-day break from Sober October.) This area is one of our preferred AVAs,
with plenty of our favorite big reds. Much fun was had by all. While we were there,
Nick had a phone conversation with a serious buyer – a couple that were sure
they wanted an RT 29. Our son, in our absence, showed Europa…and we were almost
certain we had a sale! Alas – they decided they wanted a bigger boat. Imagine
that.
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Tracey, Steve, Janine, & Nick at Hedges
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Halloween was uneventful, as usual, except for this adorable
hedgehog who showed up on our doorstep!
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Mac the hedgehog
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This week, during these unsettling election times (undecided
as of this posting), we joined other good friends (RT 27 Coorie Doon) for a few
days at Sleeping Lady resort in Leavenworth. The weather was a bit wet but Wednesday
cleared enough for a lot of walking around town, shopping, and exploring the
river park. Ate some good food and drank some good beer.
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Jeanie, Steve, Nick, & Janine at Icicle Brewing
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Nick's Schweinshaxe - German pig knuckle at Ludvig's
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Another highlight was our detour to La Conner before we went
to Leavenworth. We got to spend a couple of hours at American Tugs! It was
great to see our new boat – the one that is patiently waiting for us – and talk
with Jeff Calvert about the upgrades. She (as yet unnamed) is in their shop…and
boy does she look good! We asked a lot of questions, made some decisions about
striping and upholstery colors, and hand grab (hand rail) placement…and I took
93 photos. Nice to have the opportunity to see her out of the water.
Just a few of my photos:
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Nick in the captain's seat
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| Looking down into the cockpit |
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dinette
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fridge/freezer
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galley
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guest berth
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head mirror
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ladder to top deck
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port pilot house door
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Stay tuned!
