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8/6/2007

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6 August ‘07

Monday

On Friday morning we drove across the Astoria Bridge, turned east and headed onto Portland (Gresham) along Oregon Highway 30.  This route took us along the Columbia River to Portland.  Once there we followed our GPS system to the doorsteps of Suzie and Ricardo (Dick) Schacht.  We met Ricardo and Suzie about 5 years ago while we were in Cabo San Lucas.  Then this last December as Louise and I were walking through the RV Park in Cabo, we came across this couple that was just arriving.  We stopped to talk with them for a minute and in that period of time we all knew that we had met somewhere before but couldn’t figure out where or when.  The next day we all found out at different times and places were we had met and the friendship has grown since.  Anyway, as we were leaving the Baja, they asked us to their home in Gresham (Suburb of Portland) if we were to get anywhere close by.  Well today we did.  They live and work out of this most beautiful turn of the century home.  You know, the two story home, wrap-around front porch, acreage, a beautiful stream running through the treed side yard, and all the “photo sets” that any studio photographer would die for.   This place is beautiful !!! 


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Click herePulling the coach and toad down the drive and around the back was a little tight.  The drive was built for cars, not motor homes.  Once we made it back there, we found a 4 or 5 car garage and were told to back up to the doors of the first two.  With Ricardo’s help and a couple more minutes to set up, we were out and giving hugs all around…it was great to be here and great to see them again.  Saturday morning all four of us jumped into Ricardo’s Black Suburban and headed to the Saturday Market in Portland.  This is the largest market in Oregon.  I’m not sure just how much we saw, but I do know that there was a whole lot more to see…it would take a week to see it all.  When visiting the larger towns there is a good chance that we can find Costco and Trader Joe’s.  With a little bribe to the driver, we were able to find both of them and then fill our refrig and pantry with all the goodies we found. Then it was back to their home and get ready for dinner and a lesson on how to play their new Wii.   Sunday morning we went to the Central Café for brunch.  It’s been a long time since Louise and I have had such a good brunch, but maybe the 2 Bloody-Mary’s that I had, had something to do with it… to edit.

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Monday morning we drove down to Salem to see my Aunt Neola.  She had been living in Salem as long as I can remember.  At 92 and still living on her own, I can see why she loves this area so much.  She is using their senior transportation system to the hilt.  A phone call brings a small bus right to her door so that she can go to the grocery store, doctor’s office, or just about anywhere she wants for a couple dollars.  It has been a few years since I’ve seen Neola and she hasn’t changed a bit…still looking great !!! 

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