Deer Park Revisited

We left Brewster this morning to go to Deer Park - about 20 miles north of Spokane. We spent a month here at a beautiful RV park on a golf course and decided we couldn't get this close to the place without staying there again for at least a week.

We arrived this afternoon around 1:00, got set up and settled in and Tom had a tee time scheduled within an hour.

All the sites in this park are wonderful, but the site we were assigned is particularly nice. We are facing the golf course just past the 8th green. Close enough to easily watch the golfers, far enough to not be too worried about any errant golf balls.

Last Day at the Hooks'

Tom and Sherry drove us out to see the Grand Coulee Dam and then to Roosevelt Lake where they keep their boat. The 180 mile round trip drive took us past everything from wheat fields to dense forest. Unfortunately the day turned too windy to take the boat out for a spin. We had to settle for spending a bit of time aboard the boat while still in the marina. But that was fine. It was a beautiful day and we enjoyed it all.

We spent our final evening at the Hooks relaxing on their deck watching the moon rise. Thanks again to Tom and Sherry, great friends and great hosts!

Brewster, WA

We left the cold of the Seattle area behind and are now basking in the warmth and sunshine of Brewster, WA. What a difference. I love it.

We arrived yesterday at the home of friends Tom and Sherry. We are parked on their property and it feels like a luxury RV park. Their home is just lovely with beautiful landscaping and an amazing view of the Columbia River.

Black Diamond, WA July 2010

We finally got out of Junction City and made our way to Black Diamond, Washington for a visit with some of Tom's family.

We arrived a couple days before the 4th of July and so we were able to spend the holiday with the family. We had a lovely brunch at Mom Brickwell's place along with Tom's brother, Jim and his wife Lori and our niece and nephew Katie and Colby and family friend Larry. Then we tagged along with Jim and Lori to a party some friends of theirs had. Lots of good food and an amazing fireworks display in the evening.

Tom, Jim and Colby got in a couple rounds of golf and eight year old Colby put the men to shame.

We also went to one of Katie's riding lessons and were able to witness her growing skill on horseback.

It's been great being able to spend all this time with family, but the weather has been mostly cold and cloudy. It's green and gorgeous here, but I need some sunshine soon! We have a few more days here and then we're going up to Brewster, WA for a visit with some friends there. The forecast there is for hot temps and sunny days. Bring it on!