Roadtrip-Pacific Northwest

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

So, we were feeling very happy.



Here's a nod for Weed






But, it was time to take the "kitties" home (this beautiful woman is a friend of mine from college, and we always joke about how she's the true mother of my children-look at the ears and nose!)






Took the bus back (remember, we're responsible drinkers!)








Goofed around on the bus and train though (because we had been drinking after all!)











Cheers!




Be well,

Star

[KFCarter]

Great, great pics!! Ya'll are quite a sight in the Loud Macleod, just wonderful stuff.

Nice to see some glimpses of Portland, too. We worked there several times when we lived on the left coast and have very, very fond memories of that city.

For some odd reason, I'm jonesing for a beer..........

[bigdad1]

"We also got a Red Breasted Nuthatch and a Black Capped Chickadee"
That reminds me of when I was on leave once long ago. Ah but that's another story for another time, and place.
Wonderful pictures and you all look very happy. So glad you are having such a fine time.

[werewolves]

It was nice meeting you guys. Glad you enjoyed your visit to our fair city. Cheers!

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

We'll be heading up to Seattle today, hopefully with a stop at a marshland/wildlife refuge on the way. We haven't been as productive in the birding department on this trip as we had hoped. Funny how having two children chatting away tends to scare off the birds!

Yesterday, we went to the Portland zoo with my aunt and uncle and cousin. It was pretty hot, but the zoo is great-has lots of shade and frequent misters set up where we could get wet and cool off.



On the way into the zoo, there was a set of really cool wind sculptures (although not a lot of wind to blow them around). Here's one:







Then we went and checked out the new (11 months old now) baby elephant-sorry, no pics of the elephant loaded up, but we did meet a Utilikilt wearer:







Our timing was good, we got to hang out with some birds (although they don't count towards our list because they're in captivity)


The cutest of the raptors, an American Kestrel:







And, of course, we had to go and feed the Lorikeets







The girl was in seventh heaven:







I was pretty happy too!







Jamie got his share







But, as usual, he was most popular with the goats (they just love to rub their horns on his walking stick). Look at Sinbad..."Gee dad, I want to grow up to be just like you...Not!"







We realized that it was time to eat when I started "chewing on the scenery"







Wee Xena always has to buy a new stuffed animal everywhere we go. She already bought a hummingbird at Jackson Bottom Wetlands. At the zoo, she found this bush baby, pictured here eagerly awaiting dinner:





That's all for now. Tonight we will be in Seattle, but not doing anything. Tomorrow night-kilt night at Hale's Ales http://halesbrewery.com/index.html

Be well,

[Streetcar]

We're having record heat up here for you. You may end up looking more like your avatar than you intend!

[vmac3205]

I hate to say it, but the kids didn't seem too excited about the Beerfest.

[dfmacliam]

Jaime doesn't seem to thrilled to be bonding with the animals...especially the goats?... your daughter is so cute.. i like the shot with the bush baby...lol..thanks for posting these pictures..... and Jaime.... smile... lol

[GDub]

Pike's Market? Space Needle? Experience Museum? Ferry ride out to the San Juans?

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Jaime doesn't seem to thrilled to be bonding with the animals...especially the goats?... your daughter is so cute.. i like the shot with the bush baby...lol..thanks for posting these pictures..... and Jaime.... smile... lol

Jamie never smiles-he has something against showing his teeth!

Pike's Market? Space Needle? Experience Museum? Ferry ride out to the San Juans?

Today we went up to the top of the Space Needle, visited the Science Fiction Museum (cool!), walked down to and through Pike's Market, had lunch at a funky little Hawaiian BBQ place, walked to the Utilikilts outlet and picked up some funny Canadian money.

We're tired. And hot, very hot. Ugh!

Tonight though, is going to be a rambunctious kilt night at Hale's Ales!

Pictures probably won't be up until tomorrow night, or maybe even later-we're having trouble loading them up currently.

Of course anyone who comes to tonight's gathering is certainly welcome to post pictures here as well.

And, tomorrow...Canada!

Be well,

Star